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Hillary's DNC declines Sanders' request for more debates [View all] cali Jun 2015 OP
What, pray tell, could fredamae Jun 2015 #1
6 is enough yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #61
+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #64
In my dreams? fredamae Jun 2015 #77
That would not work yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #87
How about fredamae Jun 2015 #114
Or, in fact, ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #124
I think that the one on the too-big-to-fail institutions hifiguy Jun 2015 #152
No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #183
Oh, stop making sense! nt MADem Jun 2015 #244
Well the number is all over the board. yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #95
How many shots was Floyd Mayweather supposed to give Manny Pacquiao?/NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #184
That all depends ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #188
Respectfully...I disagee fredamae Jun 2015 #67
Debates rarely are "debates", they are simply rehearsed policy statements, and rehashed... George II Jun 2015 #99
We need to change that, obviously fredamae Jun 2015 #109
And there is a good reason for that ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #136
Very true - personally I see very little if any value to debates. Like I said.... George II Jun 2015 #174
Nor do/have I ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #185
Does anyone really believe ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #127
How can we know unless we try? n/t fredamae Jun 2015 #130
Compare the viewer numbers for American Idol (or a similarly vacuous reality show) ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #141
You make a good point fredamae Jun 2015 #147
You are wildly incorrect about that. The last Romney/Obama debate drew over 67 million viewers Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #173
Yes ... That was meant to be hyberbolic. ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #186
How do primary debates do? gollygee Jun 2015 #222
Primary debates are very different from general election ones. MADem Jun 2015 #245
It's not like the debates next year are the first in history. There were TWENTY SIX in 2007/2008... George II Jun 2015 #175
I'm not really asking fredamae Jun 2015 #207
It's pretty basic. okasha Jun 2015 #157
That's why every election (primary or general) the underdog wants more... George II Jun 2015 #176
Sure. okasha Jun 2015 #180
Gee...why didn't I see that...of course it makes some sense. Sheepshank Jun 2015 #209
Exactly. okasha Jun 2015 #229
"Hillary's DNC"? OilemFirchen Jun 2015 #2
no, it's stating the obvious: the DNC is functionally an arm of her campaign cali Jun 2015 #4
It's not O'Malley's DNC? OilemFirchen Jun 2015 #7
Well, DNC implemented a new policy to hurt O'Malley jeff47 Jun 2015 #14
let's not play this stupid little game cali Jun 2015 #16
Sorry, but you started the stupid little game with your title. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #126
Boyd Brown, a DNC member and O'Malley supporter, called Sanders KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #19
Yes I called and still waiting for my apology as I'm a card carrying member too TheNutcracker Jun 2015 #226
Yup....sure is! Segami Jun 2015 #40
Hillary's scared to debate Bernie, as she should be. Plain and simple. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2015 #251
"Delicate Hillary", lol. I gotta laugh at the venom. bettyellen Jun 2015 #6
Are you opposed to debates? sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #9
I'm opposed to lifting descriptors from MRA pigs to describe our candidates. bettyellen Jun 2015 #18
sorry, I didn't lift a thing. the DNC is shielding her. cali Jun 2015 #68
She is the Party's (edited) Estabishment candidate for sure. mylye2222 Jun 2015 #81
No, she's the party establishment's candidate Jack Rabbit Jun 2015 #106
In fact I miss stated. When I say the Party I meant Dem powerstructures. mylye2222 Jun 2015 #110
Because she's such a "delicate flower"... Yeah. It's just funny when you see those words to describe bettyellen Jun 2015 #205
Yeah, if she was such a "delicate flower" she could not have stood up to that sniper fire in Bosnia tularetom Jun 2015 #228
Delicate flower= war hawk, too. It's a pretty stupid inept word to use on Hillary I'd say! bettyellen Jun 2015 #250
"Delicate" is on the bad word list now? Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #78
Its not a bad word, but used in that context its offensive and bordering on sexist. George II Jun 2015 #177
It's the same sneering accusations that sexist jerks and their enablers use against women... bettyellen Jun 2015 #201
Politics is tough. If your candidate does things that make it hard for you to defend, it's even sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #164
Good post, sabrina 1... TeeYiYi Jun 2015 #256
+1. Fair point. nt MADem Jun 2015 #246
so how many debates are planned? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #32
Really? Go ahead and contrast Clinton's and Sanders's position on Western water law. jeff47 Jun 2015 #39
we need to hear every single freaking opinion via a debate? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #42
Campaign platforms lack depth. Debate is where candidates must supply that depth. jeff47 Jun 2015 #47
nope...I simply don't agree that regional single issues must be hammered out via debate Sheepshank Jun 2015 #50
You also think Romney was the Republican nominee in 2008. jeff47 Jun 2015 #53
so I didn't pay close attention to the year, I assumed..... Sheepshank Jun 2015 #63
No, we're comparing the primaries where there was no incumbent Democrat. jeff47 Jun 2015 #84
I think the term is "impotent rage" Sheepshank Jun 2015 #119
The water issues don't concern me. I don't live in states governed by them. jeff47 Jun 2015 #134
nope...still you persist in stating things I never said Sheepshank Jun 2015 #144
And you persist in ignoring the most important question. jeff47 Jun 2015 #151
Seriously, you are not convincing me one bit. Sheepshank Jun 2015 #163
Zero credibility is what you have earned. Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #187
so here comes Flash to save the day? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #196
I really don't care if I convince you. jeff47 Jun 2015 #199
so if you don't care about convincing me, why do persist in lengthy responses? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #202
Already covered. Try reading the post. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #203
Talk about thread jacking. hedda_foil Jun 2015 #255
No, I think it's a swipe at Clinton, implying that she controls the DNC, which is offensive. George II Jun 2015 #100
why would that be offensive? 2banon Jun 2015 #113
How many debates do you think there should be? Beaverhausen Jun 2015 #3
10-12. there were 26 in 2008 cali Jun 2015 #5
we all got to see 26 debates between Obama and Romney? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #35
:facepalm: jeff47 Jun 2015 #52
you don't know enough to discuss this. cali Jun 2015 #71
cherry picking which election you want to use? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #74
how did Cali attempt to mislead? She clearly stated 2008, which was magical thyme Jun 2015 #98
oh, bull Sheepshank Jun 2015 #122
why no. one was in prison, Randall Terry was another. they were all the fringiest cali Jun 2015 #149
hey, BS Supporter, your constant insults throughout this thread really don't help BS that much nt Sheepshank Jun 2015 #160
And by being ignorant, you're not helping Hillary's case.. Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #191
REALLY? I think like that? Sheepshank Jun 2015 #195
The prisoner, I believe, is Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #189
his opponents in the GOP held 20 debates starting in 5/2011 and continuing magical thyme Jun 2015 #159
how utterly useless was all of that? n/t Sheepshank Jun 2015 #161
it drove out the riff-raff one by one, and left them with Romney and whazzizzname. magical thyme Jun 2015 #171
That has never stopped them before LondonReign2 Jun 2015 #168
Why does Bernie need more than 6 to lay out his platform and distinguish pnwmom Jun 2015 #242
I would like to see 6 between the Democratic candidates and then add more in areas that are not so jwirr Jun 2015 #8
Obviously, you're not from Texas. okasha Jun 2015 #236
Didn'r say he could. I said that I think it is a good idea that will help bring those who have long jwirr Jun 2015 #237
That needs one-on-one door-knocking retail politics. okasha Jun 2015 #238
Again you have totally missed to point - it is not about winning in Texas - it is about encouaging jwirr Jun 2015 #239
No, I didn't miss the point, and I'm talking about both okasha Jun 2015 #243
From the DNC? 6 is fine. The problem is the exclusivity clause. jeff47 Jun 2015 #11
Bingo! Scuba Jun 2015 #26
Have they even tried to give a reason for the exclusivity clause? azmom Jun 2015 #73
Not one that stands up to any scrutiny. They've said 6 is enough. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #91
Yeah, that doesn't adress it. It smells bad. azmom Jun 2015 #97
what is the exclusivity clause? nt 6chars Jun 2015 #80
If you show up to a debate run by anyone else, you can't be in the DNC debates. jeff47 Jun 2015 #86
Is this documented anywhere? Know where I can go to read up on that? Thanks. George II Jun 2015 #116
Google gives you lots of results. jeff47 Jun 2015 #120
Candidates who appear in any debate outside of those six will be barred from attending a sanctioned azmom Jun 2015 #92
Ah, like a non-compete clause 6chars Jun 2015 #111
What is this "exclusivity clause"? Not familiar with that, but if it refers to debates between.... George II Jun 2015 #104
Read the post above yours. jeff47 Jun 2015 #115
And the blatant display of bias with the DNC Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #193
please explain the exclusivity clause questionseverything Jun 2015 #212
Please read the many other replies already present that explain it. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #213
so yes is the answer questionseverything Jun 2015 #215
Minimum, 25. Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #65
Do you seriously think most voters would watch that many debates? Beaverhausen Jun 2015 #221
DLC/DNC. nt Snotcicles Jun 2015 #10
We should follow the TTP model JEB Jun 2015 #12
You say it's sarcasm, but you know candidates have said things you know hughee99 Jun 2015 #29
Certainly feels like some are trying to hide JEB Jun 2015 #34
Post a link proof that it is "Hillary's DNC." Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #13
You mean like the new exclusivity clause the DNC inserted into debates? jeff47 Jun 2015 #15
Post a linke to something with her name on it showing that Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #20
Hey! Where'd those goalposts go?! jeff47 Jun 2015 #22
If if is "Hillary's DNC" then we need proof not goal posts. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #24
No, what we need is reading comprehension. jeff47 Jun 2015 #27
Prove she is part of the decision or Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #169
So the party just happened to make a decision that benefits her jeff47 Jun 2015 #190
The Democratic and Republican parties are both limiting the number of debates this election. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #224
Yes, and the RNC can articulate the reason why. The DNC can't. jeff47 Jun 2015 #234
This message was self-deleted by its author hughee99 Jun 2015 #33
0 merit heaven05 Jun 2015 #51
beyond lame cali Jun 2015 #155
Really? No one can be that naive. n/t Dawgs Jun 2015 #17
A personal attack instead of proof. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #25
you mean aside from structuring the debates so that they benefit no one but cali Jun 2015 #21
I mean prove that she she is running the DNC Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #23
Stupid, childish game playing. Just stop. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #36
the game playing was the title of the OP. eom MohRokTah Jun 2015 #128
So, you disagree that the DNC is all-in for Hillary? For the record, ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #140
Yes MohRokTah Jun 2015 #143
"Yes" is not an explanation as to why the DNC is not in Hillary's pocket. Thanks for nothing. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #153
I didn't say that cali Jun 2015 #37
I would assert the claim proven at this point. Chan790 Jun 2015 #49
You actually think these are "Extraordinary claims" ? 2banon Jun 2015 #102
Its Obama's DNC. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #28
they're sharing it. cali Jun 2015 #72
Prove it. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #129
Maybe this decision will backfire when Sanders takes the lead and NCjack Jun 2015 #30
After the first debate, when Bernie crosses that line between Clinton and himself, and never Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #208
LOL...I like the way you think. n/t Oilwellian Jun 2015 #249
The other candidates should boycott the DNC debates BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #31
I suspect she'd be fine with that. she has the biggest shiniest Wurlitzer cali Jun 2015 #38
The whole thing is stupid beyond words BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #45
no surprise heaven05 Jun 2015 #41
He has been on so many news programs the last few months yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #79
yes heaven05 Jun 2015 #138
One Wonders Why - What Does HRC Have To Hide cantbeserious Jun 2015 #43
Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #58
You May Be Right cantbeserious Jun 2015 #82
Vince Foster?????? MohRokTah Jun 2015 #131
Wow. Bit of a harsh jury hide there IMO. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #146
Jeez sharp_stick Jun 2015 #137
IMO, the other candidates HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #231
I can't believe tom quotes this crap on his show stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #44
did he? good. cali Jun 2015 #76
Hillary would love NO debates if she could pull it off. 7962 Jun 2015 #46
has she said that? I think your *opinion* is false Sheepshank Jun 2015 #56
Her reluctance to have any uncontrolled events is enough proof 7962 Jun 2015 #179
Link doesn't say anything about Hillary's DNC. Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #48
the DNC is operating as if she's an incumbent president cali Jun 2015 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author boston bean Jun 2015 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author boston bean Jun 2015 #83
+1 BeanMusical Jun 2015 #85
+2 mylye2222 Jun 2015 #107
No, it's not. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #133
A basic rule of politics is that the outsider always wants more debates than the frontrunner. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #54
We need more scripted rallies with freshly scrubbed high school kids beaming out at us. jalan48 Jun 2015 #55
Just make sure you bus in enough minorities to get the optics right. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #59
Definately! Young kids always play well on TV. So idealistic! jalan48 Jun 2015 #62
Six debates should be enough. Really does anyone really believe that after 6 debates those still_one Jun 2015 #60
bullshit cali Jun 2015 #66
most people won't watch even 6 debates still_one Jun 2015 #198
Yes. Please explain every candidate's position on Western water law. jeff47 Jun 2015 #69
Who cares. I know the main points where the candidates stand on the issues still_one Jun 2015 #200
"the minutiae" defines whether or not you have drinking water. jeff47 Jun 2015 #210
And you think people don't know where the candidates positions are? Those still_one Jun 2015 #216
Yes. They get zero coverage because they are not national issues. jeff47 Jun 2015 #232
Exactly. Most people won't watch more than two or three. And, chances are... stevenleser Jun 2015 #93
I agree. There is no one that follows politics that doesn't know where the candidates stand on the still_one Jun 2015 #204
But more ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #117
K&R. mylye2222 Jun 2015 #75
Sanders has no business making a request of the DNC - he does not have a "D" beside his name!! Sancho Jun 2015 #88
sorry. you'll have to take that up with the DNC cali Jun 2015 #108
I wish he would run as an independent except for one reason.... Sancho Jun 2015 #132
What problems do you have with his positions? Why would he be "afraid" to be a Democrat? TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #223
I have a lot of problems with some of Bernie's positions... Sancho Jun 2015 #225
Why should I be able to sue Snapple because someone smashes a bottle over my head? TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #227
Ok..this thread may not be the place to argue all the details...but.... Sancho Jun 2015 #230
This is pretty much true for the reasons you gave. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #192
You are right...Martin O'Malley will probably be a good debate opponent too.... Sancho Jun 2015 #217
Lincoln Chaffee will have issues, too. eom MohRokTah Jun 2015 #219
Yep...I get some of the repubs running away from the Tea Party, but they need to pay their dues. Sancho Jun 2015 #220
Salient analysis! Well done! nt MADem Jun 2015 #247
Every four years the underdog wants more debates than scheduled..it's almost a given... George II Jun 2015 #89
That's quite true George mcar Jun 2015 #103
More debates allows state/regional issues to be debated. jeff47 Jun 2015 #112
I've never heard or read a single complaint about too many debates.. EVER. 2banon Jun 2015 #172
The same 'impartial' DNC that called Bernie crazy? Wheree the finance chair is breaking the rules to peacebird Jun 2015 #90
That same DNClinton YES. mylye2222 Jun 2015 #101
Kick and R BeanMusical Jun 2015 #94
One a week.. N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #96
6 debates is enough Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #105
Why are DUers saying there are only TWO candidates? Omaha Steve Jun 2015 #118
Debates x Infinity Wouldn't Satisfy BS Supporters! Gamecock Lefty Jun 2015 #121
BS supporters lol...took me a second n/t Sheepshank Jun 2015 #123
LOL. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #148
Um, nobody owns the DNC. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #125
oh please. just how long have you been following politics? cali Jun 2015 #139
I've been following politics for over 4 decades MohRokTah Jun 2015 #142
no, you are being the latter. cali Jun 2015 #154
and you go from post to post to post insulting people Sheepshank Jun 2015 #158
lol. it's silly season. Bernie is doing quite well. cali Jun 2015 #162
I think the term is "Despite your insulting efforts" Bernie is doing quite well Sheepshank Jun 2015 #165
And so you resort to what is a personal attack. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #194
BTW, if Bernie Sanders had spent over three decades bulding relationships within the Democratic... MohRokTah Jun 2015 #197
True, people have the ability to direct who's in the DNC but almost always ignore it Chathamization Jun 2015 #166
There were 26 debates in the 2008 primary. Only 6 were DNC sponsored. jeff47 Jun 2015 #211
The GOP did way too many last primary. It was mind numbing—but, so were the candidates. C Moon Jun 2015 #135
Do You Have Recurring Donations? kracer20 Jun 2015 #145
Everyone who is surprised by this stand on your head... hifiguy Jun 2015 #150
Instead of increasing the number of debates awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #156
Yes! The League of Women Voters horseshoecrab Jun 2015 #233
Barack Obama is the sitting Democratic president. It's his DNC....not Hillary's. (eom) StevieM Jun 2015 #167
Six is probably enough. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2015 #170
Hillary needs to stop listening to her friends and staff DonCoquixote Jun 2015 #178
The candidate who is behind in the polls always demands more and more and more debates bluestateguy Jun 2015 #181
Coronil noted that Carlos Andres Perez won Venezuela twice by promising the moon and stars MisterP Jun 2015 #182
The RNC determined that too many debates hurt their candidate in 2012 Gothmog Jun 2015 #206
If you're not confidant, this is how you react. n/t Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #214
Yes, because there are only so many times you can say "I want to empower communities & families" Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #218
The DNC has lost all legitimacy with this. They don't even bother with the pretense of fairness. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #235
Of course they do. nt LWolf Jun 2015 #240
Why can't he make his case in 6 debates? pnwmom Jun 2015 #241
+1. nt MADem Jun 2015 #248
The DNC needs to stop shielding Hillary. Certainly she's strong enough to stand on her own without protective cover. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2015 #252
Yes but you know mylye2222 Jun 2015 #253
Certainly Bernie's case is strong enough that he can make it in 6 debates. pnwmom Jun 2015 #254
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