Hillary Clinton campaign urges Democratic presidential debate in Flint

[ProudToBeLiberal]

The chairman for Hillary Clinton's campaign is calling for a Democratic presidential debate in Flint to keep a focus on the city's ongoing water crisis.

In a Jan. 30 statement on his Twitter page, John Podesta said the water situation is "unconscionable" and one that's been ongoing for years but "ignored by state government."

As the candidates discuss future debates, Podesta said "we think one of them should be in Flint."

"We should use the spotlight of the presidential campaign to keep the focus on Flint, and to lift up the historic underlying issues that Flint and too many other predominately low-income communities of color across America are struggling with every day," he said.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/01/hillary_clinton_campaign_urges.html

This is a brilliant idea. I wonder why it wasn't brought up earlier. Kudos to the Clinton campaign for keeping the Flint's water crisis in the national spotlight. I heard they are helping a lot behind the scenes.

[99th_Monkey]

1. I think Bernie should agree, but only on one condition.

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That there also be ONE of the debates, on Healthcare conducted by PNHB
http://www.pnhp.org/news/2016/january/doctors-group-welcomes-national-debate-on-‘medicare-for-all’
http://www.pnhp.org/facts/what-is-single-payer

[winter is coming]

2. We won't see either one, unless the DNC changes its mind. n/t

[ProudToBeLiberal]

3. Sander's campaign wants a debate in Brooklyn, but I rather have one in Flint. nt