Iowa Hall of Fame Dinner Friday, 5 candidates will SPEAK on ISSUES!

[elleng]

We KNOW who that favors!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251449265#post2

[Raine1967]

1. YEAH!

I do have a question tho, How does this affect this article that I read a few months ago?

On that front, one requirement stands out in the DNC's announcement: the committee has asked candidates and participants (that is, the media) to sign an exclusivity pledge. "Any candidate or debate sponsor wishing to participate in DNC debates, must agree to participate exclusively in the DNC-sanctioned process. Any violation would result in forfeiture of the ability to participate in the remainder of the debate process," says a release from the committee.

That, it seems, is an attempt prevent the primary contest from dragging on and hurting the eventual nominee -- but could also limit the amount of exposure lesser-known candidates receive. And O'Malley has already made his disappointment at the limited number of debates known.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/05/05/heres-what-we-know-about-the-democratic-primary-debates/

I went to the DNC website and found this:

While a six sanctioned debate schedule is consistent with the precedent set by the DNC during the 2004 and 2008 cycles, this year the DNC will further manage the process by implementing an exclusivity requirement. Any candidate or debate sponsor wishing to participate in DNC debates, must agree to participate exclusively in the DNC-sanctioned process. Any violation would result in forfeiture of the ability to participate in the remainder of the debate process.

I guess they won't be on the same stage together… but this is going to be great to see! Metrics!

[elleng]

2. 'shared a stage,' but a DINNER, NOT a debate.

'Friday night’s Hall of Fame Celebration in Iowa will be the first time the cast of five current Democratic presidential hopefuls has shared a stage. '

Lots of ways to wiggle out of dnc's 'rule.'

[Raine1967]

3. Yeah, that is what I am thinking.

I Can't wait for this. I will put it on my DVR in case I am not around to watch!

[elleng]

4. Ditto

(but I don't HAVE a DCR!!!)

[MH1]

5. I just turned it on in time to catch the last several minutes of O'Malley

I'm uncommitted but I really like what I heard.

So far I'm liking O'Malley a lot. I hope he runs a good campaign and gets his name out there. He can definitely make a good showing against Hillary once people know who he is, what he stands for, and his resume for actually getting things done.

[elleng]

6. Please watch it in it's entirety

@ c-span.org or wherever. It was an OUTSTANDING presentation, MH1.

[MH1]

7. Thanks, I will try.

I'm just relieved that the Democrats have real candidates, not a gigantic clown car like the republicans.

[elleng]

8. Yes, REAL candidates!