Hillary's Email Article as promised when we spoke in CA. Michelle

From:michellekraus@yahoo.com To: john.podesta@gmail.com CC: michelle.kraus@carbontracing.com Date: 2015-06-30 14:26 Subject: Hillary's Email Article as promised when we spoke in CA. Michelle

John, As promised here is the Huff Po article written back in March called "Hillary <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-kraus/hillarys-blackberry-and-2_b_68 56640.html> 's Blackberry." This article was an attempt to explain (in my Huff Po snarky voice) that Hillary's decision on email while Secretary of State was not a bad one. Rather, it was a thoughtful choice made to keep her data and correspondence safe and protected. Yes, I know that it was hoped that the email issue would fade away, but at least in Silicon Valley it is alive and well as evidenced last Monday evening. A simple one or two page of fact bullets at least out here -- might go a very long way.. Frankly, if we can get ahead of the narrative on this email issue then we can shape the discussion on trust. I know it's not as simple as explaining it all away with her use of the secure Blackberry/Exchange Server environment, but it could frame the dialogue and be a launching point for other issues. Please know that I can suggest a draft or comment on staff work, if you want me to do so. This is your strategic wheel house so I defer to your advice and counsel. I'm also including a piece on the strategic use of social media <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-kraus/hillary-clinton-redefines_b_70 70658.html> at the launch for your review. This one got a great deal of traffic on Twitter. I am here and happy to help and assist. Kind regards, Michelle PS. Here is the URL: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-kraus/hillarys-blackberry-and-2_b_685 6640.html Michelle Kraus, PhD Managing Director, Technology & Politics Crisis Manager Expert Witness, Social Tech, Venture & White Collar TEDx Speaker President Obama's National Finance Committee Advisory Board, Waywire TV 2.0 Direct: 650-218-5540 <mailto:michellekraus@yahoo.com> michellekraus@yahoo.com @michellekraus ____________________________________________________________________________ _________ This message may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information intended only for the use of the individual(s) named on the To:, Cc: and Bcc: lines. If you are not one of the intended recipient(s), then you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this email transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete the email in its entirety and call or email us immediately so that we may take appropriate steps to correct the problem at no cost to you. Even if this message has reached you in error, sender does not in any way waive confidentiality or privilege. Thank you.