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13. Kucnich AND Edwards won that poll while both Obama and Hillary got low numbers

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Thu Jan 16, 2014, 12:43 AM

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I'm Loving The Fact That Even Though Hillary Hasn't Declared... There Is Such Push Back Here... [View all] WillyT Jan 2014 OP

when you need extra Presidential defense, go to 11 neverforget Jan 2014 #1

7 minute abs. 7 is the key number. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2014 #2

Not six! Iggo Jan 2014 #18

My theory is that a lot of people are just hoping that if we ignore 2014 and just skip right Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #3

They blame the left for now showing up in 2010 when the evidence neverforget Jan 2014 #7

I know they have tried to do that, right after the election, it started. But by now sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #23

Bernie Sanders isn't a Democrat, so he won't be in the Democratic primary. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2014 #4

He's More Of A "Democrat" Than Any Democrat I've Known... WillyT Jan 2014 #9

But he isn't a member of the Democratic Party so he is not "more of a "Democrat"" Agnosticsherbet Jan 2014 #11

Yes, he is 'more of a Democrat' than many who have that 'D' after their names. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #27

Agree! Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #49

He'd have to move (centrist 3rd way) right to be in the Dem party??? L0oniX Jan 2014 #62

And in what world does Bernie Sanders win the general election? Beacool Jan 2014 #61

When someone on the left actually enters, it will be news. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #5

We have a choice about what sort of corporatist agenda we want enacted. Recursion Jan 2014 #17

Yes, ships turn slowly, but as anyone who has seen Titanic can tell you Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #45

Well, this is the land where some thought Kucinich was a viable candidate. MADem Jan 2014 #6

Here is a link to an article about a 2007 DU primary poll Kaleva Jan 2014 #12

Kucnich AND Edwards won that poll while both Obama and Hillary got low numbers JI7 Jan 2014 #13

There was no tie. Kucinich got the most votes. Kaleva Jan 2014 #14

i meant that Edwards beat Hillary and Obama also JI7 Jan 2014 #30

That's not an "article"---that's some dipshit's BLOG, and he's blogging about a DU poll. MADem Jan 2014 #34

What's naive about showing evidnece that many in DU prefered Kucinich? Kaleva Jan 2014 #40

Do you realize that if everyone here "in DU" stayed home on election day, it would be MADem Jan 2014 #70

A DU poll just applies to DU. Kaleva Jan 2014 #72

Precisely: "DU is not representative of Democrats in general." MADem Jan 2014 #77

Defending a DU poll as if it reflects....what now? Sheepshank Jan 2014 #93

Proving once again how far from the real world this place can be. Beacool Jan 2014 #63

Kucinich couldn't even win a statewide seat in his home state of Ohio. Ikonoklast Jan 2014 #90

"Delusional" is a word that I have used here often enough. Beacool Jan 2014 #91

Kucinich actually had trouble outside of Cuyahoga County, let alone the rest of Ohio. Ikonoklast Jan 2014 #106

He was, that is why they felt compelled to conduct a smear campaign against him. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #28

hahah,you think Kucinich really was front runner in the real world based on a DU poll ? JI7 Jan 2014 #31

No, I don't think he was. I KNOW he was and they got so desperate it was stunning sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #32

no, Kucinich was never front runner in the real world, and yes, Kerry did have a chance i supported JI7 Jan 2014 #35

In 04 John Kerry went around defending DOMA, which he'd voted against, and Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #47

OMG. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #46

It's both hilarious and sad. MADem Jan 2014 #71

What's hillarious and sad is the denial a few people are in. WE LOST to BUSH because the people sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #80

"We lost to Bush" is a blatantly right-wing talking point. MADem Jan 2014 #84

You comment is a perfect example of what I am talking about when it became obvious that sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #89

Good grief. MADem Jan 2014 #92

You got to be joking!!! Beacool Jan 2014 #65

YOU must be joking! Know where Kerry was with Dem Voters by any chance? Or were you even there at sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #69

Holy crap. zappaman Jan 2014 #73

I'm wondering if this poster's account was hijacked. MADem Jan 2014 #78

No zappaman Jan 2014 #79

Maybe I was just inattentive... MADem Jan 2014 #86

oh yeah...it's a pattern I've been observing Sheepshank Jan 2014 #96

It's actually to the point of being sadly hilarious. zappaman Jan 2014 #97

Are you kidding me? You should know better than anyone here that is SOP for that person Number23 Jan 2014 #100

I've never seen that much "condensed fact-free material" I guess. MADem Jan 2014 #103

you tend to state with all sorts of assurance stuff that never has a basis in fact. Sheepshank Jan 2014 #95

I'm very flattered. I don't think I've 'noticed' your 'prattlings' at all. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #98

very noble of you n/t Sheepshank Jan 2014 #108

Thank you! n/t sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #109

No, he wasn't. He didn't get any but a few votes, and he made a living "running for President." MADem Jan 2014 #33

plus kucinich supported the republican redistricting plan which resulted in the change in his JI7 Jan 2014 #36

I think he thought--like some do, here--that he was more popular than he actually was. MADem Jan 2014 #38

Not only that but Sid has reminded me of the fevered Darcy Richardson 2012 idiocy Number23 Jan 2014 #99

Jesus....it BURNS!!!!!!!!! MADem Jan 2014 #101

Point out the consternation... brooklynite Jan 2014 #8

Apparently you are out of the loop of the voters. There is a huge effort going on to stop the sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #29

Yeah, I heard something about that.....here brooklynite Jan 2014 #39

Maybe because in a nation of over 300 million The Straight Story Jan 2014 #10

Your last sentence. Beacool Jan 2014 #68

In my opinion, the disagreements come because certain people ecstatic Jan 2014 #15

The three main reaons I can remember seeing are ZombieHorde Jan 2014 #16

Which was really a continuation of the Bush.. sendero Jan 2014 #41

Hint: It's called "push back" for a reason. Iggo Jan 2014 #19

Right. "Hillary hasn't declared." delrem Jan 2014 #20

FACT: Far Left (Like Far Right) is/are going nowhere in an election. democratisphere Jan 2014 #21

DERP bobduca Jan 2014 #22

Fail to stand for something so fall for anything? Ah.... "centrism".... Electric Monk Jan 2014 #24

I love centrist FACTS bobduca Jan 2014 #37

Sure they do. democratisphere Jan 2014 #42

WAIT I THOUGHT IT WAS ALL THE REPUBLICANS FAULT? bobduca Jan 2014 #43

Fuck centrism. Chan790 Jan 2014 #53

Where on earth is this Far Left you're talking about? NuclearDem Jan 2014 #57

So, "both sides are equally to blame"? Welcome to our board, Chuck Todd! bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #59

Centrists aren't mindless idiots without strong opinions; democratisphere Jan 2014 #44

that's what you've got now so work for change :-) nt msongs Jan 2014 #25

FACT: If you think Warren, Brown, or O'Malley are "Far Left" Proud Public Servant Jan 2014 #52

That's the truth! MADem Jan 2014 #74

What is the difference between the centrist left and the centrist right? nt ZombieHorde Jan 2014 #56

Screw that. NuclearDem Jan 2014 #58

Bingo!! Beacool Jan 2014 #67

So those of us on the 'Far Left' are supposed to move over to the Right in support of the DLC, DINO, RC Jan 2014 #87

It is all speculation, however, odds are pretty good Hillary will run lostincalifornia Jan 2014 #26

Hillary took ages to say anything postive about equal rights for LGBT people Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #48

People are passionate about their politics. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #50

Pretty much sums up my thoughts gwheezie Jan 2014 #51

Push Back. LOL! You mean like how Schweitzer says he's running against Obama KittyWampus Jan 2014 #54

You forgot the :rofl: smilie Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #55

It's ALWAYS important LondonReign2 Jan 2014 #60

Ding ding ding!!! No more calls, we have a winner. JoePhilly Jan 2014 #66

"Flavor of the month!" MADem Jan 2014 #75

Remember when some here said that Schweitzer was going to primary Obama in 2012. JoePhilly Jan 2014 #76

Yes, and...and....and.... and he'll run with Liz Warren, because they AGREE on so many things...!!!! MADem Jan 2014 #81

Back in 2007 ... I'd debate right wingers ... JoePhilly Jan 2014 #83

Yep-flavor of the month. It's sad that so much of the discourse here is taken up by MADem Jan 2014 #85

+1 JoePhilly Jan 2014 #88

Many people remember the racism in the 2008 primary AngryAmish Jan 2014 #64

I like your choices but they don't have a chance. Cleita Jan 2014 #82

Absolutely! nt mother earth Jan 2014 #94

Didn't you get the memo? Octafish Jan 2014 #102

I know some of the stuff I'm reading Warpy Jan 2014 #104

K&R avaistheone1 Jan 2014 #105

"But WHY does somebody approaching the 2016 Presidential Election from the LEFT..." Ikonoklast Jan 2014 #107