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99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 08:37 PM Sep 2015

Pelosi: 'We should have more debates'

How can Clinton Democrats continue supporting this DNC mockery of democracy?

Can I get an a-men from any Clintonistas for more debates, for the sake of the party,
regardless of who wins primary?


Pelosi: 'We should have more debates'
By Mark Hensch * September 18, 2015 * The Hill

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on Friday the Democratic National Committee (DNC) should increase its number of 2016 presidential debates.

“I would,” she said when asked if she would appreciate a larger number of contests this election cycle, according to the Los Angeles Times. “Hillary does well — I think they all do well on them — and we should have more debates,” Pelosi added, referring to Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.), the DNC chairwoman, has repeatedly vowed her organization is not conducting more than six presidential debates in the 2016 cycle.

Her stance has drawn criticism from White House hopefuls worried they won’t receive as much attention as Clinton will before primary elections begin next year.

Both Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Md.) have argued that the current calendar of events is slanted in Clinton’s favor.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/254265-pelosi-we-should-have-more-debates

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Pelosi: 'We should have more debates' (Original Post) 99th_Monkey Sep 2015 OP
Sounds like the third way is gearing up for Biden Fearless Sep 2015 #1
Another ruse davidpdx Sep 2015 #2

Fearless

(18,458 posts)
1. Sounds like the third way is gearing up for Biden
Fri Sep 18, 2015, 09:51 PM
Sep 2015

I hope he enjoys time with his family though.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
2. Another ruse
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 01:45 AM
Sep 2015

If Pelosi wanted to she certainly could air her concerns directly to DWS. As the Minority Leader of the House, Pelosi has quite a bit of pull. The fact that Pelosi has said it should happen and Clinton has said she is willing to participate in more debates, yet DWS says no, speaks volumes.

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