The sun is setting on the final planned Democratic primary debate OMG not again......

[Iamaartist]

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http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2016/05/wherefore-art-thou-final-democratic-debate-223095



Back in February the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigns agreed to extend the Democratic debate schedule by four more debates.

Three have been held, but the final debate, to be held in California in May according to the agreement, doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast. There are 19 days left in May, and the California primary is on June 7.

At the moment there have been few if any discussions about a date, location, or network agreed upon between the campaigns and the Democratic National Committee, multiple sources said.

The Sanders campaign has not been in negotiations with the Clinton campaign or the DNC, and is waiting for a cable network to come forward to offer a location and a primetime slot, a Sanders adviser said on background. Spokesman Michael Briggs said they're trying to 'nail down a date and location' but would only say that there 'have been discussions' when asked for specifics.

The last Democratic debate, hosted by CNN in Brooklyn, came together just ten days before through a rather public negotiation, which the Sanders adviser said they expect to happen again. All three cable networks have expressed interest, the adviser said, but none have specifically come forward with a time or place. (Cable networks this season have been spending tidy sums to reserve locations on different dates and in different cities that could be used for possible debates or town halls). The Sanders campaign has often gone around the DNC in debate negotiations, and even sought to exclude the DNC from the Brooklyn debate last month.

"As voters in the remaining states and territories make up their minds about the future of the Democratic Party, I believe they deserve a chance to compare my record and Secretary Clinton's record on creating jobs, raising the minimum wage, war and peace, the need for health care for all, breaking up big banks, combating climate change and other critical issues. Secretary Clinton's campaign already has agreed to another debate in California. I hope that we can soon settle on a date and place for that debate," Sanders said on Tuesday night after winning the West Virginia primary.

Asked about the negotiations for an upcoming debate or whether one is still in the works, DNC spokesman Luis Miranda said there was 'no update at this time."

A Clinton campaign spokesman declined to comment.

[Buzz Clik]

1. I wonder what Bernie will talk about...

[Iamaartist]

2. LOL... I wonder to.....

More of the same old stuff.....boring now.... that his ego is high from winning WV...

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

9. DUzy

[Iamaartist]

13. LOL

[NurseJackie]

32. Starting out at 3% something ... those Moslem countries something...

... ISIS bad something something but income inequality something something oligarchs something and free something democrats corrupt something.

[caquillo]

3. Enough of these pointless debates

By now, everyone already knows who they'll vote for. Besides, Sanders just talks about the same things over and over and... If I have to see that wagging, scolding finger one more time or have him interrupt Hillary as soon as she starts speaking...

[Iamaartist]

8. I agree it is pointless.....

[pandr32]

37. Debates have not helped Sanders at all

...and at this point a debate would be screened for material for Trump--why bother?

[SaschaHM]

4. I really hope there isn't another one.

There really is no need. Clinton should not entertain a zombie campaign. Hell, they might as well invite Lincoln Chafee, Jim Webb, and Martin O Malley. They have as much a chance of getting the nomination that Bernie Sanders at this point.

[FloridaBlues]

6. I can't imagine anyone wants a debate the last one was bad enough

I hope she doesn't agree to it the primary is done mathatically.
So tired of hearing Bernie shout and be gloom and doom if he isn't picked. He's not the savior of the party.

[Cha]

29. Exactly.. all BS does is wag his pointy finger and yell disingenuously

[George II]

36. "Excuse me, I gotta tinkle...."

[Cha]

46. Gawd he's obnoxious..

Mahalo, George!

[Thinkingabout]

52. This is his best to offer. I would not be insisting on more debates, Hillary beats him everytime.

His inabilities are show everytime.

[SharonClark]

5. No more stinkin' debates!

[Iamaartist]

25. I agree

We heard it all nothing will change our mind anyway....HILLARY IS THE ONE, SEE THIS BERNIE you must be California Dreaming.......

[LiberalFighter]

7. When Sanders grows up it might call for another debate.

But I don't see it happening. Everyone in my opinion that is interested in the campaign has heard everything they want to hear.

Anyone in the network also has likely decided that there is not enough interest to cover another debate. Which means that Sanders will not draw enough of an interest to make it worth it for them.

[Iamaartist]

11. True had enough of him for lifetime

I guess he is looking for a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star since he was a little unknown senator from Vermont..LOL

[msongs]

10. June 8th, in the LA Coliseum nt

[BootinUp]

14. +1

[sarae]

12. Can we just substitute Trump for Bernie and have it anyway?

I'd like to get started on the humiliation of Donald J Trump.

[Iamaartist]

15. Me To.....

[Iamaartist]

16. If Trump Is president ..........run although he will not be,unless the tea party rigs it.....

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[sarae]

24. I'm already looking into how nice the Vancouver area is...

[caquillo]

31. Well, you don't sound very confident...

... about Hillary's chances.

[sarae]

33. I'm joking

I am pretty confident that Hillary will win - and I think it'll be a landslide.

[Stuckinthebush]

17. Let me guess the first GDP posts after the "debate"

"OMG! BERNIE IS KILLING SHILLARY!"

"That's it folks! Bernie WON it tonight!!11!"

"Did you hear that cackle? I can't stand her!"

"We can WIN this thing. I believe! Send money!"

My god, the Berners are predictable and silly.

[Iamaartist]

18. LOL how true that is....I can it hear now....

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[George II]

35. "We've got the momentum". "We can flip the Superdelegates". "Give me free or give me death".

[itsrobert]

19. The Bernie campaign is waiting for the max opportunity

to fund raise. "Wah, the DNC and Hillary is not letting me debate, send money, hurry. Raise $4 million in 24 hours for the fourth debate"

[Iamaartist]

20. OMG funny

[DemonGoddess]

21. NO MORE

please. I cannot stand to hear yet another rendition of his stump speech in lieu of an actual debate.

[IamMab]

22. HRC: "Nope. Sorry (not sorry!), I have a national election to focus on." *drop the mic*

[mcar]

23. Good

HRC has nothing to gain and BS can't beat her in a debate. No point in having it.

[okasha]

26. There are two possible advantages to a debate.

1. Hillary invariably comes off looking like a sitting President.

2, She always gets a nice bump in the polls next day.

On the other hand, declining to debate Bernie is a clear message that he's not worth the time and effort anymore. The enemy in her sights now should be and is Trump.

[kstewart33]

27. The loser always wants to debate.

I so hope that it doesn't happen.

Just want the primaries to be over.

[Maru Kitteh]

47. Trump will be the exception to that rule, lol.

That stupid SOB is going to run away from her like a frat boy who's suddenly discovered that lighting his farts on fire is a real thing.

Woman with the intellect and strength not only to see through his shit but call him on it? Very very scary.

[NastyRiffraff]

28. Why in the world would Hillary want to debate that charlatan?

It's not like a debate will help win the nomination...she's already effectively won it. All a debate will do is give Sanders a platform for his stupid stump speech and waste her time. She's focused on Trump.

[Iamaartist]

30. Agree......I hope Clinton campaign says no...........this time

[still_one]

44. There is absolutely no information to be gained from it. Sanders can go suck an egg, I am tired of

seeing his angry face and pointy finger

[George II]

34. The Sanders campaign is waiting for Pope Francis to accept the job as moderator.

[Iamaartist]

39. LOL

[anotherproletariat]

38. Please, please, please debate! I want to see the red faced pointing, grimacing old man

try to explain how his pie-in-the-sky ideas will magically happen in his first 100 days. For some reason, discussing this implementation makes him very mad. It worked well for him in New York.

[Iamaartist]

40. Funny.............

[George II]

41. Is this what you're talking about?

[anotherproletariat]

42. Yes! Thanks for the visuals!! nt

[still_one]

43. We don't need any more debates.

[Iamaartist]

50. right on.....no more.....

[Whimsey]

45. I agree.

The stump speech is getting old.

Although I would like to see the issue of his failure to release more tax returns as in Trump's new about face. Hillary has been raked over the coals by both other candidates about her speech fees, yet neither one is willing to release all of their tax returns and subject themselves to the same scrutiny. I wonder why?

[Historic NY]

48. Debate time is over...........

[Iamaartist]

49. I agree.....

[texstad79]

51. Amen! n/t

[Her Sister]

53. Debate could be good for HRC as free and uninterrupted advertising!

Already she is the nominee! But she could use the time for the General! Use the media for Her General Campaign!

BS doesn't matter. He could wag his finger and remind people why they didn't vote for him. And if he's smart he could pivot to helping HRC in the General. A chance to GO WITH CLASS!

[Iamaartist]

55. Great statement....soon it will be over.....

[liberal N proud]

54. It would be just more of Bernie waging his finger in the air and interruptions

[Iamaartist]

57. OMG funny thank-you.....

[Tarc]

56. At this stage, another debate would just be free advertising for Sanders

If he wants airtime, he can buy it.

[LoverOfLiberty]

58. There should be no more debates with Sanders

The primary is effectively over and Hillary needs to focus on Trump.

[Walk away]

59. Bernie pretending he is still in the race is a stupid reason for a debate.

Let him debate himself. See if anyone but the "faithful" bother to tune in.