Her people do an excellent job of running interference when the other two Dems and the lesser Republicans drift close. The Democrats can’t help her and the Republicans are probably hoping for a nice photo op of themselves cursing her out. However, she’s given instructions that Panfilo be allowed to approach, because she can’t be seen avoiding him—and because she’s genuinely curious to see if he will. When she realizes he’s working his way toward her, she finds herself… pleased? Man, it really has been too long since she played that rap game. She must miss having worthy opponents.
