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brooklynite

(94,482 posts)
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 08:35 PM Apr 2015

I watched CBS and ABC News tonight, and both reported on Bernie's announcement

Several people earlier today were questioning whether "the MSM" would ignore Sanders because they were in the tank for Hillary or the Republicans.

Anyone want to admit they were wrong?

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MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. I watched a very good interview earlier today on CNN. Even though Blitzer was asking the questions,
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 08:44 PM
Apr 2015

it was a fairly in-depth and thoughtful exchange. Blitzer tried to goad Sanders a bit, but he didn't take the bait. He mentioned that he and Clinton have been friends for a quarter century.

I think people looking for a claw-fest aren't going to get their wish.

I understand he was interviewed on MSNBC too, but I didn't see that.

Cha

(297,029 posts)
3. Bernie became a Dem because he didn't want to divide the left.. Wonder what he'd think of
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 08:51 PM
Apr 2015

the bully "STFU"ers around here? And, that racist divisive shite featuring Bernie that got locked?

Thanks for the report MADem.. I bet blitzer tried to "goad".. what he does but Bernie is too smart for that.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
6. I missed it--CNN had some good Baltimore footage running and I was interested in that story.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 09:23 PM
Apr 2015

I will hunt around the web and see if I can catch it.

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
4. I think the "media will ignore" stuff got canceled out by the "poor backwoods Bernie
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 08:58 PM
Apr 2015

won't have any idea how to act on a national stage" stuff.

Bernie was great. All that matters.

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