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Hekate

(90,837 posts)
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 04:42 PM Aug 2015

Bernie Sanders schools ‘corporate media’ reporter: No, I won’t slam Hillary for you

Cross posted with permission from http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141182165

Source: RawStory

At a campaign stop in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, Democratic 2016 candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) refused to let a reporter bait him into trashing his rival for the nomination, former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton.

According to ReaderSupportedMedia.com, Sanders had just spoken to a crowd of about 2,000 when he made himself available to reporters. One reporter questioned Sanders on his positions on super PACs and the Iraq War in an attempt to goad him into criticizing Clinton.

“What I said is that corporate media talks about all kinds of issues except the most important issues, okay?” Sanders said sternly. “And time after time, I’m being asked to criticize Hillary Clinton. That’s the sport that you guys like.”

He went on, “The reason this campaign is doing well is because we’re talking about the issues that impact the American people. I’ve known Hillary Clinton for 25 years. I like her, I respect her. I disagree with her on a number of issues. No big secret. I oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership. I want to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.”

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Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2015/08/bernie-sanders-schools-corporate-media-reporter-no-i-wont-slam-hillary-you/

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Bernie Sanders schools ‘corporate media’ reporter: No, I won’t slam Hillary for you (Original Post) Hekate Aug 2015 OP
Oh SNAP Bernie! Awesome response underthematrix Aug 2015 #1
Proving once again that Senator Sanders would be extremely disappointed by his boosters here. nt onehandle Aug 2015 #2
No. Wrong again, onehandle RobertEarl Aug 2015 #3
That is very far from what was said, by either Sanders or onehandle. Hekate Aug 2015 #7
Oh those Bernie people... ibegurpard Aug 2015 #4
no, it proves nothing of the sort and you are wrong cali Aug 2015 #5
Good for Senator Sanders! Bryan Aug 2015 #6
wow. that was harsh. good for him. omalley and he have been very good. seabeyond Aug 2015 #8
Thanks :) n/t slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #10
Sanders “The reason this campaign is doing well is because we’re talking about the issues that ... slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #9
 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
3. No. Wrong again, onehandle
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 05:17 PM
Aug 2015

What is it with you Bernie haters?

You will be assimilated .... or vote for republicans?

Whatever shall the Bernie haters do?

Hekate

(90,837 posts)
7. That is very far from what was said, by either Sanders or onehandle.
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 11:29 PM
Aug 2015

I like Sanders. He not only has a good heart but is a gentleman. He and Hillary are not enemies -- never were and never will be. Why pretend they are for a small amount of political gain?

 

cali

(114,904 posts)
5. no, it proves nothing of the sort and you are wrong
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 05:39 PM
Aug 2015

I feel quite certain I'm more qualified than you to make that assessment.

And you cheer on posts by certain Hillary supporters that slam bernie and anyone who criticizes Hillary at all.

Bryan

(1,837 posts)
6. Good for Senator Sanders!
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 05:40 PM
Aug 2015

It's clear he wants to be taken seriously as himself, and not as just the Anti-Hillary. Nice to see him pushing back against media villagers who want to turn a job interview into a street fight.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
8. wow. that was harsh. good for him. omalley and he have been very good.
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 11:39 PM
Aug 2015

clinton has stayed well away also. when the dnc woman was asked about socialists, i heard a lot of people on her because she would not answer the question. as if she couldnt answer ro something. but she kept taking it to repug, because they are all consistently saying... wont go after a fellow dem, we are after repugs.

very consistent.

very good.

and we are not talking about showing a difference in positions, but the bullshit fights media is trying to create.

they did one saying omalley said, valid question going after clintons email. i forget exactly the headline. first seeing what he said in print showed me the title was false, but seeing the video really showed how bullshit it was.

i respect all of them for this position.

but wow. sanders was forceful and blunt on this. good for him.

slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts)
9. Sanders “The reason this campaign is doing well is because we’re talking about the issues that ...
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 11:51 PM
Aug 2015

impact the American people."

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