Getting Berned? Class action against Debbie Wassarman Schultz and DNC goes forward

A suit against the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz will proceed. The class action was filed on behalf of Bernie Sanders supporters. The suit makes several claims against the DNC and Schultz.

LOS ANGELES, CA (California Network) - Sanders supporters cried foul from the start. From the debate schedule to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's obvious bias, some Democrats felt disenfranchised. How could the primary be fair?

When the primary started, things only became worse. Accusations of election fraud and deception became strident. Sanders supporters were dismissed as crackpots. And that would have been the end except for the hacking of the DNC database.

A hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 hacked the DNC database and released their most sensitive emails and other documents. Wikileaks also released documents which showed the same; the proof was there. Behind the scenes, the Schultz and the DNC had been working from the start to suppress the Sanders campaign and coronate Hillary Clinton as the party's nominee. While portraying themselves as impartial facilitators of the primary, the DNC was shockingly partisan.

Now, Sanders supporters are seeking their day in court.

The suit argues Schultz and the DNC committed fraud, negligent misrepresentation, deceptive conduct, a violation of fiduciary responsibility, and failure to protect sensitive donor data.

A hearing will be held on August 23 to review evidence in the case. If enough evidence is present, the case will proceed. Schultz and the DNC are attempting to delay the proceedings until September.

Every delay reduces the potential damage the case could have on the Clinton's general election chances. However, a finding against Schultz and the DNC could have disastrous long-term consequences for the party. It would affirm what many accuse the DNC of being, an establishment apparatus that does not represent the people.

Such a loss of confidence in the party could lead to the rise of a new progressive party to the left of the Democratic Party. This could make it more difficult for Democrats to win elections at all, and open the way for Republican dominance in government.

However, the Democrats have no one to blame but themselves. The party will need to undertake rapid and drastic reforms if it wants to survive. Given the inertia in the establishment, this seems highly unlikely.

The class action suit, if it proceeds will probably be settled out of court with no admission of guilt, a common result. Regardless of what happens in court, the DNC will need to address corruption concerns or it will continue to lose support.

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