Stephanopoulos: “Do You Think this Helps” by Exposing Clinton?

Nicholas Fondacaro | November 5, 2017
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After exposing how the Hillary Clinton campaign bought out the Democratic National Committee for her own gain at the expense of a fair election, former interim DNC Chair Donna Brazile appeared on ABC’s This Week with Clinton lackey George Stephanopoulos. While at times Stephanopoulos was cordial, but he often was clearly hitting his guest with the Clinton talking points. “But do you think this helps for the book to come out,” he seriously asked at one point.

The very first thing Stephanopoulos wanted to know about Brazile’s claims against the Clinton campaign was whether or not she actually had the power to replace her ticket. “Let’s get some facts on the table first. As DNC chair, you didn't have the power on your own to replace Hillary on the ticket” he stated. “No, But as you well know the charter and the convention rules say that the chairperson, shall, in consultation with the leadership in Congress and others,” she responded while also noting she approved of Clinton as the nominee.

Stephanopoulos read to Brazile from an open letter published and signed by roughly 100 members of Clinton’s campaign team condemning her accusations: “It is particularly troubling and puzzling that she would seemingly buy into false Russian-fueled propaganda, spread by both the Russians and our opponent, about our candidate’s health.

According to Brazile, her concerns for Clinton’s health after she fainted at a 9/11 event weren’t secret and she apparently shared them with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker who worked with the Clinton campaign.

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