MSNBC is surprisingly even-handed with Bernie coverage today!

[DanTex]

I'm pleasantly surprised. First Chris Jansing was talking about the anti-M4A talking points that union leadership put out, and she said a lot of people said it wasn't just about their own healthcare, but also healthcare for other people like their children.

Then David Plouffe shot down the "70% against Bernie" talking point by pointing out that there are 6 opponents this time instead of 2.

And he also shot down the idea of a brokered convention denying Bernie the nomination if he comes in with a substantial plurality, pointing out how stupid that would be. He also said there's no real evidence that Bernie is less electable than anyone else.

All of those points are obvious, bit this is MSNBC, home of Chris Matthews's "central park executions" and Joy Reid talking about Bernie's "turtle-like posture". Could it be that the MSM is reaching acceptance?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. So they aren't slobbering over him like everybody but Matthews does?

[Garrett78]

2. The night of the debate, Plouffe was by far the most reasonable person on the panel.

Every other person, from Stoddard to Jones to Matthews, exhibited Bernie Derangement Syndrome to an embarrassing extent.

[beastie boy]

3. I dunno. A month ago Commondreams and Jacobin got me totally convinced that

MSM has conspired to completely ignore Bernie.

So unless they take it back, you are gonna have a hard time changing my mind back!

[nsd]

4. Squeaky wheel gets the oil? (nt)

[msongs]

5. as they always except to partisans lol. nt

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

6. Even MSNBC is realizing Bernie has the nomination in the bag!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[denem]

10. Gotta love that sunny side up

[DarthDem]

7. Funny

I'm not sure what channel you usually watch. The MSNBC that we get routinely showers Sen. Sanders with adulation.

[babylonsister]

8. And then there's Carville who is

somewhat tactfully bad-mouthing him. Nicole Wallace is a close second.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

11. Certainly they know this harms Bernie's chances against tRumpty Dumbty in the general!!

So why do it?!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[Scotch-Irish]

9. It's a 2020 miracle that they've taken a day off from trying to put Bernie's candidacy down.

There is NOTHING wrong with Bernie's message...it's what people want out of their government. There's just too much vested interest to a very small minority of people in making sure the money keeps flowing to the top. Bernie says it shouldn't be that way.

I totally agree with him. Everything he says that's wrong with the USA is EXACTLY what's wrong with the USA.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

12. THIS x 1,000!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[Celerity]

13. this aged well

[spinbaby]

14. The narrative

The narrative lately has been that we can’t let Bernie win because he can’t win. He’s not my first choice, but I will not only vote for him if he wins the nomination, I will donate to his campaign and knock on doors for him.

[ehrnst]

15. Journalism isn't about 'acceptance,' it's about observation, without preference.

If one craves yellow journalism that praises Bernie, and smears against other candidates, one has many "alternative news" outlets to choose from.

Trashing journalists who don't show deference to what Sanders supporters is a sport - and the Trump supporters are the opposing team playing the same sport.