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Elmer S. E. Dump

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77. They would be in the GOP debates.

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Thu Aug 6, 2015, 04:24 PM

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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

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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