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Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 08:52 AM Oct 2016

Is this media narrative and the faux allegations against Hillary going to last to Election Day?

Would the press give equal time to an October surprise regarding Mr. Trump if it was launched, say, NOW?

Or is it even a recommendable strategy at this point, to attempt to flip the narrative?

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Is this media narrative and the faux allegations against Hillary going to last to Election Day? (Original Post) Mr. Ected Oct 2016 OP
It will end by Monday bravenak Oct 2016 #1
I don't even know what there is to talk about anymore Dem2 Oct 2016 #2
They are trying to bait us! Madam45for2923 Oct 2016 #3
email related stories will remain the only avenue of weakness on Hillary so yes, some form of beachbum bob Oct 2016 #4
I think you hit on the real story here. If Dems had an opp dump left, it would have happened by Trust Buster Oct 2016 #5
i don't necessarily agree Tom Rivers Oct 2016 #10
Good golly it hasn't been 24 hours yet jberryhill Oct 2016 #6
Given the media's proclivity to beat a dead horse ceaselessly thusfar in the campaign Mr. Ected Oct 2016 #7
I think the Indians won 1-0 last night jberryhill Oct 2016 #8
I admire your cool detachment Mr. Ected Oct 2016 #9
Looks like a 4 game series sweep! GWC58 Oct 2016 #11
Forever semby2 Oct 2016 #12
It is timed to dominate Sunday morning shows, but who knows what will happen today! Coyotl Oct 2016 #13
 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
1. It will end by Monday
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 08:55 AM
Oct 2016

Impossible to discuss emails that nobody has any idea of what they say for 2 weeks. It will be back to Trump by next week sinc he loves Twitter and we get bored fast. Comey will make a statement that solves nothing very soon, go back into hiding or quit, and our turnout will push this story out of the media

Dem2

(8,166 posts)
2. I don't even know what there is to talk about anymore
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 08:56 AM
Oct 2016

The only thing would be if Comey keeps coming out with little announcements between now and election day.

The best scenario is that Hillary asked him to bring it (more info), and he doesn't, and then that's it.

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
4. email related stories will remain the only avenue of weakness on Hillary so yes, some form of
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 09:05 AM
Oct 2016

this will remain a narrative until Nov 8th...with interruptions with trump related issues...but main focus of MSM is top drive the narrative of the "closeness" of the race as we have seen for weeks...and their lazy ass reporting on all things email.....the bigger question is why the FBI Director violating FBI protocols to influence the election

 

Trust Buster

(7,299 posts)
5. I think you hit on the real story here. If Dems had an opp dump left, it would have happened by
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 09:07 AM
Oct 2016

now. Seems the cupboard is bare with regards to opposition research.

Tom Rivers

(459 posts)
10. i don't necessarily agree
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 09:20 AM
Oct 2016

can you really say with confidence that the cupboard is bare when it comes to a damaging story about trump?

i think it's more likely that they've been sitting on something "just in case" trump and republicans pulled a stunt like this. you let this email story exhaust itself over this weekend, then pounce with whatever is still out there about trump mid-week as the closing argument. just my 2 cents, not saying for sure there's anything, but it would not surprise me.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
7. Given the media's proclivity to beat a dead horse ceaselessly thusfar in the campaign
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 09:14 AM
Oct 2016

Do you honestly believe that this will run its course in a day or two or three?

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
8. I think the Indians won 1-0 last night
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 09:16 AM
Oct 2016

And so do probably more people than have their knickers in a twist over this thing.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
9. I admire your cool detachment
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 09:19 AM
Oct 2016

I guess I'm a worry wart and no amount of Compound W can ease my discomfort!

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
13. It is timed to dominate Sunday morning shows, but who knows what will happen today!
Sat Oct 29, 2016, 10:15 AM
Oct 2016

There may be a bombshell coming about trump, timed for the Sunday morning shows also.
Brace yourself, the GrOPer has very busy little hands and a big mouth.

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