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In the past two weeks, the Democratic presidential nominee has faced increased scrutiny from critics to take questions at a news conference — something she hasn't done in 273 days.
[...] New York Times columnist Jim Rutenberg criticized Clinton for her aversion toward the press in a searing piece on Sunday, and CNN senior media correspondent Brian Stelter has not been shy when offering his opinion.
"She is acting in some ways as if she is already president," Stelter said in a recent CNN appearance. "By not acknowledging the importance of a press conference, the uniqueness of a press conference — it makes me wonder how accessible she'd be in the White House as president."
[...] The campaign, which did not return requests for comment for this story, frequently cites a figure that asserts Clinton has granted more than 350 interviews this year.
[...] Holly Shulman, a former spokeswoman for the Democratic National Committee, told Business Insider that technology has changed the way candidates run for office and suggested there was less of a need to lean on the press to disseminate a message.
"Campaigns have changed," she said, noting that candidates can now reach voters directly through social media. "[T]his type of direct engagement has a much bigger impact on voters' decisions."
[...] Trump has continued to spotlight Clinton's refusal to take questions from the media in an open setting.
In recent weeks, the New York businessman's campaign has sent out an email each morning reminding reporters exactly how many days it has been since "hiding Hillary" last held a press conference.
[...] Brian Fallon, the campaign's top spokesman, seemed to acknowledge the importance of one on Friday. He promised ABC News that if elected, "Hillary Clinton will hold press conferences."
Source: Business Insider
(Score: 1) by Sulla on Monday September 05 2016, @08:24PM
My problem with the "he would have done better investing" is what amount do you think he would find it acceptable living on? What are his yearly expenses on luxuries. Over 10 years that 5 billion is 500 million a year spent on whatever. What would his dividends be with it all locked up. What good is being a billionare if you can't live like one.
We all have that millionare homeless guy in our town that lives on a single cheeseburger each day and sleeps in a box, personally thats not my style and I doubt it would be yours either.
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(Score: 2) by Thexalon on Tuesday September 06 2016, @12:45AM
$5 billion in today's dollars. Average return on investment of an S&P 500 index fund: 10%. That means $500 million a year in current dollars. Reinvest about $100 million to keep up with inflation. So you're now stuck spending only $400 million a year. $400 million a year amounts to a dozen mansions, a private jet, and a few hundred people to serve your every whim, as well as some minor spending money to indulge in any drugs, sexual acts, and other sleaze you might want to.
And I've never met a millionaire homeless guy. I suspect you haven't either: A millionaire with any sense can earn a comfortable investment income from the stock market, more than enough to pay for a middle-class lifestyle. There are quite a few that have done just that.
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