2016 Postmortem

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95. Do you even have to ask?

Reply to JudyM (Reply #64)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 04:05 PM

Mar 2016

This is a step up from the usual.

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Do Hillary supporters PROUDLY STAND WITH BILL AND THE BULLHORN... [View all] JudyM Mar 2016 OP

The answer to that question will speak louder NowSam Mar 2016 #1

Kickin' Faux pas Mar 2016 #2

Rove who has a super PAC running against Hillary. Yes Bill is a maste politican. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #3

wtf are you talking about? tk2kewl Mar 2016 #6

This one Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #8

what does that have to do with Bill breaking election law? tk2kewl Mar 2016 #9

Since Bill did not break any election laws what are you talking about? Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #11

i don't think that has been determined yet tk2kewl Mar 2016 #13

Produce the proof, where is the link. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #20

The Secretary of State�s office is looking into the actions of former President Bill Clinton tk2kewl Mar 2016 #23

No proof, he did not solicit anyone within 150 feet, we have to go by the law, not feelings Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #28

i'm sure he was 150' 6" away tk2kewl Mar 2016 #29

Do you understand the statue? It says solicit within 150 feet, does not restrict him from entering Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #32

do you understand the intent of his actions? tk2kewl Mar 2016 #33

You do not know his intent, you have an opinion, thanking her supporters is not asking Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #38

So what? thucythucy Mar 2016 #65

find nonsense like this is just ridiculous. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #82

So you're saying we should bar Bill Clinton, but only Bill Clinton thucythucy Mar 2016 #85

So you're saying we should bar Bill Clinton, but only Bill Clinton AlbertCat Mar 2016 #93

Actually, it has everything to do with what you said. thucythucy Mar 2016 #111

Albert, your "sense of decency" doesn't seem to have anything to do with decency. Nitram Mar 2016 #113

posters like that are put for all kinds of candidates right past the limit treestar Mar 2016 #142

Statute. not statue. there was a Seinfeld routine about just this. nt Javaman Mar 2016 #76

He was probably just there to vote. He has that right doesn't he? A Simple Game Mar 2016 #81

In four different places? panader0 Mar 2016 #91

He was probably just looking for the right one to vote in. A Simple Game Mar 2016 #100

You are kidding I assume. He can't vote in MA. JudyM Mar 2016 #105

No, he just brought a BULLHORN to beac Mar 2016 #108

Lol, good point. And then he ignored the rule *and* used the bullhorn. JudyM Mar 2016 #137

I thought it was about campiagning pdsimdars Mar 2016 #110

Wow. MynameisBlarney Mar 2016 #124

no he wasn't questionseverything Mar 2016 #40

i was being sarcastic... i have little doubt that he broke the law... tk2kewl Mar 2016 #43

You should then lobby to have the limit moved another six inches LanternWaste Mar 2016 #177

sarcasm... he was much closer tk2kewl Mar 2016 #178

Already done -- no violation of Election law brooklynite Mar 2016 #45

So, that ends this matter, right? SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #52

You apparently think there was a plan to win the election by interfering with ONE voting site? brooklynite Mar 2016 #66

and so that make's it just a-okay. Javaman Mar 2016 #80

He went to 4 locations, actually. JudyM Mar 2016 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author emulatorloo Mar 2016 #152

What a bunch of Drama Queens you all are! Nitram Mar 2016 #116

Bill Clinton is legally campaigning for his wife. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #136

Albert, get a grip. Nitram Mar 2016 #144

This message was self-deleted by its author passiveporcupine Mar 2016 #99

far out yourpaljoey Mar 2016 #176

What??? pdsimdars Mar 2016 #104

Do you understand soliciting? To solicit he has to ask them to vote for a candidate and Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #131

He certainly did. Watch the clip. Said he hopes they'll vote for her. JudyM Mar 2016 #146

Where was he when this occurred? Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #147

Just outside the building. The vid is posted in this clip and elsewhere. And there's an aerial JudyM Mar 2016 #150

I would like to see the photo. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #157

I went looking for it to include for you in my post but couldn't find it in a quick search. JudyM Mar 2016 #158

Thanks for the compliment, I have worked in precincts and know about the Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #160

Here's the photo for you, plus a couple others that give clearer perspective. JudyM Mar 2016 #165

I understand he was thanking those who supported Hillary Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #166

He said he hopes they'll vote for Hillary. JudyM Mar 2016 #167

If this is being argued as not campaigning ... Babel_17 Mar 2016 #172

I viewed a video, there are also those chanting Bernie Bernie Bernie, if Bill has violated the Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #174

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #15

Actually responding to the O.P. would be better forum form than throwing up side distractions. JudyM Mar 2016 #25

We stand against the Clintons and their bullhorn bullying. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #53

Oh, come on, Priestly! You can't blame the Clintons for immoral behavior every time... Nitram Mar 2016 #119

Nope -- just every time they engage in immoral behavior. stranger81 Mar 2016 #130

In Massachusetts, yes. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #138

The opposition to Clinton is heterogene, not bipolar. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #74

He came to bait the Sanders supporters catnhatnh Mar 2016 #79

Of course they do whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #4

Bankers apparently do: corkhead Mar 2016 #5

Perfect! MelissaB Mar 2016 #10

What!!! you think Hillary's supporters are sensitive? pdsimdars Mar 2016 #118

Not to progressive causes, they're not. (nm) Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #173

^ this ^ Ivan Kaputski Mar 2016 #156

The Clintons don't give a damn. Who knows what their supporters think? matt819 Mar 2016 #7

Well it does makes sense to ask Clinton supporters what THEY think... marions ghost Mar 2016 #16

Damn, The Big Dog gets people riled! nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #12

Will you say the same thing when Trump turns polling places into circus' in the general? me b zola Mar 2016 #19

I was referring to the denziens of this board being riled. But as a voter protection msanthrope Mar 2016 #22

Well, okay then. me b zola Mar 2016 #26

It is nonsense---and like I said, it reminds me of the 14th ward in Philly. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #27

Could you not agree that it was at least "poor form"? newthinking Mar 2016 #121

I think it was a popular Democrat making a stop. msanthrope Mar 2016 #134

so if w bush shows up in chicago with rep gov rauner @ a polling place and stops questionseverything Mar 2016 #34

Well...was voting stopped? Is there a complainant who was blocked? msanthrope Mar 2016 #37

there are complaints all over the net and at mass questionseverything Mar 2016 #48

Yeah---you actually have to have a complainant....someone who msanthrope Mar 2016 #49

So, you made a reference to 'the 12th precinct' Trajan Mar 2016 #41

14th ward. Not "12th precinct." My suggestion is that you google it, msanthrope Mar 2016 #44

the thing that bugs me most is questionseverything Mar 2016 #14

Exactly marions ghost Mar 2016 #21

The mayor, himself, was bullhorning the crowd to repeat a cheer that the is "Clinton country"... JudyM Mar 2016 #148

yes i know questionseverything Mar 2016 #155

Why was he even there? artislife Mar 2016 #17

I believe he was there xloadiex Mar 2016 #97

"Bullhorny Bill" demwing Mar 2016 #18

I second this question Fairgo Mar 2016 #24

Yeah, there is that...creepy guy. nt haikugal Mar 2016 #31

Meanwhile, President Rubio gives the go ahead to House bill HR277B, titled randys1 Mar 2016 #30

Typical deflection! sadoldgirl Mar 2016 #35

Was the question if my candidate, Bernie Sanders loses the nomination, will I support Hillary randys1 Mar 2016 #36

I proudly stand with Bill and the Bullhorn!!!! nt. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #39

I hope you will proudly fall with Bill and the Bullhorn nt k8conant Mar 2016 #46

Sure. I don't see him falling though. He is looking pretty good. nt. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #47

You don't think his actions were out of keeping with democratic values? Or you don't think JudyM Mar 2016 #50

I'm amused by the disconnect between your subject line and your sig line nxylas Mar 2016 #51

lOL, yes it's getting down to treestar Mar 2016 #139

Don't know about proudly, but it didn't change the election results, so it isn't Hoyt Mar 2016 #42

So individual votes do not matter? Only the final result? JudyM Mar 2016 #54

I don't believe it changed one vote, not one. Hoyt Mar 2016 #61

This is simply repetition, please respond to my question about your response. JudyM Mar 2016 #77

Your obtuse question about "individual votes?" I did respond. No individual votes were changed. nt Hoyt Mar 2016 #83

So it's okay if we disenfranchise voters at a few polling stations? Kittycat Mar 2016 #98

Who was disenfranchised? The Secretary of State says no one was disenfranchised. Hoyt Mar 2016 #101

I guess only people who had to get back to work on a Tuesday afternoon were disenfranchised. JudyM Mar 2016 #162

Well, assuming that happened, it would likely include Clinton and Sanders voters. Hoyt Mar 2016 #171

Only results matter.... marions ghost Mar 2016 #62

Such contempt and disdain Bill shows for me as an ordinary person and voter Dems to Win Mar 2016 #55

imagine if Bernie supporters did that; hell to pay amborin Mar 2016 #56

I'm sure Hillarys' supporters are all for whatever it takes. NorthCarolina Mar 2016 #57

You know... I've been thinking about this. And I just want to say ... NurseJackie Mar 2016 #58

Are you able to articulate a cogent, reasoned response? JudyM Mar 2016 #64

That is what passes as a cogent, reasoned response - Beowulf Mar 2016 #87

She seems to communicate with these clips tom_kelly Mar 2016 #89

Do you even have to ask? bvf Mar 2016 #95

To be fair... it's hard to defend the indefensible. But they try, don't they? AzDar Mar 2016 #109

Many feel it was UglyGreed Mar 2016 #117

The mayor acting like a HS cheerleader coaxing the crowd to shout "this is Clinton country!"... JudyM Mar 2016 #141

... treestar Mar 2016 #140

Damn Straight I Do!!! Gamecock Lefty Mar 2016 #59

DU continues to sink further when people openly accuse a former Dem pres of disenfranchising voters LonePirate Mar 2016 #60

Accuse or excuse? JudyM Mar 2016 #67

It's your OP so why are you asking me what you're saying? LonePirate Mar 2016 #78

Ok, communication disconnect here. I believe this to be unethical, at the least. Look at this clip JudyM Mar 2016 #84

Yes. Despite the moaning and groaning, he did nothing wrong. Period. George II Mar 2016 #63

"I did nothing wrong." marions ghost Mar 2016 #71

Okay, then what did he do wrong? George II Mar 2016 #92

Lots if you work in elections marions ghost Mar 2016 #120

The Commonwealth Secretary determined that no violation occurred... brooklynite Mar 2016 #175

Not good enough for those who have marions ghost Mar 2016 #179

If "blatant violations" occurred, where is Sen. Sanders' complaint? brooklynite Mar 2016 #180

How much good would that do? marions ghost Mar 2016 #182

About as much as his call for Gov. Snyder to resign... brooklynite Mar 2016 #183

Bill with a bullhorn standing on the wreckage of her 9/11 claims. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #68

Just view the threads monicaangela Mar 2016 #69

Of course they do. WHATEVER it takes to get Hill to the finish line. Raster Mar 2016 #70

HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE PROUD TO STAND WITH BILL !!! Hiraeth Mar 2016 #72

The responses here are telling dana_b Mar 2016 #73

Wouldn't bother me, I don't think a Clinton supporter would change their vote because of Hoyt Mar 2016 #86

"Clinton shouldn't have done it" dana_b Mar 2016 #94

It's inconsequential, Sanders would have lost anyway. They aren't going to change the Hoyt Mar 2016 #96

Why Massachusetts, Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #103

Inconsequential. Maybe he had an upset stomach and didn't feel like flying south or west. Hoyt Mar 2016 #112

We may just accept and move on artislife Mar 2016 #151

Zactly! Duppers Mar 2016 #145

Lol! Trump could hold a casting call for a new show. JudyM Mar 2016 #149

Beware of the Ides of March !!!! erlewyne Mar 2016 #75

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #88

YES! Whatever it takes to elect Hillary ! left-of-center2012 Mar 2016 #90

Sleaze City, both in Boston and New Bedford. But that's Bubba. merrily Mar 2016 #102

.^that 840high Mar 2016 #128

K n R!! bbgrunt Mar 2016 #106

Another point people seem to miss pdsimdars Mar 2016 #114

yep, Bill knew exactly what would happen when he showed up renate Mar 2016 #129

Right on! nt artislife Mar 2016 #153

Good point. We need someone to tweet it for the next debate! JudyM Mar 2016 #159

Total K & R SoapBox Mar 2016 #115

Apparently, "work hard and play by the rules" (Bill clinton) doesn't apply to rich politicians. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #122

Get Real RBenjaminson Mar 2016 #123

I am honored to have your first post on your first day at DU be such an ignorant insult. JudyM Mar 2016 #132

ln other words get you sence of perspective ? olddots Mar 2016 #133

They don't really care about this EndElectoral Mar 2016 #125

I think its cool Bill went, bullhorn and all, in Public. Something a republican would never Sunlei Mar 2016 #126

I think you just made the case for republicans being more ethical at the polling station. nt artislife Mar 2016 #154

Shark Jump Alert!!!! BWAAA! BWAAA! BWAAA! Darb Mar 2016 #127

I stand with Hillary Progressive dog Mar 2016 #135

Raises hand. Love the Big Dog with a bullhorn! Nye Bevan Mar 2016 #143

And fuck disabled voters n/t eridani Mar 2016 #161

Aah, Geez. It never ends. Darb Mar 2016 #164

There was no way for disabled voters to get in... No place nearby to park... This is a crock to you? JudyM Mar 2016 #168

No, not that part. Darb Mar 2016 #169

He kind of makes my skin crawl, personally. So arrogant and entitled. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #163

So... In other words, whatever he can get away with. These restrictions are all about the same, JudyM Mar 2016 #170

Why was he even there? artislife Mar 2016 #185

I'm surprised people are brushing this off. vintx Mar 2016 #181

Welcome to DU, vintx! I haven't seen reports of that, please share if you have em. JudyM Mar 2016 #184