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Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:02 PM Apr 2016

‘Disqualify’ And ‘Defeat’: Clinton Campaign Attacks Intensify To Halt Sanders’ Win Streak

http://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/04/07/disqualify-and-defeat-clinton-campaign-attacks-intensify-halt-sanders-win-streak

Following a week where Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign refused to agree to a New York debate unless Bernie Sanders “toned down” his campaign, the Clinton campaign escalated its negative tone against Sanders, with one aide telling CNN their goal was to “disqualify” and “defeat him.”

One day after losing the Wisconsin primary by a sizable margin, Clinton appeared on “Morning Joe.” POLITICO’s Glenn Thrush gave Clinton a flattering interview. The New York Daily News published a cover story headlined, “Bernie’s Sandy Hook shame.” It accused Sanders of callously defending gun manufacturers against a lawsuit brought by relatives of the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.

As CNN reported, “It’s the latest chapter in Clinton’s approach to Sanders. She’s tried ignoring him, brushing him aside, gently dismissing his policies.”

“The Clinton campaign has refrained from going nuclear on Sanders, aides say, in large part to keep at least some goodwill alive in hopes of unifying the party at the end of the primary fight,” according to CNN. “No more, a top adviser [said]. The fight is on. Extending an olive branch to Sanders’ supporters ‘will come later.'”
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‘Disqualify’ And ‘Defeat’: Clinton Campaign Attacks Intensify To Halt Sanders’ Win Streak (Original Post) Babel_17 Apr 2016 OP
Yes, most of commondreams fell for Bernie. riversedge Apr 2016 #1
This is old news by now Trajan Apr 2016 #2
Have a link to ANYONE from the campaign saying that was their strategy? n/t Lucinda Apr 2016 #3
The sources aren't being named, afaik Babel_17 Apr 2016 #6
CNN Babel_17 Apr 2016 #4
a tattered olive branch it will be, giggle oldandhappy Apr 2016 #5
Intensify? Politicalboi Apr 2016 #7
 

Trajan

(19,089 posts)
2. This is old news by now
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:06 PM
Apr 2016

Bernie came back and slammed her so badly that she now sues for a cease fire on the 'qualifications' issue ....

As far as I am concerned; Bernie should CONTINUE to slam her false notion of 'qualifications', and note just how UNQUALIFIED Hillary is, based on her history of poor decision making ...

Bernie ... Not his first rodeo ...

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
4. CNN
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:09 PM
Apr 2016
New York (CNN)Hillary Clinton's campaign is taking new steps to try and disqualify Bernie Sanders in the eyes of Democratic voters, hoping to extinguish the argument that he is an electable alternative for the party's presidential nomination.
As Sanders took a victory lap following a 14-point triumph in Wisconsin, Clinton took fresh aim at the Vermont senator as part of a three-part strategy before the New York primary on April 19: Disqualify him, defeat him, and unify the party later.


http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/06/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-democrats-unity/index.html

oldandhappy

(6,719 posts)
5. a tattered olive branch it will be, giggle
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:11 PM
Apr 2016

I suppose Bill is telling her to get rid of the other candidate. Hard to see how she has refrained from much. Pretty clear she hates him. I think Saunders has been refraining until recently. I have no doubt clinton will be the nominee. And either Trump or Cruz will be brutal. I am planning a long camping trip away from wifi and tv!!








 

Politicalboi

(15,189 posts)
7. Intensify?
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 01:30 PM
Apr 2016

Is that another word for more lying?

Oh bring it on Hillary. We will kick your ass on Saturday, and in NY on the 19th. There is NOTHING they can do that will hurt Bernie except cheat and lie. Clinton's are losers.

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