Clinton calls Trump a ‘loose cannon’ and risky choice for president
WASHINGTON — US Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton took quick aim at presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying the US should not take a risk on an unreliable candidate."He is a loose cannon, and loose cannons tend to misfire," Ms Clinton said in an interview with CNN, citing Trump stances including an allegation that climate change was a Chinese hoax.Ms Clinton, a former secretary of state, said Mr Trump would have to offer policy specifics ahead of the November 8 presidential election and criticised him for his positions on issues including nuclear weapons and abortion."He makes these grand statements and grand accusations," Ms Clinton said of the real estate magnate and former reality television star. "At some point when you’re running for president, you actually have to put a little meat on the bones. You’ve got to tell people what it is you’re going to do and how you’re going to do it."Ms Clinton lost the Democratic primary contest in Ind...
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