Well, yes, when people directly compare the two parties in terms of corruption and dishonesty, the most recent examples from each party will come up. That's kind of how it works. You can't imply the Democrats are spotless, then go "OMFGz Clinton STILL?!?!?" Yes, she will stain the party for a while yet. If people do not want to hear about her, they should not say stupid shit for which she is a valid counter example.

It reminds me of a psychopath I used to know who, when trying to scam you, would say things like, "you know I would never do anything to hurt you." Then you bring up the time last week when he stole your wallet and tried to blame your sister, and he says, "What? You're still going on about that?! What's wrong with you?!" I think they call it gaslighting.