New York – Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she’s taking responsibility for her 2016 election loss but believes misogyny, Russian interference and questionable decisions by the FBI also influenced the outcome.
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The former Democratic presidential nominee offered extensive comments about the election during the Women for Women International’s annual luncheon in New York. Clinton said she’s been going through the “painful” process of reliving the 2016 contest while writing a book.
“It wasn’t a perfect campaign. There is no such thing,” Clinton said in a question-and-answer-session with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. “But I was on the way to winning until a combination of (FBI Director) Jim Comey’s letter on Oct. 28 and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people who were inclined to vote for me but got scared off.”
She reminded the enthusiastic audience packed with women that she ultimately earned 3 million more votes than President Donald Trump.
“If the election were on Oct. 27, I would be your president,” Clinton said.
She also highlighted Russia’s role in hacking into her campaign’s internal emails and subsequently coordinating their release on WikiLeaks. U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia coordinated with Trump associates to influence the election.
“He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) certainly interfered in our election,” Clinton said. “And it’s clear he interfered to hurt me and help his opponent.”
Amanpour also asked Clinton whether she was a victim of misogyny.
“Yes, I do think it played a role,” she said, adding that misogyny is “very much a part of the landscape politically, socially and economically.”
After two unsuccessful presidential campaigns, Clinton is not expected to run for public office again.
“I’m now back to being an active citizen,” she said.
Sorry Hillary but you were going to lose anyway. The polls lied throughout the campaign. If you just sat outside your rallies and Donald’s rallies you would have seen the lines going into Donald versus the empty seats during your campaign. You ran a disorganized campaign in 2008 and in 2016. Go back and listen to your self during the presidential debate you had no clear message. I blame the Democrats for nominating her!
Lets celebrate its the first 100 days that she not president
Lol she claims to “take RESPONSIBILTY,” then goes on to blame everyone else!
Let the poor lady live . I actually feel bad for her . If she finds it therapeutic so be it .
As a side note I don’t believe she is any more crooked than Trump . Despite my critics opinion I don’t live in la la land . I was anti Hillary because of her failed policies . I don’t like her Mid East expertise after she botched Libya Egypt and Iraq . But let’s not rehash old wounds . Let her live out her old age in peace
Thank G-D she lost.
LOSER!
Both President Trump and Senator Clinton seem to feel a need to blame other people for their problems.