2016 Postmortem

djsunyc

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24. cnn gets props

Wed Aug 17, 2016, 09:05 PM

Aug 2016

whether you believe stein is qualified or not i am very glad cnn is giving stein this time and she should be involved in the debates. the US needs more voices heard and that 15% number to be present is something i dont agree with.

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CNN: "If you are looking for an alternative to Clinton and Trump... [View all] CajunBlazer Aug 2016 OP

In fairness, it's hard for the viewers to answer your second question if Jarqui Aug 2016 #1

Check out Jill Stein qualifications on Wikipedia CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #5

I do not see her as a Ralph Nader type threat to Hillary Jarqui Aug 2016 #9

She is very much a Ralph Nader threat. They are both Green party people and she is following pnwmom Aug 2016 #13

If Clinton owned CNN, that's one thing. Jarqui Aug 2016 #15

That's not really true. There are dozens of people running for President. CNN hasnt had them on stevenleser Aug 2016 #17

The media is there for vetting Jarqui Aug 2016 #19

If that's their job, they need to vet all 100+ people running. Of course they won't do that. stevenleser Aug 2016 #20

By that logic, if they don't vet all 100+ people, then no one should get air time. Exilednight Aug 2016 #30

Actually, they held a town hall for the Libertarian Party, too. Exilednight Aug 2016 #28

"Right now, all she has to do is shut up and Trump will take care of his campaign for her." KMOD Aug 2016 #23

To Trump, yes. To Hillary, no. Jarqui Aug 2016 #25

"Like Obama, she hardly has to do a thing because Trump, like McCain, is doing it all for her." KMOD Aug 2016 #26

Let's be honest. If Trump hadn't won, this election would be a lot closer and Exilednight Aug 2016 #31

She overwhelming won the Democratic Primary. KMOD Aug 2016 #36

The most qualified in your lifetime? Exilednight Aug 2016 #41

We disagree. KMOD Aug 2016 #42

What's on Hillary's resume that makes her vastly more qualified Exilednight Aug 2016 #56

Clearly then, you don't know what Hillary's qualifications are. ismnotwasm Aug 2016 #60

"The only thing Hillary really has going for her is that Don's favorability ratings is lower ismnotwasm Aug 2016 #59

Okay, let's say Jeb had won the Republican Primary Exilednight Aug 2016 #67

NO!! That your nonsense conclusion. Not mine. Jarqui Aug 2016 #32

Here's the thing. KMOD Aug 2016 #39

I was frustrated that more than one of your posts are trying to attribute Jarqui Aug 2016 #45

You certainly are something else. KMOD Aug 2016 #47

This article of today reinforces much of what I've been saying Jarqui Aug 2016 #69

Nader drew almost 100,000 votes in a state that came down to 500. It doesn't matter pnwmom Aug 2016 #34

Not in the real world. That's not accurate by a fair margin Jarqui Aug 2016 #40

You are right of course about the Nader #. But he was still the single progressive who did most pnwmom Aug 2016 #44

I grant that Nader was a key difference in the progressive tally. Jarqui Aug 2016 #48

8% of registered Democrats voted for Bush in 2000. Why blame Nader when Exilednight Aug 2016 #71

Each one controlled only his own single vote -- unlike Nader, who attracted 97,000. pnwmom Aug 2016 #73

Where's the proof of the following: Exilednight Aug 2016 #74

This was discussed a great deal locally at the time. But regardless of what you believe about that, pnwmom Aug 2016 #75

I see antidotal stories, but no facts to back it up. Where's the poll? Exilednight Aug 2016 #76

And had all those voters instead exercised what their second choice option was, including staying stevenleser Aug 2016 #83

Senator gore lost his homestate that hurt most. yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #38

"That hurt most". Please quantify that for us and provide other facts and evidence. stevenleser Aug 2016 #58

Clinton won there twice yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #66

I know that. And? nt stevenleser Aug 2016 #81

And it was winnable for the Democratic Party and ashame it was lost. yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #84

Yeah the right wing always brings that up. Kingofalldems Aug 2016 #77

It's a silly meme and never spoken by someone being fair. stevenleser Aug 2016 #82

What opposing progressive candidate took enough votes in Tennessee to change the outcome? n/t pnwmom Aug 2016 #85

'News doesn't just happen. It must be generated.' - Walter Cronkite onehandle Aug 2016 #2

I'm curious to see their ratings for this event. KMOD Aug 2016 #3

Both CNN & MSNBC are stoking the flames for Skidmore Aug 2016 #8

and it couldn't be more obvious. KMOD Aug 2016 #11

I am visiting Democratic Underground liberal N proud Aug 2016 #4

Uh huh. Exactly. AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #52

I support Hillary Clinton... FarPoint Aug 2016 #6

My post is anything but Green Party propaganda CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #7

Oh for Chrissake! FarPoint Aug 2016 #14

CajunBlazer is a vocal Hillary supporter. Come down off the ledge. Squinch Aug 2016 #21

Um... DeadLetterOffice Aug 2016 #53

I'm old school DU... FarPoint Aug 2016 #55

Even when you point was misdirected at a solid Hillary supporter? CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #63

So "old school DU" = misogynistic violence. Gotcha. eom DeadLetterOffice Aug 2016 #86

Get over it... FarPoint Aug 2016 #90

I dunno 'bout y'all, but I strongly remember a large contingent of DU being up in arms over VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #62

THANK YOU!!!!! eom DeadLetterOffice Aug 2016 #87

I'm sorry to see you questioned like that. I could see it if it was my op NWCorona Aug 2016 #22

CNN is thirsty for ratings. SaschaHM Aug 2016 #10

Why does this post exist here? grubbs Aug 2016 #12

I have no issue with them giving a platform to other candidates bigwillq Aug 2016 #16

Well, the pinebaggers are probably going to be happy. stevenleser Aug 2016 #18

Why not? Isn't this a democracy? davidn3600 Aug 2016 #51

There are over 100 people running for President, that's why. stevenleser Aug 2016 #57

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2016 #64

See my #57 above. nt stevenleser Aug 2016 #65

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2016 #68

cnn gets props djsunyc Aug 2016 #24

Do you realize that in some states, dozens of people will be KMOD Aug 2016 #29

Props to TrumpnStein? misterhighwasted Aug 2016 #37

I'm glad she got time too ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2016 #54

CNN's viewership for prime time is around 4 million with a median age of 61 Spider Jerusalem Aug 2016 #27

CNN averages 700,000 people during primetime stevenleser Aug 2016 #80

Sure! misterhighwasted Aug 2016 #33

Alternative? Between the all Trump all the time coverage and a blackout of a certain other brewens Aug 2016 #35

Who was blacked out? KMOD Aug 2016 #43

Because this election has gotten boring La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #46

Because journalists are "supposed to be" neutral davidn3600 Aug 2016 #49

I watched it, and I came away with a much worse opinion of her than I had before. sarae Aug 2016 #50

Thanks for the comment CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #61

I didn't get to see the whole thing, but I don't remember anyone asking such a question. sarae Aug 2016 #72

Ratfucking BainsBane Aug 2016 #70

People wont watch..... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2016 #78

Jill Stein is not fodder. FarPoint Aug 2016 #79

What's so wrong with having airtime to more than just TWO people... Basement Beat Aug 2016 #88

What's wrong? The fact that people on DU defend it. CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #89

See my #57 above. And... stevenleser Aug 2016 #91