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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sanders: The Lie Exposes The Emptiness [View all]Babel_17
(5,400 posts)6. ‘Disqualify’ And ‘Defeat’: Clinton Campaign Attacks Intensify To Halt Sanders’ Win Streak
http://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/04/07/disqualify-and-defeat-clinton-campaign-attacks-intensify-halt-sanders-win-streak
Following a week where Hillary Clintons presidential campaign refused to agree to a New York debate unless Bernie Sanders toned down his campaign, the Clinton campaign escalated its negative tone against Sanders, with one aide telling CNN their goal was to disqualify and defeat him.
One day after losing the Wisconsin primary by a sizable margin, Clinton appeared on Morning Joe. POLITICOs Glenn Thrush gave Clinton a flattering interview. The New York Daily News published a cover story headlined, Bernies Sandy Hook shame. It accused Sanders of callously defending gun manufacturers against a lawsuit brought by relatives of the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.
As CNN reported, Its the latest chapter in Clintons approach to Sanders. Shes tried ignoring him, brushing him aside, gently dismissing his policies.
The Clinton campaign has refrained from going nuclear on Sanders, aides say, in large part to keep at least some goodwill alive in hopes of unifying the party at the end of the primary fight, according to CNN. No more, a top adviser [said]. The fight is on. Extending an olive branch to Sanders supporters will come later.'
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This is Hillary going negative. Today we will find out which DUers read her talking points
JDPriestly
Apr 2016
#3
It's the only reason I see any Clinton threads at all, and then I immediately put them on ignore
JimDandy
Apr 2016
#31
As many as it takes to crowd everything else out, until the next talking point is devised.
winter is coming
Apr 2016
#41
‘Disqualify’ And ‘Defeat’: Clinton Campaign Attacks Intensify To Halt Sanders’ Win Streak
Babel_17
Apr 2016
#6
I have yet to see anyone from the campaign saying their goal was to “disqualify” and “defeat him.”
Lucinda
Apr 2016
#20
Aren't candidates supposed to "defeat" their opponent. What does "disqualify" mean and who said it?
Jitter65
Apr 2016
#25
You are contradicting yourself. If it was a mistake based on a misleading headline,
Vattel
Apr 2016
#8
Yeah, kind of like when Hillary said she didn't take money from the fossil fuel industry. n/t
Contrary1
Apr 2016
#38
I wonder how many people I will have to put on ignore today. Good bye.
liberal_at_heart
Apr 2016
#36