I'm guessing it was Hideous herself. She has all the politicals instincts of a yeti, but this isn't going to stop her from ruining some poor schlub's life for being within eyesight of Ol'Crusty and the woman within.
True. Any of Hillary's political advisers who gave her advice she didn't want to hear would get a lamp thrown at her. As a result, she is bound to be surrounded by yes-persons.