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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Stupid things SAID in leaked emails, but was anything actually DONE to undercut Sanders? [View all]Scuba
(53,475 posts)5. Yes, things were done that violated the impartiality rule ...
http://usuncut.com/politics/dnc-leaks-9-emails/
1. The DNCs communications director was eager to point out negative angles for Sanders stories
Luis Miranda, the national communications director for the DNC, is seen in two separate email chains briefing reporters with both Politico and the Wall Street Journal. In one email thread with Politicos Daniel Strauss, Miranda told Strauss that he would point out some of the issues with Sen. Sanders DNC committee appointments off the record with Strauss to help him write his story. Strauss initially asked for Miranda to send the list of appointments over with no fingerprints attached.
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3. DNC officials worked closely with the Hillary Clinton campaign to respond to Sanders money laundering allegations
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However, the collusion went deeper, with Luis Miranda shown in various emails drafting talking points to be used by the Clinton campaign in response to the Hillary Victory Funds money laundering allegations. In the thread dated May 4, Clinton campaign spokesman is seen badgering Miranda asking for the draft for a Medium post defending the Clinton campaigns questionable fundraising strategies.
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5. DNC staff automatically dismissed interview requests from Bernie bros
In the wake of the Hillary Victory Fund fallout, DNC staffers were seen dismissing interview requests for Debbie Wasserman Schultz about the money laundering allegations due to the political affiliations of the interviewers themselves.
Luis Miranda, the national communications director for the DNC, is seen in two separate email chains briefing reporters with both Politico and the Wall Street Journal. In one email thread with Politicos Daniel Strauss, Miranda told Strauss that he would point out some of the issues with Sen. Sanders DNC committee appointments off the record with Strauss to help him write his story. Strauss initially asked for Miranda to send the list of appointments over with no fingerprints attached.
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3. DNC officials worked closely with the Hillary Clinton campaign to respond to Sanders money laundering allegations
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However, the collusion went deeper, with Luis Miranda shown in various emails drafting talking points to be used by the Clinton campaign in response to the Hillary Victory Funds money laundering allegations. In the thread dated May 4, Clinton campaign spokesman is seen badgering Miranda asking for the draft for a Medium post defending the Clinton campaigns questionable fundraising strategies.
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5. DNC staff automatically dismissed interview requests from Bernie bros
In the wake of the Hillary Victory Fund fallout, DNC staffers were seen dismissing interview requests for Debbie Wasserman Schultz about the money laundering allegations due to the political affiliations of the interviewers themselves.
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Stupid things SAID in leaked emails, but was anything actually DONE to undercut Sanders? [View all]
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
OP
Ah Wikileaks don't want to be investigated/criticized! Threatening the media! LOL!
Her Sister
Jul 2016
#10
No. But something was done with that leaked Clinton donor list that folks seem to have forgotten. nt
glennward
Jul 2016
#50
Be objective. Was anything DONE to undercut Bernie or not? Evidence please, not emotion.
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#7
Adults are able to have civil, objective, evidence-based conversations. You might think about that.
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#14
You might think about TOS. The actual truth cannot be discussed here, period. So we'll have
JudyM
Jul 2016
#63
So now you are saying AP was involved? Even before California, the math wasn't there for Bernie
still_one
Jul 2016
#13
really, so Californians decided not to vote on the propositions and other offices because
still_one
Jul 2016
#39
Do you live in California? There were propositions and other offices on that ballot
still_one
Jul 2016
#38
In 2008 more than 5 million voted in the California Democratic primary. In 2016, < 3.5 million.
Scuba
Jul 2016
#45
#1 is troubling, but doubtful any significant impact on the process. We also must remember CONTEXT.
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#22
Then I guess you didn't bother to read the entire OP. If you have evidence that anything
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#17
Why would I reply substantively to a post that implies I am not capable of adult conversation?
merrily
Jul 2016
#32
And Bernie Sanders has just again said he strongly supports Hillary and will be going after Trump.
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#29
You imply that Bernie's campaign had to have been seriously undermined. I say not, and Bernie is
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#33
No, nothing was done. Also, they were during the time when Bernie's camp was accusing them of crimes
CrowCityDem
Jul 2016
#19
Are you entirely incapable of a fair and adult conversation just because it might contradict
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#25
Only just enough stupid to spin it into a vast left wing conspiracy...over reaction run amok.
L. Coyote
Jul 2016
#41
Jesus Christ, I feel like democracy should matter to you, as if that component has
JCanete
Jul 2016
#70
You don't need to support any behavior and you don't need to avoid Trump
The Second Stone
Jul 2016
#71