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Related: About this forumHillary Clinton campaign urges Democratic presidential debate in Flint
The chairman for Hillary Clinton's campaign is calling for a Democratic presidential debate in Flint to keep a focus on the city's ongoing water crisis.
In a Jan. 30 statement on his Twitter page, John Podesta said the water situation is "unconscionable" and one that's been ongoing for years but "ignored by state government."
As the candidates discuss future debates, Podesta said "we think one of them should be in Flint."
"We should use the spotlight of the presidential campaign to keep the focus on Flint, and to lift up the historic underlying issues that Flint and too many other predominately low-income communities of color across America are struggling with every day," he said.
In a Jan. 30 statement on his Twitter page, John Podesta said the water situation is "unconscionable" and one that's been ongoing for years but "ignored by state government."
As the candidates discuss future debates, Podesta said "we think one of them should be in Flint."
"We should use the spotlight of the presidential campaign to keep the focus on Flint, and to lift up the historic underlying issues that Flint and too many other predominately low-income communities of color across America are struggling with every day," he said.
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/01/hillary_clinton_campaign_urges.html
This is a brilliant idea. I wonder why it wasn't brought up earlier. Kudos to the Clinton campaign for keeping the Flint's water crisis in the national spotlight. I heard they are helping a lot behind the scenes.
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Hillary Clinton campaign urges Democratic presidential debate in Flint (Original Post)
ProudToBeLiberal
Jan 2016
OP
Sander's campaign wants a debate in Brooklyn, but I rather have one in Flint. nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Jan 2016
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99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)1. I think Bernie should agree, but only on one condition.
Last edited Sun Jan 31, 2016, 02:37 AM - Edit history (1)
That there also be ONE of the debates, on Healthcare conducted by PNHB
http://www.pnhp.org/news/2016/january/doctors-group-welcomes-national-debate-on-medicare-for-all
http://www.pnhp.org/facts/what-is-single-payer
winter is coming
(11,785 posts)2. We won't see either one, unless the DNC changes its mind. n/t
ProudToBeLiberal
(3,964 posts)3. Sander's campaign wants a debate in Brooklyn, but I rather have one in Flint. nt