She didn't refuse to comment. She released a statement, but shut down further discussion around it. I really admire how composed she has remained through this. Though she of course has to, as if she responds with any emotion, it will be deemed tOo EmOtIoNaL.

Anyone who thought that two candidates who find themselves in the top four were going to remain side-by-side forever is not realistic. You get to a certain level, and the objective is to eliminate the others. Not a fun reality, but a reality nonetheless.