Hillary Clinton appears to have finally figured out winning the Electoral College is what makes one president, urging Democrats on Monday to choose a candidate who can do so.
Hillary Clinton calls Democrats to pick a candidate who can win the Electoral College https://t.co/8nIhQGrDOx pic.twitter.com/UpsUffVLmq
— The Hill (@thehill) November 5, 2019
Democrats need to win in 2020, she said, telling the crowd that they should "work hard for your preference in the primary" but ultimately to support the candidate who is nominated.
"Do not let anyone you know vote third party," she said.
Clinton's advice was roundly criticized on Twitter.
Interesting strategy. Trying to win the contest that actually matters ??
— ?????????????? (@notbradtweets) November 5, 2019
She finally figured it out! Good for her ??
— PirateBae????????????? (@QueerProgress) November 5, 2019
So that popular vote thing? She’s finally dropping it? I mean, it’s only been 3 years so she can hang on a bit longer if she wants.
— SocalBryan (@bryan_socal) November 5, 2019
So she finally conceded 2016?
— MarJoe Barnhart (@MarJoeBarnhart) November 5, 2019
So like... campaigning in Wisconsin?
— Paul Sacca (@Paul_Sacca) November 5, 2019