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DCBob

(24,689 posts)
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 08:25 AM Mar 2016

Headline this morning: "Clinton and Trump solidify their nominations with big wins in Arizona."

That was the headline I heard this morning on the radio.. no mention of Utah or Idaho.

Bernie's wins last night, although impressive, dont mean much in the grand scheme of things. Until he can string together some big wins in big diverse states few will notice.

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Headline this morning: "Clinton and Trump solidify their nominations with big wins in Arizona." (Original Post) DCBob Mar 2016 OP
you listen to the MSM greymouse Mar 2016 #1
Getting the media's attention is a huge part of politics. DCBob Mar 2016 #2
I used to scoff at those who complained of media bias casperthegm Mar 2016 #3
The media would love this to be a horserace for ratings purposes. DCBob Mar 2016 #4
Then why does CNN post the super delegate count? casperthegm Mar 2016 #5
Its not close even without the superdelegates. DCBob Mar 2016 #6
You're funny casperthegm Mar 2016 #8
My pleasure. I have always heard laughter is the best medicine. DCBob Mar 2016 #9
Hey, they look big on the map! MoonRiver Mar 2016 #7
Maybe they think the nomination is awarded based on total square feet! DCBob Mar 2016 #10
Seems so. MoonRiver Mar 2016 #13
This whole process is bbgrunt Mar 2016 #11
Hillary has been an outstanding, loyal, trustworthy public servant for decades. DCBob Mar 2016 #12
Hillary won more actual votes last night Renew Deal Mar 2016 #14
And likely won the vast majority of the Hispanic vote. DCBob Mar 2016 #16
K&R! stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #15

greymouse

(872 posts)
1. you listen to the MSM
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 08:31 AM
Mar 2016

oh, sweetie. pats the OP on the head. The MSM wouldn't "notice" unless he takes the oath of office.

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
2. Getting the media's attention is a huge part of politics.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 08:33 AM
Mar 2016

If Bernie lacks that capability then we certainly cannot afford to have him as our nominee.

casperthegm

(643 posts)
3. I used to scoff at those who complained of media bias
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 08:33 AM
Mar 2016

Now? Not so much. I turned on CNN this morning to hear them proclaim Clinton the big winner and show the delegate count that includes super delegates. I thought they were going to stop with the misleading counts? I'm done with them. Someone needs to get Michael Moore to make his next documentary on media coverage of this election.

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
4. The media would love this to be a horserace for ratings purposes.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 08:37 AM
Mar 2016

But clearly they know its over like most of the rest of us.

casperthegm

(643 posts)
5. Then why does CNN post the super delegate count?
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 08:41 AM
Mar 2016

When it's known to everyone that it's the delegate count that matters right now, not the super delegates. They have the option to have it appear much closer (and give a more honest representation) by not including the super delegates. Not sure I'm buying your argument.

bbgrunt

(5,281 posts)
11. This whole process is
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 09:16 AM
Mar 2016

looking like a typical "Survivor" series where the strong and ethical are the first to be eliminated from the process and we are left with the connivers and game players to choose from. Trump and Clinton: both with huge unfavorability ratings. Something is wrong with the rules of the game.

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
12. Hillary has been an outstanding, loyal, trustworthy public servant for decades.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 09:21 AM
Mar 2016

Comparing her to Trump is disgusting.

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
16. And likely won the vast majority of the Hispanic vote.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 10:17 AM
Mar 2016

Which suggests she will also do well in California.

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