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In reply to the discussion: Washington Post-The press can't let Sanders duck the hard questions [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)18. A lot of DEMOCRATS want answers to those questions. They've all been asked by Democrats already.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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It's not being "passed off" as being the Washington Post. Where did it appear? THE WASHINGTON POST!
George II
Apr 2019
#14
this isn't 'vetting' it's a post from a republican columnist who regularly wrote damaging articles
bigtree
Apr 2019
#34
"He is indulged, allowed to skip by details, avoid probing and evade hard policy questions"
Cha
Apr 2019
#73
A lot of DEMOCRATS want answers to those questions. They've all been asked by Democrats already.
George II
Apr 2019
#18
Yep. She can go pound sand. Another embarrassed republican who wants to call the shots for us.
Hassin Bin Sober
Apr 2019
#3
She's a never-Trumper who's been urging people to vote for Democrats.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#26
What's his voting record on the Brady Bill, guns on Amtrak, protecting gun mfrs. against lawsuits?
George II
Apr 2019
#17
Fair questions. *All* of the candidates should be asked hard policy questions
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#28
You should. She's an excellent writer who's been producing some good work
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#55
Bernie said he hasn't released his returns because he needs to "fix a few things."
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#49
It appears there are some who are concerned that their candidate will be asked some tough questions,
still_one
Apr 2019
#50
Really? Asking questions on a one on one interview is a criticism of a candidate?
still_one
Apr 2019
#70
I find some of the responses in this thread astonding. Instead of simply answer the basic question,
still_one
Apr 2019
#72
Bernie also had trouble answering questions about sexual violence, abuse and
Blue_true
Apr 2019
#104
Reading through this thread, it seems "attack the messenger" is in play again...
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2019
#90
There are other progressive candidates who are offering a similar message
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#91
Saw that. I read Rubin all the time. Comes with my subscription to WaPo...
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2019
#92
I believe some see it as a "do over" and a chance at "redemption" in an effort...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#96