« Pollster: We Did Not Over-Represent African Americans In Asking About Wright | Home | Hillary Campaign Didn't Disavow Donor Letter To Pelosi »

Hillary Campaign: We Didn't Know What Was In Donors' Letter To Pelosi

That letter to Nancy Pelosi from 20 Hillary fundraisers contained a veiled threat: Change your public posture on the role of the super-dels or you might see our money stop flowing into DCCC coffers.

The question now is: Did Hillary or any of her campaign officials participate in the writing of the letter or sign off on its content? Did she or the campaign approve a message tacitly threatening to dial back a commitment to building a lasting Democratic majority?

The Hillary campaign -- and one fundraiser who signed the letter -- say that the answer is an emphatic No.

"We got a heads up that it was being sent, and that was it," Hillary spokesperson Phil Singer said on a conference call with reporters moments ago. He also said: "We didn't know what was in it. Our supporters let us know that they were sending something."

Separately, one of the signatories of the letter -- someone I trust -- tells me that the letter was not written in consultation with the campaign. You all will make of this what you will, but that's what the person said.


Comments (94)

Post a Comment

Poll Tracker

View more polls »
Advertise Liberally
Share
Close Social Web Email

"To" Email Address

Your Name

Your Email Address