> She has been under active investigation for almost the entire campaign
Noting that it has all been Republican-driven and hasn't yet found a single thing in decades. But it is definitely an excellent "poison the well" tactic.
Do you agree that (1) investigation is not the same as conviction, and (2) that repeating the phrase "crooked Hillary" ceaselessly is a marketing tactic designed to encourage a belief that Clinton is a criminal in order to undermine her legitimacy as a candidate?
> (1) investigation is not the same as conviction, and
No.
> (2) that repeating the phrase "crooked Hillary" ceaselessly is a marketing tactic
Yes.
> designed to encourage a belief that Clinton is a criminal
No, it brings to light the fact that she was under investigation and has many shady dealings in the past. It is to raise doubt. To be a criminal she must be convicted.
> in order to undermine her legitimacy as a candidate?
Partly. I think more so to raise doubts about what she would be like in power.