But when one of the candidates main strategies is to be so beyond-the-pale ludicrous that any honest question or statement about him is by definition 'loaded' -

But when one of the candidates main strategies is to be so beyond-the-pale ludicrous that any honest question or statement about him is by definition 'loaded' -- nevermind the fact that he himself is the one doing the loading -- it can't be avoided. Quoting Trump in context is perceived as an attack on him. Showing video of him talking is perceived as an attack on him (that's what the most recent HRC anti-trump attack ads are. Just video of him talking with a little context and emotional window dressing). Literally describing his policy positions or advisers honestly is perceived as an attack on him.