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Sep. 9, 2012 9:22am Mike Opelka

California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein Walks Out of TV Interview After Question About Why She Wont Debate Her Opponent

Photo from YouTube clip of ABC 7 story

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is up for re-election in November and her main opposition comes from Republican candidate Elizabeth Emken. While Emken would like to debate the three-term senator, Feinstein has rejected the idea.

The Los Angeles Times thinks it is a good idea for the candidates to face off publicly. Last summer, after Emken won the Republican nomination, the Times published an editorial in favor of a debate:

Sen. Dianne Feinstein had an excuse for not debating her opponents in the first round of this year’s election — there were 23 of them. But now that the voters have winnowed the field to two, the four-term Democratic incumbent owes it to California’s voters to appear publicly with Republican challenger Elizabeth Emken.

Again, Ms. Feinstein said no.

What is this sitting senator afraid of? She has the benefit of being the incumbent in a liberal state. Her campaign has amassed a massive pile of money to fend off almost any challenger. And based on the latest poll numbers from CBRT / Pepperdine, Feinstein leads Emken by double digits:

CBRT / Pepperdine polling data

As Emken’s campaign is quick to point out, Feinstein has not faced a candidate in a public debate since the year 2000. And (as Emken’s website also points out) much has happened since 2000:

Let’s step into the Way Back Machine and see how much the world has changed since then. In October 2000:

Bill Clinton was President

Gray Davis was governor of California

Saddam Hussein was running Iraq

Most Americans had never heard of Osama bin Laden

Most Americans had never heard of Barack Obama, either

The World Trade Center towers dominated the Manhattan skyline

No one had ever seen a Harry Potter movie

No one had ever followed or friended anyone on Twitter or Facebook, or used an iPod, Phone, or iPad

Unemployment was…only 3.9%

The federal debt was…only $5.7 trillion

Gas was…only $1.79 a gallon

Feinstein continues to reject the debate proposal, but the topic is not going away.

During the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. last week, California TV reporter Mark Matthews sat down with the senator and asked her about the debate. Feinstein’s response was curt, and then she walked out of the interview.

Emken’s campaign initially requested a series of five debates between the two. Based on the responses from Feinstein’s camp, it seems unlikely that even one debate will happen.

As the LA Times stated in the closing line of their July 17th editorial:

Nothing screams “entrenched incumbent” more than a refusal to debate an opponent.

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Comments (294)

JustMel71
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:06am
Can the blaze report on anything other than how terrible the Democrats are? We get it. Let’s talk real issues, like, oh I don’t know, maybe this one:

BI begins installation of $1 billion face recognition system across America

http://rt.com/usa/news/fbi-recognition-system-ngi-640/

Yes, NDAA at work! Gotta love Progressives.

/sarcasm off

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- TheePolitinator
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:18am
  Can the dems stop doing horrific marxist, stupid crap? Can the republicans too?
  
  Derp!! 2012!!
  
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- JustMel71
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:28am
  @Thee, nope both parties are progressive to the core except for a few that haven’t been devoured by the progressive disease. By any chance did you read the actual story I posted?
  
  From the article: “Facial recognition creates acute privacy concerns that fingerprints do not,” US Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) told the Senate Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on privacy, technology and the law earlier this year. “Once someone has your faceprint, they can get your name, they can find your social networking account and they can find and track you in the street, in the stores you visit, the government buildings you enter, and the photos your friends post online.”
  
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- MonkeyBeagle
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:28am
  This is nothing, I doubt Barry will Debate Romney for that matter. I bet some emergency comes up and Barry says I have work to do, I dont have time to debate.
  
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- forthepeople
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:29am
  Wish List : In the voting booth under all ballots, races & issues should include ‘ D. None of the Above’ , start over !
  
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- OldGuy66
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:30am
  Ok I went to the face recognition story and it is more than a little unsettling. Just how much should a police organization track citizens? I think that answer is not at all, unless the police have a court order. I’m not talking a rubber stamp ask and you shall receive a warrant, but go to a judge and make a case for the need to follow a criminal suspect.
  This is dangerous ground we are treading.
  And yet go to the major networks and do a search of their news sites and not a story by them shows up. CBS and ABC give you 3 links to other sites and NBC zip.
  Our forefathers would be appalled by the abdication of responsible journalism by the three major networks. Their failure to cover important stories and twist some into the favored agenda will accelerate the ultimate demise of these United States.
  
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- RLTW
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:33am
  I love the way she patted him like a good dog as she got up to leave, it confirms the MSM place as lap dog.
  
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- oneshiner
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:38am
  General, don’t call me ma’am. I worked hard for the title, ‘Senator.’ She’s more proud of her title than she is of the despicable work she’s done as a liberal from california.
  
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- angelcat
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:53am
  What you mentioned has been reported about on several different sites. If you don’t like what is reported on the Blaze, there is a simple solution: do not come to the site. You have many choices. Show your displeasure by simply not frequenting the site. That’s what I do when I am displeased with the selections on a site. There are enough aggravations in life you can’t control. Why subject yourself to deliberate aggravation?
  
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- The Gooch
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:58am
  When I knew I was done with Romney: “I want to help you and your family.” Good grief, if that isn’t a progressive call to control, I don’t know what is. Hey, Mitt. I want YOU to leave us the hell alone.
  Good point with the initial post. Why do these stories like Feinstein’s little performance matter? We’re sick with reactionary partisanship. Meanwhile, both teams strive to expand gubment and reign in the individual at work, home and play.
  The dark side of me wants this diseased system to fall apart (which it eventually will simply thru spending practices). Remember, what gubment appears to be doing now thru so many ventures is, first and foremost, perpetually preparing to protect itself. From whom? Hmm….
  
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- D-Fence
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:00pm
  Just points out how horrible campaigning really is. We need campaign reform. Term Limits. I don’t like to lose the few good, altruistic politicians there are but, 42 years in office? What the hell.
  
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- grimmster
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:02pm
  If facial recognition programs scare you, how about stop talk and start fighting to take out country back from the commies,seems like so many of you are so frightened that you wont stand up for whats right. As Glenn Beck has said “i will NOT comply”, how ’bout you?!
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:06pm
  RLTW, LOL, you caught that too? I worked with an Air Force CPT almost 20 years ago who was actually from Georgia, but spent a lot of time stationed in California. I never heard him call her anything other than Dianne Frankenstein, and that name has stuck with me ever since. With her attitude of indifference the name fits.
  
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- Saving_the_Republic.com
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:16pm
  Uhhh no Blaze needs to keep posting this stuff, we need to make sure this info is shared! There are people still just semi-waking up today believe it or not!
  
  As for Diane… THIS WITCH WORKS FOR THE PEOPLE NOT HERSELF. All citizens in her district you must demand the debate. She is afraid to debate because she has a record she cannot stand on. 42 years in office and you wonder why CA is in the hole its in!
  
  Get off your butts CA and kick this witch out!
  
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- 13th Imam
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:26pm
  Time for a debate with an empty chair. A pile of excrement on the chair seat would do just as well. Perhaps Sean H can moderate the debate and give enough time for the empty pile of ex 1 min to respond. It would be illuminating.
  
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- Sirfoldallot
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:28pm
  yes , Dems r idiots, now lets move on.
  
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- The_Jerk
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:37pm
  She’s part of the ‘chosen’ clan. Debate is beneath her.
  
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- RLTW
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:51pm
  RJJINGADSDEN
  I hate to say it, but I grew-up in Frankenstein’s district. I escaped the first time in 81 first enlistment and the final time in 87, amazing that a kid who hung out on hippie hill in the 60’s 70’s found my escape through tier 2 and 1.
  
  The Bay Area back in the day was a very military town, with American pride, over the last 30 years it’s attracted every nut case progressive from every corner of the country.
  
  I can only hope the smug cloud finally destroys them.
  
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- PATTY HENRY
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:56pm
  Maybe they can use FACE RECOGNITION at the polls to make sure the people voting are who they say they are and are only voting ONCE.
  
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- SteveSD
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 1:06pm
  Although the story on face recognition is significant, and I’m sure will be reported on The Blaze, as a resident of the People’s Republic of California, let me tell you that there is a real chance that Emken could upset Feinstein. If so, we have another Tea-Party member in the Senate, a critical need, and it would rock California to the core — also a very good thing. This isn’t trivial at all; it’s as important as the Ted Cruz story. Please don’t demean it.
  
  Oh.. and the ‘Call me Senator’ thing wasn’t Feinstein, it was Boxer, tho I understand your confusion.
  
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- Not_A_Useful_Idiot
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 1:30pm
  @forthepeople- Unfortunately that will only allow Barry to stay in power until the people forget about elections and then a dictator is born. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Don’t believe the polls. The media is on a full court press to discourage voter turn out with the Independents and Republicans voting blocks. Those of you voting any other way in this election except Republican are only giving Barry a second term. Don’t bash me because I know it is unfortunate.
  
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- hidden_lion
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 1:41pm
  Why can’t democrats ever elect a decent looking woman? They are all hags. Of course their looks are probably just a reflection of their twisted inner personality.
  
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- FrankJHornik
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 2:49pm
  Funny comment about the Blaze not talking about the issues on a page showing a candidate not even willing to debate the issues. PATHETIC
  
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- KoolAidDrinker
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:05pm
  Here is an idea, maybe Emken can barrow an empty chair from Clint.
  
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- kaydeebeau
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:06pm
  Perhaps Emken should debate an empty chair……
  
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- DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:09pm
  Is she a real human, or a hologram from 1944?
  
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- GWN
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:09pm
  ONESHINER, that was Barbara, don’t call me ma’am, Boxer who said that, not Dianne Feinstein.
  
  13TH IMAM, I like your idea about holding a debate anyway, but I’d pass on the excrement …it’s overused and frankly, just not subtle enough. How about replacing it with a naked blow-up doll full of hot air instead? These holier-than-thou politicians who think they should have lifetime appointments need to be taken down a peg or two. Unless the people up off the couch and show them who really is the boss, nothing will change.
  
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- sillyfreshness
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:19pm
  Diane “Frankenstein” Feinstein-leftist, progressive, communistic “chosen person” running our government.
  
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- Bowlz
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:39pm
  You don’t have to read the Blaze if all you’re going to do is complain………………….
  
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- sillyfreshness
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:59pm
  Diane Frankenstien=leftist, progressive, anti-2nd Amendment, “chosen people” controlling our govenment, media, Hollywood.
  
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- NeoFan
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 4:15pm
  Californians would vote themselves into a communist dictatorship given the chance. She is 25 points ahead and will win by a landslide as usual. Californians are morons.
  
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- 1947
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 4:17pm
  She would lose if she debated
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 4:20pm
  There seems to be a lot of PaulBot’s out, today, trying to convince us that neither candidate is good, and that we should just NOT vote. They can KMA, because all THAT will do is insure an Obsma win and I will NOT stand for another four years of the arrogant man-child, boy-king. I will vote for ANYONE opposite of Obama. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t vote for R & R, but these people saying they are all the same are nuts.
  
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- DarkJello
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 4:36pm
  This is absolutely an issue, and I am glad The Blaze reported the matter!
  
  I don’t just get news from this site, so not sure why some are complaining. In some areas the info here is very good, and in other areas Fox News or [gasp] a real book is the best option. :) This senator is a disgrace to America. It is beyond comprehension why her constituents would give her more than 10 votes. California is failing and REFUSES to change course.
  
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- ambrosia
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 5:21pm
  Diane Frankenstein is one condescending b!tch !
  
  She looks like Snow White’s evil twin sister.
  Someone really needs to tell her
  that “Dear Abby”-do, she’s rockin’ is NO longer in vogue.
  I swear, she borrows that red, Mouseketeer blazer,
  from Gloria Allred.
  
  Somebody call a stylist,
  for cryin’ out loud,
  talk about living in a time warp-
  this broad is loaded
  & she looks like she’s auditioning for a bit part
  in “Father Knows Best”.
  Hey, lady…shake a leg, it’s 2012 !
  
  Dig the shoulder ‘Love” pat she gives Mark Matthews,
  while walking out on the interview.
  
  I think it was a “code” for-
  “Meet me in my hotel suite, later
  with a bottle of somethin’-somethin’, dumplin” !
  
  Ahhh..ah…ah…frisky, Diane Frankenstein…down girl-
  he should really sue her for sexual harassment.
  
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- MIBUGNU2
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 5:38pm
  @oneshiner
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:38am
  General, don‘t call me ma’am. I worked hard for the title, ‘Senator.‘ She’s more proud of her title than she is of the despicable work she’s done as a liberal from california.
  
  That was Boxer, but it really doesn’t matter.. there both POS !!! another
  fine example why we should have “Term Limits” Flush the whole damn
  MESS, starting with Obama, Pelosi and Reid.. I’ve lost ALL respect for
  today’s politicians… They are a waste of TIME. SPACE and MONEY….
  not worth the salary they are paid. DISGUSTING !!!!!!!!!!
  NOTE: I did not call Boxer a Senator, SHE does NOT deserve the title.
  
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- jadams1214
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 7:41pm
  @NOTANIDIOT If you would have voted for a constitutionalist in the primary instead of Romney we could vote for that person and wouldn’t have to vote third party. Lucky for you i think Romney will still win by 5 points but won’t get my vote.
  
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- Val_Dragon
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 7:43pm
  All we need to do to win is this…
  A one minute campaign commercial that starts off showing Obama teamed up with ACORN back in the 90s charging banks with racism and threatening to boycott unless they reduce their lending standards and begin lending to lower income and minorities who would otherwise not qualify for a mortgage under the 20 percent down and good credit requirement. Then show their hero Bill Clinton amending the Community Reinvestment Act in 99 forcing banks to lend to this group. The next scene will be of the republicans warning fat face Barney Frank, Frank Reins, that raciest Waters, and the other dummy democrats that this will be big trouble and could lead to a financial crisis. Then show modern day Obama as president blaming Bush and deregulation as the cause of the current state of the economy. Obama is so tied into the mortgage meltdown, the people need to know this.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqpTKFQI1nY&sns=em
  
  Karl Rove get on this request and don’t make it an Internet ad… put on prime time tv. Ur welcome.
  
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- Stelex
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 8:17pm
  The Dems aren’t the issue, nor the republicans…..Progressives have taken over the Dems and are struggling to take over the Repubs. The issue is Global Gov…..vs …………Freedom. Our little Constitution and Bill of Rights is in the way. America must fall and if Obama is elected again …..it will.
  
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- Lotus503
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:36pm
  Say,”bye, bye to Di-Fi”!
  
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- MadAsHeII
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:35pm
  She is just following Nancy Pelosi’s lead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-RlNwgnjWA&feature=youtu.be
  
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- MadAsHeII
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:46pm
  @JustMel71, It is up to us to put the real news on all sites, good job.
  
  @OldGuy66, Yes this is disturbing, but that is not all there is. They are also tracking all of our communications and transactions from cell phones to credit/debit cards and forming profiles on us from them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OemwW60VxDY&feature=youtu.be
  
  GW Bush and his Patriot Act and Obama’s NDAA and Mitt Romney is for both, so these will not go away.
  
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- MadAsHeII
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:57pm
  All of you saying a vote for anyone but a Republican (basically Romney) is a vote for Obama must realize that no matter how much you say that, it will not sway Paulites and quite a few Freedom Works Tea party voters, here is why: http://www.dailypaul.com/253801/will-defecting-from-the-gop-help-ron-pauls-supporters-take-it-over
  
  http://www.dailypaul.com/254008/new-mexico-tampa-8-strike-back
  
  http://libertyliveblogteam.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/open-letter-to-ok-gop-chairman-matt-pinnell/
  
  I just do not see how Romney will win. Gallup has Obama up 5 points! http://www.gallup.com/poll/150743/Obama-Romney.aspx
  
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- MadAsHeII
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:45pm
  All of you saying a vote for anyone but a Republican (basically Romney) is a vote for Obama must realize that no matter how much you say that, it will not sway Paulites and quite a few Freedom Works Tea party voters, here is why:
  
  http://www.dailypaul.com/253801/will-defecting-from-the-gop-help-ron-pauls-supporters-take-it-over
  
  I just do not see how Romney will win. Gallup has Obama up 5 points! http://www.gallup.com/poll/150743/Obama-Romney.aspx
  
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- BS61
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 1:24am
  @justmel – Apparently you don’t get it!
  
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- BS61
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 1:28am
  @oldguy66 In this day and age, are you really surprised that our commie media don’t report stories?!
  
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- Jerry Frey
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 1:49am
  @JUSTMEL71 – here’s some info. for ya. http://napoleonlive.info/economics/state-of-the-economy/
  
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- LIBS-ARE-DINGLEHEADS
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 9:01am
  Feinstein is a commie……entrenched in CON-gress….but of course, it’s whacky Cali…they’ll elect any douchebag
  
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- no_more_harkin
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 9:52am
  Firstly, the Blaze can report on anything they want. At least it’s not some “Dog rescues bunny” story. And it pertinent to point out the sad political state in CA. I’m actually surprised they allow a vote in CA.
  Fienstien is no dummy. She’ll just make excuses not to debate and the kool-aid drinking brain-dead sheeple in CA will vote for her because of the D after her name.
  
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- 1TrueOne55
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:10am
  The Senator apparently has complex of self service. She comes from a long line of extreme progressive California politicians. It is Progressive California State Policies that put them behind/indebt billions of dollars and those same policies have infected the Federal Gov’t. It is why we are Trillions of dollars in debt.
  
  And to call her and those like her is to hide the true facts of their policies and you help them to hide behind the LIBERAL label.
  
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- kettererbg
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 12:41pm
  Feinstein, Pelousy, Boxer and Wasaman-Slutz have a combined IQ of 0. Why would Feinstein want to debate? Her speech writers can’t help her there. When are folks going to wake up and realize that the Dumbocrats are Dumbocrats in name only. They do not want to lead America, they want to conquer, divide and subjugate America. A party of traitors.
  
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- Machine7
  Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:21am
  ” Can the blaze report on anything other than how terrible the Democrats are?”…….. you know , it’s funny….that seems to be the only tactic the dems have,,,”the evil republicans”……Obama sure as hell can’t run on his record
  
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woodyee
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:03am
Unfortunately, her constituency is drenched in wealthy elitist liberals and the illegal aliens who work for them. The odds are good she’d get re-elected, even if she stood on the steps of the Sacramento Capitol Bldg. and screamed “Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a saint and my lover!”

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- repairsea
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:15am
  And if she stood on the steps and boasted about how much money her husband made off the Iraq and Afghan war which is why she won’t debate. The liberals love their wars.
  
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- MIBUGNU2
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 5:50pm
  Looks like she would have a hard time making it to the
  john, let alone representing a District.. 42 years, Good
  Gawd, give it up lady..and take Pelosi and Boxer with you.
  
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- TH30PH1LUS
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:33pm
  If you read Freedom In the 50 States, you’ll find that (shocking!) Californians experience the lowest levels of personal liberty in the Union. Mainly because they keep electing people like this over and over. California is financially bleeding out. May Almighty God inspire Califonians to throw out these cronies, gut their regulatory systems and get rid of the stupid laws that are making that have transformed that beautiful State into one giant communist prison.
  
  http://mercatus.org/sites/all/modules/custom/mercatus_50_states/files/Freedom50States2011.pdf
  
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RickN
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:01am
Where are the “level-headed” Democrats? Wouldn’t the fact that she refuses to debate be a RED FLAG?

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- shakedowncrews
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:39am
  He should have added “You seem like you’re scared to debate” as his last comment
  
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- OldGuy66
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:59am
  Excuse me, what is this “level-headed” Democrat of which you speak??? Has a new species been discovered??? Any information on this interesting new creature would be most welcome. Photos would be nice too…..
  
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- C. Schwehr
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:21am
  Silly, there are NO “level headed democrats”! Feinstein refuses to debate her opponent because SHE DOESN’T NEED TO EXPLAIN HERSELF TO HER SUBJECTS!!!!
  
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- forthepeople
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:36am
  “level-headed” Democrat : they are still around just like the Boston Tea Party mentality that never really left US and the Media either thinks its boring or not exciting . The True Majority !
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:08pm
  Let a Republican or even a Libertarian refuse to debate. That will be a hot topic on every MSM station all day long for at least a week.
  
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- Stratosaurus
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:28pm
  “Level-headed demoncraps”? That’s an oxymoron if I ever saw one.
  
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- Chuck Stein
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 2:08pm
  Republicans have their share, too. Witness Orrin Hatch — would not debate Dan Liljenquist.
  
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- DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 4:46pm
  Here’s the only “level-headed” Democrat left in America:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmfSbfA5iU
  
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- cbrown
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 7:12pm
  @RickN
  
  Do you want a list of Republican Senators and Governors not wanting to debate their opponent? This is new game in town, both parties are good at it.
  
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Mike Benton
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:57am
That granny pat on the kid’s shoulder was a nice touch.

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- RepubliCorp
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:49am
  yep………..good try sonny
  
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crowfoot
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:56am
If she is ahead by double digits she would be stupid to debate.
This does not mean that by not debating she is not stupid.

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KingCanon
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:50am
Another rooted Demoncrat.

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thibx
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:50am
she hiding a lot and the people are dumb if they put her back in.

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BlackCrow
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:49am
Luckily for her she is in one for the States that is owned lock stock and barrel by the Communist Party.

It is becoming more and more evident that they know they cannot defend their bankrupt, failed Marxist political philosophy in an open honest intellectual debate. The evidence for this is the left’s continuous gratuitous assertions of racism against conservatives. They have no evidence and any gratuitous assertion can be equally gratuitously denied. Their cries of racism can and should be answered by accusations of racism.

As can be seen by the trolls on this site. They cannot debate, they cannot defend their philosophy, all they can do is hurl insults and baseless accusations. Answer me this troll, where has collectivism ever resulted in anything other than increased misery and a tiny ruling elite living lives that would have been the envy of a midevial king?

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- raderby
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 1:40pm
  slowed down communists=progressives=medieval times, with kings, dukes, barons, etc. This duchess of CA needs to be investigated. (and her husband) Pelosi too, for that matter, along with H. Reid, Chuckie Schumer, MacConnell, whoever! – – and many more)
  
  ALL THE SENATORS and HR reps should be reviewed on a yearly basis – if ANYONE is caught with their hand in the till, BAM – out they go. 2 weeks timeframe max. Cannot run for dogcatcher or anything else, FOR LIFE!!. Even if Jim DeMint is caught, dump him. No excuse, get rid of them. Any common sensed man or woman from anywhere is probably a better choice than 90% of the Congress as it is now. Parties be damned….. honesty and common sense is the job description.
  
  This is the only way to clean the mess up. BY the people, FOR the people, remember? Lower the salaries and perks right up front. Remove the “insider trading” permissions.. .and lots more – hold these representatives responsible….. or we NEVER will get out from under this mess.
  
  Of course, the rule makers make the rules – so it is likely that this will never happen… unless the American people have the gumption to overthrow this garbage, one way or another. Can’t see that happening, but wonders do occur sometimes.
  
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- MetalPatriot
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 1:58pm
  I’ve voted in opposition to Feinsteing and Boxer…as well as the crappy governors we’ve had. It doesn’t seem to matter. Well over 900 gangs, extremist gun laws, career politicians, illegals aliens, people getting monthly check simply for having more children, unions who milk jobs for months more than the jobs require, etc.
  
  This state is so far removed from what our Founders intended that it’s sickening. People who are blessed to be able to “vote with their feet” have it made, however some of us aren’t fortunate enough to make that move. Moving would mean zero income for us. We can’t even afford the fuel to drive out of state. This is how it was planned so that we become trapped and under the Marxist control.
  
  I pray for terrible things for these people.
  
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No Grass
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:47am
She’ll leave if Kalifornia is forced out of the U.S. because of being a failed State.
I’m not an expert on anything, especially Kalifornia, but…
Does Kalifornia still uphold it’s responsibilities? I don’t know. It would be interesting to review their application for Statehood. With such a large GDP, Kalifornia seems an asset, until you consider their debt and liberalism. Are they still a Republic? Do they allow their municipalities to function, or do the municipalities ignore a republican form of government?
Glad I don’t live there!

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- SLAPTHELEFT
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:57am
  She would have to defend her anti second amendment position and her attacks of the NRA. And of course her spending and voting record.
  
  California really sucks. The blues sharpie is ready to color in your star on the flag if you reelect this enemy to mans freedom. She’s a coward.
  
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wisehiney
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:47am
Dictators don’t debate.

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- poetopoet
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:30am
  As tasters no they do not, that’s why they puke.
  
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- NancyBee
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:31pm
  It’s time for this “ole monkey” to go…but only an act of God will make her leave office!!!
  
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NO_MORE_OBAMA
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:45am
Give California back to Mexico. Simple

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- BlackCrow
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:51am
  The Mexican government wouldn’t take it! California owes more than Mexico is worth.
  
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- speeddiva
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 2:16am
  What do you mean, “give it back”, they’ve already taken over.
  
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Maximus_Delta
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:43am
time for the old goat to retire…

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Glynrd Skynrd
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:42am
She’s not going anywhere (as far as she’s concerned). She feels entitled… California Voters, “When somebody does not do the job, we gotta let them go!”

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- CatB
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:33am
  Debbie Wasserman-Schultz won’t debate either .. she just goes on TV and spews lies .. but won’t stand up and debate last I heard.
  
  Here is the R who is running against her ….
  
  http://www.karenforcongress.com/
  
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Oneirishman
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:36am
Emken needs to debate an empty chair ( Clint Eastwood ) and air that in a champaign ad.

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:48am
  That really sounds like a great idea. But, the Democratic Republic of Kalifornia will re-elect her anyway. I’m still impressed that people like B1 Bob Dornan held office for as long as he from the state of California. Total of 12 years I believe.
  
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- GaltLine
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:48am
  Agreed. And from what I hear Elizabeth Emken would win debating all four relevant empty chairs: Feinstein, Obama, Pelosi, and Reid.
  
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- An_American_Thinker
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:04pm
  Outstanding idea!!!
  
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- hawaiianninja
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 2:14pm
  Awesome idea!
  
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- Totally Domestic
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 2:18pm
  The empty chair debate would be a great idea.
  Should be used in Congressional campaigns.
  
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- speeddiva
  Posted on September 10, 2012 at 2:20am
  She needs to EVERYTHING possible to defeat DF
  
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SCREW-WINDOWS
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:35am
Above the law attitude and equals pleading the fifth.

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progressiveslayer
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:33am
Lifetime politicians like Feinstein are an affront to our founders,their lust for power knows no bounds and if the people of California want to retain this statist you get what you deserve.

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fishmon
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:32am
Emkin should arrange a televised debate with an empty chair. Priceless

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- BetYouCanHearUsNow
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 1:46pm
  That’s a heck of a good idea, I’d actually contribute to that cause.
  
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EqualJustice
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:31am
Nancy Pelosi does the SAME THING! SHE knows she “OWNS” her seat and she refuses to debate John Dennis, She also knows he would WIPE the floor with her. They should be FORCED to debate and answer for thier ACTIONS in DC.

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Jenny Lind
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:31am
Wow, if the liberal LA times is on her case, she may be in trouble. When they don’t fawn all over a candidate, it’s because she has ticked them off, so look out Feinstein.

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beekeeper
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:30am
Isn’t this the way the Dems secured their landslide defeat in 2010 by refusing to hold town halls and holding precious few ‘public’ events for fear of discussing the Affordable Care Act (AKA ‘Obamacare’)?

With an estimated 20% of voters undecided – Sen. Feinstein is, IMHO, playing with fire.

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- Stratosaurus
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:37pm
  The local demoncrap congressbozo, the always-lovely but inherently-sleazy Loud Dogschit, held a town-hall meeting at which attendees excoriated him for his support of Odildocare, but re-elected the S O B anyway. Lloyd’s a piece’a'work, alright, and I don’t mean that in a good sense. The latest round of re-districting has him considering retirement. But since it’s around Austin, I don’t expect common sense to prevail — I’m sure we’ll see another libturd loonie, but it won’t be from my vote.
  
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:29am
Sounds like another Democrat senses the handwriting is on the wall; they are going down hard.

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- progressiveslayer
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:41am
  Let’s hope they all get fired all over the country,time for the purge to go into overdrive.
  
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- Wango
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:33am
  B&WNAZI . . .Yes, nothing like a good purge. Here’s one for ya – let’s purge all the gun owners. (Pavlov’s in da hizzle!”)
- Farmhand82
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 2:28pm
  You’re going to vote gun owners out of the country? That’s obviously the kind of purge being talked aboutwhen you read in context. Yeah good luck with that. There’s a reason the Dams are normally very meek and quiet on the issue of gun control, and it is because it is a losing issue for them. The majority of Americans are against you on this, Wangster
  
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- Wango
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 3:26pm
  FARMHAND . . . Yep, we’ll always have two things in this country – gun rights and abortion rights.
  
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BetYouCanHearUsNow
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:29am
That alone should disqualify her from holding office. She’s not accountable any longer, time to go Dianne. And take your family that’s profited from your time in office with you. One second thought, also pay back what you’ve stolen on your way out. And that cushy pension and benefits package, yeah, that too! No shame, no morals, no conscience. Voters should be ashamed.

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Magyar
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:28am
Another example of a progressive who can’t stand ON her record and who won’t stand FOR the truth!

If they aren’t unseated, WE ARE DOOMED!

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Hickory
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:27am
Why should Dy-Fy debate. She will win anyhow. Her district is a mess of warped subhumans that worship her.

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- UpChuck.Liberals
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 7:33pm
  Uhhh, her ‘district’ is the State of Kalifornia. DiFi won’t debate Emkin because she know she’s going to look like the entrenched lefty that she is.
  
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Impenitent
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:27am
if the California voters want a change from Marxist failure, they’ll get rid of comrade Feinstein… they know that for which they are voting

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- lcam67
  Posted on September 9, 2012 at 9:34am
  When you have a liberal fortress in Kalifornia , job security ia a given. What arrogance !,!
  
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