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Rachel Maddow interviews Hillary Clinton about her claims that Bernie Sanders is going negative.

By Tara Jons
01/31/2016 • 12:31 AM EST

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: Click or tap on any techniquesee definition - the definition will be displayed here.
 that appears in bold to show its definition.
: saber-rattlingsee definition - making nonspecific threats of consequences to intimidate an adversary and/or impress an audience.
: Clinton warns Iran that she'll "put them on notice" and, if they play games, they'll have to take the consequences.
: appeal to decencysee definition - involves portraying the opponent’s criticism as inappropriate, indecent, or underhanded, rather than engaging with the substance of the criticism.
: whataboutismsee definition - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others.
: Clinton shifts the focus from criticism of her taking money from Wall Street to other Democrats taking money from Wall Street—making the practice seem commonplace.
: projectionsee definition - accusing an opponent of using the same underhanded tactics or committing the same misdeeds the accuser is guilty of.
: Clinton accuses Sanders of insinuating that all Democrats take money from Wall Street, as she suggests that all Democrats take money from Wall Street.
: bandwagonsee definition - the tendency for individuals to adopt certain beliefs, behaviors, or actions because they perceive others are doing the same.
: straw mansee definition - misrepresenting an opponent's position or argument to make it easier to attack, usually by exaggerating, distorting, or just completely fabricating it.
: Sanders has indicated his plan, which would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses, would not be free but paid for by raising taxes.[3]

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SUMMARY

2 OCCURRENCES

Clinton: 100%

References
1. "Hillary Clinton says she helped usher Iran to the negotiating table". Politifact. Published: November 23, 2015.

2. "Key Facts about the Uninsured Population". Kaiser Family Foundation. Published: September 28, 2016.

3. "Clinton's Attack on Sanders' Health Plan". FactCheck.org. Published: January 15, 2016.

4. "Sanders Hits Clinton With a Roundabout Jab in New Ad". Time.com. Published: January 14, 2016.