2016 Postmortem

Thinkingabout

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64. Maybe so the DNC would not follow the clown car show of the GOP.

Tue Jan 19, 2016, 12:26 AM

Jan 2016

Five candidates was on stage the first debate, three the other times, how many times is it necessary to answer the same questions ten times, twenty times, the DNC can be leaders, not followers. Where is having dozens of debates going to change the answers with candidates when candidates does not change their positions? How does this help the three candidates? The have been on talk shows, was ask the same questions, maybe there are more talk shows where they don't have to face off with the other candidates. In this primary process Hillary has won the debates, she spent eleven hours testifying before congress recently, she is not going to fall on her face.

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We Now Know Why They Wanted To Limit Democratic Debates [View all] scottie55 Jan 2016 OP

For-profit health care: the biggest reason why the insurance companies purchased the Clintons. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #1

They did in spades. malokvale77 Jan 2016 #16

not just health care. There are many topics the ruling class does not want discussed. nt antigop Jan 2016 #2

I Almost Mentioned Taxes scottie55 Jan 2016 #3

Like the Trans Pacific Partnership, for instance... PatrickforO Jan 2016 #51

Huge +1! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #77

Huge +1! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #76

Dying Anyone? scottie55 Jan 2016 #4

And look how much they wanted to make it all about guns. Odin2005 Jan 2016 #5

This... malokvale77 Jan 2016 #19

There is no reason for guns to even influence the vote. But, as you said, the PTB are using it to Enthusiast Jan 2016 #78

Clinton and big pharma? left-of-center2012 Jan 2016 #6

Do you know when the decision for six debates was made and who made the decision? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #7

And Decided To Avoid Prime Time scottie55 Jan 2016 #8

Do you know when and by whom the decision was made for six debates? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #9

The DNC Headed By Debbie Wasserman Schultz Limited Debates scottie55 Jan 2016 #11

crickets.... hopemountain Jan 2016 #20

I have seen her/him ask that question several times. malokvale77 Jan 2016 #22

I thought it might be you thought it was DWS, it was decided by Howard Dean when Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #29

It had nothing to do with Sanders - correct. tecelote Jan 2016 #31

Since Hillary has performed well in the debates more would be good for Hillary. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #39

So then, what was the reason? tecelote Jan 2016 #40

Read post #29, it was Howard Dean who made the decision and it did not Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #41

So you think it was incompetence? tecelote Jan 2016 #42

No, he said it himself, did not stutter when he said it. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #45

He said what? Still no answer. tecelote Jan 2016 #48

I have posted the answer in Post #29. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #50

No. You just explained that it was now Dean's fault and not Debbie's. tecelote Jan 2016 #54

Can you show where I said it was Dean's fault, don't rewrite my post, I am capable Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #80

Howard Dean is an ex-DNC-chairperson (2-12-05 - 1/21/09). He may give advice Cal33 Jan 2016 #69

How DARE you use logic and facts here! Amimnoch Jan 2016 #32

You are right, thanks. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #58

The fact is DWS has been chairperson for awhile Bradical79 Jan 2016 #59

DWS followed Howard Dean as chairperson, she followed Dean's decision, Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #62

Well, yeah Bradical79 Jan 2016 #63

Maybe so the DNC would not follow the clown car show of the GOP. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #64

It's unfortunate you think so little of Clinton Bradical79 Jan 2016 #65

Wrong, I hold Hillary in high esteem, I dont see a need in following Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #66

Makes sense. I'm convinced now. Bradical79 Jan 2016 #68

Who said anything about "dozens of debates?" Sanders and O'Malley asked for more Cal33 Jan 2016 #70

"when candidates does not change their positions?" MadDAsHell Jan 2016 #84

Which candidate does not change their position? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #91

Half-truths make the best lies.... Loudestlib Jan 2016 #55

What is the half truth? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #92

I don't get it Bradical79 Jan 2016 #56

This OP certainly falls under the category of the 'silly season' riversedge Jan 2016 #10

It's Not Silly To Schedule Debates When The Fewest People Possible scottie55 Jan 2016 #13

It's almost like they are hiding something. nt malokvale77 Jan 2016 #25

Desperation seems to be tagged to Hillary lately. tecelote Jan 2016 #15

Only in the bubble that Sanders fan live in. riversedge Jan 2016 #18

Now that's desperation! tecelote Jan 2016 #23

Double, double toil and trouble; yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #30

Classic! nice touch... nt. druidity33 Jan 2016 #37

Never quote the Scotish Play. salib Jan 2016 #47

Shakespeare is English yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #57

Old thespian superstition. salib Jan 2016 #60

O well done! I commend your pains! paleotn Jan 2016 #52

Or the goldfish bowl.... paleotn Jan 2016 #49

You mean Debbie's desperation not 840high Jan 2016 #24

Debbie's Desperate Debate Debacle davidpdx Jan 2016 #46

No, fantastical bizzaro world theories are helpful Dem2 Jan 2016 #67

Yup. Just shut up and die! Helen Borg Jan 2016 #12

Name a major social/political issue that does not boil down to "who has the money" libdem4life Jan 2016 #14

The Golden Rule scottie55 Jan 2016 #17

That is not a political issue, my friend, these are words of Jesus, as are The Beatitudes. libdem4life Jan 2016 #21

Jesus in Rome? As something other than a sculpture? HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #27

I have no idea what you are talking about. And I don't take kindly to what may be some sacriligious libdem4life Jan 2016 #33

No idea? Ok below is pasted the statement I am commenting on... HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #44

"Social/political issue...." This may not be a political issue, but it is definitely a social one. Cal33 Jan 2016 #72

That is true. However, our morality underlies everything we do...social, political, etc. libdem4life Jan 2016 #73

"They are crooks and always have been." malokvale77 Jan 2016 #26

I'd like to know how it came to pass that Bernie thereismore Jan 2016 #28

Didn't Bernie switch from I to DEM? Isn't that legal? Duval Jan 2016 #35

He had no chance. tecelote Jan 2016 #36

Hilarious scottie55 Jan 2016 #38

I see you are new here. Welcome to DU. Hope you will like it here. 35 years ago Cal33 Jan 2016 #74

Well, when 3 of the other 4 candidates are ex-Republicans... Bradical79 Jan 2016 #61

Wonder what you think of Warren... kjones Jan 2016 #82

I think she's great Bradical79 Jan 2016 #83

And that includes our Main Stream Media! Duval Jan 2016 #34

K & R !!! - It's ALL About The Money... WillyT Jan 2016 #43

K & R AzDar Jan 2016 #53

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #71

They limited the debates because the electorate would prefer Bernie to Hillary. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #75

What Useful service does the Insurance Industry fredamae Jan 2016 #79

If I'm not mistaken, the last debate had pretty good ratings... kjones Jan 2016 #81

Imagine If It Was Prime Time scottie55 Jan 2016 #85

Ah yes, the "enemy of the good" nt kjones Jan 2016 #87

Slave Economy billhicks76 Jan 2016 #86

Please Read The Shock Doctrine scottie55 Jan 2016 #88

What would the plutocrats do if they couldn't prey on the middle class and poor? raindaddy Jan 2016 #89

Bernie has the Big Mo. Expect Hillary to ask DNC (Sweet Debbie) for more NCjack Jan 2016 #90

I Don't Think More Or Fewer Debates Will Help Hillary Now scottie55 Jan 2016 #93

The only business UHC punishes awoke_in_2003 Jan 2016 #94

It's A Lot To Do With The "Big Government" Thing scottie55 Jan 2016 #95