Sanders Challenges Clinton to NY Debate

Submitted by lunachickie on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 12:43pm

Well! This is new, isn't it? Appearing on "Meet the Press", Sanders told Chuckles Todd:

“I would hope very much that as we go into New York state, Secretary Clinton’s home state, that we will have a debate – New York City or Upstate, wherever – on the important issues facing New York and, in fact, the country,”

Will she try to weasel out of it, or will she tell him to bring it on? After due reflection, if I had to proffer a wager, my money's on Mrs. Clinton's advisers telling her to put off a response as long as possible before even acknowledging the notion--and on her promptly ignoring it. I love that he's put this out there now, today, because The Establishment Media is in Ignore Mode, despite crushing Sanders primary blowouts in three western states. And you know she'll get that, and won't be able to resist shooting her mouth off.

What a way to force a conversation, lol!

https://berniesanders.com/press-release/sanders-challenges-clinton-debat...

And since I'm guessing I won't get anybody sued (least of all, myself )

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI40YEWllRg]

Damn, but I love that bird. Love him. Love Sanders reaction to it. Love that it happened. I'll believe to my dying day that bird was a sign from somewhere far, far bigger than any of us.

Happy Easter, my happy new family! I am glad you're here. Off to Easter Dinner now, but will be back later--may you all have a peaceful day

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Submitted by geebeebee on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 12:45pm

Thanks lunachickie!

Glad you are here!

Submitted by Steven D on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 6:12pm

I would do anything to attend that debate

But she won't agree.

So I hope to see Bernie at a rally somewhere in Western NY. Hope someone is organizing one for the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.

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Submitted by OLinda on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 1:07pm

LOL, lunachickie

I believe Seth MacFarlane approves your message.

Submitted by OLinda on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 1:09pm

Am I naive to think

that a few media types might ask Hillary about debating in NY now that Bernie has brought it up again?

Submitted by GreyWolf on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 3:47pm

Bernie Sanders Challenges

Bernie Sanders Challenges Hillary Clinton to Debate in New York, NYT, 4:15 PM ET

"A Clinton campaign spokesman declined to comment about the debate proposal ..."

Submitted by lunachickie on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 6:47pm

They'll get back to us. Maybe.

Or not...

Submitted by Late Again on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 12:39am

She'll "look into it".

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Submitted by dennis1958 on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 12:47am

We seriously should have some Hillary chicken bird art ready

Hillary at the podium, chicken on the podium. No caption necessary.

Or maybe, "I couldn't make the debate, I had to feed the bird"

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Submitted by Muddy Boots on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 1:25am

Hillary gives Bernie the bird? n/t

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Submitted by mjsmeme on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 1:36pm

Considering the way the MSM skews the questions, ignores their

own rules (Hillary always manages to get more air time, not to mention the last word), thinks about debates in terms of $ / ratings / making 'news', and spins the results to favor the establishment candidate, it would be great to see a debate ANYWHERE without the establishment crew running the show.

Submitted by farlfoto on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 1:51pm

After we overturn Citizens United...

We can get back to having the League of Women's Voters organizing the debates

Submitted by detroitmechworks on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 9:02am

I say hell with it. 50 Debate Schedule.

All leading up to national Primary Day.

No, I don't like the system as is much...

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Submitted by WindDancer13 on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 7:56pm

There is a petition...

around somewhere (think it may be on Change.org) to have a debate hosted by TYT. It just started a couple days ago.

LOL, bad habit not reading all the way down first. The petition is further down..

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Submitted by Raggedy Ann on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 1:46pm

Beautiful essay, dear luna ~~

We are on to their game but mire importantly, Bernie is on to it. This man is a fighter - he takes it to them - he doesn't back down.
I agree, my dear, it is a wonderful family we have here. I feel so supported. I feel such comradrie. You are kind souls, all of you. I love you all.

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Submitted by LaFeminista on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 2:28pm

She will get back to him on that

Submitted by supenau on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 6:05pm

Right after

She releases the transcripts of her Wall St. speeches

Submitted by Shahryar on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 8:05pm

Hillary will look into it, like Obama....

remember how Obama, when Snowden revealed the depth of the NSA spying, said it was good because we could have a national discussion about it? And then he never mentioned it again? Except forced the Bolivian President's plane down because Snowden might have been on it? And remember how Obama said that Occupy was a good thing because we needed to talk about income inequality and then how he pushed for the TPP?

Well, sure, people who love Obama will like Hillary. They're both employees of the 1%.

Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 2:28pm

debate the debates

The originally scheduled 6 DNC debates are over. When Hillary wanted a NH debate in Feb., Bernie agreed provided they add an April and May debate to the schedule as well (and I think the Flint debate was added at that time also). Bernie has always pushed for the location to be in NY for the April debate. Hillary wants it in Philly. Interesting that she does want to return to the state where she served as senator. Her record and service may have something to do with why she is pushing for another location.

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Submitted by LoneStarMike on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 3:05pm

Here's the way I see it

New York votes on April 19. Pennsylvania votes a week later on April 26th. As long as the debate was held before the New York Primary and the Pennsylvania Primary, I don't see what difference it would make whether it's in Pennsylvania or New York. Are New Yorkers not going to watch a debate in Pennsylvania because it's not in their state?

The problem I would have is if Hillary wants to debate in Pennsylvania after New York has already voted but before Pennsylvania.

If the two choices are between Pennsylvania and New York, I think the date of the debate is a lot more important than the location.

Submitted by WindDancer13 on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 7:54pm

Could it be

that she is afraid of a live audience reaction from New Yorkers?

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Submitted by NWIA on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 3:21pm

Closed primaries

Because the upcoming elections are in closed states, the more important scheduling consideration might be when voter registration closes in each state. Inspiring voters who cannot vote is not very effective.

Submitted by Leu2500 on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 5:45pm

My understanding is that

Fri was the last day in New York, and Monday is the last day in Pennsylvania.

Submitted by Borkrom on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 5:49pm

You are correct

These datelines are correct for both primaries.

Submitted by lunachickie on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 6:50pm

Well yes, but there might be registered Dems

who would appreciate hearing/seeing the two debate before they vote. Some of these voters may not have seen any prior to this...

Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 3:34am

error?

Interesting that she does want to return to the state where she served as senator.

Don't you mean " Interesting that she does not want to return to the state where she served as senator." ?

Her record and service may have something to do with why she is pushing for another location.

You think that maybe working-class New Yorkers may be on to her?

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Submitted by psychodrew on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 2:32pm

She won't debate him.

She thinks she has this in the bag. She'll back and she'll get away with it.

Submitted by WoodsDweller on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 2:54pm

A debate in NY

moderated by TYT. Might as well go all-in.

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Submitted by LoneStarMike on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 3:14pm

Sign The Petition For TYT To Host A Democratic Debate

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Sign the petition here

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 3:36am

debate in NY

..... moderated by Keith Olbermann.

If you're going to go all-in.......

(And remember, KO is a New Yorker!)

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Submitted by boriscleto on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 3:34pm

Hillary has already won

Syracuse Media Group and Kos have told me so...Why would there need to be a debate?

We'll have enough of those during the General...

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Submitted by Steven D on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 6:15pm

Lurve the WhichHillary logo

Is that still banned by Twitter?

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Submitted by lunachickie on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 6:44pm

No way!

Twitter banned a graphic?

Submitted by dkmich on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 8:48am

They wouldn't let the hashtag #whichHillary trend. n.t

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Submitted by detroitmechworks on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 9:00am

Oh come on, there was a perfectly reasonable lie...

that explained that it was all done by accident.

Which of course always seem to favor Hillary.

Because apparently God plays loaded dice with the universe.

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Submitted by rezolution on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 4:29am

the delay offense

In my junior high school days, the basketball team, if they were winning the game, would use the "Delay Offense" -- so as to take time off the clock, and play it safe. Pass the ball around, don't let the other team get it, let the clock run, delay, delay. Take as few chances as possible, don't risk trying to increase the score unless you have a sure shot.

It wasn't always popular in the stands. Most of the audience wanted to see true competition for as long as the clock was running, and many considered it unfair. Sometimes it backfired, too, especially when the other team was good enough.

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