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Um, I think you should check out yesterday's news. FSogol Aug 2015 #1
What about yesterday's news? That the first one isn't 'til Oct 13? That's too late, I'm thinking. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #3
You call for the debates to be scheduled. They were scheduled yesterday. A debate in mid-September FSogol Aug 2015 #8
Your candidate complained about the schedule Armstead Aug 2015 #40
So? FSogol Aug 2015 #96
If you can't just be outraged over a thing, then you must actually argue your point. Outrage is all Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #46
The whole GOP message is based on fear. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #215
Why is Oct. 13th too late? DesertRat Aug 2015 #179
I'd like to know, that, too. This gives time for GOP mass stupidity to sink in with the public. ancianita Aug 2015 #187
who do we have to call to get rid of pscot Aug 2015 #2
Chuckles...nt jonno99 Aug 2015 #5
the Hillary National Committee, previously known as the DNC n/t virtualobserver Aug 2015 #9
+1 JackInGreen Aug 2015 #13
Does 411 have that number? KeepItReal Aug 2015 #59
A common mistake is thinking whatever that was by Fox last night was a "debate". Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #4
4 debates. Not 6. jeff47 Aug 2015 #7
Wait....I thought there were going to be 6 debates Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #73
The last two are scheduled for after 16 states vote. jeff47 Aug 2015 #94
So there are 6 DNC-sanctioned debates. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #97
Only if you pretend the last two will not be canceled. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #101
So the last two are already scheduled to be canceled? Link? nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #104
Already explained above. jeff47 Aug 2015 #106
So there are still 6 DNC-sanctioned debates. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #109
If you think tax cuts always create a booming economy, yes. jeff47 Aug 2015 #110
So there are 4 debates. Do you have a link? I want to know why the DNC cancelled two of them. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #111
Perhaps you could pull out a calendar and try to follow along. jeff47 Aug 2015 #114
The DNC said there will be 6 debates. I heard nothing about 4. Link? nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #115
So, you can't handle basic math then? jeff47 Aug 2015 #117
If the DNC changed their mind, I would like to know about it. Link? nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #118
Why do you think the DNC changed their mind? I never said they did. jeff47 Aug 2015 #122
So there actually are 6 scheduled debates. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #125
Nope. There are 4 debates. There are 2 more meaningless debates. jeff47 Aug 2015 #126
Yesterday the DNC said 6. Do you have a link to where they changed it to 4? nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #127
Yes. jeff47 Aug 2015 #129
Nothing in that link says the DNC changed the number from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #131
Oh, well maybe this one will. jeff47 Aug 2015 #132
Nothing in that link says the DNC changed the number of sanctioned debates from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #133
Oh, well maybe this one will help explain why. jeff47 Aug 2015 #135
Still nothing saying DNC changed the number of sanctioned debates from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #136
Oh. Well maybe this one will explain the problem. jeff47 Aug 2015 #140
The DNC said they will sanction 6 debates, not 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #141
And there's a problem with their schedule. As explained by this link. jeff47 Aug 2015 #142
Nothing @ that link says the DNC changed the number of sanctioned debates. Still @ 6. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #143
Hence the word "problem". jeff47 Aug 2015 #144
You said there will be 4 debates. The DNC has said there will be 6 sanctioned debates, not 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #146
Despite what the DNC is currently claiming, there will be 4 debates. jeff47 Aug 2015 #151
DNC said 6, not 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #153
Holy crap, I'm the DNC?! Oh wait...I'm not. jeff47 Aug 2015 #156
The DNC said there will be 6 debates. I heard nothing about 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #158
Except repeatedly in this thread. Complete with a discussion of how the DNC jeff47 Aug 2015 #167
There is no actual proof in this thread that the DNC changed the number from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #169
Good thing I never claimed they did!! jeff47 Aug 2015 #170
You said there will be 4. DNC said 6. You have no link to back up your claim. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #172
I would only need a link if I was claiming the DNC said 4. jeff47 Aug 2015 #173
You said the DNC will only have 4 (no proof provided). DNC says 6. Who to believe? Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #174
How 'bout the one who actually shows you a schedule jeff47 Aug 2015 #175
DNC says 6, and they will release additional details. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #176
They have released details. Their details do not allow enough time to get all 6 in. jeff47 Aug 2015 #177
Details so far: Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #178
And I pointed out there is not enough time in February to fit in 2 debates. jeff47 Aug 2015 #180
Who to believe, the DNC or an anonymous poster on the interwebz. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #182
Well, who's got the better track record? jeff47 Aug 2015 #192
You're nothing more than an anonymous poster with no proof to back your claim. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #195
Then it would be so easy for you to show where those two debates fit in. jeff47 Aug 2015 #197
DNC says 6 sanctioned debates, not 4: Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #201
And their schedule does not allow all 6 to occur. jeff47 Aug 2015 #204
Yet you provide no proof the DNC has cancelled any of the debates. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #205
Do you not understand the difference between future tense and past tense? jeff47 Aug 2015 #207
Do you not understand the difference between 6 and 4? nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #208
Your patience is astoundingly admirable with dealing with CT, Cali! Cha Aug 2015 #202
Thank you. I try my best Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #206
"Basic math" OilemFirchen Aug 2015 #181
Would only be relevant if "throwing them away" caused them to not exist. jeff47 Aug 2015 #185
It's not an analogy. OilemFirchen Aug 2015 #186
Yup. Agschmid Aug 2015 #189
First, counting is still math. jeff47 Aug 2015 #191
You still have no real proof the number of DNC-sanctioned debates fell from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #193
Do you have a time machine? 'Cause that's about the only way to fit them in. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #194
Still no real proof the number of sanctioned debates fell from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #196
I'm kind of stupid let's see if I get what you are saying SwampG8r Aug 2015 #198
Almost. I'm saying the last two will be canceled after Super Tuesday. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #199
OK I hadn't taken an outright SwampG8r Aug 2015 #203
The notion that two will be cancelled is nothing more than speculation with a little CT Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #210
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #148
Oh, she knows. She's far too smart to not understand. jeff47 Aug 2015 #150
Looks like your buddy just got banned. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #188
Yup. Agschmid Aug 2015 #190
Welcome to DU. Agschmid Aug 2015 #152
Jury Results. AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #154
Yeah, it became pretty obvious she was clicking alert on each one. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #157
Not anymore. (For the next 24h anyway) AtheistCrusader Aug 2015 #159
Wasn't my alert. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #162
I haven't alerted a single one of your posts in this thread. Also, I'm a he. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #161
My apologies. I had you confused with someone else. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #165
Apology accepted, but still no link proving the DNC changed the number from 6 to 4. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #166
But, he was soooooooo Sure.. just like the "4 debates instead of 6" theory Cha Aug 2015 #214
Making personal again... Agschmid Aug 2015 #155
I don't mean to jump in here between you two but there is no need to be obtuse. Juicy_Bellows Aug 2015 #116
So there are 6 scheduled debates. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #120
It's a mistake to believe she doesn't understand. She's fishing for a hide. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #121
Well I tried. Juicy_Bellows Aug 2015 #123
Thanks for trying. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #124
Betcha it felt real nice to get that insult in. Agschmid Aug 2015 #138
that's their MO.. must think it helps getting their point across.. when actually is says everything Cha Aug 2015 #217
plenty enough for Hillary virtualobserver Aug 2015 #12
Common mistake thinking last night was a "debate". Seriously, it is early August, 2015. 2015. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #15
The exclusivity rule is totalitarian, not Democratic virtualobserver Aug 2015 #23
Good point 7962 Aug 2015 #95
Cattle calls? RobertEarl Aug 2015 #16
You think last night was a "debate"? On Planet Propaganda, maybe! Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #18
Are you lost? RobertEarl Aug 2015 #20
I think SwampG8r Aug 2015 #200
Their reply really gives a glimpse of the thought process of some... NCTraveler Aug 2015 #22
eh? RobertEarl Aug 2015 #30
Just going to leave this one stand. No comment necessary. nt. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #31
See ya RobertEarl Aug 2015 #32
"I notice you always come out on the short end of debates with me, so I don't blame you for hiding." NCTraveler Aug 2015 #37
You must wonder RobertEarl Aug 2015 #47
I won't take time to educate adults about free speech on a progressive message board. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #52
How many times have you replied to me in posts? RobertEarl Aug 2015 #57
"How many times have you replied to me in posts?" NCTraveler Aug 2015 #62
Yes it is RobertEarl Aug 2015 #65
+1 NCTraveler Aug 2015 #71
I am tired of it RobertEarl Aug 2015 #74
+1 NCTraveler Aug 2015 #75
Not significant? RobertEarl Aug 2015 #83
"I am renting space in your head, it is obvious. " NCTraveler Aug 2015 #85
You got that right RobertEarl Aug 2015 #86
I missed my personal attacks. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #87
You deny what is right here? RobertEarl Aug 2015 #90
Not just cheap, possible free to the right tenant. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #92
Link goes to deleted thread 7962 Aug 2015 #98
I know. nt. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #102
Indeed. Me too...no reply necessary. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #36
Yeah, we get it RobertEarl Aug 2015 #51
Neither of those posters are making the slightest bit of sense. ieoeja Aug 2015 #91
That's how I see it, too RobertEarl Aug 2015 #93
As bad as it was, it affected the campaigns and candidates... Armstead Aug 2015 #48
100 Models being called in to cull the numbers to 1 or 2 is called a cattle call too. Sheepshank Aug 2015 #68
You may be right RobertEarl Aug 2015 #77
"6 actually debates is plenty enough" whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #34
Is this an adult opinion forum or a crib for juvenile thinking? The GOP clown train needs to shed a caboose Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #42
The quality of your metaphor whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #55
Why do you go from one extreme to the other? frylock Aug 2015 #119
You know, Jeff47 makes a pretty good point below. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #216
First Dem date is schedule for October. winter is coming Aug 2015 #6
I think it's great strategy to let the 17-member nut panel play itself out frazzled Aug 2015 #14
By the time we start, they'll be bored with debates, period. winter is coming Aug 2015 #17
There are no swing voters frazzled Aug 2015 #19
This is the primary not the general. Agschmid Aug 2015 #33
Yeah, it is a big deal. There would be no need for an exclusivity clause winter is coming Aug 2015 #49
IMO nothing turns off voters than rediculous debates like we saw last night. Agschmid Aug 2015 #53
No, nothing turns off you. You are not "voters". jeff47 Aug 2015 #168
Your darned right! The exclusivity clause really sucks. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #212
That's just a lousy idea. Let the GOP have the spotlight! Don't distract from this Klown Kar Krash MADem Aug 2015 #10
Right... kenfrequed Aug 2015 #56
There's so many of them--we're not talking about a two week snack on the GOP, we're MADem Aug 2015 #63
That doesn't even make sense kenfrequed Aug 2015 #66
If people are talking about what a big mouth Trump is, or how nervous Jeb! was, or how truculent MADem Aug 2015 #79
These arent general election debates. kenfrequed Aug 2015 #89
I still don't understand what you are griping about. MADem Aug 2015 #130
Ok... kenfrequed Aug 2015 #147
My "agenda" is getting people excited about Democratic candidates close to elections that matter. MADem Aug 2015 #164
We are not only waiting another 2 1/2 months for our First debate..... daleanime Aug 2015 #11
You think that was an advantage? whatthehey Aug 2015 #21
Are people talking about Democrats or republicans today? daleanime Aug 2015 #25
Republicans... Agschmid Aug 2015 #39
If you don't use it..... daleanime Aug 2015 #69
We are. No biggie. Agschmid Aug 2015 #134
Lots of coverage on GOP candidates, leading up to and following the debate, winter is coming Aug 2015 #27
Amen..... daleanime Aug 2015 #70
Whether an advantage or not has to do with how was done and the candidates Armstead Aug 2015 #50
It is kind of strange... daleanime Aug 2015 #72
I really don't see this as an advantage for the GOP Sheepshank Aug 2015 #24
I see no advantage for us.... daleanime Aug 2015 #26
political strategy isn't like boxing or basketball Sheepshank Aug 2015 #29
How many times was Bu$h the lesser elected? daleanime Aug 2015 #67
This is a PRIMARY election. NOT the general I don't understand why people... Agschmid Aug 2015 #41
Because we now spent twice the time in the primaries.... daleanime Aug 2015 #76
How is what happened last night an advantage... Agschmid Aug 2015 #35
So who has the spot light.... daleanime Aug 2015 #81
The answer is idiots. Agschmid Aug 2015 #113
I think the "advantage" is for Democracy. The gop is exposing their idiots early Cha Aug 2015 #218
Thank you for also not having amnesia, Cha. Amnesia is a real big problem in American politics. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #221
because dws wants hillary to get the nom no matter what restorefreedom Aug 2015 #44
Unfortunately.... daleanime Aug 2015 #82
Because almost NOTHING said today will be remembered 12 months from now nt 7962 Aug 2015 #139
Well, since there are 16 declared GOP candidates, the DNC has 5 major candidates, the GOP is holding Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #28
having seen how much Hillary flip flops on issues, the committee decided it's better to Doctor_J Aug 2015 #38
All our candidates sent tweets, emails, texts last night. Agschmid Aug 2015 #43
Cool! So, where does she stand on the TPP? Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #222
So that wasn't even a question the Republicans had to face. Agschmid Aug 2015 #223
. . . Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #224
Those two issues weren raised. Agschmid Aug 2015 #225
the timing of dws announcement was no accident either restorefreedom Aug 2015 #45
I'm floored that people here are actually arguing against the democratic process n/t Armstead Aug 2015 #54
They want a coronation RobertEarl Aug 2015 #58
I am "floored" Bernie supporters are calling DWS a "shit" in the protected group! Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #60
+1,000! It's incredible. nt MADem Aug 2015 #64
I'll agree with you on that one Armstead Aug 2015 #108
No they really aren't mythology Aug 2015 #88
Just sayin'...Seems to be a pattern Armstead Aug 2015 #107
Just FYI... Agschmid Aug 2015 #145
You'll note that BOTH of the more visible candidates are on the bottom row Armstead Aug 2015 #183
Yes usually the top tier candidates are on the top row... Agschmid Aug 2015 #184
But, but, but... R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2015 #61
The Clowns put on a circus... liberal N proud Aug 2015 #78
Wrong Number call DNC #202 863 8000 Vincardog Aug 2015 #80
Yes, 202-863-8000 is correct cp Aug 2015 #112
Thanks for the correction. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #211
We still have over a year to go Politicalboi Aug 2015 #84
I have an idea RobertEarl Aug 2015 #100
Your embarrassing yourself..... Historic NY Aug 2015 #220
Hillary debated Obama and lost RobertEarl Aug 2015 #226
No, we have 6 months to go. jeff47 Aug 2015 #137
That was true in 2007 as well, when we had ALREADY HAD eight debates n/t eridani Aug 2015 #219
"if 50 or 60 thousand people called every day, the debates would get scheduled." George II Aug 2015 #99
Does DWS WANT Dems to Lose? (again) n/t fredamae Aug 2015 #103
... Obama? Agschmid Aug 2015 #149
She's got a good track record d_legendary1 Aug 2015 #160
Why interfere with that GOP garbage fire from last night? DinahMoeHum Aug 2015 #105
To keep the Overton window from drifting to the right. jeff47 Aug 2015 #171
Kick. n/t Smarmie Doofus Aug 2015 #128
Initially I was in agreement with you, BUT, after last night, I'm leaning the other way. napi21 Aug 2015 #163
The typical argument is DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #209
Yes. That's it. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #213
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