Media is either corrupt, incompetent or both

[kcjohn1]

Watched segment on CNN. Anderson had couple of "experts".

1) They bought the super delegate theory. Basically how Bernie is down 500-51 in delegates. This is lie that was proven wrong in 08. Super delegates will NEVER ever decide an election. That is political suicide. Overturning the votes of the general public will not fly with anyone. So why the hell even bring it up? I'm pretty sure the Hillary campaign is emailing them every morning with talking points, but why air that crap?

2) Not as huge deal, but this expert they had on (John something) says Caucus favors liberal candidate like Bernie and Nevada was made for him but he lost it. This guy is paid thousands of dollars to know this stuff, and I as amateur follower of politics know that NOT to be the case. We have had 2 caucus and turnout was VERY LOW. Anyone with half a brain cell knows the only way Bernie wins is with large turnout. Do you know who attends caucus? OLD OLD OLD people. 28% of the electorate in IOWA/NV were 65+. Bernie loses these voters 2:1. In NH primary, the 65+ crowd only made up 18%. This is because old people will vote no matter what. Difference in primary is the general public will come out more.

But the CNN expert who is paid to know this stuff doesn't. Why is that? Are they stupid, corrupt, or both?

[HooptieWagon]

1. Yes.

[ffr]

2. Not for stating the facts of the situation.

Clinton enjoys a huge lead of 502-70. That’s because the Democratic system includes a thumb on the scale for that dreaded “establishment”: 712 superdelegates, mostly elected officials and party leaders, who can give their support to anyone they want. Clinton has that sizeable lead because so many of those superdelegates have already pledged to vote for her at the convention. - WashingtonPost.com

It's political hardball and just smart on her behalf. Like having some trump cards to help her along the way. But...

What I will say to you is, don't let it phase your determination to continue the fight forward. The future has not been written. The more that Democrats like you and me come out in support of progressive candidates and show up to causus and vote in November, the better off we'll be come 2017.

[dana_b]

3. Because if they keep saying it, some will give up,

stay home and not vote. People will think "what's the point?" if they think Clinton has it in the bag. The MSM is corrupt.

This is one of the few times that I've seen a Democratic candidate who does not want people to vote.

[Skwmom]

4. They have been constantly trying to depress turnout for Bernie. n/t

[LiberalElite]

5. why do we have to choose? Reminds me of the old Certs breath mint commercial

[Jitter65]

6. Stop whining about the Dem rules. Everyone knew the rules upon entering. Don't the party rules

work to change them when you can but stop whining about them now, especially if you are new to the party.