2016 Postmortem

whatchamacallit

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43. So you're cool with them subverting the democratic process?

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Sat Jul 18, 2015, 12:01 PM

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DNC Accused of Rigging Debate Schedule to Benefit Hillary Clinton [View all] virtualobserver Jul 2015 OP

How in the hell are the debates rigged for Hillary. The candidates needs to run their campaigns and Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #1

They haven't even scheduled a debate. virtualobserver Jul 2015 #6

This doesn't indicate anything to show Hillary is responsible for the "rigging". Who would Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #9

of course she is, she has nothing to gain and everything to lose virtualobserver Jul 2015 #19

The loser will probably be Bernie since more issues will be exposed in a debate than Bernie is Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #32

We'll see about that. London Lover Man Jul 2015 #49

We have seen Bernie under the gun, the results are not good for Bernie. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #57

Um. When? Where? London Lover Man Jul 2015 #62

Um, well here... Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #106

Meh. That's nothing. London Lover Man Jul 2015 #117

LOL Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #119

OMG! Did he have to duck sniper fire in Bosnia too? Divernan Jul 2015 #93

Wrong. She has as much to win or lose as any of the other candidates. The OP compares it to the still_one Jul 2015 #46

They haven't even scheduled a debate....and they haven't virtualobserver Jul 2015 #53

That is more due to ineptness than some kind of insidious conspiracy that KOS would like you to still_one Jul 2015 #74

I don't believe that it is ineptness or a conspiracy virtualobserver Jul 2015 #76

we disagree that is all, but understand your position and view on this still_one Jul 2015 #77

What evidence do you have that Hillary's afraid of debating Bernie Arkana Jul 2015 #56

it is common sense, no frontrunner wants to debate until they have to. virtualobserver Jul 2015 #60

That's your evidence? Arkana Jul 2015 #65

you are blowing this out of proportion virtualobserver Jul 2015 #66

Hillary did pretty well in 2012 yeoman6987 Jul 2015 #81

she did,... the reason that we had early debates in 2007 was that the DNC was divided. virtualobserver Jul 2015 #86

Yep. The biggest factor that she has in her favor is he is the lesser known, so are his policies. GoneFishin Jul 2015 #124

There's good evidence from 2006 about her attitude toward debates Jim Lane Jul 2015 #72

Debates were what turned the tide in 2008. jeff47 Jul 2015 #82

She could very well put the final nails in the Sanders campaign coffin? George II Jul 2015 #107

no, the frontrunner can never afford to stumble virtualobserver Jul 2015 #109

debates yikes1 Jul 2015 #120

Nobody is claiming Hillary is responsible for the rigging. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #24

Officials at the DNC knows Hillary strong and do not need their help to rig debates. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #29

Bernie is trying to rig the debates by actually having one n/t virtualobserver Jul 2015 #34

Gotcha, six is more than one, huh. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #38

and zero scheduled debates is less than one n/t virtualobserver Jul 2015 #48

You forgot Gotcha. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #55

If Bernie takes the lead in Iowa and New Hampshire.....the one thing I do know.... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author Snotcicles Jul 2015 #68

I think her character has been compromised. Willfully. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #69

Not to worry George II Jul 2015 #111

Bernie's message is strong, mindshare is his Achilles Heel whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #10

You don't think he can say what he wants in 6 debates? If Bernie needs the exposure then the Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #28

It depends on the scope, format, and moderation of the debates whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #36

Do you think it will take Bernie 26 debates to expose him? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #41

You can quit this anytime now whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #70

Sounds like you fear robust debates also. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #22

I don't, I also don't need to hear the same information 26 times to be able to understand Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #23

Not everyone sees every debate. And most people don't hang out on political debate forums think Jul 2015 #37

In today's electronic world there are many avenues to record or download the debates. If Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #44

Exactly right, so I don't see what your problem is. A Simple Game Jul 2015 #114

"Your problem". I am very informed, I don't need 26 debates to become informed. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #121

You do your research but would deny others the ability to do theirs. A Simple Game Jul 2015 #122

That assumes all pertinent topics will be covered in every debate whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #40

The more issues which comes out in a debate is going to go against Bernie. He does not Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #45

Now you are starting to argue for more debates? nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #50

If you aren't, thanks, but we will take our chances. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #52

If Bernie will gain more exposure from debates, the those debating will also gain exposure. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #58

We welcome full exposure of all candidates. That is why we are steadfast behind Bernie. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #61

What issues has Bernie Sanders NOT addressed? Please feel free to name them. think Jul 2015 #54

Do you really think the speeches he is giving addresses all the issues. I would think most know of Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #59

Like what? Every interview I have seen he has never failed to throughly answer a question Snotcicles Jul 2015 #63

They're not rigged, this is a poorly pieced together hit piece using "anonymous" sources.... George II Jul 2015 #91

the esteemed establishment has established it's corporate nature olddots Jul 2015 #2

Makes sense. Bernie will crush her in the debates, and both she and The Third Way know that. Scuba Jul 2015 #3

Really, wtf is going on?!? whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #4

They're h e r e....fade in creepy music. nt artislife Jul 2015 #17

That GIF has creepy covered. Yikes. Metric System Jul 2015 #73

Not as much as yours nt artislife Jul 2015 #75

That's not a GIF. Metric System Jul 2015 #79

Still scary artislife Jul 2015 #84

lol bravenak Jul 2015 #125

More ham-handed Third Way garbage MannyGoldstein Jul 2015 #5

link Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #11

A Kos Diariast says DNC rigs debate schedule... boston bean Jul 2015 #7

He provided facts though whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #14

the proof is that they are not scheduling debates virtualobserver Jul 2015 #15

Clinton politics as usual. 99Forever Jul 2015 #8

Some things never get old. Agschmid Jul 2015 #13

Like polling PATRICK Jul 2015 #12

These are certainly legitimate concerns. LWolf Jul 2015 #16

Oh boy, more woo. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #18

15 1/2 months is almost two years? Vattel Jul 2015 #21

That is plenty of time. I think the author is... JaneyVee Jul 2015 #35

I agree that the author is jumping to conclusions. Vattel Jul 2015 #39

Your watch is running slow. 99Forever Jul 2015 #31

She's the establishment candidate of choice, so it's inevitable Doctor_J Jul 2015 #20

DWS rigged the Fla primary in '08 to help Hillary. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #25

this little tidbit sums it up: corkhead Jul 2015 #26

Ugh, why not wait for threshold critieria to be announced before jumping to conclusions? Vattel Jul 2015 #27

It's obvious at this point. Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #30

Why would they not? HassleCat Jul 2015 #33

So you're cool with them subverting the democratic process? whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #43

No HassleCat Jul 2015 #51

they need to set a schedule restorefreedom Jul 2015 #42

That is no surprise. London Lover Man Jul 2015 #47

" I urge you to contact both the DNC and DWS directly" antigop Jul 2015 #67

UNREC brooklynite Jul 2015 #85

Most Bernie supporters here will tell you that every issue, including racism, is Walk away Jul 2015 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author think Jul 2015 #89

...which is why we'll have them. brooklynite Jul 2015 #78

bernie did complain virtualobserver Jul 2015 #83

No, Bernie asked for MORE debates... brooklynite Jul 2015 #87

not conspiracy....just politics virtualobserver Jul 2015 #88

Still waiting for the pesky evidence... brooklynite Jul 2015 #118

no, they are just delaying the debates...... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #123

these "officialists" (in poli sci/south of the border parlance) genuinely believe we lost '72 MisterP Jul 2015 #80

dailykos dug up an article from two months ago to falsely claim that... George II Jul 2015 #90

may 6th DNC accused.....July 18 still no scheduled debates virtualobserver Jul 2015 #97

But it's instantly attributed to the DNC "rigging" the schedule for Clinton? George II Jul 2015 #99

10 weeks since that article was published, and still no debates? virtualobserver Jul 2015 #101

I think they're being rigged in Sanders' favor. How's that? George II Jul 2015 #103

by Hillary's 2008 co-chair? excellent theory. n/t virtualobserver Jul 2015 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Jul 2015 #92

People have to read past the baiting headline and look at the specifics, or non-specifics.. George II Jul 2015 #94

the specifics being that the DNC isn't scheduling debates? virtualobserver Jul 2015 #100

It wouldn't be a surprise at all. SoapBox Jul 2015 #95

Faux scandal ... BlueMTexpat Jul 2015 #96

not a scandal, just politics as usual. n/t virtualobserver Jul 2015 #98

JMO when BlueMTexpat Jul 2015 #102

The headline does not implicate her....she is not the DNC... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #104

Wait.... someone who's not a Democrat decides that he likes the party enough to run as a Democrat Nye Bevan Jul 2015 #108

I am a Democrat..... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #112

Don't blame it on a conspiracy if it can be explained by incompetence tularetom Jul 2015 #110

I don't think that name calling adds to the debate..... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #113

It isn't name calling to point out someone's incompetence tularetom Jul 2015 #116

Reced for the shitstorm this caused.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2015 #115