For DU (and my preferred candidate) the DNC has scheduled too few debates ... [View all]

[1StrongBlackMan]

and too late. The DNC has instituted an exclusivity rule, that prevents Democratic candidates from participating in the DNC debates, should they participate in outside debates.

Does ANYONE think that would be enforceable if, both, M.O'M AND Bernie participate in an/several outside event(s)?

Though, I am not troubled by, neither, the number, nor the timing of the DNC debates, I would welcome this move by the two trailing candidates, as bold and forceful ... and far better than complaining about a "rigged system" that they are tying themselves to.

Now ... two points: This would only work if BOTH trailing candidates acted ... the DNC could exclude/punish one of the trailers, but not both, as who would be left to debate? Webb? ... Chaffee? ... who are polling in the single digits?

Secondly, before M.O'M and Bernie pulled that trigger, they could/should significantly increase their odds, if they announced their intentions behind closed doors, prior to announcing their intent publicly, or just doing it. (The reality of success favors allowing for face saving)