Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Don’t Drop Out, Bernie (Slate)

-Dylan Stump

Analysis:

This article is an opinion piece which supports Bernie Sanders' continued candidacy in the face of criticisms by the Clinton camp that he's prolonging the inevitable and his harsher tone is a danger to the party. The article criticizes these arguments as condescending towards Sanders and his supporters.

link: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/03/don_t_drop_out_bernie.html

Mar 23

Weakened at Bernie’s (Slate)

-Dylan Stump

Analysis:

This article talks about the string of recent, significant victories by Bernie Sanders. The article emphasizes that while these victories help, it is still statistically unlikely that Sanders can gain enough on Clinton to win. The article points out how Bernie hasn't done well in states with larger black populations as an example of struggles that will remain going forward.

link: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/03/does_bernie_sanders_have_momentum_now.html

Mar 28

Monday, March 28, 2016

Bernie Sanders Dominates Washington, Alaska, And Hawaii Primaries (The Young Turks)

-Dylan Stump

Analysis:

This video delves into the big wins Sanders scored on Saturday night. The panel talks about the attempts by mainstream pundits to paint states that go Sanders as lacking diversity, pointing out that such a claim is bogus when only 25% of Hawaii is white. They also discuss arguments of "party unity" as silly, believing either Clinton or Sanders would crush Trump in a general election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcKrqqhyxxU

Mar 28

Hillary Campaign Threatens Withholding Debates Over Bernie's “Tone" (The Young Turks)

-Dylan Stump

Analysis:

This video delves into the claim by a Clinton strategist that they dislike the "tone" of Sanders' campaign and are hesitant to hold any debates going forward. The panel shows clear support for Sanders on this issue, pointing out the hypocrisies of how Clinton supporters would likely disapprove of the Sanders camp criticizing Hillary's tone. They also point out that if tone is a deal-breaker for Hillary in debates, it's likely going to be a bigger issue if facing off against Trump in the general election.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiz7SCleduY

Mar 28