Not on Tonight’s Democratic Party Presidential Debate Stage

12 Thursday Sep 2019

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debate, Democratic Party, Marianne Williamson, president

There may be a reason or two.

Marianne Williamson [2019 file photo].

Marianne Williamson: ‘What does it say that the conservatives are nicer to me?’
By Rebecca Klar – 09/12/19 10:10 AM EDT

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is lamenting that the right wing seems to be “nicer” to her than the “lefties.”

“What does it say that Fox News is nicer to me than the lefties are? What does it say that the conservatives are nicer to me,” she said while caught on a hot mic after an interview on the conservative Sinclair TV network’s “America This Week” program last week.

[….]

Appearing on the Faux News Channel is probably one of those reasons.

Try as they might, the Faux News Channel and their viewers don’t get to choose the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nominee. Democrats do.

“Faux News channel, fascist groupies” – protest sign, circa 2003- 2004.

Previously:

Progress Iowa Corn Feed – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – July 14, 2019 (July 14, 2019)

Gee, if only you had enough support… (September 2, 2019)

Overton Window

30 Tuesday Jul 2019

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What liberal media?

Michael Bersin @MBersin
CNN: Do you believe your primary opponent (D) is too extreme to beat Donald Trump (r)?
Answer: Only if Donald Trump (r) orders the Reichstag to be set on fire in the week before the election.
8:17 PM · Jul 30, 2019

CNN’s only redeeming value is that they don’t have Chuck Todd.

Suppose you organized an open public debate in the 4th Congressional District and the incumbent republican just couldn’t be bothered to show

19 Wednesday Sep 2018

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4th Congressional District, Belton, debate, missouri, Renee Hoagenson, town hall, Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler (r), August 25, 2010:

…My campaign has set aside Friday afternoons through October 22 and has called on media outlets and civic organizations to schedule forums in which the two candidates could state their views and take questions from citizens…

That was then, this is now.

Apparently Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) now believes that Renee Hoagenson’s (D) campaign is “bullying” her by doing what Vicky Hartzler’s (r) campaign did in 2010. Chutzpah. And Karma. And a belief that no one anywhere has any memory that goes back longer than ten minutes.

Renee Hoagenson (D) and her campaign found a few open dates, booked the venues, and publicized a willingness to engage in debates at those dates, times, and locations in the district. Vicky Hartzler’s campaign expressed their outrage at the impudence.

Yesterday in Belton, at one of the days and venues scheduled by Renee Hoagenson’s (D) campaign, Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) was a no show (Is anyone surprised?) – so Renee Hoagenson held an open public town hall. Over sixty voters showed up, along with media – the local paper and Show Me Progress.

Renee Hoagenson (D) – Belton, Missouri – September 18, 2018

The town hall with Renee Hoagenson (D) (and with Vicky Hartzler’s (r) absence) started at 7:00 p.m. and went past 8:30 p.m. Renee Hoagenson addressed written questions submitted by those in attendance and engaged in give and take with the audience. All of this open discussions included follow-ups.

The voters in attendance asked questions and provided their opinions on education, the budget, the deficit, the economy, access to affordable health care, campaign finance reform, term limits, agriculture (the farm bill), student loans, the military budget, and more.

After the “formal” portion of the town hall Renee Hoagenson (D) remained to greet and speak with any individuals who were so inclined.

If you don’t pay your bills, you’re just a deadbeat

15 Saturday Sep 2018

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debate, missouri, Nicole Galloway, Saundra McDowell, State Auditor

And that is certainly not a qualification to be Missouri State Auditor. At least in some circles.

There was a debate Friday between State Auditor Nicole Galloway and Saundra McDowell, the republican nominee.

Auditor candidates Galloway, McDowell trade jabs at debate

[….]
…Galloway, an accountant, noted McDowell’s personal financial troubles and questioned whether McDowell meets the state requirement that she reside in the state 10 years before seeking the office.

“She’s been sued seven times in the last five years over unpaid bills,’’ said Galloway, who also asserted that McDowell had embellished her record of investigating fraud while she worked in the state attorney general’s office.

McDowell, who’s a lawyer, accused Galloway of failing to investigate some fraud allegations, of being late with audits and ignoring the state’s open-records laws.

“If she’s not a watchdog, she’s just a dog,” McDowell said…
[….]

Yeah, that last one sounds brilliant.

Previously:

About that State Auditor race (August 18, 2018)

Claire McCaskill (D) clubs a baby harp seal…

08 Wednesday Aug 2018

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Claire McCaskill, debate, flatbed truck, Josh Hawley, missouri, social media, trailer, U.S.Senate

“…listen, I’m a Mizzou educated lawyer, but I can keep up. [laughter] And I know what the word shall means in the law. Now I know he went to Yale, I think, or Harvard, one of those, one of those fancy ones. Um, I think they taught him the same thing, shall is shall…” – Senator Claire McCaskill (D) on Josh Hawley (r) – August 17, 2017

Josh Hawley (r) is not very good at this social media voter engagement thing.

“…@clairecmc – I set up a flatbed truck that we can take anywhere across the state. I’ll take it to any courthouse – or if necessary to any airport tarmac to meet your plane. You name the time & the place. #MOSen…”

“…@clairecmc – I’ll be in Blue Springs tomorrow at 1 p.m. with my flatbed truck. Let’s debate. #MOSen…”

He didn’t tell anyone exactly where. How convenient.

Uh, he wrote, “You name the time & the place…” Which is it? Claire chooses or he chooses?

Early this evening, from Senator Claire McCaskill (D):

Claire McCaskill @clairecmc
Note to Yale law grad: the thing you are standing on is a trailer. The picture below it is a flatbed truck. See you at our first debate!
[….]
5:43 PM – 8 Aug 2018

These kinds of things are usually called ten to fifteen seconds into the first round.

Previously:

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) – town hall in Warrensburg – Press Q and A – August 17, 2017 (August 17, 2017)

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) and Josh Hawley (r) (August 8, 2018)

Be afraid, be very afraid (August 8, 2018)

That’s our Claire – part 5

10 Monday Oct 2016

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Claire McCaskill, debate, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Iraq, missouri, Sean Hannity

Engaging in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [2016 file photo].

Senator Claire McCaskill (D), speaking with Sean Hannity (r – right wingnut stooge) last night:

Sean Hannity Ducks Question About Trump’s Support For Iraq War
This is the guy Trump says he confided to about his war opposition.
10/10/2016 02:44 am ET

“….And you were the only one that knew that secret,” McCaskill replied. “Right?”

Hannity became flustered.

“No, I don’t ― that was the other, that was the issue of whether or not he should go,” he said.

“I think he said you were the only one that knew the secret that he was opposed to the war,” pressed McCaskill.

“No, we actually had midnight conversations about whether or not Iraq was a thing,” he said, not actually answering the question.

“We can go on like this for a while, you know,” McCaskill laughed….

Yes, that’s our Claire.

Previously:

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): needling Donald (May 22, 2016)

Senator Claire McCaskill (D): “…the dangerous consequences of behaving like a buffoon on the world stage…” (May 22, 2016)

That’s our Claire (August 12, 2016)

That’s our Claire – part 2 (August 20, 2016)

That’s our Claire – part 3 (August 31, 2016)

That’s our Claire – part 4 (September 14, 2016)

Donald who?

05 Wednesday Oct 2016

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There was a debate last night between Tim Kaine (D) and Mike Pence (r), the candidates for Vice President.

It’s beyond ironic in our post truth society, even with instant access to technology which allows us all to easily verify almost everything, that the denial of facts and, you know, what is the actual reality merits style points from self appointed media gatekeepers if delivered in a sufficiently deferential and plastic manner. This same world view considers it extremely rude to point this out.

Someone on Twitter understands that:

Dave Scott ‏@DaveScottSC
“Sure Trump’s a dangerous racist, less qualified to be president than any nominee who’s ever run, & Pence lied a lot. But Kaine interrupted”
5:54 AM – 5 Oct 2016

From Hillary Clinton’s (D) campaign:

Hillary Clinton ‏@HillaryClinton
At the #VPDebate, Mike Pence tried really, really hard to deny pretty much everything Donald Trump has said and done. Let’s replay the tape:
[….]
7:29 AM – 5 Oct 2016

And we all think Donald Trump (r) has issues…

13 Tuesday Oct 2015

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Tonight, from Mike Huckabee (r), via Twitter:

Gov. Mike Huckabee ‏@GovMikeHuckabee
I trust @BernieSanders with my tax dollars like I trust a North Korean chef with my labrador! #DemDebate 8:58 PM – 13 Oct 2015

Wow.

The republican presidential field is just stellar, let me tell you, just stellar.

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Tag Archives: debate

Not on Tonight’s Democratic Party Presidential Debate Stage

Suppose you organized an open public debate in the 4th Congressional District and the incumbent republican just couldn’t be bothered to show

If you don’t pay your bills, you’re just a deadbeat

That’s our Claire – part 5

And we all think Donald Trump (r) has issues…