CNN town hall at 9pm est

[DVRacer]

Just a reminder its on in a few minutes.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

1. who's up first? nt

[metroins]

2. Thanks!

Hillary should do well.

[litlbilly]

3. but she won't

[metroins]

5. I think she will

She has strong debate performances.

[Flying Phoenix]

23. She'll go in a major meltdown.

NH knows who the fake one is.

[Nanjeanne]

4. Wonder who is screening these pre-approved questions. nt

[dinkytron]

68. That's screaming not screening.

JUST KIDDING!

[DVRacer]

6. Bernie is up first

Edit

[restorefreedom]

7. starting now....

coverage on tyt if anyone is interested

[RKP5637]

8. Thanks! n/t

[farleftlib]

9. Bernie up first

AC: what sort of momentum are you feeling?

BS One thing that has happened we recv'd $3.5 mil, in the days of Superpacs, these individual contributions ppl want us to go forward. We are an underdog. HRC ran here and won. This is their 4th campaign here in NH. PPl have seen the work I'm doing, We started this 50 pts behind HRC with little name recognition. We have come a long way in 9 months.

[RBInMaine]

10. Is there a local station our there anywhere streaming this?

[studyshare]

11. Why is BERNIE always forced to go first? nt

[restorefreedom]

13. we know why

the closer is the best position..no one can rebut (except on social media)

they are shielding her, again..

[studyshare]

20. Sad and very true! nt

[restorefreedom]

22. its ok though, twitter will be all over it :) nt

[pangaia]

105. hHwants to get out of there and go have a beer.

I don't blame him.

I'd go with him...

[restorefreedom]

12. fuck anderson

" how do you not underperform withh the polls so high in nh?"

i knew they would play this narrative!

[ProudToBeLiberal]

14. Bernie Sanders seems to always have a slow start and then he gets better as the times goes on

This is a bit of slow slow start.

[bettyellen]

24. I think he has gotten a lot better at connecting with the audience, more warmth and less of the

feeling of being lectured.

[farleftlib]

15. Are you going to raise taxes on Middle Class?

SBS The US is only country that doesn't offer healthcare to all. We are going to have Medicare for all for all families. We raise taxes about $500 but you'll save $5000. I believe health care is a right. No deductibles and co-payments and hghest drug prices.

[valerief]

141. Taxes are for WAR. War profiteers, specifically.

[restorefreedom]

16. viewer...if it will save me in health care,

i will gladly pay more in taxes


people get it when he explains it!

[RBInMaine]

17. Town Hall Here: http://www.tytnetwork.com/live/

[restorefreedom]

18. who hoooo tyt! nt

[RBInMaine]

25. Yup, at we least we get to hear it in real time on TYT.

[restorefreedom]

30. and they have those great tweets! nt

[left on green only]

55. How Can I Make Those Offensive People In The Studiio Shut Up!

It is not possible to hear what the forum speakers are saying when those fecal orifices talk over them and drown them out. Why do they think that anyone cares what they have to say? They are the epitome of self aggrandizing worthlessness.

[firebrand80]

19. Political Revolution!

[farleftlib]

21. This campaign is about starting a revolution

Q term revolution makes ppl nervous. Why not say evolution?

SBS: we have lowest voter turnouts. 63% didn't vote last election. We are bringing young and low-income ppl in.

[restorefreedom]

27. great tweet

Secular Talk ?@KyleKulinski
Cooper says the term "revolution" makes voters nervous. That's incorrect If you give a shit about facts #DemTownHall

[Nanjeanne]

26. Not able to watch

But these are AC's questions? I thought a town hall was where the audience asks questions. This sounds like an interview.

[TCJ70]

29. But you can listen!

http://tunein.com/radio/stations/CNN-Radio-a33291/

[brooklynite]

31. He's alternating between audience questions and his own.

[brooklynite]

28. "Everybody practices religion in some way..." Um, no.

Unless we're redefining religion the way we're redefining socialism.

[restorefreedom]

32. i suspect that he takes a very broad view of religion

many consider secular humanism a type of religion, and many people are secular humanists even if they are atheist.

[brooklynite]

37. Religion: the belief in a god or in a group of gods

: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods

[restorefreedom]

46. he said his religious and spiritual values are important to him

that's good enough for me

and here is another def

Religion is a cultural system of behaviors and practices, world views, ethics, and social organisation that relate humanity to an order of existence. About 84% of the world's population is affiliated with one of the five largest religions, namely Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism or folk religion.

fyi many buddhists and hindus are atheist, and their religion does not preclude that.
i really don't think this is a major area of concern for dems and indys, the people most likely to vote for either dem

[JudyM]

70. There are secular humanist synagogues. It's like Judaism, oddly enough... without deity references.

[brooklynite]

74. But, again, "EVERYONE" is an all encompassing statement.

[JudyM]

109. Understood, brooklynite, I was referring to the definition as necessarily involving gods.

[SusanCalvin]

125. I believe there are some branches of Juaism

that do not require belief in a deity. Off the top of my head, may well be wrong.

[Metric System]

33. Interesting how he sounds like a typical politician when discussing religion.

[Armstead]

82. I think the majority of Ameriocans feel that way

Except for the fundies and the phony prattling of most politicians most people have a live and let live attitude about it

[firebrand80]

34. Bernie with ISIS fear mongering nt

[ProudToBeLiberal]

35. Bernie Sanders's foreign policy answer is a bit weak. He is halting as he speaks. nt

[DVRacer]

38. I thought he was spot on

As a veteran his statement of it is going to take Muslim countries being the boots on the ground is correct. America and Europe can provide support but it's their religion that is being hijacked and they will have to be the ones to retake it.

[pangaia]

113. I agree.

I also wish Bernie would be the first to stop using 'boots on the ground.' everybody uses that disgusting term.

They are HUMAN BEINGS, not boots.

[Duckhunter935]

39. yep he does not just say

We need to invade and bomb.

[restorefreedom]

49. or more accurately, bomb the shit out of them

what was he thinking?

[TCJ70]

40. Work smarter, not harder...

...increase intelligence to work towards that end...work with the countries in the region. That's the right answer. Can't do it alone.

[brentspeak]

63. Your PR firm bosses will give you an extra $5 for typing that. n/t

[ProudToBeLiberal]

36. He sure is getting a lot of PoC questions. I didn't know this was a huge issue in NH. nt

[frylock]

41. Props to AC for giving Bernie an opportunity to talk about his history as a civil rights activist.

[firebrand80]

43. Bernie really doesn't like talking about himself

He drops his head and lowers his voice. I noticed this at the last forum.

[frylock]

45. He's a very modest man.

[Bjornsdotter]

42. Acck!

I just tuned it!

[pangaia]

44. Bernie just talks like a human being. It is so refreshing.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

51. It's nice to listen to him

he doesn't talk at people or squawk at them

[Metric System]

47. Working with Republican friends? I can only imagine the DU reaction if Hillary said that.

[Gregorian]

50. If Bernie had her record, we would not be as supportive of him as we are.

[Gregorian]

48. Every time I listen to Bernie, it's fresh and inspiring.

[DVRacer]

52. My brother is watching with me

He is a Cruz/Rubio voter and I said watch tonight and tomorrow with me and I will watch the GOP next two with you. Besides asking what I'm typing he says ok I see why you like this guy he seems authentic. I said careful you might feel the Bern because he is real and authentic.

[TCJ70]

53. Awesome!

I hope he gets a lot out of it.

[Lucinda]

64. Awesome.

One more to the left would be great!

[valerief]

54. "I am Larry David."

[restorefreedom]

57. larry david is hosting snl! this will be good nt

[valerief]

59. I'm definitely watching!!!! I love Larry even when he's just Larry.

I binged on all the Curbs this year.

[restorefreedom]

65. i really hope they do hardball

matthews kissing up to hillary, and then larrry as bernie busts in and has a fit.


lol!

[Duckhunter935]

58. that was great

He did an awesome job and did not fall into the Cooper progressive question trap he tried a couple of times.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

56. I thought Bernie did a lot better on the MSNBC town hall. He seemed off today. nt

[Duckhunter935]

61. no surprise from you

You have been against him since you got blocked from the Bernie group. Still a little sore?

[H2O Man]

66. Silly.

[firebrand80]

60. I know there have been enough debates/forums

When I know what the answer is going to be before the candidate gives it

[H2O Man]

62. Way to go, Bernie!

I think this was one of his strongest performances.

[Uncle Joe]

67. Bernie did an outstanding job!

DVRacer.

Thanks for the thread, DVRacer.

[H2O Man]

69. Yep!

(It's a giggle to see how hard one participant on this thread is attempting to convince people otherwise!)

[Duckhunter935]

75. he did indeed

[Cheese Sandwich]

71. Hillary seems off her game tonight

Flustered

[restorefreedom]

73. anderson playing the gender card. shocking.

ooops meant for the op. but i agree she seems a bit frustrated.

[morningfog]

76. How can you tell? What does a not-off night look like?

[Cheese Sandwich]

80. Watch closely she's not waving her arms very much

[Duckhunter935]

72. she starts out with an attack

Typical

[restorefreedom]

77. i wish i could say i was surprised. nt

[Duckhunter935]

81. she just can't say a nice thing

[restorefreedom]

85. the irony is if she did, she would look like a bigger better person

and yet she seems to act like it would weaken her.

sad.

[riversedge]

79. hillary says HI and you say it is an attack. ha ha

[Duckhunter935]

83. no, when she attached Bernie in every statement since then

[New Earth]

78. so ingenuine

she is not really doing well right now. And really - they share the same progressive goals? I don't think so.

[brooklynite]

84. Clinton gave a solid answer on health care

[Duckhunter935]

88. what is that?

Bernie wants to dismantle the ACA and she will protect it so the insurance companies can profit.

[brooklynite]

91. Trying to pass Single Payer will be contentious and difficult...

We're more likely to have success with incremental improvements with ACA to expand the coverage to everyone.

[Duckhunter935]

95. yep "No we can't"

[Zen Democrat]

156. Don't you want to revolutionize the country on all levels? ALL the institutions are broken.

Hillary is pro-prison industry and pro capital punishment. She's always been a "tough on crime" and "three strikes you're out" kind of politician. Those are deal breakers for me as a Democrat.

As to comparing the candidates objectively:

Hillary is a progressive on social issues, and a centrist on economic issues.
Bernie is a progressive.

Don't be afraid of opposition. That would be fear. And we don't want any of that around.

[brooklynite]

161. I want to actually achieve things...

...not just wave the flag for "revolution".

[Duckhunter935]

86. nice non answer

[TCJ70]

87. She's name dropping...

...Koch Brothers...Karl Rove.

See, see...I'm PROGRESSIVE!

[bettyellen]

89. Wow, a euthanasia question. That is a new one. She has to wing this one.

[TCJ70]

90. She's struggling with this one...

...it's a tough issue. She won't take a stance.

[Nanjeanne]

92. Hasn't been focus grouped on that one.

[restorefreedom]

100. oh snap. nt

[Flying Phoenix]

186. Now she has to hire the policy experts

and that means MORE money!

(Thanks questioner!)

[Duckhunter935]

97. have to poll test

An answer

[RBInMaine]

139. Complicated question with many factors to consider. GOOD answer. It's called THOUGHTFULNESS.

[Armstead]

93. Why is her default answer that we need study and discussion?

[bettyellen]

99. It's about as staffing as "states rights" / can't touch this.

[brooklynite]

101. What is Bernie Sanders' answer? Surely he has one to every question?

[Armstead]

104. My hunch is that he'd tell you what he thinks...like it or not

[brooklynite]

106. IOW you have no idea how he'd answer the question.

[TCJ70]

115. He'd have to be asked first...

...at least, I think that's how these things work. Either that or he'd have to have a policy statement out there somewhere. I just tried to find one for you with no luck. Sorry...but if you did ask him, he'd most likely answer in a straight-forward manner.

[Armstead]

124. You are correct. He had not been asked and to my knowledge has not weighed in

But I sense if someone asked him he'd give an opinion rather than say "we need to study it."

[restorefreedom]

133. here is a clue....

from the website on the issues

Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)

[bettyellen]

119. States rights, not my thing.

[Duckhunter935]

111. code words

For we need to poll test before I can answer

[ecstatic]

166. To make sure nobody is forced to die. Were you listening? nt

[Armstead]

174. This is an issue that has been around for a long time.

It's something that people have opinions about.

And it is not rocket science to ensure safeguards exist to make sure no one is forced to die.

[firebrand80]

94. I thought she handled it well nt

[brooklynite]

96. Hillary Clinton won't promise not to get us involved in new military action...

(and neither will Bernie Sanders---my comment). An honest and responsible answer.

[firebrand80]

98. Another good answer on the war question nt

[Punkingal]

102. She needs to shorten her answers.

[bettyellen]

112. Not liking the format as well as debates. An hour each is just too much time for them to gass on.

[Duckhunter935]

118. I like this much better

No 30 second soundbites bites. You can get actual answers if the candidate is prepared

[bettyellen]

123. I like both sides going back and forth on a topic. Both have run on too much- and it has sounded to

me like the same old stump speeches. Again.

[Recursion]

180. Lincoln and Douglas's format was 60 - 90 - 30

Hard to imagine that playing with today's political attention span.

[bettyellen]

183. Yeah, I think a lot of people will just watch half of it for reasons.... like the people who swear

they heard her "victory" speech and the horrible reaction to it after, they already know what they want to say and are looking for an excuse to say it.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

103. A lot of honesty from Hillary Clinton. She was very open with the dying with dignity and war issue.

nt

[TCJ70]

108. I'm alright with her answer to the military question...

...it's never smart to take options off the table. The death with dignity one definitely caught her off guard and she gave a standard noncommittal answer.

[bettyellen]

117. Euthenasia is kind of dangerous to talk about with all the idiotic death panel talk....

Lots of people would spin that, and I think that is why no one wants to talk about it. Stupid, but, is what it is.

[tularetom]

143. You don't seem to be watching the same forum as everyone else on this thread

[Duckhunter935]

107. she does not want equality

In the draft

[bettyellen]

110. she said she doesn't like the draft, period.

[Duckhunter935]

114. she did not say she would stop it

She said she needs to think about making woman register like men.

[Jarqui]

116. Sanders figured out Iraq vote, Hillary blames not seeing through Bush on Bush nt

[dinkytron]

120. Really Hillary. You blame Shrub for your Iraqi war vote. He tricked you?

That's your answer?

[Duckhunter935]

122. sad

[Duckhunter935]

121. getting louder

The yell is here

[elias49]

126. She's not doing well at all!

Stuttering, losing her way....
but as my wife said: "Can you imagine how exhausted they must be?"

[RBInMaine]

132. BULLSHIT! She is BRILLIANT and doing damn well!

[Duckhunter935]

135. I tend to disagree

[elias49]

148. What can I say?

The pity of the whole performance, is that tonight and tomorrow the news media will craft the story how each of the candidates did. And that will largely become 'fact'.

[elias49]

136. You're joking right?

OMG.

[rockfordfile]

137. That's not true.

[rockfordfile]

127. Both are great candidates.

[Jarqui]

128. Think they gave Hillary one too many bennies tonite nt

[firebrand80]

129. #pockets

[Duckhunter935]

131. lol

[nc4bo]

130. I'm laughing my ass off at Hillary Sanders' new found populism.

I want to know with all this shit she's promising if HRC supporters will be holding HER to those promises if she wins the GE?

[Duckhunter935]

134. in my inbox

On my private server

Sorry, could not resist

[valerief]

138. Gawd, that Hillary "faithy" stuff went on For-Ever.

[nc4bo]

142. Dreadful. I don't give a damn about your religion

And have to wonder how many people care about her religion or how they're going to pay the light bill this month or the next...

[ProudToBeLiberal]

145. So, you are blaming the rabbi for asking his question? nt

[nc4bo]

149. She rambled on and on and on. nt

[brooklynite]

165. ...as did Bernie Sanders

[nc4bo]

182. I believe what Sanders says is completely sincere. Hillary hasn't

convinced me. She could, but i doubt it.

[karynnj]

185. and on ... yet completely did not address the question

She said a bit on the ambition side, but completely avoided humility. My guess - it is a foreign concept to her.

[restorefreedom]

157. bernie nailed it.

George Lopez ?@georgelopez
💯 RT @BernieSanders: My spirituality is that we are all in this together. When children or veterans go hungry it impacts me. #DemTownHall

[Duckhunter935]

167. no federal decriminalization

Let's just research

[restorefreedom]

178. code for: windfall for her big pharma buddies. nt

[Duckhunter935]

181. yep

[dinkytron]

146. She rambled. I cant wait to read text of that.

[121xGigawatts]

147. +1000

[Duckhunter935]

149. word salad

[DVRacer]

140. Wanting to stay positive but

That was a religious filibuster that made little sense.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

144. I have never seen Hillary Clinton so open in public setting. You can tell she is winning the

audience over. Early on they were pretty quiet, but I think she has really connected with them.

[Lucinda]

151. Thats why she does the smaller venues.

She can see them all, and they can connect with her. The last one I watched late January was great.

[Duckhunter935]

152. ok

[Purveyor]

160. I want some of what you're smoking... seriously.

[bettyellen]

171. the amount of mindless snark on this thread sucks.

[speaktruthtopower]

153. She doesn't..

have a poker face. She sits there and smiles and you can see when she's angry or uncomfortable.

[bkkyosemite]

154. Bernie is too weak on Wall Street ............first she is for them

then she is against them.

[Matariki]

155. I wish I trusted Clinton means what she says

I'd like her.

[ecstatic]

158. I think both of them did great! nt

[bettyellen]

184. Yeah, I think they have both improved a great deal.

[Duckhunter935]

159. 675K

She is in trouble on this one

[Purveyor]

162. Yep she's in the weeds and there is 15 minutes left...

[nc4bo]

163. Mary jane is tripping her up too. nt

[Duckhunter935]

170. yep

No decriminalization for you, we need to research

[Jarqui]

169. That one did some damage nt

[Jarqui]

164. waffling ... nt

[bettyellen]

168. I thought she was tougher on medical marijuana. Hmmm.

[Duckhunter935]

172. stuck one of her fingers up

[bettyellen]

175. or I read something inaccurate here. Like I did about the victory speech and the coin flips....

this place has become a shadow of what it once was with all the bullshit that flies here.

[Matariki]

173. Segueing from medical marijuana to drug addiction

just no.

[Duckhunter935]

177. she started SCHIP

I thought it was Kennedy and Kerry that wrote the bill. Sure she did help, but....

[BadDog40]

176. Terrible response to marijuana

Research? Make sure the right dosage? More stalling.

[Duckhunter935]

179. yep, sure answered her question

Screw you