I kind of figured Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 hopes were snuffed out with that ridiculous DNA test stunt. She presented it as ‘proof’ that she had SOME native American ancestry. Anyone with a brain realized all it meant is that she was entirely full of it.
Well, the New York Times just published a scorching article in which anonymous current and former advisers of hers reveal that it was a big, big, BIG mistake:
Elizabeth Warren Stands by DNA Test. But Around Her, Worries Abound. https://t.co/6eCwhUXh5n
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) December 6, 2018
How damaging was the E Warren/DNA test? Very.
“Several outside advisers are even more worried: They say they believe a plan should be made to repair that damage, possibly including a strong statement of apology.” https://t.co/W2knyXTYeG
— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) December 6, 2018
How sweet of them to think there’s any way to come back from this, “strong statement of apology” or not.
One account from a former adviser called the entire debacle a “strategic failure” which was “depressing and unforgettable.”
Elizabeth Warren is still trying to clean up the mess she created with that DNA test. So far, it’s not working. From NYT: https://t.co/B3g2lQbNth pic.twitter.com/JEIbpw1AuE
— Byron York (@ByronYork) December 6, 2018
This was an incredibly stupid hill for her to die on. When Trump started pushing it, she should have said she wasn’t NA, apologized, and moved on. Her insistence that he was wrong only fueled the attacks. That she took it this far not only hurts her tremendously, but helps him. https://t.co/QvRcVrw2i0
— Eric Spencer (@JustEric) December 6, 2018
If the Democrats were smart, they’d cut her loose. She’s proven herself to be a liability. Unable to back down even when she’s clearly in the wrong, and prone to pulling damaging stunts.
But they’re not smart. No matter what she ends up doing, they’ll continue to support her.
— Eric Spencer (@JustEric) December 6, 2018
BINGO.
But they’re not smart. In fact, they’re digging in their heels. They REFUSE to acknowledge the reality of this blunder are now ripping the New York Times for saying something they didn’t want to hear… all while bringing up how WRONGED Hillary was in 2016.
Breaking news: The NYT is giving NYT treatment to a Democratic woman who may run for President. I have pangs of ptsd already. https://t.co/6oD6AmXrMd
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) December 6, 2018
“Pangs of PTSD.” You know, because these people legitimately believe the NYT worked against Hillary to steal the election from her.
This is obviously an very effective strategy if you want to handicap a moral, ethical, intelligent, truthful politician who knows how to get things done in Washington for the people of this country. So screwed up.
— Sandra Price (@Slp1105) December 6, 2018
And yet, everyone just accepts it when Trump calls her Pocahontas. This is what misogyny looks like, folks.
— The Dry Liberal (@thedryliberal) December 6, 2018
Is it? Is this at all related to her being a woman? Because I’d think we’d be just as relentless about a man who did the same.
btw, there’s zero news hook for this hit piece. the DNA test took place two months ago. NYT simply decides to resurrect the issue and note high in the article it matters bc “conservatives” are using it against Warren https://t.co/tzvvFblj6H
— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) December 6, 2018
so yes, it’s very Hillary-esque
— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) December 6, 2018
And people don’t seem to get that the DNA test actually supports her story of distant Native heritage. The DNA tests shows remote ancestry which is always what she said. But it was a family tale, why would she think to question or investigate it ?
— eaglex3 (@boseaglex3) December 6, 2018
NYT seems to enjoy sabotaging Democrats.
— Alicia Rodriguez (@arod3174) December 6, 2018
LOL. I can’t.
