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Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 10:12 PM Jan 2016

CNN (Clinton News Network) Setting up favorable Spin for Clinton

Why would CNN commission such skewed polls in NH and IA that show Bernie with such a large lead?

Maybe because by overstating the spread they can later spin any outcome as not so bad or favorable to Clinton and not so good for Bernie. In fact I really don't think we need to qualify it with maybe.

They are in overdrive promoting the townhall. They even have a box that pops up in down promoting the time.

Good picture of O'Malley and Clinton (airbrushed? Clinton's eyes are bright blue) but not of Bernie (what a shock).




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Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
7. The townhall (NOT debate) was added for the establishment candidates
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 10:28 PM
Jan 2016

b/c they want to stop Bernie. Wow, what a surprise.

O'Malley being the low man on the establishment party totem poll (though he did get a standing ovation from the Establishment Democrats) only got this additional event b/c of Clinton. He should be happy she was doing so bad.

But then again he seems to have quite a bit of Iowa party establishment helping him out and he's been able to remained unvetted. A guy with 3 -5 % approval in his home state (and the illegal mass arrests of minorities) is no threat to Clinton but he'll serve his purpose.

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)
5. Democratic operatives organizing a Democratic debate.
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 10:25 PM
Jan 2016

This clearly is a conspiracy of some sorts!

Citibank, Kissinger, and Vince Foster's ghost are behind it.

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
9. Absolutely, did not think anyone one would catch on to the Clinton News Network.
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 10:54 PM
Jan 2016

I like the name, has a nice ring to it.

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