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M$M is NOT covering the Maine caucus. WHAT GIVES? (Original Post) AmBlue Mar 2016 OP
Because the death of Nancy Reagan is more important. nt Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #1
That's what you're going with? morningfog Mar 2016 #2
I am betting that's it, too obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #5
Umhm. And Maine's a small state, no game changer. Hortensis Mar 2016 #22
"more important" Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #12
Spotted the Reagan "Democrat". JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #27
... The irony here is outrageous. Agschmid Mar 2016 #47
I am not speaking of Lizzie. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #49
I'm fully aware. Agschmid Mar 2016 #50
Ok then. Enjoy your irony. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #51
I plan on it. Agschmid Mar 2016 #52
Pretty clear why Maine wouldn't be important to you Depaysement Mar 2016 #36
That would be a sign Hillary is underperforming. noamnety Mar 2016 #3
B.I.N.G.O. AmBlue Mar 2016 #15
Actually, they'd show Sanders if it would attract viewers and keep them. Hoyt Mar 2016 #30
yep 840high Mar 2016 #35
It doesn't fit their narrative. morningfog Mar 2016 #4
because Bernie is winning dana_b Mar 2016 #6
Ayup. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #17
Because it is a conspiracy SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #7
There are so many Hillary conspiracies that I've lost count. kstewart33 Mar 2016 #13
Maine's picking the "wrong" Democratic candidate. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #8
If not, find the puppy stuck on a roof nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #48
But enough about Mitt Romney's car... Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #54
LMAO nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #55
Small state, relatively few delegates and a sure Bernie win. kstewart33 Mar 2016 #9
Yeah, but Puerto Rico's primary gets covered. AmBlue Mar 2016 #18
and the PR and other territoriescan't vote in the GE...eom islandmkl Mar 2016 #38
It is freaking scary to think Merryland Mar 2016 #10
And quite sad... AmBlue Mar 2016 #16
I know - it's getting worse by the day. Merryland Mar 2016 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #29
What is freaking scarier is that other dems are blowing off this and other snagglepuss Mar 2016 #42
With record turnouts no less Matariki Mar 2016 #11
... and I read that they had to move to ballots in Portland Nictuku Mar 2016 #20
... alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #14
Sports? And Bernie is winning. jwirr Mar 2016 #21
The news cycle is going to be 24/7 Nancy Reagan. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #31
NOT TRUE!! CNN is regularly running a banner "Clinton maintains delegate lead" HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #24
Laugh :) Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #26
Since CNN treats good Sanders' results as that which must not be named HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #28
Exactly Lorien Mar 2016 #41
Saw that. Reminded me of GWB's quote: AmBlue Mar 2016 #43
Some old lady died? Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #25
Hey wait a minute! gwheezie Mar 2016 #32
I am guessing that someone still has to find a giant box of mail-in votes for djean111 Mar 2016 #33
Because it wont affect the final outcome. DCBob Mar 2016 #34
No official results 'til 9 pm - ish pat_k Mar 2016 #37
The turnout, most of which is for Sanders Lorien Mar 2016 #39
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #40
Of Couuuuurse, did you see the SIZE of Bernie's crowds? pdsimdars Mar 2016 #44
When one lives in an oligarchy instead of a democracy, it's necessary to ignore news Karmadillo Mar 2016 #45
Or rather... AmBlue Mar 2016 #46
I do not know and I no longer care. I am TYT all the way. oldandhappy Mar 2016 #53
Their anointed one got smoked. nt mhatrw Mar 2016 #56

obamanut2012

(26,080 posts)
5. I am betting that's it, too
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:04 PM
Mar 2016

It's all over TV -- I just checked a few minutes ago. i suspect she'll get a mini state funeral, too, so it will probably bleed through most of the next week.

I won't snark on Nancy too much, because in her last years, she refused to play ball with the GOP, but i will say i will gag at all of the Ronald Reagan worship this next week.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
22. Umhm. And Maine's a small state, no game changer.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:00 PM
Mar 2016

I watch almost no TV any more, but it'd certainly be staying off if I did. We should do a national-level ceremony that is respectful to both the many millions who care and to the office, but no one needs me to pretend I care.

 

noamnety

(20,234 posts)
3. That would be a sign Hillary is underperforming.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:01 PM
Mar 2016

If she was doing as well as expected, there'd be nonstop coverage of the massive lines.

AmBlue

(3,111 posts)
15. B.I.N.G.O.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:20 PM
Mar 2016

They can't un-win this one for Bernie, and it looks like he KILLED IT up in Maine.

<<---#FeelTheBern

kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
13. There are so many Hillary conspiracies that I've lost count.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:15 PM
Mar 2016

How does she find the time to plot and execute them all?

kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
9. Small state, relatively few delegates and a sure Bernie win.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:13 PM
Mar 2016

In other words, not exciting enough for a lot of coverage.

Merryland

(1,134 posts)
10. It is freaking scary to think
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:13 PM
Mar 2016

that there really IS a media blackout - what that bodes for America...? The revolution is NOT being televised...

Response to Merryland (Reply #10)

snagglepuss

(12,704 posts)
42. What is freaking scarier is that other dems are blowing off this and other
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:42 PM
Mar 2016

MSM blackouts against Sanders. That attitude is reprehensible.

Nictuku

(3,614 posts)
20. ... and I read that they had to move to ballots in Portland
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:55 PM
Mar 2016

... that, by itself is a newstory.

sheesh.

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
23. The news cycle is going to be 24/7 Nancy Reagan.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:19 PM
Mar 2016

The GOP's Queen Mum just passed, this will be a week at least.

Response to Starry Messenger (Reply #23)

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
28. Since CNN treats good Sanders' results as that which must not be named
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:26 PM
Mar 2016

I took that as Sanders has won the Maine caucus

AmBlue

(3,111 posts)
43. Saw that. Reminded me of GWB's quote:
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:43 PM
Mar 2016

"You have to keep repeating things to catapult the propaganda."

Meanwhile, yesterday's R Maine caucus was covered all day long, from the moment they had just 2% reporting.

pat_k

(9,313 posts)
37. No official results 'til 9 pm - ish
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:34 PM
Mar 2016

At least that's my understanding. I don't think they'll start reporting until all caucuses are finished. And I think that's different times. (Saw one place where the caucuses were described as "asynchonous," which I took to mean concluding at different times.) Someone from Maine could provide the real lowdown.

Lorien

(31,935 posts)
39. The turnout, most of which is for Sanders
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:40 PM
Mar 2016

and, of course, the DNC has limited Maine Dem party resources in hopes that people won't want to spend 4 hours of their Sunday standing in lines like these: https://www.facebook.com/916264421775483/videos/920131084722150/

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
44. Of Couuuuurse, did you see the SIZE of Bernie's crowds?
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:44 PM
Mar 2016

How could they show that to the general public? It might upset Hillary's "managed" campaigned.

Karmadillo

(9,253 posts)
45. When one lives in an oligarchy instead of a democracy, it's necessary to ignore news
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:48 PM
Mar 2016

that might encourage people to think independently.

AmBlue

(3,111 posts)
46. Or rather...
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:55 PM
Mar 2016

It's becoming necessary to ignore the M$M and use other RELIABLE sources for news. There are options these days, thank goodness!!

oldandhappy

(6,719 posts)
53. I do not know and I no longer care. I am TYT all the way.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 09:05 PM
Mar 2016

And Bernie2016TV. Neither is full time, thank goodness, smile. Pick up local news on a local station. I am free of cable and they are free of me!

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