BALTIMORE-As early Democratic presidential nominating races tighten, many influential Democrats are emphasizing positions that are more aligned with those of Hillary Clinton than Bernie Sanders, even those lawmakers who haven’t endorsed anyone.
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On the Democratic side, the candidates may be headed back to the debate stage in New Hampshire before the primary, in defiance of the Democratic National Committee.
“The DNC has said it is not going to sanction any more debates until after February 9th”, said Jeff Weaver, Sanders’ campaign manager.
The latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist Poll of likely Democratic primary voters shows Clinton leading Sanders 48 percent to 45 percent, a statistical dead heat. The dynamics of the race have changed and Sen. “So let’s try to make it happen”, Clinton said in a phone interview with MSNBC, which announced the new debate with the Union Leader, New Hampshire’s largest newspaper. Sanders has significant momentum. Sen. Her doctor said at the time she was in “excellent physical condition”.
Sanders told reporters after the meeting that he believes Obama will stay neutral as Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compete for their party’s nomination. He added that if Sanders continues to do well, he would expect the media to examine the candidate’s ideas more seriously.
“I am, you know, anxious if we can get something set up to be able to be there”.
“Now she is asking to change the rules to schedule a debate next week that is not sanctioned by the DNC”. Why is that? The answer is obvious.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s campaign quickly agreed and Clinton’s spokeswoman said she would “be happy to participate in a debate in New Hampshire if the other candidates agree, which would allow the DNC to sanction the debate”.
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Sanders has a double-digit lead over Clinton in New Hampshire, which borders his home state of Vermont, according to the Real Clear Politics polling average, though he trails nationwide. One debate must be held in March, April and May, and none should be scheduled for Friday, Saturday or a holiday weekend, far different from the current schedule of debates, which were held mostly on weekends when viewership is low, noted Business Insider.
