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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: Moment of Truth: The Decision that Derailed Bernie’s Campaign [View all]brer cat
(24,523 posts)10. Good read, Starry Messenger.
I have been very disappointed that Bernie decided to take the very low road of innuendo, lies, and smears against her character. His entire premise of running a positive campaign based on progressive issues was a sham if not a lie. It makes me angry that he chose to use our, not his, party apparatus and money for his purposes then started vicious personal attacks on our candidate. At first I thought it was his supporters running amok, but it is obvious now that it was a top-down decision.
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Moment of Truth: The Decision that Derailed Bernie’s Campaign [View all]
Starry Messenger
Mar 2016
OP
I agree. The tide turned when he began going after Hillary Clinton (maybe a warning to Trump?)
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#4
Yes, he broke his word not to campaign negatively, indicating he was the untrustworthy one, not she.
SunSeeker
Mar 2016
#5
Someone said early on here that he didn't want to alienate his existing base of support
Starry Messenger
Mar 2016
#23
This has been a problem from day one among Sanders' supporters and surrogates.
stevenleser
Mar 2016
#8
Nah, BS hasn't been "gentleman".. at all. they've had so dirty tricks in that campaign that
Cha
Mar 2016
#43
"Please" yourself.. that's what happened.. that and his decision to want the President Primaried in
Cha
Mar 2016
#42