Fake Hillary Clinton and the New Social Media Rules of Truth
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) walks through the Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge as he greets guests on January 16, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)On Saturday morning, Valentine’s Day, Senator Rand Paul tweeted, "Hillary Clinton's new Valentine's Day Pinterest board is worth a look. Check it out and please RT!"
As Paul advertised, the link took people to a Pinterest page purporting to belong to Clinton. Instead, it had been put together by Paul's camp. There was a "Power Couple" board, with shots of the Clintonian Mr. & Mrs., an "Inspirational Quotes" slot, and—because Paul knows what women like—a "White House remodel" board, with pictures of a heart-shaped pool and a stylish office with a desk resembling a doily. Then there was the holiday card, all in pink: Clinton's face, open-mouthed, with the words "I've Benghazing at you!" in a red heart beside her.