Real Democrats don't do this (or this). They just don't.
But, typical of a campaign with a reputation for exploiting every advantage and trying to neutralize every disadvantage, Mrs. Clinton’s communications team, led by Howard Wolfson, is not leaving Mr. Drudge to the Republicans. Five current and former Democratic officials said Mrs. Clinton has on her side the closest thing her party has ever had to Mr. Rhoades in Tracy Sefl, a former Democratic National Committee official, who has established a friendly working relationship with Mr. Drudge — and through whom Mrs. Clinton’s campaign often worked quietly to open a line of communication.
I think this is even worse than playing ball with Fox News. At least the damage done with Fox News is self-contained. But when you aid and abet Matt Drudge, you're strengthening his grip on the entire news cycle.
In the case of Hillary Clinton, it's truly an act of self-hatred.
© Jed Lewison