Let's see... new DNI, new anonymous leak impugning a Democratic candidate

[Recursion]

while simultaneously distracting from the overwhelming "the entire GOP is on the Russian payroll" narrative and advancing a "both sides do it" story.

I don't like Bernard either, but we need to be smarter than this.

[denem]

1. Those who fail to learn from history ...

Mueller report: GRU - Main idea: Use any opportunity to criticize Hillary [Clinton] and the rest (except Sanders and Trump — we support them).

https://medium.com/swlh/how-the-russians-interfered-in-our-election-18b15206a443

[OnDoutside]

2. He was told a month ago and kept it quiet. There's no

walking around that. If it was a leak, so be it. After all, were we not appalled at Trump going after the whistleblower, rather than addressing the substance of the message ?

[Recursion]

3. He was given a classified briefing on it

You're supposed to "keep it quiet" when you get those

[OnDoutside]

4. That's a smokescreen that will be cleared soon enough, when we find

out what actions he took subsequently.

[krissey]

5. I am not buying the classified crap either. Trump classifies whatever he wants without sense.

I think this part certainly has to play out.

[Lexblues]

7. There's nothing classified about Russia interfering in our elections

That's bullshit. The classified part is the methods, etc. Bernie hid this info period.

[uponit7771]

6. Bernard had everything to gain by generically denouncing outside help for his campaign, the he could

... not talk shit aint flying

[True Blue American]

10. Where did the leak come from?

Anyone know? And,why was it classified? That information should be available to voters.

[uponit7771]

12. +1

[Dream Girl]

8. Are those the new talking points? Nice try

[BlueMTexpat]

9. I sincerely believe

that Putin would be happy with either Bernie or 45 in the WH. It is not an unreasonable belief.

HRC's getting the GE nomination in 2016 was Vlad's worst nightmare. HRC had his full measure, so then he turned seriously to the Eedjit.

Of BS & DJT: each one is a narcissist who doesn't listen to credible advisers, if he listens to others at all. The voices in his own head are always superior to anyone else's.

And as for being a team player, they are exactly alike: it's either their way or the highway.

[True Blue American]

11. 100%!

[betsuni]

13. +1

[OnDoutside]

14. Well said.

[True Blue American]

15. Now we are having a recount in Iowa

A Leader in Nevada quit because of the Do not disclose. He is now back on CNN trying to explain the complicated procedure. What is complicated about counting votes?

The Caucus is one of the most asinine, outdated procedure I have ever seen.

A Caucus and Primary in 2 States that do not represent the rest of the Country at all!

Who is running the store?

[OnDoutside]

17. A closed Primary is, to me anyway, the only way to get a representative of the Democratic Party.

[True Blue American]

18. Same here!

Closed Primary!

When I worked at the polls if you tried to switch parties you had to sign an oath you were changing. That needs to be enforced.

[OnDoutside]

21. Well said. I can see why they want to be more inclusive but all sorts are taking the piss, and

distorting the process to their own ends.

[True Blue American]

22. Republicans voting for the

Weakest Democrat! Obama backfired on them!

[OnDoutside]

24. Lol !

[kcr]

23. I agree

I think he'd prefer Trump, but would be happy with Bernie. I think it's a bonus that it sows discord on our side to support him, but I think Putin is hedging by choosing a candidate on both sides.

[jmg257]

16. OMG - a leak? in Washington? DC is built on a sieve, not a swamp.

Would have been good if those involved gott in front of this latest, cause we KNOW stuff like this is always leaked.

[True Blue American]

19. Before the 2 Primaries!

Right?

[jmg257]

20. Yep - good timing equals maximum effectiveness equals maximum damage; works both ways. :(