Posted on 11/14/2015 3:26:49 PM PST by Kaslin
Saturday nights are for parties, friends, and trips to the movies. Politics? Hardly. Yet, the Democratic National Committee decided to schedule the second Democratic presidential debate for tonight in Iowa. Because of the stunning tragedy in Paris, the debate discussion has been modified to focus largely on foreign policy and national security. The RNC, unsurprisingly, believes the Democrats' decision to host a debate on the weekend is an obvious attempt to shield Hillary Clinton from any kind of challenge on her path to the primary. Here's Communications Director Sean Spicer's take on it:
If a tree falls in the middle of the forest and nobody hears it, did it really fall? That question lingers over tomorrow night's Democrat debate in Des Moines, which was purposely scheduled by the DNC to ensure low viewership to protect Hillary Clinton.
Oh, and the event is also taking place the same night the Iowa Hawkeye football team is playing, sure to be a popular game because the fifth placed team is fighting for a place in the national championship. Odds are it is also going to be more competitive than the Democratic primary.
Surely, this debate comes at an inopportune time for Clinton, considering the FBI just announced it is expanding its investigation of her emails. She may also have to answer for a new poll that reveals a whopping 68 percent of voters say her use of a private server was 'unethical.'
Democrats who wanted a real contest and exchange of ideas are being shortchanged. This has become a primary in name only, rigged to benefit Hillary Clinton. But the lack of a serious race will only hurt Clinton in the long run. Clinton won't be tested, and she won't be forced to defend some of her biggest weaknesses: her untrustworthiness, likeability, and the perception she's not honest.
Republicans aren't the only ones criticizing the DNC's obvious campaign for Hillary. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has demanded more debates, insisting the current 'rigged' schedule is a disservice to voters. DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, however, has refused to budge.
What does it say about the Democratic leadership's confidence in their frontrunner when they feel the need to shield her from public scrutiny?
It's nonexistent.
The second debate takes place on CBS at 9 p.m. Not that you'll be watching.
No one from Iowa will be watching
Also, I believe the debate was timed in such a way that Saturday Night Live could not lampoon it. The skits have already been written and they will be in dress rehearsal by them time of the debates.
That could very well be.
Bump
Here’s hoping she wigs out.
Bernie should wear a hairpiece..
Of course this was to protect Hillary. However, circumstances have changed and I think this debate will be watched by at least 18 million........before yesterday, it would have been in the 6 million range.
No one from Iowa will be watching
No one will be watching the debate or the game?
Try this .... go anywhere and ask a stranger to name a politician ...
Don't qualify it with "presidential" or whatever .... just
name a politician
TRUMP
And all he did was have a few thousand hats made up
There’s a debate?
Hillaryous Rotten Criminal. She can run, but she can’t hide. Less than 365 days until the ballot box. The ‘rats are boxed in with Hillaryous. Pass the popcorn. Enjoy the show.
Minnesota Wild plays Dallas Stars @ 6:30 CST. Should be a great game.
Iowa is 9-0.
Beating Minnesota tonight takes them to 10-0, something that has never been accomplished in University of Iowa history.
Kick-off is 7:00 PM CST.
To anyone who can connect a few gigantic dots, Hillary CAUSED the Paris massacre.
That creature has more blood dripping from what used to be her soul than Satan.
My wife asked me to leave the house before the debate starts. She said watching Hillary on TV is bad for my blood pressure. She didn’t want to take a chance on having another new TV, like the last new one, destroyed by me. Hey, it was only a 5 shot 12 gauge and it emptied fast.
Pure evil, a demon in human form with the blood of tens of thousands on its wretched hands.
Ever hear the term “Established credibility”? Tilting the table even more toward the former Secretary of State.
No mere human being is equipped to lead the battle for liberty unless he/she understands and can articulate the ideas underlying America's Constitution, with its strict limits on the power and scope of government.
Some may aspire to be President who are intelligent, capable of achievement in many fields, and who actually love America; but, unless those persons have a deep and abiding understanding of why their actions must, in every case, conform to the strict limits of the Constitution, then they should not be entrusted with the Office of President of the United States.
As to the candidates, whether a Democrat or a Republican, the boldness and actions of a President must be firmly rooted in unequivocal belief in the principles underlying the Constitution. Any other basis is unreliable and without foundation.
There is a great difference between principled boldness rooted in the Constitution's limits and simple individual arrogance. America has had enough of the latter.
"The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God." - Thomas Jefferson
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