Pictures, video, story.

What more do you want? They've been covering this story for DAYS now. Here--more links, and these aren't all of them:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/28/politics/bernie-sanders-2016-election-announcement/

http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2015/04/30/who-is-bernie-sanders-origwx-bw.cnn

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/29/politics/gallery/bernie-sanders-political-career/index.html


It's fine to complain when they don't cover a story, but they're covering this one.

And, that's what matters.

Maybe you should adjust your settings--or direct yourself towards the "POLITICS" portion of their site. I pulled up CNN.com, scrolled down to the POLITICS section, and lo-and-behold, this link was about the third or fourth one down:


http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/29/politics/bernie-sanders-announces-presidential-run/index.html

I think the problem might be operator error. They ARE covering the story.

Bernie "all the time" has nothing to do with it.

And, scrolling down to the bottom and finding a mention under the politics section is not "covering the story" like it should be.

Any crazy Republican's face would be plastered all over their front page today.

He's being shut out by the media and I think we all know why.

He's not under TECH, he's not under SPORTS, he's not under DAILY DISTRACTIONS. He's under POLITICS--which is where he belongs.

The overall page headline is WHAT HAPPENED TO FREDDY GRAY? with video. You do realize, don't you, that the report on Mr. Gray's death was JUST released? That CNN has reporters in the streets in Baltimore covering this story? LIVE?

Are you SERIOUSLY criticizing them for covering breaking news about the murder by the police in Baltimore and the issuance of the report regarding that murder? Really? I think they're to be commended for not glossing over the issue of police brutality in an American city torn by riots. What would you prefer? A cutesy biography of Bernie with a bunch of film clips? Or an investigation of an ongoing story about the police killing black men in America, and Freddy Gray specifically?

I think your priorities are out of whack. Social justice can't wait. A Presidential announcement that has--as the links I have provided proved--already been covered six ways to Sunday doesn't need to be reiterated over and over again to make it "more real."

When they go back to regular rotation of news stories, and not in-depth coverage of this breaking story, he'll get his propers.

If he were ACTUALLY being shut out by the media, you wouldn't be able to see all of the stories I provided in this thread from "CNN who isn't covering him."

I mean, really...??

That same picture of Freddy Gray was on their front page ALL FUCKING MORNING. I told you already that I've been looking at it all day. You're just wrong.

Really..is right.

And then I went to the website for the same reason.

They were (still are) LIVE in Baltimore. Do you have any idea what is going on there?

It was --and IS-- BIG news. An American city where a huge portion of the population are unemployed has been torn apart by riots. Those riots stemmed from the brutal murder of a black man at the hands of imported police who have no connection to the neighborhoods.

If you're actually concerned about one of Sanders' signature complaints--that of INCOME INEQUALITY--what is happening in Baltimore is a petri dish of that concept. They are actually COVERING the story, talking about Baltimore, Ferguson, and why we're seeing reactions in the street against the very things that Sanders also concerns himself with.

I can't believe you are apparently RESENTFUL that they are covering this story "ALL FUCKING MORNING." They should cover it ALL FUCKING MONTH. Maybe then we'd see some changes made. I mean --really, you said this shit?

Keep defending the media. I guess somebody has to do it.

The rudeness in your post is absolutely breathtaking.

Who's "defending the media?" I turned on CNN and they were covering Baltimore. What, you're saying that they shouldn't cover the murder of a black man in an economically barren neighborhood? On the date when the report about his death was being issued?

You do realize this is precisely the sort of issue that has sharpened Senator Sanders' complaints about economic equality and unequal application of justice?

No--apparently you don't get it.

Enough with the faux complaining.

I am starting to think he's cut a deal.

It looks like he's more in the role of "drawing fire" than running to win, with some of his answers...Just my opinion--YMMV and probably does.

And it certainly isn't the top story right now.

are trolling.

The poll isn't closed but he could easily appoint the person in the lead.

We'll never get rid of them. If you kids want something to play with, I'll pick up some Friskies and we can try to attract some stray cats.

He was just on andrea Mitchell and handled her well.

Ed schultz tweeted about his announcement and fact he will have bernie on tonight.

I don't think it's a corcendce he chooce ed to be his first real interview after his announcement.

Bernie isn't going to play the gotcha game they want him to play with Hillary.

a brief piece with Bernie mid-day on MSNBC.



-Appa

The establishment isn't trying to keep him off the NH ballot.

The MSM is not going to help us, it is owned by the 1%.

Word of mouth campaigning is critical.

And he tried to dodge the "running as a Democrat" question, too.

I'm sure CNN will re-run it and eventually post it on their site.

Interesting conversation.

I think you don't understand what the word means, "smokey nj."

trolling a safe haven for supporters of Bernie Sanders

If you want blood and a Voter Pledge, you're not going to get that, but I welcome him to the campaign process.

Who died and made you boss?

You'd be gone already.

mean-spirited posts are inappropriate in this group. You wouldn't want people posting Clinton Foundation stuff in her group, would you? No. So have some class and treat others as you wish to be treated.

I am delighted that he has decided to step up and join the conversation.

And again, who died and made you boss?

Speaking of "mean spirited posts" your accusations against me are more than mean-spirited--they are rude and uncivil. Not "Democratic." Not "progressive." Just nasty, exclusionary, and accusatory. I certainly won't stoop so low as to treat you the way you've treated me here.

Someone who talks so readily about "having class" should perhaps learn the meaning of the phrase.

Please do not insult my intelligence. Your mean-spirited attacks are inappropriate in this group.

mean-spirited attacks are inappropriate in this group.

Or are you just someone who is deeply invested in alienating those who are supportive of Senator Sanders' run for office?

Because that IS what you're doing with your repeated accusations against me.

You apparently don't know the meaning of "mean-spirited" either, judging by your repetitious use of the phrase while embodying the very characteristics of it with your remarks.

You've made fun of supporters in your posts and accuse Bernie Sander's of making deals. This would not be acceptable in the HRC Supporters Group, we deserve the same courtesy. I'm not going to argue with you any further.

heart or mind, quite plainly.

I have not "made fun of supporters" at all--that's just a blatant untruth. You don't have the right to tell falsehoods about my comments, and that is what you are doing. That kind of thing is rude, uncivil, and makes DU suck.

You are looking for an enemy, and it ain't me. And if you want courtesy, you need to cut out the name calling, stop mischaracterizing my comments, stop trying to paint me as nefarious, and maybe you'll get some.

I'm not "arguing" with you at all. I simply will not let false statements about what I say and what my motives are stand. Sorry if you don't like that, but don't expect me to back down when you get "uncivil." Ain't happening.

With that post.

Can you link?

But the posts about the interview at first we're not trolling IMO.

Please see my comments, below.

and you will see. Blitzer asked him if he would run as a Democrat, and he did not say "YES." He said he would run "within the framework and principles..." or something on those lines. It was a very PLAIN dodge.

There's nothing wrong with dodging a question--but don't be a Happy Happy Glad Glad cheerleader that pretends things don't happen when they do. And that DID happen. When the interview goes up on the web you will VERY plainly see it.

I also said NOTHING about "laughing at supporters." That was just a flat out false statement by you. Why you want to make things up about me, I have no idea, but let me tell you--I do not appreciate it.

You will probably be disappointed to learn, too, that Senator Sanders said some very complimentary things about Senator Clinton. He called her a friend for over 25 years. He refused to take the bait when WB tried to get him to say something bad about her.

But hey--I guess that doesn't suit your obvious desire to paint me as a "cage match" type.

One more time--I accuse Senator Sanders of NOTHING. I point out what he said. I wouldn't be surprised if there's more going on here than meets the eye. If you don't like that, fine, you don't have to like it--but you have a lot of nerve trying to mischaracterize my comments.

You really should introspect. You might also learn how to give a little of that "courtesy" you are griping about.

You aren't winning any converts to your cause by beating up people who welcome Sanders to the fray.

I turned on CNN because--and only because--of the OP complaint. Lo and behold, in comes Senator Sanders giving a live interview to Blitzer. It was an interesting and wide-ranging conversation--not overly long, but not short, either. He did dodge the "Are you running as a Democrat" question, and that surprised me, particularly given all the conversation about this yesterday. Make no mistake though--he was "dodging" or "parsing" -- he did not give Blitzer a direct response to the question that Blitzer asked.

I have theories about why he may be parsing, and they involve a long-range strategy, but I'll save those for another day. I need to hear more from him about this, and see what his FEC filing and his state petitions look like.

you to show supporters of Bernie Sanders the same courtesy that you expect in the Hillary Clinton supporters group.

I am supporting his candidacy and informing those interested about what he had to say during an interview.

You, OTOH, have been calling me names ever since you first engaged me. Your behavior towards me has been rude and nasty, frankly.

for a long time.

so you post here to stir up shit.

Apparently you missed the piece where I support Senator Sanders' candidacy and think he has much to add to the (adult) conversation about the issues. I'd prefer to focus on that, as opposed to the name-calling we find here--and from you, most recently-- on DU.

I would never call you a shit-stirrer, but I'm not rude like you seem to be.

Welcome to our group..........

No debates on the issues, no discussions about government priorities ... just shit-flinging?

Oh well.

LOL

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what I understand. Maybe, Ed, Chris or Rachel might. I will reserve outrage until I see that they ignored him too, then they will hear from me.

He then went over to CNN and was interviewed there.

They have been doing some decent LIVE coverage of Baltimore all day, but they broke in to interview Senator Sanders. It was a good interview. I'm sure they'll run it again.

missed both Chris' and Rachel---not a peep, wall to wall Baltimore. Important news but not even a mention?

help you do your job. No thanks needed.

Someone was blocked for trolling I am the gatekeeper.

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Again a very very loud "WHOOSH" comes to mind.

blocked?