O'Malley supporter here, disappointed in Sander's rejection of the new debate offered

[bigtree]

...just so Sanders supporters don't think they can dodge the challenge by just ragging on Clinton and Clinton supporters.

Here's this O'Malley supporter calling on Sanders to put his support behind moving beyond the DNC's debate straightjacket. It makes no sense for him to remain shackled to a debate protocol set up by an organization he's been protesting to the point of a lawsuit.

Makes no sense, unless there's a political calculation being made...

Sanders Camp Suspicious of Microsoft's Influence in Caucus
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/sanders-campaign-suspicious-corporate-influence-iowa-caucus

So, here's the latest excuse. Bernie can't agree to debates outside of the DNC because, establishment?

Okay, so, he's not really blaming Microsoft for his refusal, but here's the thing, all of the DNC debates are sponsored by some facet of the establishment, not just the MSNBC one. There's no way Sanders is going to stifle the influence of corps in the media by dodging the debate offered, so, it's a weak excuse to act as if his refusal is some part of a campaign against the establishment; especially when he's refusing to stand up to his own party's compromised control over the process.

He needs to stop the political maneuvering and act like the revolutionary candidate advertised. Buck the DNC. Lead, instead of just kowtowing to the 'establishment' organization he's already labeled as biased and compromised.

[TCJ70]

1. He can't agree to an unsanctioned debate...

...because he made an agreement with the DNC that he wouldn't agree to unsanctioned debates. This is not hard.

[Fumesucker]

5. I'm getting more and more amused by all the disingenous crap being thrown around by various posters

I've been sitting here laughing most of the evening.

It's like all the Clintonians have become dyslexic overnight, I've even seen a couple that are verging on glossolalia.

[TCJ70]

7. It is funny...

...in a thread I made earlier I saw someone call Sanders a cowardly, hypocritical, flip flopper for...wait for it...following the rules. I suppose when you support a candidate that consistently changes positions, lies, and manipulates you can't blame them for going after the guy who is actually acting correctly in this situation.

[questionseverything]

6. if he did do an unsanctioned debate the dnc might take his info again

if the dnc approves it, he will debate

the op should be harping at the dnc not bernie

[TCJ70]

8. Truth n/t

[bigtree]

10. it's a good look into a Sanders presidency

...not very revolutionary to knuckle under to a process set up by an organization he's all but called corrupted.

[Fumesucker]

11. Indeed, standing by your word is so old fashioned

Who would want a President who does what he says he will do?

[TCJ70]

13. This is where you're off the rails...

...Sanders word means something to him. It's quite clear that Hillary's word means nothing based on her prior actions. MoM I can't have an opinion on because I haven't done the research. Since when is sticking to what you say a bad thing?

[monmouth4]

2. Martin should not have agreed either IMO..n/t

[JI7]

4. O'malley needs the debate the most of all the candidates

since he has nothing to lose .

[JI7]

3. there is no need for Sanders to debate now

he is doing ok in polls and may be ahead. debates usually help clinton . wasserman also said she will not support it.

[bigtree]

12. so he's covering his political hide

...politics as usual.

[JI7]

15. it's the same with o'malley and clinton

[loyalsister]

9. O'Malley benefits from Sanders absence

He may finally be heard! Bernie vs. Clinton has dominated most of the debates. I am hoping O'Malley will finally get to argue for his candidacy.
He has a fantastic record and classy demeanor that should have been shining in these debates.

[frylock]

14. Take it up with the DNC.

[AtomicKitten]

16. +1

[Broward]

17. It looks like Sanders just proposed four more debates, including one in New Hampshire.

Will Hillary and the DNC accept?

[nc4bo]

18. Playing ball with professional snake oil salesmen and women

makes one cautious and very smart.

Bernie is alright by me.

[PoliticAverse]

19. DWS isn't sanctioning the NH debate. Will Clinton and O'Malley do it anyway? n/t