Once Again, Hillary Cannot Remain True To Her Word... Declines PROMISED Debate With Bernie Sanders

[CorporatistNation]

in California. Amazingly, some still cannot understand why people cannot bring themselves to trust her....

Remember when Hillary had promised a 4th Presidential Debate with her opponent Bernie Sanders back when she wanted a debate in New Hampshire?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Monday declined an invitation from Fox News to participate in a debate with rival Bernie Sanders in California before that state's June 7 primary.

Clinton's decision was quickly criticized by Sanders. (And deservedly so....)

"I am disappointed but not surprised by Secretary Clinton's unwillingness to debate before the largest and most important primary in the presidential nominating process," he said in a statement.

"Democracy, and respect for the voters of California, would suggest that there should be a vigorous debate in which the voters may determine whose ideas they support," he said. "I hope Secretary Clinton reconsiders her unfortunate decision to back away from her commitment to debate."

Bill Sammon, Fox News vice president and Washington managing editor, said the decision was unfortunate.

"Naturally, Fox News is disappointed that Secretary Clinton has declined our debate invitation," he said, "especially given that the race is still contested and she had previously agreed to a final debate before the California primary."

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/de928d9ee52442f39d2904a581feb0bb/clinton-campaign-declines-invitation-california-debate

Maybe if a a network offers Bernie a Town Hall... she'll come running back to accept that .... She is afraid to go toe to toe with Bernie one more time because...well there may be some surprises in the interim.... See NY Times article last week... hint "Embarrassing"

[msongs]

1. naturally fox is disappointed she avoids their attempt to partner with bernie to destroy her lol nt

[CorporatistNation]

17. Point Missed Here! Hillary Is Solely Responsible For Where She Resides In The Court Of Public...

OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Demsrule86]

43. Yeah

That is why she is smart to avoid the Fox/Bernie ambush.

[Loudestlib]

28. .

"Honestly, I mean, I just believe that this is the most important job in the world, it’s the toughest job in the world. You should be willing to campaign for every vote. You should be willing to debate anytime, anywhere. I think it’s an interesting juxtaposition, where we find ourselves. And, you know, I have been willing to do all of that, during the entire process, and people have been trying to push me out of this ever since Iowa.”

Hillary Clinton, 2008

[SeattleVet]

80. Anywhere, anytime...

except for California, in June, apparently.

[CorporatistNation]

94. HILLARYOUS! CALIFORNIANS... DO NOT MATTER TO HILLARY! 'CAUSE... IT'S ALL ABOUT HILLARY!

BOY SHE MUST HAVE BEEN REALLY SOMETHING... AS A KID...

[pinebox]

47. FOX held a Dem townhall a few months ago.

Just sayin'

[polly7]

52. It's got nothing to do with Fox ........ she just can't afford, politically, to debate him, period.

Between her legal problems and possibly giving them more ammunition against her, and not having any viable alternatives to those issues he's still fighting for on behalf of millions, she's running scared. The less exposure for her right now, the better.

[SFnomad]

2. Time to call the waaahmbulance ... stat

[polly7]

51. Anytime, anywhere!

Full video:

"In a Wednesday afternoon statement, Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said the Vermont senator has accepted an invitation from Fox News to debate "with the understanding that we can reach mutual agreement on the debate moderators, the format and other details.”

Weaver said both campaigns in January agreed to hold a debate in May in California, adding that the Clinton campaign has “balked at keeping that pledge.”

“More than half way through the month of May, we hope Secretary Clinton will soon make good on her campaign’s commitment and agree to a time and pace for a debate,” Weaver said in the statement.

“There are issues of enormous importance facing the people of California and our nation and the people of our largest state deserve to hear the Democratic candidates [sic] opinions."

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/280405-sanders-pushes-clinton-for-debate-in-california

(bbm)

[CorporatistNation]

91. Nice Addition To The Treasure Trove Of Inconvenient Facts Of Hillary's Own Doing!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

3. He can debate the GOP runner up, Ted Cruz.

[SFnomad]

6. They could battle for the bronze medal n/t

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. ...

[fun n serious]

12. Number 2 says what?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. ...

[CorporatistNation]

7. The Point Chuckles Is HILLARY CANNOT BE TRUSTED TO KEEP HER WORD! Ya Think Her Fear Of Public Debate

will earn her votes from Bernie supporters? Her failure to keep her word merely reinforces all of the very ample past history that turns everyone off! TRUST IS EARNED... Once again Hillary uses poor judgement! I mean if she cannot debate Bernie... She gonnar runaway from Trump as well?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. She will debate Trump because they are the nominees of their respective parties...

But Bernie can debate Ted Cruz in a battle of the runner ups.

[CorporatistNation]

23. You're A Little Bit Mis-Informed As To WHAT Concludes This Bastardized Process Called The '16

Democratic Presidential Primary... Check out the rules... then get back to me!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

24. It's over Johnny

[bravenak]

31. Yep. Been over since March

[CorporatistNation]

95. The People Will Do As They Please... You Cannot Force People To Vote ... For This Woman!

She's quite a bit less than worthy of ANYONE'S TRUST... Especially... MINE!

[fun n serious]

14. So be it.

#NoMoreThreats.

[cherokeeprogressive]

30. In the NFL they call this the "Prevent Defense".

In the old days of basketball they called it the "four corner" offense and it was the reason for the shot clock.

It's cowardly and it's resulted in just as many losses as it has wins.

[madamesilverspurs]

4. Yeah, Fox invited her

to swim in their sewer. Like any intelligent person, she declined.

[CorporatistNation]

39. Ah, And CNN And The MSHRC Network Keep Pouring On The PROPAGANDA! Pumping Hillary...

Trashing Trump to ensure Democrats do not stray.... Chris Matthews opining last night that Donald might not want to show his tax returns... because there might be something less desirable for the public to see in there... Yet, the same does not hold true when it comes to Hillary's... TRANSCRIPTS whee she was "selling" WHAT to Goldman Sachs et al... that she would prefer that WE do not see...

Just a little... HYPOCRITICAL... It's called PROPAGANDA!

[Demsrule86]

44. So as a supposed Democrat

you are angry because CNN and MSNBC have run anti-Trump stories? I call that a win-win...but then I am a Democrat and love it when the other side is bashed by any news organization...not that it would happen on Fox.

[CorporatistNation]

92. Problem Is Lack Of TRUTH In Content... BOTH Ways!

It's ... The PROPAGANDA .... FILL IN BLANK!

[pinebox]

48. Yeah sure that's why she participated in their town hall

[Fumesucker]

5. Why should she keep her word? It's not to her political advantage this particular moment

[CorporatistNation]

13. Because Her Word Is Considered by A Broad Swath of The Population Worthless Because of Past

actions such as this. Her poor judgement causes her to miss a fine opportunity to mend fences... Ah, but despite all of the evidence to the contrary, Hillary still thinks that she ... has run a "clean" campaign...

[still_one]

20. Yup, that is just what fox news wants to do, mend fences between Bernie and Hillary

[joshcryer]

27. That she can't use it to her advantage is an indictment on her strategy.

Not on the ability to use it to advantage or not. I can see many ways that it could've been used to her advantage. I'm totally surprised by this. I see no downside from a strategic point of view.

[JudyM]

74. Plus, her supporters don't seem to care about issues with her integrity anyway. Like tRump shooting

someone, he'd still have his supporters' votes. Sad state of affairs, I don't understand these "her at all costs" Dems. As if ethics just don't matter.

[fun n serious]

9. There is no point! Like, at all!

[riderinthestorm]

19. 23 hides!!! Wow!

[fun n serious]

25. ? Yep.

[hrmjustin]

10. I will light a candle for fox news.

[HooptieWagon]

15. Maybe was date conflict with FBI questioning.

Between her sworn testimony and debate lines it would be hard keeping her story straight.

[CorporatistNation]

40. But of Course... The FBI FRIGGING INVESTIGATION... IS To Be IGNORED AT ALL COSTS BY MSM!

Though according to the record... Rachel thought that INVESTIGATIONS by the FBI when it came to Republican candidates... in those cases, said investigations eliminated them from consideration for the Republican Presidential Nomination! Double Standard? Yes...

And THIS does not matter either? Nahhhh... NOTHING Matters when it comes to whatever Hillary has been involved with....

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ad3c483d59c9463e9a52ef4bc00351e0/firms-paid-clinton-speeches-have-us-govt-interests

[Demsrule86]

49. How nice you have so much

empathy for Republicans and their scandals.

[still_one]

16. no she won't. No need to. More debates are a waste of time. I have no doubt if Sanders asked

fox they would be very happy to provide a town hall for him.

Bernie declined to speak before AIPAC in person because he had other things to do that he felt had a higher priority, and instead, provided a transcript of his thoughts.

Californians know where the candidates stand on the issues, and realize more debates at this stage are a waste of time.

Of course Fox wants it because it allows them an opportunity to create a "food fight between the candidates", as they did with the republican debates.

[CorporatistNation]

21. What YOU Regard As A "Waste of Time" Is VERY IMPORTANT TO MILLIONS Who Are Going To Decide Whether

they will or will NOT vote for her in the General... IF she is in the end... the nominee... Then again, a lot can happen in a month... And Bernard is not going to back off! Just more ammo for him to put to good use. BTW If Bernie is offered a Town Hall ... and she predictably wallows back for a Town Hall... because she won't have to face Bernie... She MUST BE REJECTED and told to go back to her business of ... "hard campaigning..."

[fun n serious]

26. Bernie can go ahead and do as he pleases

There comes a time threats have to be stood up to. It's over. What will Bernie do if we put him on full ignore? NOTHING! Philly riots will only last a day or two, big deal. Hillary will have an excellent VP plus Obama and many others. An endorsement from Bernie doesn't matter anymore.

[still_one]

33. Those millions already know who sanders and clinton are, but thanks for your concern. I really

enjoy all these OPs from folks who don't even live in California, telling Californians they should be offended by Hillary not debating.

Let's just see what happens on June 7

By the way, I do live in California, and have been voting for over 30 years in this state

[Demsrule86]

50. He is out after the last primary count on it.

A deal has been struck. He knows the supers won't vote for him... he lost by all measures. This primary is done.

[ContinentalOp]

36. A Bernie solo town hall on Fox would be hilarious!

Please make that happen.

[AzDar]

22. She's A LIAR... Nothing more, nothing less.

[Doctor_J]

29. Her lying doesn't seem to effect her supporters any more

In fact it doesn't even seem to register with them any more.

[JoeOtterbein]

32. Great post! If you really want to know why she will not debate, ask for a election spreadsheet

...it cannot be proved by the math they talk about so much.

[ContinentalOp]

35. We'll release those spreadsheets as soon as Bernie

releases his powerpoint presentations!

[JoeOtterbein]

38. And I thought the election was impartial, silly me!

[ContinentalOp]

34. I'm glad Bernie is there to stand up for the people of CA.

It's rough living in a state with no television, no radio, no press, and no internet access. If we don't have this crucial 10th Democratic debate how will we ever be able to decide which candidate we support? I mean, Sanders has already had his 27 rallies in CA with 27,000 people each, so nearly everyone in CA has seen him speak in person, but who is this Hillary Clinton person? How on earth are we supposed to know who she is and what she stands for unless she agrees to a debate moderated by Fox News?

[still_one]

37. yes, us poor Californians just don't have anyone to speak up for yes. We are so shy

[CorporatistNation]

41. Hillary Drops in Public Opinion The More People SEE HER! THAT IS WHY She Is AFRAID To Face Bernie!

It's That Wall Street Stuff... It's That Foundation Business... It's That FBI INVESTIGATION!!! It's THE MATTER of TRUST or... NOT!

Just a sampling of WHY She HIDES!!!!! From BERNIE!!!

[Karma13612]

42. And this seemingly LITTLE

Betrayal of her word will be completely missed by many of her supporters.

Get ready for more betrayal once she sits in the Oval Office.

If Bernie had gone back on his word, there would be hell to pay from the entire MSM and Hillary supporters.

[oberliner]

45. Fox News?

Maybe not the best hosts for a debate.

[morningfog]

56. I agree, she should counter offer with another host. She agreed to the month and state.

June in CA.

[oberliner]

75. Yes, agreed

She should propose a debate hosted by someone other than Fox News, though it does not look like she is interested in doing that.

[nc4bo]

46. A Clinton Administration would act the exact same way. No thanks. nt

[CrowCityDem]

53. When did she promise to do whatever Bernie says?

If you're going to have a debate, the way you do it is to get the two sides together and negotiate a time and place to have it. Bernie sets up his own, then yells when she decides not to attend. It's the same thing that happened in New York, where Bernie went ahead and jumped the gun by demanding to set the rules. I don't blame her, or anyone else, for not acquiescing to hostage negotiation tactics.

[morningfog]

55. She promised prior to the NH debate. She wanted the NH debate, to get it she promised to subsequent

debates in April, May and June. The April debate was in MI. The May debate did not have a place because the parties disagreed. Hillary eventually agreed to Bernie's proposed location: NY. At the time of that the agreement was made, prior to the NH debate, she agreed, promised, to a CA debate in June.

[CrowCityDem]

57. Again; when did she promise to let Bernie set the terms?

Look, she isn't going to agree to any debate. At this point, there's no sense in giving Bernie free air time to continue attacking her instead of Trump.

But the talking points out of Bernieland today are ridiculous. There's an air of privilege going around, thinking that it's perfectly normal that they got to make all the demands of the when, where, and network. That's not this works. You get to complain after you made a good faith effort, not before.

[morningfog]

58. Prior to the NH debate she promised to a CA debate to take place in May.

She agreed to it then. The only terms not agreed to with respect to this date is the exact time and the host.

She agreed to debate Bernie in California prior to June 7.

[CrowCityDem]

60. Has Bernie reached out in good faith to negotiate a time? Or did he set up his own and whine?

[Matt_in_STL]

61. Bernie didn't propose a time, it was proposed by Fox News.

He accepted on the grounds that Hillary accepted, which she declined. She has advised she will not honor the debate promise under any schedule. As I said, her word is as good as shit.

[CrowCityDem]

63. What grounds? She never agreed to a specific time, place, or network.

[morningfog]

64. Good to see you shift your argument.

If she doesn't like the time and place, she needs to counter offer, as she did prior to NY debate.

[CrowCityDem]

67. There was no shift. This particular debate was never agreed to.

It's a lie to say that rejecting this particular debate is somehow going back on anything.

No, there isn't going to be a debate, since there's no reason to give Bernie free air time to attack her instead of Trump, but the point is that rejecting a specific debate that was never agreed to is not the same as rejecting a debate at all. Stop lying and confusing the two.

[morningfog]

70. LOL. This entire thread is about Hillary refusing the May California debate.

And you concede that in you last paragraph.

That is the renege.

YOu should apologize to me for lying. She agreed to to a May debate in CA back in February, now she refuses. She is not keeping her word. You are the one trying to sow confusions. Although it is clear that is is just your own confusion.

[CrowCityDem]

72. Semantics. The difference between THE debate and A debate. Bernie's mad about the wrong one.

[morningfog]

73. Bullshit. She reneged on her explicit agreement to the CA debate.

Her word is worthless.

[CrowCityDem]

77. To A debate. She never agreed to this particular one, and you know it.

There won't be one for obvious reasons, but if Bernie is going to get this upset, he should at least be mad for the right reasons. Hillary never said she would let Bernie pick the time, place, and network of his liking. It's the same kind of PR stunt he pulled in NY.

[morningfog]

78. She has refused A debate. WHy are you playing dumb?

She reneged on ANY debate in CA. Not just his one.

Your double thinking is incredible. You say her denial was to this debate. You admit she agreed to a CA debate (after much pushing) and you say, in the same fucking post that their won't be one.

The simple fact is, which you have conceded: Hillary agreed in Feb to a CA debate. Now she refuses to debate in Feb. She reneged.

[Matt_in_STL]

59. She promised when he gave her the NH debate she begged for.

What part of that are you missing? She also agreed to June, giving her word. But, we know the word of a Clinton is as good as shit once it leaves their curled lips.

[CrowCityDem]

62. The terms were only to have one. She never ceded control of time, place, network.

This is the same thing Bernie did in NY. He set up his own debate schedule, then yelled when she wouldn't do it exactly the way he wanted. These things are supposed to be negotiated between the camps. That's what the DNC would be for.... if Bernie hadn't burned his bridge with them.

You can complain when Bernie makes a good faith negotiation.

[Matt_in_STL]

65. Then let her suggest one

Instead, she has said she will not debate under any circumstances, whether she picks the situation or not. She lied, just as she has her entire career and just as her husband has. But hey, some people eat that shit up with a spoon and ask for seconds.

[CrowCityDem]

68. If you want to talk about lying, how about Bernie telling people he's going to win?

You're right, there won't be a debate, and that's entirely Bernie's doing. Listening to him these last few weeks, he's attacking her and her character far more than her does Trump. Why should she, on the verge of winning, let Bernie keep treating her as being worse than Trump? That would be stupid, and you know it.

If Bernie had shifted his focus to talking about his issues, and attacking Trump, we'd be hearing a different story right now.

[Matt_in_STL]

69. Yay, deflection!!!

[CrowCityDem]

71. Did you read past the subject line?

[Matt_in_STL]

82. Sure did and I truly enjoyed your excuses for Hillary's lies

If it was the first time she lied, maybe I'd get around it, but she consistently lies and this is just more proof you can't believe a Clinton.

[CrowCityDem]

84. You can't believe a Sanders either, apparently. Bernie's a liar too, you know.

[Matt_in_STL]

85. So you say

I'm sure you can point me to his long history of lies.

[CrowCityDem]

86. 'I'll release my taxes', 'I've never run a negative ad', 'we have a path to the nomination', etc.

[NorthCarolina]

54. The more exposure she gets, the lower her approval ratings go.

She probably should just use surrogates for everything, all bowling alley and coffee shop rally's, teeVee appearances, etc, and keep a very low profile. Just stay out of the picture and let the cooperative media sell her candidacy to the public.

[MisterP]

87. I know, she could've kept herself clean and above the scrim, but really couldn't stop herself

and her proxies are even worse, and they all can't tell that it's wrecking her against Trump

[Joob]

76. She's a joke. Hypocrite Hillary.

[beachbumbob]

79. Nothing to gain so why do it...

Sanders would just blah blah the whole timr

[Time for change]

81. That's enough reason not to vote for her no matter how many other reasons there are

[kstewart33]

83. A wise move by Hillary.

Don't waste time debating Bernie. He's done.

She should spend every waking moment focusing on Trump. At this point, that's all that matters.

Bern will get his moment at the convention.

[pdsimdars]

88. It doesn't get any clearer than this. . . . .

It's not Bernie's fault she can't tell the truth.





The worst of ANY candidate, Democrat or Republican.

[CorporatistNation]

89. Her "Fans" Just Cannot Acknowledge ... THE TRUTH About The "Selected" One!

[seabeyond]

90. I agree. I am glad she is flexible enough not to feel restricted when being set up for attack.

Good for her. Just walk away. Much more to accomplish than play Sanders adn fox's stupid ass game.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

93. Considering the CA debate was a scheduled one

it seems strange for Clinton to bow out. I think she underestimates...