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grasswire

(50,130 posts)
Thu May 26, 2016, 01:15 PM May 2016

Time to ask opinions on this possible scenario.

We have to consider the possibility that none of the current candidates will achieve the WH.

HRC is highly likely to be forced out, and Democrats in power may not allow Bernie to be the rightful candidate, forcing Joe Biden to represent the party (with or without Elizabeth Warren). Then, we assume that Biden will easily beat Trump.

What will your sentiments be at that time?

What if Bernie strikes a deal with Biden, and endorses him?

What kind of deal would you support?

Please give your honest opinion about what lies ahead, post Hillary.

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Merryland

(1,134 posts)
1. I would be infuriated if the DNC tried to throw Biden into the race
Thu May 26, 2016, 01:20 PM
May 2016

He had an opportunity to run and he didn't. And isn't he supporting Debbie? No, when Hillary sinks, there is only one candidate I will vote for & actively campaign for and support: Bernie.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
2. what if Bernie makes a deal with Biden and endorses him?
Thu May 26, 2016, 01:22 PM
May 2016

I have no dog in this fight. I just want to know what others are thinking.

dana_b

(11,546 posts)
3. I am voting for Bernie, not Biden, in the primaries and
Thu May 26, 2016, 01:25 PM
May 2016

so are millions of other people. If all of our votes are disregarded, then they can disregard my vote in the GE as well. I think many would feel the same way. Not all, of course, and Biden may be able to pull it off. But if you think the party is fractured NOW, you won't believe what will come.

If Hillary doesn't win this thing outright, then Bernie should be the nominee. Period.

PJMcK

(22,031 posts)
4. That's an easy question
Thu May 26, 2016, 01:36 PM
May 2016

On Election Day, I'll vote a straight Democratic ticket.

See how easy it is?

Bob41213

(491 posts)
5. I think it undermines the electorate.
Thu May 26, 2016, 02:32 PM
May 2016

I think anything where the party gets to inject their choice candidate like that at this point is wrong.

leftcoastmountains

(2,968 posts)
6. I think HRC gets it.
Thu May 26, 2016, 06:19 PM
May 2016

I see no reason to look at any other scenario. I think all this talk is wishful
thinking and is a waste of time and energy. If it was going to happen, it would have
by now. I wish it weren't so and would be thrilled otherwise.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
10. So do you think the FBI will not recommend to indict or do you think it will and
Sat May 28, 2016, 04:00 AM
May 2016

the DOJ does not pursue? Just curious.

Sam

Pastiche423

(15,406 posts)
8. I am voting for Bernie
Fri May 27, 2016, 05:51 PM
May 2016

If he is not on my ballot in November and I can't write him in (in Oregon it is iffy if write-ins are counted) then I will vote for Jill.

Response to grasswire (Original post)

deepestblue

(349 posts)
11. Bernie will be the nom or not, but either way he will be the next President of the United States :D
Sat May 28, 2016, 05:43 AM
May 2016

Most likely however Bernie Sanders will be coming out of the Democratic convention as the nominee.

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