Blame Matt Yglesias for setting off Monday’s torrent of fake news about Chelsea Clinton with a tweet suggesting she’s running for office, which of course she’s never said she’s doing.
https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/856660841713856512
I'm not running for anything*
*Apparently periodic reminder may mean twice a day reminding https://t.co/xJrYI30j39
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 25, 2017
Actually, just laying low for a bit would be a much more effective way of disproving any political ambitions, if that’s what she’s after … but look at us mansplaining. Apparently it can’t be helped when it comes to the Clinton women.
Is this a definitive Shermanesque statement that you will never run for office?
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) April 25, 2017
Seriously Ben you are better than this.
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) April 25, 2017
Nope, I'm not. That's a legit non-denial denial and I followed up. Still curious for an answer
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) April 25, 2017
She has to tell you how she is never running for anything in her life – which is a pretty long time – because of an insane Twitter storm?
— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) April 25, 2017
Yes — because he responded to her (dubious) tweet, she has to tell him all of her future plans … such is the power of the patriarchy.
She doesn't have to tell me anything. I was seeking clarification for a very vague statement. It's up to her if she wants to clear it up
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) April 25, 2017
Goodness gracious! I've no plans. How much clearer can I be (since you ask for clarity)?*
*Apparently twice a day reminder was optimistic https://t.co/PBm9eQUbs4
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 25, 2017
Oh, look, another man. Even in 2017, they’re everywhere, still. Hillary would have built that wall around them by now were she president.
"If nominated, I will not accept. If elected, I will not serve" would be a lot clearer. https://t.co/2GqnVhHksE
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) April 25, 2017
Lord, have any of you people ever cracked a u.s. history book?
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) April 25, 2017
Stop telling her what to say. Who tf are you? She's Chelsea Clinton.
— ImpeachTrump (@SamEllison11) April 25, 2017
Chelsea Clinton tweets; one does not tweet about Chelsea Clinton.
Chelsea Clinton, scion of a wealthy and powerful political family, is cooperating on friendly profiles and launching a book tour.
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) April 25, 2017
And keeps saying in weird verb tenses that she's not interested in political office.
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) April 25, 2017
But questions from political reporters about motivation and her future plans are out of bounds!
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) April 25, 2017
Yall been accused of misogyny yet?
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) April 25, 2017
Oh yea. Within fifty seconds.
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) April 25, 2017
Remember back in 2000 when Hillary Clinton was literally assaulted on the debate stage by Rick Lazio? Yeah, looks like we’re doing that again.
Who is Byron Tau?
— Lindsay (@lindsayinaustin) April 25, 2017
He writes or should we say stalks Chelsea Clinton for the Wall Street Journal.
— California Libtard and Proud of it (@Bangelnuts) April 25, 2017
So strange. Why would only men (usually white men) be the ones online pursuing this story with Chelsea? What could it be? Think, think…
— Anne with an "e" (@mrsmaris) April 25, 2017
General harrassment, trying to wear her down? Some men don't comprehend "No!"
— Erin Thomas (@ErinThomasRev) April 25, 2017
What's insanity is all you assholes ganging up on @ChelseaClinton . Leave her alone. I don't get why she dignified you people w an answer.
— Sharon SJW Snowflake (@VestigesLCRI) April 25, 2017
It's kind of none of your business.
— Michael Marshall Smith (@ememess) April 25, 2017
she said she has no plans at present. If she changes her mind, *that* will be the moment to write about her political ambitions.
— voter Elle (@ElleDeeTweets) April 25, 2017
Until then leave her alone. She has no obligation to answer questions about some future moment. Y'all act like a bunch of stalkers
— voter Elle (@ElleDeeTweets) April 25, 2017
I'm so fed up with this crap. Has there ever been a time in our history that highlighted how fragile the American male ego is like 2017?
— SconnieGirl (@SconnieKB) April 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/HadriansDad/status/856690939414413312
If you don't like her, don't vote for her, but why does she owe you any explanation whatsoever ?
— Michael Wolfe (@michaelrwolfe) April 25, 2017
Because patriarchy.
— Impossible Girl ? (@1impossible_grl) April 25, 2017
why not a signed legal document that you can sleep with under your pillow? Would that be enough, you comically fragile busybody?
— CloudFactory (@Row_Boat_Cop) April 25, 2017
Seriously, do you want Clinton women to shut up & go away or stay in public so you can continually tell them to shut up & go away?
— Lauren (@Laurenbh) April 25, 2017
All the idiotic mansplaining telling a very smart, educated woman what she must do. Stand down. She'll do as she sees fit & apprise us then.
— Fuck Civility Ⓥ (@Str84NOH8) April 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Katiem616/status/856700805277208576
@ChelseaClinton's response is clear. Why are you & others hellbent on trapping her? Do YOU plan to run, ever, for public office? Answer now!
— CallMeDaisy (@SkepBy) April 25, 2017
Leave her the fuck alone. Go concentrate on Ivanka if you're so concerned with white women in nepotistic/dynasty politics.
— Stephanie Lucianovic she/her ⛈️ (@grubreport) April 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/HaireinEA/status/856701245922443264
What is this creepy obsession you have with Chelsea Clinton? If she runs for office, more pics of her for your spank bank, apparently.
— TokyoRosa (@TokyoRosa) April 25, 2017
Here's a small gallery of so called journalists obsessed with Chelsea Clinton. pic.twitter.com/ZBg2quCucT
— Gus (@Gus_802) April 25, 2017
Do they have to go from door to door announcing that?
I'm sorry for all the misogyny, Chelsea. Notice none of this antagonism is from women.
— Kelly (@kellydraper) April 25, 2017
When? Her entire life? This year? The next 5 years? For God's sake, shut up about it. Don't you have more important concerns right now?
— Donna McMahon ? (@Oooooo_Donna) April 25, 2017
If you change your mind and decide it's okay for her to run some day, will you please let her know?
— Jack Bryant (@JackWBryant) April 25, 2017
Wow … so triggered. And Tau didn’t even tweet Chelsea Clinton — that’s just how stalker-y this guy is, see?
Just a little perspective here on why people — sorry — why white men would be so quick to question Chelsea’s answer.
https://twitter.com/JayCaruso/status/856694765068443648
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