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frylock

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58. The likes of which we don't often see, unless you count 2008

Reply to SouthernProgressive (Reply #31)

Wed Aug 26, 2015, 03:09 PM

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Why Bernie Sanders Won�t Add Debates Without Hillary Clinton - Time [View all] WillyT Aug 2015 OP

thumbing his nose at the DNC would have been stupid virtualobserver Aug 2015 #1

He is a very smart politician. He KNOWS he is being baited to get himself banned from the debates. sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #44

Oh, following the DNC rules is now "self-interest". Fuck that shit. djean111 Aug 2015 #2

the article is junk, but Bernie made the right decision virtualobserver Aug 2015 #3

yes and Hell Yes tech3149 Aug 2015 #5

Well I'm glad he was smart enough.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #7

Really? He dissed the party that help him run in Vt tech3149 Aug 2015 #12

Yes he did MaggieD Aug 2015 #15

Good... Maybe This Time We Can Rebuild The Democratic Party With Real Democrats... WillyT Aug 2015 #18

I'm sorry, your response makes no sense tech3149 Aug 2015 #22

I support him in that.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #48

Which of Bernie's policy positions do you disagree with? AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #55

Continuing to make up shit, I see. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #23

+ 1 Absolutely. senz Aug 2015 #42

I'm so glad that Bernie Sanders is way too smart a man to take the bait being offered sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #45

squawk party dissed party dissed squawk frylock Aug 2015 #51

Good..! KoKo Aug 2015 #4

6 debates are plenty MaggieD Aug 2015 #6

As has been explained to you many times jeff47 Aug 2015 #9

Explained to me? MaggieD Aug 2015 #10

Well, you just sneer and repeat your talking point on this issue jeff47 Aug 2015 #14

there's little point in attempting honest discourse with some people cali Aug 2015 #16

So do you think there should be more debates Cali? Andy823 Aug 2015 #53

yes, Andy, I truly do. And I'm disappointed that cali Aug 2015 #57

I totally agree with you. Andy823 Aug 2015 #60

Oh get real.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #17

bwahaha. get real says she who thinks the cali Aug 2015 #19

There's no up side to unsanctioned debates without HRC for Bernie. Adrahil Aug 2015 #8

I think the debates will not be kind to Sanders MaggieD Aug 2015 #13

A lot of Sanders' supporters WANT him to do that. Adrahil Aug 2015 #21

I don't think it's a winning strategy MaggieD Aug 2015 #64

Neither Sanders, nor his supporters are afraid of debates.. frylock Aug 2015 #52

Didn't say they were "afraid" MaggieD Aug 2015 #61

Your posts are vague enough to be open to interpretation.. frylock Aug 2015 #63

Oh come on.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #65

"I wouldn't wish for more than 6 if I were a Bernie supporter." frylock Aug 2015 #66

Again, it has nothing to do with MaggieD Aug 2015 #67

Then please explain what you meant by your comment.. frylock Aug 2015 #69

Again, I meant EXACTLY what I said MaggieD Aug 2015 #70

And that is nothing but your opinion.. frylock Aug 2015 #71

Well at least you stopped insisting I said something I didn't say MaggieD Aug 2015 #73

Evidently, you haven't said anything.. frylock Aug 2015 #74

This is the latest talking point AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #59

Oh what a terrble web they weave... NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #11

He won't because he must stand next to her. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #20

Hillary's unfavorable ratings are shockingly high cali Aug 2015 #24

As are her poll numbers as a whole. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #28

of.course she's the clear leader for the dem nomination cali Aug 2015 #29

The word probably has an actual meaning. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #33

it's not remotely a stretch as demonstrated by her recent polling cali Aug 2015 #35

Bahahahahahaha! Fawke Em Aug 2015 #25

Very similar sentiments are echoed in the op and by posters who support Sanders and Hillary alike. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #30

TRANSLATION: Sanders needs Clinton's coattails frylock Aug 2015 #56

What planet are you on? tularetom Aug 2015 #27

The one where Hillary is a front runner the likes of which we don't often see. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #31

The likes of which we don't often see, unless you count 2008 frylock Aug 2015 #58

Bernie knows his strength and that's why he wants to debate Hillary. senz Aug 2015 #41

When I used the term he "wants to be Hillary" SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #43

Thanks, SP, your reply is well thought-out senz Aug 2015 #49

�The O�Malley campaign was instantly excited and ready to go,� elleng Aug 2015 #26

Looks like Bernie caved Andy823 Aug 2015 #32

Yes, and not surprising really, elleng Aug 2015 #34

One thing I know Andy823 Aug 2015 #37

Bernie didn't cave.... virtualobserver Aug 2015 #36

+ 100 senz Aug 2015 #39

You nailed it. Vinca Aug 2015 #40

Really? Andy823 Aug 2015 #46

Bernie wanted the DNC to add more debates. He is not interested in "going rogue". virtualobserver Aug 2015 #47

Sorry I don't buy that. Andy823 Aug 2015 #54

I always thought it was a bad idea, so it was never OK for me. virtualobserver Aug 2015 #62

I understand what you are saying Andy823 Aug 2015 #68

I understand what you are saying, also... virtualobserver Aug 2015 #72

Bernie's smart and this is a good strategic move. senz Aug 2015 #38

of course he won't ibegurpard Aug 2015 #50

If he saw it coming Andy823 Aug 2015 #75

Sanders is looking out for his own political self-interest. Koinos Aug 2015 #76

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #77