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43. This is a smart tactic by Bernie. The DNC is going to have to sanction that debate to help

Wed Jan 27, 2016, 08:12 AM

Jan 2016

Hillary. Bernie is way ahead in New Hampshire so as that vote goes, he's the one with the least to lose. It was their decision to have only a few debates scheduled for the least viewers in order to help Hillary. Amusing. What a backfire.

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Bernie Sanders�s Campaign Says He Would Sit Out Unsanctioned Debate [View all] brooklynite Jan 2016 OP

But he literally called for more debates! hrmjustin Jan 2016 #1

Bernie called for the DNC to SANCTION more debates going back to last June Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #11

If they all agree to do it the party can't sanction them because they will look like fools if they hrmjustin Jan 2016 #14

Has Hillary stated that she would participate? Or is she just being "cute by half"? Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #19

She said she would do it if the others agreed. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #21

The DNC has stated they will not sanction the New Hampshire debate, and Martin O'Malley is the ONLY Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #26

Screw the DNC! Time for another debate. Both need to agree. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #28

Who knows perhaps they will both come to an agreement, time will tell but if they do, the last Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #30

If the DNC does not sanction this debate there will be hell to pay. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #31

I hope Schultz does turn around and sanction the New Hampshire debate and I believe she will, Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #34

Not to mention, for Democrats to stop to attack their own tail, Hortensis Jan 2016 #42

DWS has to sanction it first. Health Wagon Jan 2016 #65

So she has more conditions than Bernie Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #53

she would 'if'... islandmkl Jan 2016 #27

LOL, yep Iliyah Jan 2016 #2

what don't you understand? Pharaoh Jan 2016 #9

There are only 2 sanctioned debates left are there not? rpannier Jan 2016 #20

yes Pharaoh Jan 2016 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author dinkytron Jan 2016 #3

When your down you cry for more debates liberal N proud Jan 2016 #4

sure sounds like you vote rebublican, and only republican. litlbilly Jan 2016 #13

Where the #&*� do you get that bulls hit statement? liberal N proud Jan 2016 #16

I think you meant shit, and, I dont care how long youve been here. litlbilly Jan 2016 #23

Ive been here a long time too, I just dont sit around and post all day long. litlbilly Jan 2016 #24

Good farleftlib Jan 2016 #48

I don't have time either Health Wagon Jan 2016 #67

Bernie stated that he wouldn't participate in non-sanctioned debates going back to last August Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #17

Bernie Supporters. The fastest with the facts. God I love you guys.nt retrowire Jan 2016 #22

Still for months there were cries from Bernard and his followers calling for more debates liberal N proud Jan 2016 #41

Calling for more debates wasn't breaking the rules Bradical79 Jan 2016 #45

Calling for more debates wasn't breaking the rules but going to them is? liberal N proud Jan 2016 #46

Yes? It's pretty clear cut Bradical79 Jan 2016 #51

Uh , yes. According to the rules made by DWS Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #68

So now you're going to mock him for following the DNC's rules? Wow. nt retrowire Jan 2016 #18

Lol...... Pharaoh Jan 2016 #29

simple solution....the DNC....the organization supposedly trying to elect Democrats... virtualobserver Jan 2016 #60

DNC should sanction it. Wilms Jan 2016 #5

Yes. Only way. Helen Borg Jan 2016 #38

Hillary has the last word on the debate being sanctioned. Her cute act, pretending she is powerless GoneFishin Jan 2016 #40

Are the other two candidates taking part? n/t tom_kelly Jan 2016 #6

Doesn't matter. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #64

"what is needed �is a rational, thought-out schedule of debates. Not just ad hoc debates" Gregorian Jan 2016 #7

Little Debbie better hurry up and sanction the MSNBC debate now... tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #8

Yes, you don't want to piss off the corporatist dems elmac Jan 2016 #10

No, its because they know Hillary is toast and think more debates now would help her. litlbilly Jan 2016 #12

So now you're going to mock him for following the DNC's rules? Wow. nt retrowire Jan 2016 #15

Like most of what Bernie says and stands for, this makes a lot of sense. I like that. highprincipleswork Jan 2016 #32

Bernie buckled. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #33

What about not sanctioned debates from DNC are you not getting? Jackilope Jan 2016 #35

^^this^^ Pharaoh Jan 2016 #37

Don't let facts get in the way of a good yarn. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #36

I suppose they see a trap here. bklyncowgirl Jan 2016 #39

This is a smart tactic by Bernie. The DNC is going to have to sanction that debate to help Vinca Jan 2016 #43

Maybe it will just be O'Malley and two empty podiums oberliner Jan 2016 #44

Sanders' hypocrisy is stunning. baldguy Jan 2016 #47

Ok, so are you calling for Bernie to break his word? Bradical79 Jan 2016 #54

Right, Sanders agreed to the DNC's ground rules - then he declared war on them. baldguy Jan 2016 #57

Lol, nonsense Bradical79 Jan 2016 #61

Bernie is obviously part to the DNC conspiracy Freddie Stubbs Jan 2016 #49

This looks bad for Bernie leftynyc Jan 2016 #50

Has Hillary said she would debate IF the DNC refuses to sanction it? Tom Rinaldo Jan 2016 #55

Clinton has indicated she wouldn't participate in in unsanctioned debate, and DWS said this debate PoliticAverse Jan 2016 #58

Debbie will change her tune, when Hillary calls her at 3 a.m. virtualobserver Jan 2016 #63

Yes, I can see that Bradical79 Jan 2016 #56

I'm thinking ahead towards the general leftynyc Jan 2016 #66

That is disappointing to say the least Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #52

I've always said that Bernie and his fans should be THANKING Debbie for the debate schedule! NurseJackie Jan 2016 #59

^^^ THIS ^^^ Tarheel_Dem Jan 2016 #69

How is this different than Hillary's position? Tom Rinaldo Jan 2016 #62