White Privilege Helps Hillary Clinton Survive Controversy
For many people on the left, especially my fellow white liberals, looking into the mirror is either uncomfortable, or an experience akin to amnesia. The prospect of a Trump presidency shields self-reflection, and even the fact that Donald Trump donated money to Hillary's Senate campaigns is meaningless to the Clinton faithful. However, imagine if Barack Obama had fabricated a story about surviving sniper fire, only to say that he misspoke.
Imagine Obama in 2008, or Michelle Obama years from now during a presidential campaign, stating the following quote spoken by Hillary Clinton:
"I certainly do remember that trip to Bosnia," she said last week. "There was a saying around the White House that if a place was too small, too poor, or too dangerous, the president couldn't go, so send the First Lady.
"I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base."
But her account has been challenged, first by Sinbad, the comedian, who traveled with her, and then by news organizations, most notably the Washington Post, which awarded her four "Pinnochios" which it gives for major "whoppers."
What are the chances Obama could have endured recalling a war story that never happened? What are the chances Michelle Obama in a future presidential run could "remember landing under sniper fire" with "heads down" running to a car, and then simply say that she misspoke?
Also, how do you "certainly remember" something, and then claim to misspeak?
The
Atlantic has a recap of at least eight controversies and scandals involving Hillary Clinton. Do you think a person of color in America's political system could have overcome or circumvented this list of controversy?
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