CNN’s Erin Burnett Knocks Democratic Leaders Over Weinstein Silence: ‘That’s Not Leadership’

CNN’s Erin Burnett has some questions about why Barack Obama and other prominent Democrats are not turning out in force to denounce Harvey Weinstein over his sexual harassment scandal.

Maria Cardona argued that Democrats haven’t tried to defend Weinstein’s behavior, and party leaders like Hillary Clinton can choose what to talk about since she’s no longer in public office. Cardona also panned RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for dismissing the notion that President Trump‘s sexual controversies have any similarity to Weinstein.

Margaret Hoover retorted by noting the “deafening” silence from various Democratic officials who accepted Weinstein’s patronage and bid him compliments in the past. Burnett challenged Cardona as well by saying “that’s not leadership” if Democrats have to be asked about Weinstein before they break their silence.

When Cardona invoked Trump’s history again, Burnett asked her if she was saying “it’s not okay for Trump, but it is okay for Harvey Weinstein?” Cardona insisted that wasn’t the case, but it is important to distinguish Democrats from Republicans who supported Trump despite his controversies.

Watch above, via CNN.

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