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17. Really wouldn't be surprised if the "Democratic power structure"....

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 02:27 PM

Jun 2015

Had warm and fuzzy feelings over one of the most prominent and steadfast leaders we have in the party. With few exceptions, Hillary has been well within the party platform and is one of the loudest voices for positive change in the country. Hillary has shown up countless times for lesser known candidates attempting to help them catapult to the next level. She lends her time, money, and support to continue to build the party. Yet some are shocked that she would be loved and even given a slight hand by those she has successfully supported for decades. I fully expect, at points, that O'Malley will also gain favor. I have no clue why this would shock anyone. The "Democratic power structure" supports those who want it to grow.

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BREAKING: The Democratic power structure, from top to bottom supports Hillary [View all] cali Jun 2015 OP

The DNC should stay out of it for fairness. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #1

that would be nice, but it's just not how it really works. cali Jun 2015 #3

Or support ALL the democratic candidates...not rocket science. Rex Jun 2015 #7

I was looking for a link or some sort of official announcement, dont see one randys1 Jun 2015 #64

But do the Democratic grassroots support the Democratic power structure? kentuck Jun 2015 #2

Certainly the grass roots do not support the policies pushed by the party powers. Scuba Jun 2015 #20

It's hardly surprising that the "Democratic power structure" supports a candidate pnwmom Jun 2015 #4

no. it's not, but there is a lot of denial that the DNC is functioning as if she were an incumbent cali Jun 2015 #8

Thanks, cali. This discussion is important. truedelphi Jun 2015 #39

While pretending her main Democratic rival doesn't exist.... AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #10

How are they doing that? Bernie's going to be in the debates, right? pnwmom Jun 2015 #11

By pretending he doesn't exist AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #24

Not true. The Democratic party has Bernie's photo on their official site right beside Hillary. pnwmom Jun 2015 #35

Then why the exclusivity and the limit of only 6 debates? Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #41

Because six debates is plenty for the vast majority of Democrats. pnwmom Jun 2015 #44

Apparently it doesn't insult Bernie, but Bernie is correct Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #48

28? And how many people watched more than a handful? I'd still like to know pnwmom Jun 2015 #54

Debates are Democratic AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #74

The ulterior motive is save money that can be better spent against the Rethugs. pnwmom Jun 2015 #75

I support Bernie awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #98

A Libertarian friend of mine AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #5

Glad to hear that tiredtoo Jun 2015 #47

I'm not. Volaris Jun 2015 #55

He said he supported Paul on two issues AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #73

Hardly surprising. Most Democratic Voters Do, Too. MineralMan Jun 2015 #6

Interesting. All the Democrats I've talked to here in Philadelphia are supporting Bernie. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #90

Your sample is too small. That's why we have MineralMan Jun 2015 #94

As do the actual voters. You know, us rank-n-file "Democrats"? Get outside the echo chamber. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #9

The real question is hootinholler Jun 2015 #12

Yeah, that's what I wonder, too. God knows that any Dem who ran against Nay Jun 2015 #87

Ask Schultz hootinholler Jun 2015 #88

LOL Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #95

Isn't this basically the same OP as the earlier one? Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #13

why no. cali Jun 2015 #14

we went thru something similar in wisconsin with an annointed candidate against walker dembotoz Jun 2015 #15

One was posted from a pc. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #22

I get it. Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #23

"damn straight, skippy, that includes the DNC" boston bean Jun 2015 #16

Really wouldn't be surprised if the "Democratic power structure".... NCTraveler Jun 2015 #17

i'm so-o-o-o surprised. nt Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #18

The primary/caucus voters will decide the Democratic nominee, not the DNC power structure Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #19

It is so nice to have the people in power telling us who to vote for Angry Dragon Jun 2015 #21

Nobody is telling you anything except cali. MoonRiver Jun 2015 #29

The chair of DNC publicly called Bernie "crazy" this week. Last week the finance chair of DNC peacebird Jun 2015 #78

The DNC is featuring Bernie on their main page right next to Hillary pnwmom Jun 2015 #37

Bastards are trying to TRICK us!!!! JoePhilly Jun 2015 #40

Democratic power structure nichomachus Jun 2015 #25

DNC <- Do Not Call CentralMass Jun 2015 #26

DNC<<<--- Do Not Contribute! onecaliberal Jun 2015 #31

fI think I like yours better CentralMass Jun 2015 #32

DNC- Democrats Nominate Clinton peacebird Jun 2015 #79

Democrats Nominating Clinton Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #85

No shit, sherlock. elleng Jun 2015 #27

Nice that they are trying to make the primary voters' minds up for us hifiguy Jun 2015 #28

My guess is they are all looking for positions in her administration. Ambition before the 99% on point Jun 2015 #30

She has served our party tirelessly for four decades... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #33

So in other words...she's entitled to the nomination? davidn3600 Jun 2015 #36

See #81./NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #82

And That Confers Her A Coronation cantbeserious Jun 2015 #62

I don't think I said she's entitled to a coronation./NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #81

Maybe Not One Specifically - Judging By Other HRC Supporters - This One Has That Impression cantbeserious Jun 2015 #83

Sure as hell sounds like one.. Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #93

Not to mention she has been networking with the Democratic Party on a national basis during... MohRokTah Jun 2015 #70

Guess who else served the people tirelessly for five decades? Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #91

Power serves power with the goal of power. RadiationTherapy Jun 2015 #34

The DNC features Bernie on its main page along with Clinton, Chaffee, and O'Malley. pnwmom Jun 2015 #38

Their role is to support Democrats BainsBane Jun 2015 #42

Yes, she has a lot of support from a lot of Democrats. Why? DanTex Jun 2015 #43

Oh bullshit.... davidn3600 Jun 2015 #45

it's just a gut feeling.. frylock Jun 2015 #52

It's called "polling" ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2015 #57

So no Democrat but Hillary can beat the Republicans? davidn3600 Jun 2015 #72

remember the Payola scandal from the 50s? olddots Jun 2015 #46

That is a very decent analogy. truedelphi Jun 2015 #63

Worst analogy EVER! eom MohRokTah Jun 2015 #69

That does not surprise me. Now a question: how are the DNC and the same type of groups from the jwirr Jun 2015 #49

in other words - KT2000 Jun 2015 #50

Just get over it....the deal was struck in 2008. FarPoint Jun 2015 #51

the deal was struck in 2008 after Clinton tanked in the debates.. frylock Jun 2015 #53

If that's the way you see...fine with me. FarPoint Jun 2015 #59

yes... after the debates. frylock Jun 2015 #61

So, that's how you see it. FarPoint Jun 2015 #65

everyone likes a winner frylock Jun 2015 #67

Not true yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #71

If we are striking deals 8 years in advance davidn3600 Jun 2015 #77

You say that like it's a fact. Why should there have been a deal at all? HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #84

That's how I read the fallout from the Democratic Convention in 2008. FarPoint Jun 2015 #89

When I see posts and threads like this, I realize that most people on DU are not involved in their FSogol Jun 2015 #56

Yep, almost everyone ignores party politics and the DNC merely reflects the decisions we've made Chathamization Jun 2015 #92

Okay, so tell me how much networking and relationship building Bernie Sanders did MohRokTah Jun 2015 #58

True, but there is another power structure within the Dem Party and that is the voters. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #60

Source for those 10% and 5% facts? n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #68

Nooo...the media HATES Hillary!!11!!1! Doctor_J Jun 2015 #66

I Will No Longer Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Jun 2015 #76

Me either, let's get busy getting his message out! peacebird Jun 2015 #80

The DNC has power? Really? Just more primary shenanigans from the DNC... TheNutcracker Jun 2015 #86

To be fair anyone tied to Wall St supports Hillary, or at the very least, not Bernie. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #96

Same thing in 08, too. nt awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #97