Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Wednesday blamed her lack of “natural” political skills for leaving people with a bad impression that she is untrustworthy and dishonest.
She said that it was “painful” when she hears that a majority of Americans think that she can’t be trusted.
“It’s painful for me to hear that,” Mrs. Clinton sad when asked about her trust gap at a candidate’s debate.
Mrs. Clinton said she “took responsibility” for her actions in public life that would cause people to doubt her, but she insisted that her intention has always been to help people.
“I also have very much committed to the best of my ability to helping people,” she said. “That is something I care deeply about.”
“I’m not a natural politician like my husband or like President Obama,” she said. “I hope people see that I am fighting for them.”
• S.A. Miller can be reached at smiller@washingtontimes.com.
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