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Empowerer

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63. Did he beat Rachel Maddow there?
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 02:11 PM
Feb 2016

Or did he, too, "show up after the fact?" If it's the latter, why are you worried about Hillary's timing?

And why are you criticizing her for going there now, when Sanders hasn't gone. In fact, isn't he in NY getting ready for his SNL gig? THAT should really help the people of Flint . . .

To bring more attention to the problem and put political pressure on those in office. DanTex Feb 2016 #1
More like to bring attention to herself 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #10
Another Rorschach test, I guess. Depends on how you see Hillary overall. DanTex Feb 2016 #13
You clearly are a cynic pandr32 Feb 2016 #50
Or is it just a pay to play pay station? 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #91
I guess you have been giving some credibility to the debunked claims pandr32 Feb 2016 #119
Call it effluence pedaling? Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #59
yes 840high Feb 2016 #99
Exactly! Seriously, they are wanting the people of Flint to suffer treestar Feb 2016 #17
personally, i would like to see her put similar pressure restorefreedom Feb 2016 #21
Well, she can only be in one place at one time, and she also has a campaign to run. DanTex Feb 2016 #22
It is a huge issue for many on the left. restorefreedom Feb 2016 #23
I've noticed that, but it isn't to me. I don't know how important an issue it is to her either, DanTex Feb 2016 #26
the tpp seems to be particularly bad restorefreedom Feb 2016 #75
Trump opposing it says virtually nothing to me. DanTex Feb 2016 #89
if you have the time, i would recommend further research restorefreedom Feb 2016 #92
OK. Yeah, admittedly I don't know details. I know of the extra-judicial arbitration stuff, the DanTex Feb 2016 #96
i think someone described it as nafta on steroids. guess its in the beholder. nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #97
The thing with NAFTA, it's not clear to me that it had such a big impact. DanTex Feb 2016 #98
one thing i am definitely not good at is the economy restorefreedom Feb 2016 #106
Whether it becomes an issue in the GE depends on who they (and we) nominate. DanTex Feb 2016 #107
agreed. i have maintained that it will be trump, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #108
I actually believe that if she were to do as you request treestar Feb 2016 #113
its not an either or. restorefreedom Feb 2016 #115
This reminds me of the people who cant ever seem to manage to give Obama Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #28
Her presence there accomplishes neither of those goals. basselope Feb 2016 #43
The mayor of Flint disagrees with you and has praised Hillary on the topic. DanTex Feb 2016 #48
The mayor who endorsed Hillary praised Hillary? WOW.. WHAT A SHOCK! basselope Feb 2016 #76
It would seem to me that the mayor of Flint is in a better position than you to judge whether DanTex Feb 2016 #77
Yes, the establishment protects itself. basselope Feb 2016 #87
The mayor of Flint is now the "establishment"? DanTex Feb 2016 #88
You are right of course Dan, but their hatred of Hillary is so intense still_one Feb 2016 #104
Not sure what the gameplan is. This seems like a McCain "Suspend my campaign" moment. nt TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #2
It's not wasted. She wields a lot of influence. cali Feb 2016 #3
I'm not sure how much she carries with Snyder and his gang of privateers HereSince1628 Feb 2016 #35
You got it right: politicking. elias49 Feb 2016 #4
Politicking is why these people were poisoned, politicking will be how it is fixed. Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #30
Similar to the Clinton Foundation ejbr Feb 2016 #5
Yep, I have no problem with this. It will bring more emphasis, of course a sideline RKP5637 Feb 2016 #44
I think your right, little downside here even HereSince1628 Feb 2016 #47
It's better than nothing metroins Feb 2016 #6
She was asked by the Mayor and she wants to follow up to make sure things get done. leftofcool Feb 2016 #7
We're talking about someone who promoted fracking worldwide, destroying OK, NY & PA watersheds. TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #8
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz leftofcool Feb 2016 #11
Well put. Just like John McCain suspending his campaign in 2008 when he was complicitory. nt TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #14
*this* 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #12
this is a political stunt......but I think that it will be a comfort to the people of Flint virtualobserver Feb 2016 #65
Because the media will follow her there and MineralMan Feb 2016 #9
Her protest against inaction? notadmblnd Feb 2016 #39
Photo Op bigwillq Feb 2016 #15
FFS this is getting ridiculous treestar Feb 2016 #16
sure she can. She can pander and exploit a tragedy for votes anywhere she wants. kath Feb 2016 #93
assuming that is what she is doing treestar Feb 2016 #112
Clinton has no clout... NCTraveler Feb 2016 #18
Huge media & appeal to NH amborin Feb 2016 #19
No-nonsense Yankees will see through Clinton's opportunism. (n/t) SMC22307 Feb 2016 #100
You say that like its a bad thing. procon Feb 2016 #20
The post is in line with Gov Snyder's latest whine to media, too. Interesting, eh? blm Feb 2016 #37
If action in Flynt continues at current rate, the 2016 president NCjack Feb 2016 #24
Photos. Thas it. Why isn't the Clinton foundation already there doing something? onecaliberal Feb 2016 #25
Photos will draw more national attention. Or is that just ok when it's this guy?- Rose Siding Feb 2016 #46
Lol, is a 20 year old photo all you can dig up. onecaliberal Feb 2016 #61
You're confused. That was a just a few months ago Rose Siding Feb 2016 #78
to politicize Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #27
And if she DIDN'T go, you'd be bitching about how she doesn't care about "those people" Empowerer Feb 2016 #41
no I would not Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #51
The Clinton Foundation already "sinks hundreds of millions" into addressing poverty, AIDS, Empowerer Feb 2016 #53
have they done a thing for the Flint Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #58
Are you asking this of every foundation, or just the Clinton Foundation? Empowerer Feb 2016 #62
I will answer your question when you do mine Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #72
Amen. treestar Feb 2016 #114
But, unlike Rove, they aren't very good at it Empowerer Feb 2016 #117
I thought she already fixed it? Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #29
To pander to PoC notadmblnd Feb 2016 #31
Because "POC" are gullible children who wouldn't recognize were being pandered to? Empowerer Feb 2016 #42
You are the one saying POC are gullble. So, you tell me who is the bigot? notadmblnd Feb 2016 #55
strawman....what she believes when she attempts to pander vs. how people react... virtualobserver Feb 2016 #84
Hillary's minority endorsements are something like 2000 to 1 to Sanders Number23 Feb 2016 #118
This. Blatant pandering LittleBlue Feb 2016 #45
I dunno... one_voice Feb 2016 #32
Funny that you're right in line with what Gov. Snyder and his protectors are now pushing in media. blm Feb 2016 #33
Do you people ever get tired of that bullshit equation? FlatBaroque Feb 2016 #36
Sorry you don't like it when a bullshit post doesn't past the bullshit smell test. blm Feb 2016 #40
Hillary is going to Flint asuhornets Feb 2016 #34
Hillary, just don't tell them you promoted radioactive fracking waste to millions worldwide. nt TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #70
don't you know, fracking Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #74
+1000000 liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #85
Maybe she was invited? Empowerer Feb 2016 #38
She was asked... Mike Nelson Feb 2016 #49
actually Rachel Maddow Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #52
And Bernie was where? Empowerer Feb 2016 #54
doing just as much as she did Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #57
Did he beat Rachel Maddow there? Empowerer Feb 2016 #63
did she beat Rachel Maddow in Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #68
What's he been doing in the Senate to help the Democrats address this problem? Empowerer Feb 2016 #71
voting with the Democrats to force aid to Flint Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #73
Nice try, but wrong. Sanders didn't lift a finger to help the Dems yesterday - He SKIPPED that vote Empowerer Feb 2016 #81
I stand corrected Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #82
And he didn't do what he was SUPPOSED to do - do his job as a Senator and show up to vote Empowerer Feb 2016 #90
was his the deciding vote? Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #101
Yes... Mike Nelson Feb 2016 #56
The mayor invited her and to highlight a real problem that she doesn't want to fade book_worm Feb 2016 #60
Just as an FYI, the attitudes shown by Bernie intheozone Feb 2016 #64
A lot of it has been feeling cultish for awhile. Blue_Adept Feb 2016 #66
I agree Empowerer Feb 2016 #67
lol Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #69
"operatives"? This is all the GOP gets for their money? oasis Feb 2016 #80
That's ok, your account will go dormant again in a few months. jeff47 Feb 2016 #79
yep, I agree Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #83
You have no idea how much time on I spend on this site, just because I don't post intheozone Feb 2016 #109
If you were keeping up with what's happening, you'd see the trend too. jeff47 Feb 2016 #110
And Hillary supporters are saints? You are on an internet message board. liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #86
if you base your vote on a candidate's supporters,you really are not thinking on a very mature level kath Feb 2016 #95
Believe it. SMC22307 Feb 2016 #105
I hate to jump here and do this Dem2 Feb 2016 #111
It's not like she can accomplish anything. She's not the President, a member of the EPA nor is she jillan Feb 2016 #94
Obama did not go to Flint when he visited Detroit Larkspur Feb 2016 #102
Will all political candidates have to visit Flint now? PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #103
Isn't there lead in the water in Ohio too? Aren't they worth more in electoral votes? hmmmm... ViseGrip Feb 2016 #116
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