Posted on 09/09/2016 8:54:37 PM PDT by bobsunshine
She characterized half of Trump supporters as people to empathize with. She characterized the other half as the racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic you name it.Speaking to donors on Friday night, Hillary Clinton outlined what she sees as the two types of Trump supporters.
First, there are those in the basket of deplorables who include racists, xenophobes, and homophobes, and make up about half of Trumps supporters, Clinton said. She called this group irredeemable.
Second, there are the people who dont buy everything he says, but want desperately to see change. She said this group was worthy of empathy.
In recent weeks, the topic of racism has animated some of Clintons messaging, after she gave a high-profile speech about Trumps history on race and the rise of the alt-right, a white nationalist movement that has been energized by Trumps rise. Generally, though, Clinton has avoided characterizing Trump himself as racist, instead choosing to label her opponents statements as racist.......
The remarks came at an LGBT-focused fundraiser in New York City that included appearances by Laverne Cox and Barbra Streisand.
(Excerpt) Read more at buzzfeed.com ...
Also “deplorable” ! hehehehehe
Haha!!! We’re being despised by the despicable.
That’s a Badge of Honor to me.
She said in on Israel TV Chanel 2 earlier in the week. Watch and listen to the entire 20 minute interview. Very eye evening. Her comment was scripted and it backfired.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BqUW4ZeJssA
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