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AgingAmerican

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24. By pretending he doesn't exist

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #11)

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 03:23 PM

Jun 2015

They are trying NOT to have debates with him. Why do you think that is?

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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