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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: ABC, CBS, And NBC News Have Made An INTENTIONAL Decision To Ignore Bernie Sanders [View all]Bleacher Creature
(11,254 posts)114. Kos had a nice breakdown of this a couple of days ago.
https://m.dailykos.com/stories/1458880
I'll be the first to admit that it's not impossible for Sanders to pull it off, but it's highly unlikely, and the 2008 comparisons are probably inapt.
And that doesn't even get into campaign organization. I'll gladly support Sanders if he can show that he's a smarter, more effective candidate than Clinton (which is what Obama did in 2008). He's nowhere close right now.
I'll be the first to admit that it's not impossible for Sanders to pull it off, but it's highly unlikely, and the 2008 comparisons are probably inapt.
And that doesn't even get into campaign organization. I'll gladly support Sanders if he can show that he's a smarter, more effective candidate than Clinton (which is what Obama did in 2008). He's nowhere close right now.
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ABC, CBS, And NBC News Have Made An INTENTIONAL Decision To Ignore Bernie Sanders [View all]
Segami
Dec 2015
OP
Gee, yet another post supportive of Bernie. With friends like you, he doesn't need ABC, CBS and NBC.
merrily
Dec 2015
#87
"Auntie, you have to be careful what you what you wish for. The wish fairy has no Returns window."
merrily
Dec 2015
#93
Remind us why the Tyndall Report, mediamatters and politicsusa need a coping strategy.
merrily
Dec 2015
#89
uh huh. Doesn't answer the question, though. BTW, do you know the history of media matters?
merrily
Dec 2015
#126
We need to make an intentional decision and start a boycott of network and cable TV!
Bernblu
Dec 2015
#3
They don't give a shit about democracy. I hope the internet eats their lunch and shits on their rich
GoneFishin
Dec 2015
#4
Three major neworks, one of which owns MSNBC, colluding. That's a lot of sponsors.
merrily
Dec 2015
#95
Just so you don't think there's a conspiracy when Bernie loses...
ConservativeDemocrat
Dec 2015
#151
I would believe this if historical accuracy of polls were less certain
ConservativeDemocrat
Dec 2015
#164
I suppose not covering him--or covering him condescendingly and as someone who has no chance
merrily
Dec 2015
#98
+1. Besides, it's not as though no one ever changes his or her mind. I've converted
merrily
Dec 2015
#107
Try reading this thread. Not just the OP, all the replies, too. And try to have an open mind while
merrily
Dec 2015
#118
I am glad you brought up 2000. Nominate another Clinton and we will have a repeat. And you
rhett o rick
Dec 2015
#132
No, she was not interrupted. Kornacki and Hayes both drooled in detail over Hillary's head to head
merrily
Dec 2015
#99
Thanks. Lawrence O'Donnell has done a lot of this, too. If he finally said the right thing, cool,
merrily
Dec 2015
#131
Bernie makes all the rounds on tv. They just seem to like trump probably for ratings?
FloridaBlues
Dec 2015
#29
You're pulling numbers and reasons out of your ear. Read the articles linked in the OP.
merrily
Dec 2015
#102
Yes, the same could be said of O'Malley and I will say it. Please see Reply 9.
merrily
Dec 2015
#106
Until you read the OP articles, there's really no point in your bloviating about this.
merrily
Dec 2015
#121
If a network gets rid of someone like Ed Schultz because he is against the TPP
Samantha
Dec 2015
#61
...and I thought Ed lost his show because people weren't watching his show...
brooklynite
Dec 2015
#66
Whining does nothing unless you rile up your supporters and get them to work harder
AZ Progressive
Dec 2015
#72
Who whined? What plan overcomes at least three networks (plus MSBC) stonewalling & undermining you?
merrily
Dec 2015
#110
That has been obvious from the jump. We've been posting on it in Bernie Sanders Group for months.
merrily
Dec 2015
#76
I suspect Ed Schultz was given the heave ho because he was a strong Bernie supporter and
Vinca
Dec 2015
#85
You notice she didn't interview him until AFTER it was pointed out how little coverage he's gotten.
Vinca
Dec 2015
#160
ABC News used to be good when Peter Jennings was there, but he died in 2005.
NYCButterfinger
Dec 2015
#156