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brush

(53,794 posts)
4. You're absolutely right
Wed Sep 16, 2015, 10:53 PM
Sep 2015

Last edited Thu Sep 17, 2015, 12:09 AM - Edit history (1)

I'm watching the repug debates right now, it's going on for 5 whole hours — 5 hours — and clown car candidate after candidate are spewing talking points, half truths and out right lies without being challenged by the moderators.

They are getting free air time to influence the American people with their outpourings and because DWS has decided to not begin Dem debates we are not GETTING EQUAL TIME.

These guys and one woman are getting all this face time in front of national audiences and opinions are being formed, who to vote for perhaps is being decided and our Dem candidates won't be before the national TV audience for several more days.

Our candidates are behind in national TV exposure.

This is a huge miscalculation. We should have had our first debate at the same time or before the first repug debate.



Or just drop the exclusivity clause. SonderWoman Sep 2015 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Sep 2015 #2
I doubt she would, but no need to keep it exclusive. SonderWoman Sep 2015 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Sep 2015 #5
I don't even mind the starting point... SonderWoman Sep 2015 #8
The starting point is Oct 13th and that comes after the New York registration deadline Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #27
You've got to be kidding 99th_Monkey Sep 2015 #42
Bernie's primary strength other than his message is getting young and disaffected Americans Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #45
What surprised me in your first post 99th_Monkey Sep 2015 #54
am i reading this wrong or is it already too late? questionseverything Sep 2015 #56
It's too late for the primary and notice the mail in date limitations for the general election. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #58
new yorks primary is not until questionseverything Sep 2015 #63
When you combine the cynical manipulated dates of the debates with the sanctions applied Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #59
The exclusivity clause would be a nullify if Hillary stepped up. morningfog Sep 2015 #11
You need a host/sponsorship to hold a debate. SonderWoman Sep 2015 #12
Your point? There are dozens waiting in the wings to step in. morningfog Sep 2015 #14
You don't say! Change has come Sep 2015 #20
No you don't. ZX86 Sep 2015 #25
I would love to see them borrow that old round oak table Volaris Sep 2015 #37
CNN has already existing television studios, that's all you need. PoliticAverse Sep 2015 #53
Well, that and you need a candidate Aerows Sep 2015 #65
You're absolutely right brush Sep 2015 #4
^^ this ^^ Pharaoh Sep 2015 #30
Exactly. She is letting the Repubs win this. Many people sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #32
We learn by repitition. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #39
Viewer picks a GOP candidate;less likely to watch Dems debate. Divernan Sep 2015 #50
Amen JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #46
I was wrong one time too Go Vols Sep 2015 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Sep 2015 #9
I did too Go Vols Sep 2015 #13
Agreed kenfrequed Sep 2015 #7
Thank you for that. mak3cats Sep 2015 #10
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #15
I don't understand. Old Crow Sep 2015 #16
I couldn't agree more.. mountain grammy Sep 2015 #17
she is doing all the dems a disservice. restorefreedom Sep 2015 #18
They also need to be in prime time on WEEKDAYS not Saturday nights Chakab Sep 2015 #19
100%. Couldn't agree more. (N/T) Old Crow Sep 2015 #21
I guarantee I won't watch JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #47
Someone host an online meet up, not a debate and take questions from the internet audience Sunlei Sep 2015 #22
the GOP debates are soaking up viewers in the vacuum tomm2thumbs Sep 2015 #23
At this point it is almost too late, New Yorker's need to register within the next two weeks to vote slipslidingaway Sep 2015 #24
That's Debbie for you. Nt HooptieWagon Sep 2015 #28
Yup and if we lose it is because we did not fight n/t slipslidingaway Sep 2015 #29
Debbie only fights progressive Democrats. HooptieWagon Sep 2015 #31
Yes, she can replaced, as for Dem debates it really is too late ... slipslidingaway Sep 2015 #33
It's borderline criminal... SoapBox Sep 2015 #26
How is it borderline criminal? Renew Deal Sep 2015 #35
The debates should have started three months ago. Renew Deal Sep 2015 #34
It is a huge, huge, huge mistake. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #36
Chris Hayes intereviewed her tonight. winter is coming Sep 2015 #38
Debates have been replaced with SuperPac ads. Dirty politics if you ask me. liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #41
she kept chewing up air time with the "robust" meme, while lying her ass off n/t zazen Sep 2015 #48
There'll be no debates before Hillary wants one... Ino Sep 2015 #40
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2015 #43
Hillary Clinton has this in hand. delrem Sep 2015 #44
I award you the much-coveted, but rarely given, Stephen Colbert Award! n/t djean111 Sep 2015 #49
What's the rush? The GOP isn't making any inroads. randome Sep 2015 #51
Among so many BIG mistakes. Smarmie Doofus Sep 2015 #52
It looks bad now, and people will later see it ... Babel_17 Sep 2015 #55
It's not likely a mistake. It was more likely deliberate. Cal33 Sep 2015 #57
I agree....no mistake, bvar22 Sep 2015 #60
Thanks for that reminder of The League Babel_17 Sep 2015 #61
highly recced pscot Sep 2015 #62
See, I knew I liked you for some reason, Agschmid Aerows Sep 2015 #64
I can not and will not vote for a morally bankrupt politician. GoneFishin Sep 2015 #66
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