2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hats off to the DNC. The debate schedule is utterly brilliant. [View all]bigtree
(85,999 posts)...failure to get those responses in a large enough forum with wide enough exposure.
This is stifling the power of our collective field in favor of a singular advantage for the front-runner in the polls. Eggs all in one insufficient basket. This is a DNC plan which reflects their seemingly unconcerned attitude about relinquishing control of Congress and the Senate to republicans. It's plodding, mystifying satisfaction with the present state of mediocrity from the party. It's not smart, it's not bold, it's not brilliant.
What about the states that will already have voted in the primaries before they see the last of the paltry number of debates? This is a Clinton promotion plan, neutering the chances of her Democratic opposition to make their case against her on the same stage and platform while there's the maximum amount of exposure. It's calculated and insidiously obstructive of the democratic process and the genius of our primary system which should challenge candidates to produce the very best choice.
I can see why Hillary supporters are satisfied. However, it lays bare the collusion of the DNC with her campaign, to the calculated exclusion of the others. They might get away with it this time around, but this will make for the chairwoman's last rodeo.