NARAL spokeswoman who spoke against Bernie is also a DNC Regional Press Secretary.

[madfloridian]

In my mind there is something just not right about a press secretary for the DNC openly criticizing one of the candidates.

Here is the Slate article quoting her:

Bernie Sanders Just Can’t Get It Right With Women’s Groups

But Sanders is right that the general public can’t know whether Planned Parenthood backed Clinton out of genuine gusto or because the embattled healthcare provider made a political calculation that she was its most electable hope—and that she, like Planned Parenthood, might need all the help she can get.

NARAL rightly tweaked Sanders not for what he did say on Tuesday, but for what he didn’t. “When asked a direct question about why he would be the best candidate for women, he ignored the impending crisis that restricts access to abortion,” spokeswoman Kaylie Hanson wrote. Sanders responded to the controversy over his “establishment” comment, but not to the question at hand: of how he would fight for women’s rights in office. He’s made it clear that, in his mind, the economic critique at the center of his campaign trumps the importance of any identity politics, including gender.

But as Hanson points out, access to health care—and especially to birth control and abortion, which allow women to time their families around their economic situations and their careers—“is an economic issue, and one that's fundamental to a woman's ability to succeed.” Sanders had a great opportunity to make that point last night, and thereby to signal that he really deserved Planned Parenthood’s endorsement. Once again, he passed.

So Kaylie is saying that Bernie did not go far enough to signal he deserved the endorsement. That really should not be an issue in this conversation right now....

Because NARAL has given Bernie Sanders 100% rating through the years.

Bernie on Women's Rights

What has Bernie actually accomplished as far as pro-choice legislation?

During his 16 years in the House of Representatives and 8 years in the Senate, Bernie has consistently supported a woman’s right to choose a safe abortion.

In addition to co-sponsoring the 1993 Freedom of Choice Act, Bernie voted numerous times to allow women to travel interstate for abortions, supported permitting federal funding of organizations that conduct abortions, voted to increase access and funding for family planning for women, and co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2013, which prohibited many limitations on abortions. In March 2008, Bernie voted against defining an unborn child as eligible for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and in turn defining life as beginning at conception.

In light of these votes, Bernie has repeatedly received ratings of 100 percent from NARAL Pro-Choice America, and ratings of 0 percent from the National Right to Life Committee, indicating a pro-choice stance.

Much more at the link.

Kaylie Hanson in her role as NARAL Spokeswoman is free to say whatever she likes about Bernie's stances.

However Kaylie Hanson in her role as DNC Regional Press Secretary for the Northeast should be a little more careful and show neutrality when speaking of Democratic candidates.

[merrily]

1. Ah, another DNC official staying faithful to the duty of neutrality.

Again, Willie Geist said that, when the story of the DNC's role in this primary is written, it's going to look very bad (or words to that effect).

I could not agree more.

[madfloridian]

3. It's utterly ridiculous how neutrality has gone out the window this primary.

[DirkGently]

49. Doesn't help any of us.

No one who favors HRC should be onboard with the appearance of cronyism either. It undermines the Democratic brand and supports the criticism we are no better than the other party.

[beam me up scottie]

2. Great research as usual, mad.

[madfloridian]

5. Thanks.

Happened on it because name sounded familiar. The DNC shows no neutrality.

[Arazi]

4. Ok, that's bullshit. They're not even trying to hide it anymore

And justifies the accusations that these groups are part of the "establishment"

[madfloridian]

6. No, they don't even try to hide it.

The DNC is officially the Hillary campaign committee now. No neutrality anymore.

[CharlotteVale]

7. That figures.

[Fumesucker]

8. I can never find this stupid thing when I need it, hold on a moment...

Ah, there it is...

[nashville_brook]

10. perfect!

[nashville_brook]

9. sooooooo, that would be The Establishment.

ffs.

[madfloridian]

12. Yep.

[DirkGently]

11. Sounds like the "Establishment" issue is real, then.

This is precisely what Sanders meant. The leadership of perfectly wonderful progressive groups nonetheless is woven into the fabric of, and beholden to, the DNC.

It doesn't mean he should support them any less, but it does undercut the implication that they have somehow come to a reasoned conclusion that Hillary Clinton is the better candidate on these issues.

[madfloridian]

13. "woven into the fabric of"

Good way to describe it.

[DirkGently]

15. I think everyone knew exactly what he meant.

And that he was right. It was simply an opportunity to try to grasp at some advantage by taking offense.

[madfloridian]

45. Yes, and "grasp" they did.

Groups that were advocacy groups for women made themselves political arms of the Clinton campaign.

[nashville_brook]

17. there's also an amount of unspoken coercion

it's widely known that you don't get a second bite at the Clinton apple. you're either with them, or shut out forever. these LEADERS ALL know this. from unions to progressive groups, everyone wants a seat at the table should some miracle deliver a Clinton win.

these leaders also know that Sanders has no such compunction. so they're free to dis him all they want, and he'll welcome them back into the fold. no harm no foul.

as if.

the rank and file will remember, and there's plenty of foul odor emanating from these ESTABLISHMENT endorsements.

[DirkGently]

18. Price of being nice?

That's part of my sense too. It's an easy Pascal's Wager to throw in with the one who will bring the whole establishment (there's that word again) down on your head if you don't, when there is no such danger in leaving the grassroots person out in the cold.

A pattern progressives are pretty familiar with, I think.

[pangaia]

33. This is the often glossed over, avoided, ignored

reality of it all.

It is basically blackmail.

[nashville_brook]

47. it's the BIG reason why the media has gotten the story so wrong.

there's no beltway reporter who wants the door shut on them should there be a new Clintonian Camelot.

[madfloridian]

40. Another DNC press secretary for Hillary. Quite open about it.

Miryam Lipper has taken over as the new Deputy National Press Secretary and Director of Broadcast Media after serving in assistant press secretary and press assistant roles at the DNC. Miryam spent time in Georgia through the 2014 midterms helping to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Miryam is a graduate of Indiana University. @MiryamLipper

http://www.p2016.org/parties/dnc033015pr.html

[madfloridian]

14. Kaylie's twitter page is all Hillary, hardly mentions Bernie...and then negatively.

https://twitter.com/KaylieEHanson

[madfloridian]

19. Her tweet about Bernie...

https://twitter.com/KaylieEHanson/status/691829928866758656

[retrowire]

25. lmao the response

"great quote, who said this?"

"You can attribute it to me."

Bahahaha!

[madfloridian]

28. lol good catch. She's so proud of what she does.

[pangaia]

35. Here are a bunch more of her little tweeties...

https://twitter.com/KaylieEHanson

[stillwaiting]

16. K&R for Establishment Exposure. nt

[FloriTexan]

20. Kick!

[Ned_Devine]

21. Where are all the HRC supporters now? Go ahead and defend this

[retrowire]

23. And notice

we post this stuff out in the GD: P for all to discuss. This isn't in a protected group where they'll be immediately banned for speaking against it.

But they seem to hide when the lights come on. :/

[wouldsman]

22. Kaylie proves Bernie's point,

If she holds a position both as a NARAL spokesperson and a DNC press secretary, then she is in fact part of the establishment. But that is so obvious anyone can see that.

[madfloridian]

27. Well said. That is so true.

[draa]

24. Excellent takedown madfloridian.

Making Florida proud.

[FreakinDJ]

26. Another Hillary Crony

[madfloridian]

29. She's urging to commit to Hillary right now...links to her support page. NOT neutral.

https://twitter.com/KaylieEHanson/status/691997788758880257

[azmom]

30. I can't believe the unethical conduct of these people.

[AzDar]

31. Ugh.

[SoapBox]

32. Good gawd...it's so fucking blatant...

Related to that gem, Kathy Sullivan?

Time to clean house at the DNC.

[HerbChestnut]

34. I was going to say this is unbelievable

But at this point it really isn't. I was worried a bit when Bernie made those comments about HRC, PP, etc. but now I see he was perfectly justified. It's a wonder this type of stuff doesn't make the news.

[Skwmom]

36. Makes you wonder where some of that Clinton Foundation money went? n/t

[madfloridian]

37. I've been looking.

I will follow a link that takes me in circles, but never to a definitive answer. I would like to know what, if any, groups get money from them.

[madfloridian]

38. DNC regional press secretary for the South is IA state director for O'Malley.

Kristin Sosanie has been tapped as Regional Press Secretary for the South. She comes to the DNC from the South Carolina Democratic Party and Vincent Sheheen’s campaign for Governor in South Carolina, where she served as the Communications Director. Before that, she was the Communications Director for the Obama campaign in Minnesota, after serving as the Communications Director for the Minnesota DFL. Originally from New Jersey, Kristin is returning to DC – she’s spent time on the Hill, working for the House Agriculture Committee, and received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from The George Washington University. @KSosanie

http://www.p2016.org/parties/dnc033015pr.html

[madfloridian]

39. Her latest tweet: Bernie can't win over reproductive rights groups. Very negative.

https://twitter.com/KaylieEHanson/status/692181817689010176

Kaylie Hanson
?@KaylieEHanson

Why Bernie Sanders can't win over reproductive rights groups http://ti.me/1JBIdt3 via @TIMEPolitics

Sounds like their minds are made up.

[emsimon33]

41. I always so enjoy your posts & always end the reading so much better informed

Thank you!

[madfloridian]

43. Kind words.

Thanks so much. They mean a lot.

[TheBlackAdder]

42. I believe they call that, "Attempting to wear two hats." Conflicts between job duties. nt

[madfloridian]

44. That's a good way to put it.

[KoKo]

46. Recommend.....

Thanks "MF!"

[zazen]

48. another careerist insider hijacking feminism for personal gain: sickening

[NCTraveler]

50. Adamantly fights for women and a part of the DNC.

This is really a shock to know one. It makes perfects sense. Both organizations fight for me.

One group here keeps trying to frame these people and organizations in a negative light.

[madfloridian]

51. In 2008 Hillary DEMANDED Dean as chair remain neutral. He did anyway of course.

This is two-faced. Now the DNC is OPENLY in her well-filled pockets.

This is NOT okay.