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FSogol

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4. Debates (against repubs before we have a nominee) are gimmicky. Ideas are not

Reply to jwirr (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 10:15 PM

Jun 2015

and I never said they were.

Whether the media ignores O'Malley (or Bernie or anyone else) or not is up to the candidate. Anyone not named HRC is starting this race at a disadvantage and has lots of ground to make up. Debating a clown like Rand Paul won't close the gap.

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To those worried about the DNC debate exclusivity rules.... [View all] FSogol Jun 2015 OP

Hopefully you are right. jwirr Jun 2015 #1

Decent candidates can capture the public's attention without gimmicky debates. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #2

We will see how you feel when the MSM ignores O'Malley to. And do you really think that Bernie jwirr Jun 2015 #3

Debates (against repubs before we have a nominee) are gimmicky. Ideas are not FSogol Jun 2015 #4

You are probably right but it would be entertaining. And for that reason draw attention. I heard jwirr Jun 2015 #5

No, it wouldn't. okasha Jun 2015 #6

Well if some candidates don't like feedback, that is fine...others do and that will be noticed. Rex Jun 2015 #7

Little do they know that Hillary and I sowed that drum up tighter than Mr Universe's flexing FrankUnderwood Jun 2015 #8

Looks like someone is scared? RobertEarl Jun 2015 #9

If HIllary can directly coordinate with soft money SuperPACs, then others can hold round table morningfog Jun 2015 #10