I knew what this would be going in, but didn't think it would be so blatant.

[Avalux]

The DNC enlists CNN and Cuomo plus audience plants to save Hillary's ass in Iowa. This is propaganda at it's finest and it's sickening.

[Health Wagon]

1. It's been proven a massive failure so far.

[morningfog]

2. And it likely won't be enough.

[draa]

3. It will fail because of their incompetence.

As sure as GWB failed this bunch will too.

Need proof? Look at 2008.

[zazen]

4. yeah, this is clearly rehearsed--she knew the first question was coming n/t

[azmom]

8. That was the impression I got.

[azmom]

5. I stopped watching.

[wendylaroux]

9. I never started,knew this would happen,the set up

[Nite Owl]

36. I didn't either

not in the mood to get upset with her, she is an expert and not answering questions and they let her get away with it. The bar is set so low for her and she still is having such difficulty.

[wendylaroux]

42. yes,she is not good at this at all,no people connection skills.

[roguevalley]

57. people have been speaking out about being told what to ask when she comes to

visit. I believe it happened here too.

[wendylaroux]

68. Nothing would surprise me.

[DanTex]

6. Conspiracy!

[Avalux]

11. No, the corporatists protect their own. n/t

[cherokeeprogressive]

13. Nnnnnope. "Conspiracy" implies something is done in secret.

Nothing secret about DWS's scorched earth policy in getting Hillary Clinton elected.

[workinclasszero]

44. Shhhhh....

Say no more....

[cwydro]

7. I guess we're not watching the same show.

I thought Bernie and O'Malley were both great, and now Hillary is doing well too.

[KittyWampus]

18. IKR. They all come across great. But I just read Clinton is "manic"

has audience plants, softball questions AND the stage design was done especially to match her outfit.

[Empowerer]

58. A sure sign that she did a great job

[ecstatic]

10. Everyone has done OK so far. What's the problem?

[brooklynite]

12. You have evidence of "audience plants" of course?

And an explanation as to why Sanders would fall for such an obvious trap?

[zazen]

15. evidence for her audience plant strategy in past week, but no, I only have inference

which is usually good enough for most people. I know it won't be for you.

He had to participate. He knew it was stage-managed and still did a great job.

This is their last shot.

I feel bad for her.

[brooklynite]

20. Well, give us some more details...which SPECIFIC questioners were plants?

Let's have a Bernie Sanders supporter call out Iowa voters personally. I'm sure they'll appreciate it.

Or perhaps you could apologize for being obnoxious.

[cui bono]

24. The ficus tree. It wants to be president too!

.

[zazen]

25. there is evidence her staff schooled invitees with questions last week

I am suggesting that may have occurred tonight, based on the admission by the Clinton campaign that they asked two Town Hall members last week to specifically ask questions.

That's the first time in my life anyone's ever called me obnoxious. Hah! Thanks.

Have a nice night.

[John Poet]

34. Which people in the audience actually supported Hillary? Be specific.

Thank you in advance.

If people around here had to apologize for being obnoxious,
you (and me) would be busy with that for a long, long time.

[zazen]

14. did an artist design the set and accessorize her suit to go with it?

Poor thing--she can't help being stage-managed. I kind of feel bad for her.

[KittyWampus]

17. Now the Sanders supporters'conspiracy level goes to 11! LOLZ.

[cwydro]

69. Oh good lord.

You cannot be serious.

[KittyWampus]

16. The whinging by Sanders supporters is what is sickening at this point.

Constant whining, conspiracy spinning, slagging anyone who doesn't kiss Sanders @ss.

You think the question about her Iraq vote was planted?

Of course ANY question was planted according to Sanders supporters.

[zazen]

19. You're clearly very emotional about this right now. Have a nice evening. n/t

[PyaarRevolution]

21. Honestly.

I think this may hurt Hillary, what with the whole Interventionist response. Letting her ramble on. What's that saying about giving someone enough rope to hang themselves?
That Islamophobia question is a total softball though.

[John Poet]

39. YES. The question about her Iraq vote was planted

in 2003.

[riversedge]

46. Always crying about something --they are!

[zeemike]

63. Well that is true.

People are still crying about things that George Bush did way back then...they need to get over it and embrace the now...evolution makes it all OK.

We would all be better off if our memory only lasted a week or so.

[restorefreedom]

22. if the twitter responses are any indication.....

MAJOR FAIL

i can't even copy here some of what is being said about cuomo's ass kissing..lets just say adult language and themes were in use.....

[mindwalker_i]

29. Link?

As a rule, I ignore twitter but will make an exception for this.

[restorefreedom]

31. hope it works

https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/demtownhall

[mindwalker_i]

45. It did work, thank you!

It's funny how comments pop up from Hillary at random. It sort of reminds me of when I'm waiting at the train station to get to work and the loudspeaker randomly emits a "helpful hint" like about baggage.

[restorefreedom]

49. lol....glad it worked :) nt

[restorefreedom]

37. also you can add additional terms

like clinton, bernie, cuomo etc

[ViseGrip]

23. Wow Twitter....correct MAJOR FAIL!

[onecaliberal]

26. Anyone notice she's not answering ANY domestic policy questions

[retrowire]

30. damn. nt

[retrowire]

27. Oh yeah, it's totally biased. nt

[applegrove]

28. She was asked tough questions. Tougher than Bernie. She answered masterfully.

[retrowire]

33. Was she...

asked about domestic policies or Climate change?

Because remember in the last debate they never asked her about Climate Change.

What about gun control? did she get that one yet?

[R B Garr]

32. You must be kidding! Bernie had a CAKEWALK

Feel Good questions about his athleticism and love notes from his brother. Give me a break.

As usual, Hillary gets the cheapshot questions from the start from the Bernie supporters LOL.

[retrowire]

38. Explain why

CNN really grappled onto the fact they got the soundbite, "We will raise taxes, yes we will"

EDIT: Turns out they DID run a Bernie ad during her turn to speak, good for them.

CNN tweeted about how he spoke to loud and it was odd... yet they won't point out Hillary's yelling?

[silenttigersong]

35. I agree

It's a Hillary fest ,like a script.

[retrowire]

40. Check this out lol

Iowa Starting Line
@IAStartingLine

"I can see why they gave you this question" Uh... did that young man just admit CNN wrote all these questions? #DemTownHall

[Avalux]

41. Oh wow - confirms what I thought was going on.

I think it may have backfired though; so over the top. Hubris, anyone?

[retrowire]

43. Another Twitter user noticed...

SalenaZito
@SalenaZitoTrib

Very odd and revealing moment --> Last questioner said, "I can see why they gave you this question" #DemTownHall pic.twitter.com/Zcx3u356Sf

lmao, I love that guy for saying that on TV. Love it. Honestly, it should be passed around. Show how fake this whole thing is.

#feelthebern

[Avalux]

47. Don't worry, that's going to spread like wildfire.

I bet there are a lot of nervous Hillary backers right now - those this town hall was supposed to soothe. Oops!

#feelthebern

[fbc]

54. I think they were submitted questions, read by submitters, but...

they didn't match the submitter to their question.

weird, huh?

[tomm2thumbs]

60. clip

[PatrickforO]

67. My goodness...I can see why too!

How cute - see the nice CNN rat trying to fuck Bernie!

Whoops! See the massive backlash on social media!

Backfire! Backfire!

[retrowire]

48. They're still tweeting about what Clinton is doing off stage

now that it's all over, they want to still cover Hillary. No Bernie.

[redstateblues]

50. Ahh- victimhood

keeps the anger berning

[OrwellwasRight]

51. Look, the moderating wasn't unbiased

but I'm not sure it was all that bad.

[fbc]

56. I agree

but I thought the moderator badgering Bernie worked in his favor.

And then Cuomo gave Hillary the Obama endorsement that Obama wouldn't give her... /eyeroll

It was pretty obvious bias, but it was to be expected. Cuomo is part of the 1%. Why should he pay a few more percentage points on his >$2 million dollar yearly income (or be punished as he put it) to help some low income family receive healthcare?

[OrwellwasRight]

59. Yeah, he didn't really hide

his allegiances at all. I guess people saw what they wanted to see though. The CNN pundits are calling it for Hillary and not calling out any biases. Surprise. Not.

[hrmjustin]

52. Hillary was better so its a conspiracy against Sanders.

[Avalux]

53. Ummm no. n/t

[quickesst]

55. Whoa!!

[lastone]

61. It was a weak attempt

At best as the established rallies around the establishment candidate.

I'm giving $20 to Bernie now.

[SoapBox]

62. Agreed.

Especially since Little Power Hungry Debbie was so adamant that there would be no more debates/forums/etc...and then this pops up.

They're in a panic.

[pnwmom]

64. She obviously did well enough to scare you.

But the idea that the people were plants is hilarious -- if predictable.

Thanks for the laugh.



P.S. That first young man who asked Hillary why people thought she was dishonest and why they weren't enthused about her. He was probably the best plant, right? Under deep, deep cover.



http://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-young-bernie-sanders-supporter-question-cnn-town-hall-2016-1

[shenmue]

65. Wha?

[kenfrequed]

66. Clear bias

The moderator was in her court. No crazy x files crap needed if the moderator is constantly pressing Bernie while reciting the accolades heaped upon Secretary Clinton. There is no conspiracy, just simple bias.

It angered me enough to throw another 25 bucks Bernie's way. Thank you CNN.

[Myrina]

70. ... and Senator Sanders STILL won the day.

Take heart, truth and love always win in the end.
Or, as MLK Jr (I think?) said (loosely paraphrased) " ... the arc of history always bends toward justice."