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Was the briefing about the Russians helping Bernie Sanders classified? (Original Post) guillaumeb Feb 2020 OP
Sanders could've denounced Russia's helping him without disclosing classified information so even if uponit7771 Feb 2020 #1
I see this as another example of how Putin is attacking the US. guillaumeb Feb 2020 #3
From the reporting Sanders briefed PRIVATELY underthematrix Feb 2020 #2
I would think that the Senate Intel Committee would also have been briefed. eom guillaumeb Feb 2020 #4
Nope. He's briefed by national security career officials. underthematrix Feb 2020 #5
I think there are two things going on here... BlueIdaho Feb 2020 #8
i was speaking only of the Sanders' briefing underthematrix Feb 2020 #9
A private briefing can involve a matter that is classified n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2020 #6
Better question HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #7
 

uponit7771

(90,336 posts)
1. Sanders could've denounced Russia's helping him without disclosing classified information so even if
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 12:23 AM
Feb 2020

... it was a generic denouncement would've minimum covered his but.

I don't see how not denouncing Russia's involvement in his campaign helps America's election process.

I don't see this as a positive for Sanders

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guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
3. I see this as another example of how Putin is attacking the US.
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 12:24 AM
Feb 2020

And the GOP is helping him do it.

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primary today, I would vote for:
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underthematrix

(5,811 posts)
2. From the reporting Sanders briefed PRIVATELY
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 12:24 AM
Feb 2020
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guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
4. I would think that the Senate Intel Committee would also have been briefed. eom
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 12:25 AM
Feb 2020
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underthematrix

(5,811 posts)
5. Nope. He's briefed by national security career officials.
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 01:20 AM
Feb 2020
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BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
8. I think there are two things going on here...
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 01:26 AM
Feb 2020

We know the House and Senate Intel Committees were briefed on something - that’s what led to Trump firing the DNI and their second in command.

I think the Sanders briefing is separate and specific to Russian efforts to impact his campaign.

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underthematrix

(5,811 posts)
9. i was speaking only of the Sanders' briefing
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 01:31 AM
Feb 2020
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Tom Rinaldo

(22,912 posts)
6. A private briefing can involve a matter that is classified n/t
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 01:22 AM
Feb 2020
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HarlanPepper

(2,042 posts)
7. Better question
Sat Feb 22, 2020, 01:26 AM
Feb 2020

If it’s true should the public know about it?

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