2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumSanders backed out of Idaho newspaper interview. Must be too much work
for him to answer the specifics about Idaho. He generally gives he same stump speech over and over--oh--some variations for sure.
March 20, 2016 5:24 PM
Sanders campaign seems unwilling to meet with press in Boise
Sanders team proposes, then withdraws, interview invitation
Candidate has no press interviews scheduled on Boise visit
Read more here: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article67253832.html#storylink=cpy
.....Bernie Sanders brings his presidential campaign to Boise Monday after a Friday stop in Idaho Falls. The Sanders campaign called Thursday to offer the Statesman 30 minutes one-on-one with the Vermont senator ahead of his noon rally at Boise State Universitys Taco Bell arena.
Of course, we said yes. What better way to get past the usual campaign talking points and quiz the candidate on topics of special interest to Idahoans? (Rocky Barker covers a few of those here.)
What do you want to talk to him about? they asked. I thought it was kind of an odd question. We dont typically lay things out like that ahead of time, but in deference, I said wed want to hear more about his views on topics like federal lands and land use policy, energy and the Idaho National Laboratory, statewide political and policy issues like this years debates on healthcare and minimum wage, not to mention drilling down for local angles on Sanderss campaign themes.
Great, well see you Monday, they told us.
When I called Friday to confirm our appointment, the message back was, Sorry, schedule change. No can do.
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article67253832.html#storylink=cpy
dlwickham
(3,316 posts)I'd make sure I'd have time to eat all the wonderful food they offer
itsrobert
(14,157 posts)He's the older model of the MarcoRoboto.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)riversedge
(70,205 posts)UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)riversedge
(70,205 posts)UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)the fact she stroked their egos and if the public ever got a hold of the transcripts it would be her 47% moment..........
imagine2015
(2,054 posts)Bernie is just a bit busy with mass meetings and other events.
None of them are fund raisers with rich corporate and Wall Street folks.
Jitter65
(3,089 posts)Fla Dem
(23,657 posts)72DejaVu
(1,545 posts)He can just say they endorsed him.
imagine2015
(2,054 posts)Drop the nonsense about Bernie's isn't getting enough media coverage because he couldn't find time for an interview by a small circulation newspaper. Do you really expect any intelligent informed voter to fall for that silly cliam?
The facts have clearly demonstrated that he doesn't get nearly as much mass media coverage as the 24/7 Trump even though Bernie's
meetings are bigger than Trump's.
Why the corporate media even broadcast live coverage of an empty Trump podium for a half hour while ignoring Bernie's speech given to around 10 thousand people.
You didn't see the article on that?
brooklynite
(94,529 posts)...maybe he should try something different.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Ripping off mics, storming out of interviews, refusing to meet with major newspapers.
Whats up?
Something must be.......
Armstead
(47,803 posts)MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)frylock
(34,825 posts)from the press. That would look Presidential.
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)riversedge
(70,205 posts)NWCorona
(8,541 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)I understand the stratergy but it looks bad.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)Nanjeanne
(4,959 posts)sufrommich
(22,871 posts)riversedge
(70,205 posts)msongs
(67,405 posts)KingFlorez
(12,689 posts)He can't waste time with the Clinton press. His voice needs rest for his next big speech.
HumanityExperiment
(1,442 posts)when HRC is going to release her wall street speech transcripts and her moving of the goal posts on the conditions for doing so?
Oh yeah... that's right, 'must be too much hard work' for her
HRC supporters make me laugh... a lot...
Have a good day
72DejaVu
(1,545 posts)We're going to keep you entertained for the next 8 years!
HumanityExperiment
(1,442 posts)you're correct, odd thing about a growing movement or revolution that involves citizens is how powerful they can force the hand of a party leader regardless os who's in the lead
so in terms of 'entertainment', you're absolutely correct, we're going to keep you 'entertained' indeed
So keep trying to pivot to the GE before this primary plays out
HRC will try to tact back right, GL with that, you'll need it
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
jillan
(39,451 posts)Bernie in Idaho.
MaggieD
(7,393 posts)He's too important for that.
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)he walks out, or backs out.
I don't get it
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)than to actually field difficult questions from the media.
salinsky
(1,065 posts)... not very presidential.
R B Garr
(16,950 posts)Both of them showed their incompetence during one on one interviews, so they stuck to the script, which is now Bernie's strategy.
Just enjoy the campaign parties and take some selfies. No adults allowed to question him! Ugh.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)I'm still trying to figure out how a sentient person could say such a thing and why her supporters are so sanguine about it.
GeorgeGist
(25,320 posts)Although we will try to make the rally, if our schedule permits.
Read more here: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article67253832.html#storylink=cpy