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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hillary should release a statement reinforcing her trust in Bernie. If she doesn't, this is going to move against her.[/quote]

No it's not. Bernie's a loser and his staff are losers. He didn't even want to be a Democrat until he decided to run for president. His loser data director stole
from her, it's not on Hillary to release a statement about "trusting" Bernie because we now know she shouldn't trust him.[/quote]

I'm speaking as someone who is not sure which candidate I'll pick in the primary. I like them both for different reasons. The way this is developing hurts Hillary. It's not her responsibility to do anything, but she's a smart politician and she should. [/quote]

Why?  [/quote]

Because for whatever reason it feels like the dnc favors her to the point of trying to discredit Sanders. It's because he's the underdog and she seems more like an insider. I'm not saying it's all true, but when we're undecided many of us vote with our gut, and these kinds of negative associations with Hillary make me want to go the other way.

If she speaks out against the dnc reaction or facilitates Bernie being back in good graces, it will restore faith in her as more than just someone in it to win. It's why people applauded when Bernie said that "damn emails" line. It's even why trump gains popularity. You want to feel like the person is making human connections and saying something "real" not just playing a game to win.[/quote]

But why shouldn't the DNC favor her? Why do they owe Sanders anything? All those years in the Senate he refused to join party, refused to pay DNC and DSCC dues, why do they owe him anything now that he's begging for their charity?[/quote]

Are they supposed to treat all people running as Democrats equally? (Sincere question)[/quote]

Maybe theoretically, but it's really not cool or fair for someone who just decided to be a Democrat last Thursday to come in demanding this. Bernie has never been loyal to the party but he seems to expect the same in return. No thanks.[/quote]

Do they have any say in who calls themselves a Democrat when running for office? [b]Do they get anything from Democratic candidates?[/b][/quote]

Presidential candidates often, but not always, sign joint fundraising agreements with the Democratic party in each state to raise funds that support both the candidate and down-ballot candidates in that state. It's a major party-building mechanism and is especially important this cycle, after years of relative neglect from Obama and poor leadership from DWS. Electing Democrats at every level is tremendously important right now.

Bill and Hillary Clinton have worked closely with the DNC for decades. This year HRC has already signed joint fundraising agreements with many state parties and raises funds for them through the Hillary Victory Fund. If you buy HRC merchandise or contribute to her campaign, you're also asked to contribute to that fund. This week it held a fundraiser headlined by Sting that raised $8 million, much of which will go to support down-ballot Democrats across the country. Bill Clinton is a unique force in raising money to support other Democrats.

So, yes, the DNC does get something from Democratic candidates who choose to support it. We desperately need more Democrats in Congress and in state government, and Clinton has made a concerted effort to help achieve that. [/quote]

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