Wikileaks is the gift that keeps on giving. Its latest dump isn’t a surprise but further confirms the cozy relationship Hillary Clinton enjoys with what’s supposed to be a free press.
Clinton sycophant Katie Couric sent an e-mail back in February to campaign chairman John Podesta promising an interview that would reach millions and showcase Clinton’s “personality”:
From: [email protected]
Date: 2016-02-22 15:30
Subject: Note from Katie Couric
Hi John, Well, I know you had a good weekend! We’ve been working with the campaign folks to reschedule my interview with Secretary Clinton. I wanted to write you about some of the metrics that we are getting and let you know through placement on Facebook we can guarantee 1.5 million views in addition to Yahoo engagement which has been close to 1 million for my political interviews. I’d also like to do a separate piece of business through social media along the lines of “10 things you don’t know about Hillary Clinton” that would showcase her personality and has a lot of viral potential. I know there is a lot of demands on her time, but we have been waiting patiently to schedule something and I’m sure we’ve been driving the campaign staff crazy, but the reach and engagement will be significant and I’m very much looking forward to having the opportunity to talk to her. I have been assured the campaign wants this as well. Can you help make this happen? I’d really appreciate your help. Thanks, John. Look forward to hearing from you. Best, Katie
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In another e-mail uncovered in March, then-CNN contributor Donna Brazile, now interim chair of the Democratic National Convention, offered Podesta a question to pass on to Mrs. Clinton before her appearance on CNN’s town hall. The subject was, “From time to time I get the questions in advance.” Legal Insurrection posted the message:
Clinton’s communications director Jennifer Palmieri responded, “Hi. Yes, it is one she gets asked about. Not everyone likes her answer but can share it. Betsaida - can you send her answer on death penalty?”
Brazil denied any collusion when she spoke to The Washington Post:
"As a longtime political activist with deep ties to our party, I supported all of our candidates for president. I often shared my thoughts with each and every campaign, and any suggestions that indicate otherwise are simply untrue. As it pertains to the CNN Debates, I never had access to questions and would never have shared them with the candidates if I did.
"But let’s get one thing straight. Our Intelligence Community has made it clear that the Russian government is responsible for the cyberattacks aimed at interfering with our election, and that WikiLeaks is part of that effort. This revelation should deeply trouble all Americans in both parties. And yet, Donald Trump continues to deny that Russia is behind these attempts to meddle with our electoral process and cheer on these efforts to undermine our democracy."
The video above is from a Fox News segment that digs even deeper.
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