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Hillary Gets Gored
NYT ^ | Sept 5, 2016 | Paul Krugman

Posted on 09/05/2016 12:07:02 PM PDT by upchuck

I would urge journalists to ask whether they are reporting facts or simply engaging in innuendo, and urge the public to read with a critical eye. If reports about a candidate talk about how something “raises questions,” creates “shadows,” or anything similar, be aware that these are all too often weasel words used to create the impression of wrongdoing out of thin air.

And here’s a pro tip: the best ways to judge a candidate’s character are to look at what he or she has actually done, and what policies he or she is proposing. Mr. Trump’s record of bilking students, stiffing contractors and more is a good indicator of how he’d act as president; Mrs. Clinton’s speaking style and body language aren’t. George W. Bush’s policy lies gave me a much better handle on who he was than all the up-close-and-personal reporting of 2000, and the contrast between Mr. Trump’s policy incoherence and Mrs. Clinton’s carefulness speaks volumes today.

In other words, focus on the facts. America and the world can’t afford another election tipped by innuendo.

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21 posted on 09/05/2016 3:29:36 PM PDT by musicman (Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
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To: upchuck

Another shit sandwich from Krugman.


22 posted on 09/05/2016 4:12:58 PM PDT by N9841A
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Sorry, I want Trump by 7-8 points. Her thighness needs a serious smackdown.


23 posted on 09/05/2016 4:14:50 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Poo poo the polls at Trump's peril.)
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