David Axelrod on Monday ripped Hillary Clinton for an “unhealthy penchant for privacy” after the former secretary of state did not disclose a pneumonia diagnosis before she stumbled at a public event over the weekend.
Axelrod, the former chief strategist for President Obama’s campaigns, tweeted:
Antibiotics can take care of pneumonia. What’s the cure for an unhealthy penchant for privacy that repeatedly creates unnecessary problems?
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) September 12, 2016
Clinton spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri responded to the dig by admitting “we could have done better” following the incident.
We could have done better yesterday, but it is a fact that public knows more about HRC than any nominee in history. https://t.co/Q50oHK85wQ
— Jennifer Palmieri (@jmpalmieri) September 12, 2016
Donald Trump’s campaign manager Kellyanne Conway jumped on Palmieri’s response, saying voters know they don’t like or trust Clinton.
D-E-F-E-N-S-E.
Yet, Jen has a point: they know enough about Hillary that they don’t like her, don’t trust her. https://t.co/4GOedZAZao— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) September 12, 2016
Clinton has long been criticized for her uneven transparency with the press and public. After she stumbled at a memorial on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, staffers initially said she was “overheated” but later revealed she was diagnosed with pneumonia two days earlier.
This post has been updated.
Oh hush, we know more about the Clinton’s than pretty much anyone else.
When you are getting ripped apart by HO and the media, perhaps it’s understandable, David?
What are your thoughts on HO and his unhealthy obsession with keeping his tax returns private, David?
What’s up with Axelrod? He seems to have an ‘unhealthy obsession’ with all things Clinton. I’m sorry but I don’t think you have to IMMEDIATELY rush and disclose when you take an aspirin…or antibiotics…nor do I think you have to give up everything ‘private’ because you are running for President. C’mon David…stop being a dick.
Seriously Alexrod ? Whose side are you on?
I used to respect you at one time .
As Maximus pointed out …transparency?
maximus
Maximus says something is going on with:
So many men weighing in on one woman’s health and doing instant incorrect analysis.