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57. But Democrats don't matter and neither do Republicans.

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 05:42 PM

Jun 2015

They aren't the ones that are going to win or lose the election.

You have to worry about people like me, the unaffiliated. Sad news for you, it matters to me.

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By accepting HRC's appearance of conflict issues [View all] cali Jun 2015 OP

Democratic candidates should not unilaterally disarm. JoePhilly Jun 2015 #1

I didn't even address that in the op. cali Jun 2015 #4

That's exactly what you're suggesting we should do. pnwmom Jun 2015 #21

So are strongest candidates are the ones with the most money zeemike Jun 2015 #59

She has a much higher national profile than Bernie Sanders, after decades pnwmom Jun 2015 #63

And she had it when she ran against Obama too. zeemike Jun 2015 #64

seems to me taking $ G_j Jun 2015 #8

Yea, hurt Obama in 2008 and 2012 real bad. JoePhilly Jun 2015 #11

Well, I wouldn't call it "disarming". nt G_j Jun 2015 #15

"Appearance of".. ?? misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #2

It was posted on "General Discussion" ... aggiesal Jun 2015 #48

Excellent argument cali guillaumeb Jun 2015 #3

It's certainly a valid point. nt el_bryanto Jun 2015 #5

People have been digging and digging on this. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #6

Depends, one can play by the rules in attempt to... JaneyVee Jun 2015 #7

I didn't address campaign donations in the op cali Jun 2015 #12

Right, who believes she will actually dismantle the current structure of campaign finance? whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #27

Best to just hit Trashthread. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #9

Yeah, it's easier not to think. /nt Marr Jun 2015 #14

Don't even have to think ..same opinion different day. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #17

+1 LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #40

got a photo... quickesst Jun 2015 #10

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #16

So your solution is to just not talk about it? Maedhros Jun 2015 #18

No... quickesst Jun 2015 #65

Very important point BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #13

The Clinton Foundation is a cornucopia of appearance of wrongdoing. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #19

Well that appears quite damning. FlatBaroque Jun 2015 #25

Attack? Seriously? How would you suggest the topic be discussed? AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #26

Sorry FlatBaroque Jun 2015 #28

I recommend using the sarcasm emoji. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #30

thanks n/t FlatBaroque Jun 2015 #31

The Clinton's, yes both of them are private citizens and can do what they want. Laser102 Jun 2015 #49

The "appearance of wrongdoing" is what Cali's OP is addressing. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #54

We'll see what voters think about that "appearance of conflict"... L0oniX Jun 2015 #20

80% of democrats don't think much of it at all. KMOD Jun 2015 #22

I know you and your group don't. L0oniX Jun 2015 #24

I am in the 80% group. KMOD Jun 2015 #29

Oh ...and yet Hillary supporters on DU are around 10%. But of course that is not representative. L0oniX Jun 2015 #32

DU is not the real world. KMOD Jun 2015 #34

Maybe if some people weren't so busy trolling Bernie threads some people wouldn't get "harassed". L0oniX Jun 2015 #37

I don't troll Bernie threads. I have no idea what you are talking about. KMOD Jun 2015 #38

Didn't say you were. You complained about some being "harassed". L0oniX Jun 2015 #39

Because they are. KMOD Jun 2015 #42

"Any HRC thread"? No. Mostly it's just the ones with the huge pant load for subject matter. L0oniX Jun 2015 #44

Like this OP is a huge pant-load? ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2015 #51

Pot, meet kettle. n/t murielm99 Jun 2015 #47

But Democrats don't matter and neither do Republicans. A Simple Game Jun 2015 #57

Most unafiliated voters will flock to the Democratic Nominee. KMOD Jun 2015 #58

I wouldn't count on it. But you make a good point. That is the reason A Simple Game Jun 2015 #60

She can talk to anyone she wants ToxMarz Jun 2015 #36

Gee I thought she was on one of those "listening" tours. L0oniX Jun 2015 #41

K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #23

speaking of irony olddots Jun 2015 #33

Go Bernie!! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2015 #35

K & R SoapBox Jun 2015 #43

K&R n/t MissDeeds Jun 2015 #45

hi tom stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #46

Please, not another crap thread. asjr Jun 2015 #50

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2015 #52

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #53

So, in order to expose the obvious and massive corruption of the GOP, obviously liberals must eat their own? Fred Sanders Jun 2015 #55

We live or we die as a party for the direction we choose. We need to define ourselves. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #56

Yet a quid pro quo is unimaginable to her backers. Scuba Jun 2015 #61

FTFY PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #62

It's fascinating that the detractors embrace the corruption and make no pretense of dealing with Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2015 #66