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bluestateguy

(44,173 posts) Wed Sep 30, 2015, 09:55 PM Sep 2015

Why is Maddow so FASCINATED with the Republican primary debate rules?

She has droned on about the GOP debate rules of eligibility for months. I don't seem to see her point.

Why is this such a big deal for her?

Is really not that complicated: a debate is of limited value if you have 10, 12 or 14 candidates squished up on a state for 2 hours.

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Why is Maddow so FASCINATED with the Republican primary debate rules? (Original Post) bluestateguy Sep 2015 OP

At least the gooppers are having "debates" TexasProgresive Sep 2015 #1

I was just going to post this. 840high Oct 2015 #12

It's just filler lordsummerisle Sep 2015 #2

Couldn't agree more kcjohn1 Sep 2015 #3

Altering the dynamics of our democracy Boomer Sep 2015 #4

exactly restorefreedom Sep 2015 #8

Obsessive screeching about minutiae that doesn't matter jberryhill Sep 2015 #5

"I really used to enjoy her program. Now she talks to her audience as if they were hearing impaired COLGATE4 Oct 2015 #11

I guess I am in the minority here.... chillfactor Sep 2015 #6

Because she's an all purpose enthusiast for process JackInGreen Sep 2015 #7

It's shows like that that made me realize I didn't need basic cable anymore. reformist2 Sep 2015 #9

Rachel wants to single out the candidates at the "kids table" to oasis Sep 2015 #10

TexasProgresive

(12,159 posts)

1. At least the gooppers are having "debates"

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 10:09 PM

Sep 2015

What's there to discuss about our debates; we want more and Debbie won't put out (sorry rude ).

840high

(17,196 posts)

12. I was just going to post this.

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 1, 2015, 12:54 AM

Oct 2015

lordsummerisle

(4,651 posts)

2. It's just filler

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 10:11 PM

Sep 2015

I do think though, that she seems a bit obsessive about it at times, almost strident.

kcjohn1

(751 posts)

3. Couldn't agree more

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 10:11 PM

Sep 2015

If there are 100 congressman candidates, do you have all 100 in the debates? There has to be cut off and IMO Fox and other debate organizers have not being unreasonable.

MSNBC as whole has become unwatchable. I like Hayes as he is more nuanced and covers more subjects. Rachel problem is she presents her topics like as if it's the most pressing or important issue of the day but often its useless stuff such as debate rules she spends 10min just getting to her point

Boomer

(4,168 posts)

4. Altering the dynamics of our democracy

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 10:13 PM

Sep 2015

Republicans are allowing corporate media - rather than state primaries - determine who are the viable candidates for their party. This really is a big deal, a deep sea change in our nomination process. Not in a good way.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)

8. exactly

Reply to Boomer (Reply #4)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 11:18 PM

Sep 2015

fox news and friends has decided who gets the big table and who gets the kid table. those decisions can ultimately affect a candidacy.

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)

5. Obsessive screeching about minutiae that doesn't matter

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 10:17 PM

Sep 2015

Imagine having the responsibility of a solid hour each evening to inform millions of people about things that matter.

She can't, obviously.

I really used to enjoy her program. Now she talks to her audience as if they were hearing impaired children with memory disorders.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)

11. "I really used to enjoy her program. Now she talks to her audience as if they were hearing impaired

Reply to jberryhill (Reply #5)

Thu Oct 1, 2015, 12:07 AM

Oct 2015

Priceless!

chillfactor

(7,584 posts)

6. I guess I am in the minority here....

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 10:47 PM

Sep 2015

but I enjoyed that segment as well as the rest of her program..especially the one about 9/11...

JackInGreen

(2,975 posts)

7. Because she's an all purpose enthusiast for process

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 11:01 PM

Sep 2015

I'm also pretty sure Phils got a gun at her back, so be enthused about what you can report, instead of what's forbidden (outside of references in comparison to the network favorite or low prole stories.)

reformist2

(9,841 posts)

9. It's shows like that that made me realize I didn't need basic cable anymore.

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 11:29 PM

Sep 2015

$40 a month for that? No thanks.

oasis

(49,410 posts)

10. Rachel wants to single out the candidates at the "kids table" to

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Sep 30, 2015, 11:40 PM

Sep 2015

Put their poll numbers on blast. She has a chart w/all GOP candidates faces lined up. Rachel delights in zapping them off of her board, Walker, Perry etc. Who will be the next to go?

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