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FourScore

(9,704 posts)
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 11:19 AM Feb 2016

So Why Is the Daily Beast Pushing a False Narrative Regarding Bernie's Electability?

( I lifted this from the comment section at Dailykos from LoneStarMike under this diary: http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/2/22/1489088/-BNR-Bernie-Works-To-Strengthen-South-Carolina-Support-amp-Sanders-On-The-Sunday-Shows .)



"The gist of the video is that there have been several articles in the Daily Beast about Bernie’s “electability” (saying that he’s not electable.) The Daily Beast is owned by a company called IAC Interactive Corporation. They’re a media company and when you check out their website Chelsea Clinton sits on their Board of Directors." - LoneStarMike
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So Why Is the Daily Beast Pushing a False Narrative Regarding Bernie's Electability? (Original Post) FourScore Feb 2016 OP
This is the second post of the same link I have seen, it is an opinion by the person Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #1
This old hat....again. angrychair Feb 2016 #6
Did not say she would, the sheer cost of his agenda will stop his proposals. Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #11
Ok, I'll concede that angrychair Feb 2016 #13
A much more realistic approach but offering the unachievable is cruel to those Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #15
Really? angrychair Feb 2016 #16
The republicans want to run against Hillary because they can beat her. onecaliberal Feb 2016 #2
+1 Jarqui Feb 2016 #3
That, and the Wall Streeters who own the Daily Beast know they bought Hillary, but not Bernie. n/t backscatter712 Feb 2016 #4
Ummm... DUbeornot2be Feb 2016 #9
Is this the reason there are RW PACs running ads against Hillary? Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #12
Thank you! jillan Feb 2016 #14
Daily Beast is trash, written by hacks Laughing Mirror Feb 2016 #5
The last thread of credibility for them is gone now. RiverLover Feb 2016 #7
Chelsea Clinton and Bristol Palin left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #8
They are MSM Wannabes. But Chelsea on the Board of a trash magazine? libdem4life Feb 2016 #10

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
1. This is the second post of the same link I have seen, it is an opinion by the person
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 11:23 AM
Feb 2016

giving it. The possibility of Sanders agenda getting passed in Congress is very low, his agenda is very expensive and the funds to cover the cost is not going to happen, there needs to be a very heavy Democratic Congress in office.

angrychair

(8,702 posts)
6. This old hat....again.
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 11:46 AM
Feb 2016

What will make Clinton anymore agreeable that her chances are so much better that she deserves our vote?

You think a modest and centerist approach with a willingness to make serious compromises to pass legislation, will inspire coattails? How about a big Democratic turnout in 2018? Not this electorate.

That we won't constantly live with "Clinton this" and "Clinton that" for 4 straight years? Committee hearings and "investigations" until they are coming out our ears.

...and no, it will not be the same with Sanders and you know it.

angrychair

(8,702 posts)
13. Ok, I'll concede that
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 02:01 PM
Feb 2016

Never the less, you have still have created a "a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush" scenario.
Compromises and Democratic centerism has created the situation we are in, i.e. a massive teapublican majority in the House and a slight one in the Senate. I don't think 4 more years of it is going to finally tip the electorate in our favor and help us win mid-term elections.

So which is it? Bold agenda to inspire and motivate the electorate-bird in hand(real and possible right now)? Hold out for a Congress to come along to support that type of agenda-two in the bush(no evidence to support that since there isn't even a path to flip the House until 2020 or 2022 at the earliest)?

angrychair

(8,702 posts)
16. Really?
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 02:28 PM
Feb 2016

I was listening long before most people and he has never stated he can do anything. His agenda is about "we". No one person can achieve any of this, you get the government you are willing to work for...cults of personality don't achieve anything, people do. Bernie Sanders would be the first to tell you that.

DUbeornot2be

(367 posts)
9. Ummm...
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 12:07 PM
Feb 2016

...they want her to win because she is one of them...

It's about 99% vs. 1%.

Here at du it seems closer to 80% vs. 20%.

Yep. Party is the distraction...

Don't be fooled...

Laughing Mirror

(4,185 posts)
5. Daily Beast is trash, written by hacks
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 11:44 AM
Feb 2016

Not surprised Clinton on board.

I always wondered why every article I ever read that emanated from that den of iniquity called the Daily Beast was so poorly done, so awful and biased. Now I know why.

Thank you for this enlightening post.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
10. They are MSM Wannabes. But Chelsea on the Board of a trash magazine?
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 12:11 PM
Feb 2016

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I guess with her 6-bathroom New York apartment she needs something to keep her busy.

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