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WhaTHellsgoingonhere

(5,252 posts)
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 12:24 PM Feb 2016

I've been saying Hillary is getting a free pass from Bernie, so...

how far should his supporters go? We know Bernie wants to stay out of the muck and the mire. He believes his message is so powerful that it should resonate with those who hear it and they, in turn, will be motivated to turnout and vote. But, in addition to being an outsider, Bernie is a newcomer to national politics. People don't know him or his platform. It just takes time, but he's only been on the national scene for a few months. And being an outsider, he doesn't have the benefit of a machine; in fact, he's fighting the machine.

So, to my point, should, at this late stage, Bernie supports do Bernie's dirty work? I know, many Hillary supporters think Bernie's have gone too far, already. I disagree. Based on what I know about Hillary and the Clintons, so much more could be done. That's why I say she's getting a free pass.

This is a tough one at this late stage. I got most of my info recently from reading DU and doing my own investigating. So it's like a Hail Mary, now.

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I've been saying Hillary is getting a free pass from Bernie, so... (Original Post) WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 OP
Potential voters are very low info on Bernie, based on results we're getting canvassing and JudyM Feb 2016 #1
Let's just all tell the truth. Ron Green Feb 2016 #2
I agree. Let me clarify. WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #3
Sanders wanted/wants to talk about the issues Babel_17 Feb 2016 #4
Try attacking more civil rights icons. That seems to be helping. nt LexVegas Feb 2016 #5
Lewis made a fool of himself noiretextatique Feb 2016 #7
By got what he deserved you mean huge leads for HRC among minorities? nt LexVegas Feb 2016 #9
This flat out earned a K & R. nt NCTraveler Feb 2016 #6
I think Bernie is starting to take the gloves off BernieforPres2016 Feb 2016 #8
By "Bernie's supporters", do you mean his supporters here? brooklynite Feb 2016 #10
Create a video. Put it on every form of social media. Make it go viral. WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #11
just go after any falsehoods--should be simple right? MisterP Feb 2016 #12

Ron Green

(9,823 posts)
2. Let's just all tell the truth.
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 12:27 PM
Feb 2016

The better candidate, the better message, the better future - all will be clear.

 

WhaTHellsgoingonhere

(5,252 posts)
3. I agree. Let me clarify.
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 12:36 PM
Feb 2016

When I say "dirty work" I mean educate people about her and the Clintons. There's so much valid/actual material to work with, one would be an imbecile to make shit up. Lying, making shit up would backfire, too. That's why it's a tough call. It's there but it's very late. It's a Hail Mary.

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
4. Sanders wanted/wants to talk about the issues
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 01:17 PM
Feb 2016

It's ultimately the media's job to lay out each candidate's record, and possible ethical issues. The public should discuss all of that.

BernieforPres2016

(3,017 posts)
8. I think Bernie is starting to take the gloves off
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 04:47 PM
Feb 2016

From what I've read, Bernie drew much sharper comparisons of his positions and voting records versus Hillary last night at Chicago State University. I haven't seen the video of the speech yet but plan to later today.

brooklynite

(94,745 posts)
10. By "Bernie's supporters", do you mean his supporters here?
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 04:51 PM
Feb 2016

Do what you want here; it'll have no effect on politics in the real world. IF you mean supporters doing actual campaigning, I'll worry about that when I see something get organized.

 

WhaTHellsgoingonhere

(5,252 posts)
11. Create a video. Put it on every form of social media. Make it go viral.
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 05:01 PM
Feb 2016

I know there are many out there now. I've watched them. They're pretty good. But I know there can be a lot better, more impactful. Not sure it's a good idea at this time.

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