Will There Be A Brokered Democratic Convention?

[Stanyon]

No need. The intelligence community will do it for them while the basket of deplorables will wallow in denial and applaud as that community is systematically denigrated and purged.

Oh come on, the whole Russia/ Bernie Sanders political theatre was based in unsubstantiated claims but it sure got a lot of airplay didn't it? in other words it was fake news with a grandstanding politician playing cheerleader.
Just like Warren and her saying she wouldn't approve some bill unless a transgendered child approved it.
Just like Buttigieg was approached by a hand picked 9 year old kid that was supposedly gay and wanted to be brave just like him and then of course Pete went on to give him a scripted response of support. A 9 year old kid that claims he is gay, I bet a few NAMBLA members got a rustle in their jimmies over that thought.

It's a clown show

 

[metis]

It's way too early to tell yet, but a brokered convention is possible and contains high risks, especially if they were decide on going with someone other than the one who has a plurality.

 

[metis]

The Russian interference has long been proven-- but if one watches just Fox...

 

[sun rise]

Am I to discern that you understand the lesser of 2 evils concept?

Being a realistic idealist, yes, indeed. I'm no Patrick Henry "give me [my ideal] or give me [nothing]" type

Sometimes the best approach is the "boa constrictor" path toward my ideal. At one point it was called the "domino theory" - it's of course not 100% accurate, but close enough for me.

I'm being eaten by a Boa Constrictor
A Boa Constrictor
A Boa Constrictor
I'm being eaten by a Boa Constrictor
And I don't like it one bit

Whadaya know, it's nibblin' my toe
Oh gee, it's up to my knee
Oh fiddle, it's up to my middle
Oh heck, it's up to my neck
Oh dread, it's mm-mm-mm-mm

 

[Stanyon]

The Russian interference has long been proven-

In Bernies case the claim was based on unsubstantiated rumour (AKA fake news)
but it did allow him to rant and rave for publicity.

 

[metis]

In Bernies case the claim was based on unsubstantiated rumour (AKA fake news)
but it did allow him to rant and rave for publicity.

False.

 

[metis]

In Bernies case the claim was based on unsubstantiated rumour (AKA fake news)
but it did allow him to rant and rave for publicity.

It actually came out of an intelligence report that was covered by the House Intelligence Community several weeks ago.

Also, while I'm at it, I simply cannot imagine ever bringing myself to support a politician who has heaped praises on "strong leaders" like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and even Saddam Hussein, while at the same time condemning our own 17 intelligence agencies. Nor can I blindly support a man who's rather clearly a materialist, a hedonist, and is dishonest enough even to some members of his own Republican Party that have referred to him as being a "pathological liar"-- their words, not mine.

 

[Stanyon]

It actually came out of an intelligence report that was covered by the House Intelligence Community several weeks ago.

and where is that intelligence report?

"Pierson's characterization of Russian interference led to pointed questions from lawmakers, which officials said caused Pierson to overstep and assert that Russia has a preference for Trump to be reelected.
One intelligence official said that Pierson's characterization of the intelligence was "misleading" and a national security official said Pierson failed to provide the "nuance" needed to accurately convey the US intelligence conclusions."
source:
US intelligence briefer appears to have overstated assessment of 2020 Russian interference - CNNPolitics

Misleading and overstated, this sounds familiar

 

[metis]

and where is that intelligence report?

Aren't you aware that us outsiders cannot get intelligence reports that are addressed in the House Intelligence Committee? Instead, numerous Dems have cited the conclusion of the report but they rather obviously cannot release any classified information.

As for the CNN report, you should actually reread it because it is simply citing what one person, Pierson, said, which is controversial to say the least.

BTW, why didn't you address the other points I mentioned?

 

[Stanyon]

Aren't you aware that us outsiders cannot get intelligence reports that are addressed in the House Intelligence Committee? Instead, numerous Dems have cited the conclusion of the report but they rather obviously cannot release any classified information.

We have a document that we cannot see and some democrats are citing the briefing by Pierson

The briefing by Pierson is being characterized by an intelligence official as being overstated and misleading.

I don't know what else to say

 

[averageJOE]

It appears that Sanders is leading the delegate count at this time, with the others splitting the other delegates. Therefore do you think that there will be a brokered convention and if so who does the DNC support?

The ONLY way avoid a brokered convention is for Sanders to over-win. It needs to be an overwhelming victory. Anything short of that will result in a brokered convention, then they will give it to Bloomberg. Which is why it is crucial he picks the "right" VP. And in my opinion, his only choice is Tulsi Gabbard. She already has the support of Libertarians, Independants, some conservatives, frustrated Trump voters, Green Party.

But if it is brokered and they give it to Bloomberg you can kiss the entire DNC good bye.

 

[Shad]

It appears that Sanders is leading the delegate count at this time, with the others splitting the other delegates. Therefore do you think that there will be a brokered convention and if so who does the DNC support?

It looks like Buttgieg is the choice given MSM coverage. MSM and the DNC tend to mirror each other

 

[averageJOE]

It looks like Buttgieg is the choice given MSM coverage. MSM and the DNC tend to mirror each other

Nope. Bloomberg is giving the MSM millions of dollars to flood the air waves with his ads. Bloomberg "donated" $300,000 to the DNC. Pete was their manufactured candidate at the start, but money talks, Bloomberg is calling the shots now.

 

[Shad]

Nope. Bloomberg is giving the MSM millions of dollars to flood the air waves with his ads. Bloomberg "donated" $300,000 to the DNC. Pete was their manufactured candidate at the start, but money talks, Bloomberg is calling the shots now.

Bloomberg is getting grilled for the NDA's and Stop and Frisk. Posting ads is not the same as questioning the man's policies now and in the past in interviews. Bloomberg is only around for funding as restriction are not as heavy if you are a candidate.

 

[Mindmaster]

It appears that Sanders is leading the delegate count at this time, with the others splitting the other delegates. Therefore do you think that there will be a brokered convention and if so who does the DNC support?

Pelosi and company aren't down with the socialist thing that much, so they will rally to get it brokered if they can. They're already rumbling about this behind the scenes -- case in point Hillary isn't endorsing anyone. That's a huge problem for the party as a lot of people like her... ditto for Obama... Without these two in your corner as a Dem you got a big steep climb. The brokered scenario invariably helps Bloomberg more than the rest as he can throw his money around to change minds.

 

[shmogie]

It appears that Sanders is leading the delegate count at this time, with the others splitting the other delegates. Therefore do you think that there will be a brokered convention and if so who does the DNC support?

As Karl Rove explained it, only about 2% of the required delegates have been locked up so far.

The DNC desperately wants Biden, or Bloomberg. The loons with all the energy want Sanders.

So, the likely candidate will be one of these almost eighty guys.

The establishment, could block Bernie in a brokered convention. and drag someone else in, like a retread hillary.

Some of the young communists who yearn for comrade Bernie, say there will blood in the streets if the comrade doesn't get the nomination.

Those democrats, the circus is in their blood.

 

[Shaul]

There hasn’t been a brokered convention in almost 70 years. There won’t be one this year either.

 

[Thief]

Nope. Bloomberg is giving the MSM millions of dollars to flood the air waves with his ads. Bloomberg "donated" $300,000 to the DNC. Pete was their manufactured candidate at the start, but money talks, Bloomberg is calling the shots now.

oh....so the event IS brokered

 

[averageJOE]

Bloomberg is getting grilled for the NDA's and Stop and Frisk. Posting ads is not the same as questioning the man's policies now and in the past in interviews. Bloomberg is only around for funding as restriction are not as heavy if you are a candidate.

Except millions more people are watching his ads than there are who are watching his interviews and debates. You are underestimating the influence of money over the DNC. Believe it or not there are millions of people out there who only know there is a presidential election going on because of Bloomberg's ads. They don't even know who Buttigieg, Kloubuchar, and Warren even are. They only know Biden because of Obama, Sanders because of 2016...and Bloomberg because of his ads. Bloomberg doesn't even need to win any states, although he probably will win a few. All he has to do is stay in the race all the way till the convention. And if it's contested, Bloomberg will get the nomination. And Trump will be reelected. And the DNC will be dead.

 

[Shad]

Except millions more people are watching his ads than there are who are watching his interviews and debates.

Assertion.

You are underestimating the influence of money over the DNC.

Hardly as I stated my view of why Bloomberg is in the race.

Believe it or not there are millions of people out there who only know there is a presidential election going on because of Bloomberg's ads.

Assertion

They don't even know who Buttigieg, Kloubuchar, and Warren even are.

Assertion

They only know Biden because of Obama,

Assertion. Also you forgot about impeachment

Sanders because of 2016...and Bloomberg because of his ads.

Assertion

Bloomberg doesn't even need to win any states, although he probably will win a few.

Which goes right back to why I think he is running.

All he has to do is stay in the race all the way till the convention. And if it's contested, Bloomberg will get the nomination. And Trump will be reelected. And the DNC will be dead.

Maybe.