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TDale313

(7,820 posts)
57. Because she agreed to it. She gave her word.
Tue Mar 29, 2016, 01:24 AM
Mar 2016

Bernie agreed to a debate before NH-when the Clinton campaign needed/wanted it. On the condition that they agree to 3 more- one each in March, April, and May.

If she tries to weasel out cause it no longer seems to be in her best interest it shows her word means nothing. It reinforces many of the negative impressions people have about her and her lack of trustworthiness. She has more to lose by not debating than by sucking it up and honoring her commitments.

And frightened of *Bernie's* tone? TDale313 Mar 2016 #1
I don't like his tone. insta8er Mar 2016 #2
She is the toughest they come. fun n serious Mar 2016 #3
They send a letter, and we know what he wants...a debate about the issues. insta8er Mar 2016 #6
No, I don't know. fun n serious Mar 2016 #10
Isn't it usual to have debates along the way in the campaign? Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #14
Ah yes, as President your candidate will take the same strategy. I hope for her sake insta8er Mar 2016 #17
Here is the letter that was send, I know you could not be bothered by insta8er Mar 2016 #19
Oh for crying out loud... ljm2002 Mar 2016 #20
He broke his promises. gloves are off, NO negotiation nt fun n serious Mar 2016 #25
What are you going on about? What promises? JimDandy Mar 2016 #27
Hillary told her zombies Gwhittey Mar 2016 #35
Ahh. Thanks. JimDandy Mar 2016 #37
I see the negative campaign nt fun n serious Mar 2016 #45
Can you provide a link to these "promises"? TIA nt riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #40
Playing the trump card, lol. morningfog Mar 2016 #46
Chicken comes to mind Politicalboi Mar 2016 #30
This!^^^^^^10000! n/t 2banon Mar 2016 #39
Oh my goodness... malokvale77 Mar 2016 #24
The corrupt smear is just that redstateblues Mar 2016 #28
It's documented. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #34
Yes, women frighten easily n/t Onlooker Mar 2016 #4
The OP said nothing "sexist". delrem Mar 2016 #23
She doesn't like Bernie's winning tone. DemocracyDirect Mar 2016 #5
You misspelled "whining" redstateblues Mar 2016 #26
^^^^Amen desmiller Mar 2016 #54
Don't think for a minute nichomachus Mar 2016 #7
She is not frightened. Nonhlanhla Mar 2016 #8
Of course she is frightened. RoccoR5955 Mar 2016 #9
That is very unlikely Nonhlanhla Mar 2016 #11
Oh, the political game of defining the opponent. seabeyond Mar 2016 #12
Hillary doesn't have to prove to us that she can deal with these.. dubyadiprecession Mar 2016 #13
Were any of those nasty, meanspirited republicans pulling fingernails as KGB Officers for 16 years? cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #31
oh was their "tone" better than Bernie? ibegurpard Mar 2016 #42
Tell me one time SHE won - on ANYTHING. IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #64
Hillary is not frightened. That woman is as tough as nails. For the record, she has already Arkansas Granny Mar 2016 #15
so what's all this about tone then? Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #16
Bernie went back on his word redstateblues Mar 2016 #32
Putin will likely look into her eyes while shaking her hand and lie. And squeeze til it hurts. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #36
Oh ffs!!! TDale313 Mar 2016 #38
When? Where? 2banon Mar 2016 #43
Telling the truth is not "going back on his word". nt riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #44
you mean she doesn't like criticism of her policies Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #49
When, where vs Clinton and why is she so scared to debate in NY? slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #56
I think that she is buying time while making sadoldgirl Mar 2016 #18
This reminds me of when mccain called to timmymoff Mar 2016 #21
And she's gotta stop playing victim, especially when she plays the gender card. cui bono Mar 2016 #22
This entire thread is why tone is an issue. Firebrand Gary Mar 2016 #29
I hope she sends her "supporters" free supplies of dramamine BuelahWitch Mar 2016 #33
a certain sparkle in Susan Sarandon's eyes is quite threatening as well... ibegurpard Mar 2016 #41
I keep getting this visual Autumn Colors Mar 2016 #47
no gesturing fingers! ibegurpard Mar 2016 #48
Why? MFM008 Mar 2016 #50
She is frightened of debates Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #53
Because she agreed to it. She gave her word. TDale313 Mar 2016 #57
Being Presidential also doesn't mean indulging petulant demands.... Sheepshank Mar 2016 #51
Frankly, instead of worrying about tone Aerows Mar 2016 #52
I can't wait til she tells the Republicans she won't debate Kalidurga Mar 2016 #55
She doesn't have the muscle or chops to be President. She's a lightweight, among other things. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #58
And her supporters actually think she'll do well against Trump in debates. SheilaT Mar 2016 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author felix_numinous Mar 2016 #60
So is this the thing where people claim a woman is too aggressive, but then others BreakfastClub Mar 2016 #61
then Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #62
How can Hillary be afraid of Bernie's tone, when she's so tone-deaf to everything else? n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #63
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