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jeff47

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17. So...two debates after Super Tuesday.

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 12:19 PM

Aug 2015

What en excellent plan! IA, NH, SC, NV, AL, AR, CO, GA, MA, MN, NC, OK, TN, TX, VT and VA don't need any pesky debates before they vote.

Yes, DWS has the "hedge" of February, but so far she's been on the "late" side of all the dates she has given. All of those states above vote March 1 or earlier.

At a minimum, those last two debates are after IA (Feb 1), and probably NH (Feb 9).

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Democrats Will Hold First Debate in October [View all] DonViejo Aug 2015 OP

Ridiculous Renew Deal Aug 2015 #1

no one is voting until February jberryhill Aug 2015 #5

Yes, and voters need to be informed Renew Deal Aug 2015 #9

"And also the republicans are sucking up all the oxygen" jberryhill Aug 2015 #10

Republicans sucking all the oxygen costs them a LOT of money and is a great local economic boost. Sunlei Aug 2015 #33

The problem is they won't just be bored with the GOP jeff47 Aug 2015 #40

Now, now do not fight the most inevitable daybranch Aug 2015 #87

who would that candidate be? and will you vote or not vote D, if 'that person' wins? Sunlei Aug 2015 #90

Quick! Administer the loyalty oath!! (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #91

I'll vote for the D, who wins primary,or Bernie if he wins and runs as an I.,he'd be a good Pres. Sunlei Aug 2015 #92

I'm not asking for one. You are. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #93

Then I have to take a best guess, if Mrs. Clinton wins primary you'll vote for 'The Donald' Sunlei Aug 2015 #94

I'm not daybranch. jeff47 Aug 2015 #95

whats daybranch? Republicans could do worse damage with other then Trump, so no worries. Sunlei Aug 2015 #96

Look at the names of the people you are replying to. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #97

Give it a rest, Sunlei. candelista Aug 2015 #99

I agree a, secret ballot, 'one vote for each citizen' is a good thing. Sunlei Aug 2015 #100

Bernie has already said he won't run as an independent. Lunabell Aug 2015 #102

Don't you hate it when they do that? candelista Aug 2015 #98

The republicans are being given the rope to hang themselves still_one Aug 2015 #27

They are being given the rope, and we are only supplying wishful thinking to push them. jeff47 Aug 2015 #44

Why? George II Aug 2015 #19

Of course you're right. The first debates should have taken place in 1031 AD. LanternWaste Aug 2015 #66

What is ridiculous is that we have to have BlueMTexpat Aug 2015 #101

What's ridiculous is Time's characterization of the debate in the second paragraph RiverNoord Aug 2015 #104

Glad they are not rushing.... daleanime Aug 2015 #2

Why so fast? May 2016 would be a good date. Sunny and all@\nt Mass Aug 2015 #3

And no debate on the west coast either... Or is Nevada considered "the west coast"? cascadiance Aug 2015 #4

Oregon's primary is May 17. California's is June 7. Washington hasn't even scheduled a date. Freddie Stubbs Aug 2015 #7

First four debates are in first four primary states brooklynite Aug 2015 #24

That is a consequence of making the number of debates too damn low!!! cascadiance Aug 2015 #25

Funny-I was told Bernies Sanders didn't need all this old school stuff brooklynite Aug 2015 #29

More than just political junkies watch debates. But you knew that, didn't you? Qutzupalotl Aug 2015 #61

Let's do something helpful. WhysMan Aug 2015 #105

And Bernie won't reform it if he loses to the Republican... brooklynite Aug 2015 #106

Works for me Blue_Adept Aug 2015 #6

Allowing the candidates to hit their policy points in front of a televised audience, Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #8

Because the televised audience is the end all be all for it? Blue_Adept Aug 2015 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author cosmicone Aug 2015 #22

What a shitty thing for a so-called democrat to say. Making fun of broke people? arcane1 Aug 2015 #31

agreed restorefreedom Aug 2015 #39

I remember when "punching down" was what republicans do. Those lines are getting blurry now arcane1 Aug 2015 #43

very sad, indeed. nt restorefreedom Aug 2015 #45

Thank you for showing us the compassion we expect from Clinton and her fans. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #46

Yeah, 16 states don't need those last two debates before they go to the polls. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #11

These debates are fine Gothmog Aug 2015 #12

IF the DNC was on their game they would asiliveandbreathe Aug 2015 #13

I disagree. Let the republicans go first, and see how many demographics they can insult still_one Aug 2015 #30

They got a HUGE head start on insulting women and hispanics last night. George II Aug 2015 #85

Glad they are waiting a bit. DCBob Aug 2015 #14

Thank you Gov O'Malley FSogol Aug 2015 #15

For what? His opposition to this debate schedule? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #26

Pushing the issue until DWS made the announcement. Think if O'Malley hadn't piped up, that we FSogol Aug 2015 #34

Oh Please.. You really believe the DNC just put this all together in the last couple weeks? misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #70

The announcement was pushed up, not the planning. FSogol Aug 2015 #71

It didn 't happen because Sanders or O'Malley got mad. misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #74

Hmm... if it was so tough for DWS to put together this schedule.... cascadiance Aug 2015 #73

After re-examining that graph and debate schedule Flying Squirrel Aug 2015 #79

I would disagree... Momentum shifts take time... cascadiance Aug 2015 #82

So...two debates after Super Tuesday. jeff47 Aug 2015 #17

What? They don't have TVs in those states? That IS how most everyone will witness the debates. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #21

You think they have time-travel in their TVs? jeff47 Aug 2015 #35

Since we've almost established those viewers DO have tvs ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #47

Are you unfamiliar with the colloquialism "We don't need no _____ around these parts"? jeff47 Aug 2015 #49

Yes, I've heard that expression ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #52

Well, I used it, and your deliberate misunderstanding of it is the basis of your replies.... jeff47 Aug 2015 #54

Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #55

I love this schedule ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #20

Los Angeles would be far more representative than Vegas or wherever in Nevada KeepItReal Aug 2015 #56

I agree ... I don't know ... I don't know. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #58

Yeah Fun Factor would certainly put Vegas on the list KeepItReal Aug 2015 #63

Other than it being ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #64

I want to tell her to fuck off Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #23

Why? Didn't you want debates a few days ago? misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #38

it is about coordinating allright restorefreedom Aug 2015 #41

Thanks DWS for scheduling the Dem Debates AFTER the idiots of the GOP reveal themselves to be misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #48

"hillary does not control the dnc" restorefreedom Aug 2015 #50

Thanks I will now!! misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #51

LOL Lunabell Aug 2015 #103

Many people do not pay attention to the election murielm99 Aug 2015 #86

Yes, fuck you DWS for scheduling 33% of the debates for after 16 states vote. jeff47 Aug 2015 #57

Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #59

Gee sorry about your candidate but it's a little early for sore loserisms. misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #60

I guess no point debating a corporatist. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #65

You actually believe the following are debate points? LanternWaste Aug 2015 #68

They would be in the GOP debates. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #77

I'm not. Snark won't solve your dilemma. Sorry you feel so defeated. misterhighwasted Aug 2015 #69

Defeated? Keep puffing out that chest. You'll be the defeated on in the end. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #76

No doubt she'll allow your sentiment all the credibility it in fact, warrants. LanternWaste Aug 2015 #67

Another pet peeve. Repeating the title line in the body of the message. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #75

excellent and no republican fox 'reporters' allowed. Sunlei Aug 2015 #28

The ultimate debate goal is to NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #88

just republicanfox should be caged far away from view, they deserve it for pretenting to be news'' Sunlei Aug 2015 #89

Glad they finally picked times/dates and really like the diversity. lark Aug 2015 #32

It's even framed in the article as "Clinton vs her rivals" arcane1 Aug 2015 #36

She's not even trying to have an appearance of impartiality. lark Aug 2015 #37

interesting use of language restorefreedom Aug 2015 #42

Iowa goes from four debates to one BeyondGeography Aug 2015 #53

Maybe the four trailing candidates should team up madville Aug 2015 #62

Maybe get the League of Women Voters to help them do this... cascadiance Aug 2015 #72

I like this idea, especially since the LWV wouldn't sign on unless the debate winter is coming Aug 2015 #80

That's soon enough, and 6 debates is MORE than plenty. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2015 #78

Smart calendar FloridaBlues Aug 2015 #81

Will they let Bernie in on the debates? Or will he be Jindaled? nt valerief Aug 2015 #83

Considering that the DNC has welcomed him to the race, and that he's in second place... brooklynite Aug 2015 #107

Nothing surprises me anymore. They could have Roger Ailes picking the debaters. nt valerief Aug 2015 #108

Just in time for Joe Biden LynneSin Aug 2015 #84

Still a month or two early IMO, but they have to start sometime. The clown show is stale now that Sunlei Aug 2015 #109