Why must our candidates fight the DNC for a debate on humanity's most pressing crisis?

[Magoo48]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elizabeth-warren-jay-inslee-climate-change-debate-sunrise-movement-dnc-a8947876.html

[left-of-center2012]

1. The DNC responded to why they aren't doing one debate on climate change

What the DNC is saying:

"[The] goal is to provide a platform for candidates to have a vigorous discussion on ideas and solutions on the many issues that voters care about, including the economy, climate change, and health care. While climate change is at the top of our list, the DNC will not be holding entire debates on a single issue area because we want to make sure voters have the ability to hear from candidates on dozens of issues of importance to American voters."

— DNC communications director Xochitl Hinojosa

https://www.axios.com/dnc-tells-inslee-no-climate-primary-debate-84f304e8-5a1c-4a94-87a6-cd63ee5234ec.html

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[Kurt V.]

5. this is a great misunderstanding of our times. climate change isn't a single issue. it is woven

into every issue going forward if we're going to take this serious.

[left-of-center2012]

6. It will be woven into all the debates

The DNC is NOT doing a single issue debate.

[Magoo48]

17. The climate crisis is the one issue that deserves its own debate.

[thesquanderer]

31. Why should it have its own debate? I think it's a bad idea.

First, far fewer people will tune in for a debate about the various Dems' positions on climate change, compared to one covering a wide range of issues that include climate change. In fact, people who don't already consider climate change a priority--that is, specifically, the people we most need to reach on this issue--are exactly the people who would not bother watching a debate that covered nothing else.

Plus, it's also one of the issues where I think there is not really so much diversity in our candidates' positions anyway. Basically, I think such a debate would probably amount to little more than Inslee proving he has more detailed plans than some of the others and that it will be his number one priority. Okay, fine, I'll give him that. I don't need to spend 90 minutes figuring that out.

Actually, if I were one of the other candidates, I'd simply say, "If I'm elected, I will appoint a 'climate czar' to oversee this issue, and I hope Jay Inslee will accept the position."

[mcar]

13. This sounds reasonable

[Magoo48]

16. With all due respect. Horseshit and gunsmoke.

The DNC and most of the candidates are sluggish and resistant when it comes to our climate crisis. With what we’re facing, their attitudes are less than useless.

[LibFarmer]

2. "Our candidates"

are Democrats ... at least most of them are.

DNC is the governing organization of Democrats and establishes the rules.

Any candidate who doesn't like the rules can resign from the party and run as an independent.

In a nation of laws, rules and regulations, things are done with proper protocol and not by whim.

If every candidate wanted a debate on their pet issue, we will have chaos.

Furthermore, any candidate who wants to highlight a particular issue can do so in their allotted time during the existing debates.

[Triloon]

9. Climate change is not a "pet issue", and the DNC is not The Law.

What you describe as proper protocol is in this case arbitrary authoritarian whim. If you're concerned to avoid actual chaos then you'd be in favor of public debate on climate solutions. Real chaos is on the way.
Your invitation to democrats to leave the party... ? Well, what can I say... it's our party, who are you?

[LibFarmer]

14. The DNC is run by ELECTED representatives

ELECTED by Democrats.

They are charged with making the rules. If you don't like the rules, get new people elected on the DNC boards and committees.

[Magoo48]

18. Biiiig Yawn..

Well, that’s inspirational... If there was ever a time think outside that antiquated box that time is now. We are facing survival issues which will require creative and powerful leadership. The old hummmhaaaaa just won’t get it.

[pangaia]

27. "DNC is the governing organization of Democrats and establishes the rules.

Any candidate who doesn't like the rules can resign from the party and run as an independent.
In a nation of laws, rules and regulations, things are done with proper protocol and not by whim. "

That sounds an awful lot like, do what you are told. If you don't like it, beat it.

I do not think that is the way Democrats generally think. In fact it sounds like a repressive, authoritarian way to run things...

[stonecutter357]

3. i'm not concerned at all .

[FiveGoodMen]

4. Makes you wonder who is really on which side

[SouthernProgressive]

10. It does? Please expand on that thought. NT

[Kaleva]

7. Does any candidate have a plan on adapting to climate change? Since it's already here...

and just going to get worse year after year. Or is the discussion going to be about closing the barn doors long after the horses have run off to the next county?

[mopinko]

12. inslee does. that's why he wants it.

i can see both sides here.
it is the most pressing long term issue.
it is also inslee's main reason for running.

since we are all on the same side here, more or less, perhaps a debate isnt a good format to discuss it.
i mean, we arent gonna have a debate about abortion, either, but it matters hella lot to me.

inslee needs to get his own soapbox here.

[Magoo48]

19. Yes he does have a developed plan. Thank you for pointing that out.

He and the others who’ve taken the time to seriously acquaint themselves with humanity’s most immediate issue should be rewarded.

[Honeycombe8]

8. I agree. They shouldn't be kicked out of the debates because they participated in a non-DNC one.

Since it's to focus on one issue in depth. This is a pressing issue. I'd like to hear more about their positions.

[Magoo48]

20. I know, right. This is not the time for childish control issues.

[SouthernProgressive]

11. I like the position of the DNC.

Perez and team are really doing well.

Each candidate can try to negotiate a town hall on climate change only.

[FloridaBlues]

15. I agree hold a town hall event to get your message out. Do tear down the DNC we already

Went through that last cycle. With sooo many candidates it is bound to get messy.
Candidates knew the DNC agreement.

There's plenty of ways to get your message out other than a debate stage.

[Magoo48]

22. When the DNC becomes an archaic, vertical, close-minded power structure; it demands comment.

[Blue_true]

24. I respect your position.

But as a primary voter, I want to hear many issues being debated in the same debate. Each candidate has his or her one issue that out weight the rest. Climate action is a major need, but the DNC will have debate on that massive problem area.

[Duppers]

32. Yes.

New Survey Finds 3 Out Of 4 Americans Accept The Reality Of Climate Change

Jan 23, 2019 · A record number of Americans believe in climate change and the impact it’s creating on their daily lives. ... The survey, conducted by Yale University, polled 1,114 American adults on a number of topics related to climate change and global warming. ...

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2019/01/23/3-out-of-every-4-americans-now-accept-climate-change/amp/&ved=2ahUKEwi4x9PejdriAhXKxFQKHZxDCQoQFjAAegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw03mlDGWqILY85WHlvEjPMB&cf=1

[GulfCoast66]

21. Don't like the DNC?

Vote for different democratic candidates.

The DNC is governed by people democrats choose.

Their goal is getting Democrats elected. Nothing else.

Perez and company are doing a decent job at that.

[Magoo48]

23. I would argue that their uninspired wish-wash will drive voters away.

Not aggressively facing the most critical challenge in human history is weakness.

[GulfCoast66]

25. I would argue you are incorrect.

Our performance in 18 is a result of DNC action. Only now are those on the left of the party realizing that a 50 state policy means more moderate democrats in Congress. They love have the majority. Hate that the majority is on the moderate side of liberal. Still liberal however.

The couple of freshman getting all the press won safe liberal seats. Those that gave us the majority are nothing like AOC. They are from right leaning districts. Speaker Pelosi knows this and is acting according.

If you are very far to the left, and I think I am, and feel Speaker Pelosi or the DNC is being too timid, there is a reason. And I get it. Most democratic voters and most Americans do not share many of my views. And liberal or moderate, if we are not in the majority we accomplish nothing.

[Blue_true]

26. We have something like 24 candidates.

I can promise you that if each listed his or her top two issues, climate change will not make some of their top two. So it boils down to what is most important for a candidate.

But with the DNC format, 8-10 top issues get debated on. Inslee knows his stuff in the area of climate action, he should be able to beat up the others once that segment is debated. We understand how important it is for us to solve climate change, we don't need long descriptions of how dangerous it is. A solid plan for dealing with climate change can be described in 45 seconds, hell, I am down to 90 second showers, so describing a promising climate change action plan certainly should not take as long as it takes me to shower.

[JI7]

28. you find the over 24 Democrats uninspired ? are you unable to look into what each candidate

offers without the DNC having a debate on it ?

because the debate wont really tell much about the candidates either. it's more about performance and soundbytes . it's about how they hold up.

but there will be very little about actual issues and details.

[empedocles]

29. Without getting rid of trump, and preserving our 20 seat red district gain in the House;

'good things' will not happen.

The first priority needs to be to maximize our November 2020 gains.

[LAS14]

30. Correct! This is NOT comparable to a debate on any other subject! nt

[MineralMan]

33. Every candidate will have opportunities to discuss climate change

in the debates, I guarantee. Still, there are many other issues that are important to voters, so there will be many other issues raised in those debates. Not everyone is totally focused on climate change, which is a very complex thing, and dependent on many other issues.

We'll hear the candidates views and proposals on climate change in the debates.