From my perspective, this is part of the continuing political campaign against my husband: I mean, look at the very people who are involved in this. They have popped up in other settings. The great story here for anybody willing to find it, write about it and explain it is this vast right-wing conspiracy that has been conspiring against my husband since the day he announced for president.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clinton characterizes opposition to her husband as a coordinated right-wing conspiracy.
- In plain terms
- She thinks her husband is being targeted by a specific group of political enemies.
- What can you take from it?
- Political opposition is often viewed as conspiracy by those targeted.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence supports this?
- How does this affect trust?
Another view
Accusations of conspiracy can obscure legitimate political criticism.
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