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DemocratSinceBirth

(101,930 posts) Sat Nov 15, 2014, 11:32 AM Nov 2014

Which potential candidate would have the greatest probability of success in 016 [View all]

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	Bernie Sanders
	7 (32%)
	Elizabeth Warren
	4 (18%)
	Hillary Clinton
	9 (41%)
	Joe Biden
	1 (5%)
	Martin O'Malley
	0 (0%)
	Dennis Kucinich
	0 (0%)
	Other
	1 (5%)
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Which potential candidate would have the greatest probability of success in 016 [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2014 OP

I think Hillary has the best shot. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #1

The only way that will happen is if she critisizes republicans, and not the Obama administration still_one Nov 2014 #5

I'd like to see John Kerry consider VP, if she does become the candidate ffr Nov 2014 #11

I thought that with the demographic headwinds at our backs it would be impossible to lose in 016. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2014 #2

Why do you think his "popularity is so low" as the MSM loves to tell us, conviently leaving out the still_one Nov 2014 #7

Actually, the Republicans have a higher approval rating. Savannahmann Nov 2014 #23

not saying you are wrong, what I am saying is the constant message from the MSM that still_one Nov 2014 #29

PErhaps Savannahmann Nov 2014 #30

True one should learn from mistakes one would hope. still_one Nov 2014 #33

Warren can draw more working class Independents and Republicans. Give her Hillary's war chest. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #3

...aside from the fact that Elizabeth Warren supports Hillary for President. baldguy Nov 2014 #6

That may be, but Warren is not running. Bernie most likely will run, and if he does the only way he still_one Nov 2014 #8

On just probability of getting elected, Hillary is the obvious vote. MineralMan Nov 2014 #4

If Bernie wants to stand a chance he has to become a Democrat. I would not underestimate still_one Nov 2014 #10

My realistic prediction for Bernie Sanders is that he MineralMan Nov 2014 #15

i VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #31

What is success? Getting into more wars, gutting more of the commons, funnelling more money TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #9

+1 nt Zorra Nov 2014 #12

Bernie will run as a Democrat and he will win. Autumn Nov 2014 #13

If he runs as a Democrat, I predict that he will win no more than two primary elections. MineralMan Nov 2014 #16

I will take what you say for what it is worth. Autumn Nov 2014 #17

It's worth no more than anyone else's opinion at this point. MineralMan Nov 2014 #20

Given the current environment odds would be on Hillary Clinton............ wandy Nov 2014 #14

How depressing so many choose Hillary. nt Logical Nov 2014 #18

"DU is not predictive of what the general primary electorate will do." so there is no reason to be Autumn Nov 2014 #21

DU undoubtedly underestimates Hillary's popularity. n/t MoonRiver Nov 2014 #26

And one could say that DU undoubtedly overestimates Hillary's popularity. Autumn Nov 2014 #27

and one would have to deny the obvious VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #32

De Nile is not just a river in Egypt Autumn Nov 2014 #34

you mean denial of poll results.. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #35

I have found this far out poll results are not a sure thing. Autumn Nov 2014 #36

you have found nithing of the sort VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #37

Whatever you think. Even here on DU where Hillary has a lot support Autumn Nov 2014 #38

again you are in denial VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #41

Alrighty then !!!!! But it is early on and at this point polls are often Autumn Nov 2014 #43

they might....when YOU have a candidate VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #44

Ah mmmkay ! Bernie is my choice and since he will probaly run as Autumn Nov 2014 #46

sorry Bernie doesnt have those polls VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #47

When we do have a candidate you will not have to be told. Autumn Nov 2014 #48

You don't and you won't. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #58

If you say so Autumn Nov 2014 #59

Its not ME saying it....its the American public... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #60

Yes I do. Now please quit following me from thread to thread Autumn Nov 2014 #61

National poll after national poll show her running away with the nomination MoonRiver Nov 2014 #50

Much like the last time she ran? Autumn Nov 2014 #51

I don't remember that in 2008. She was the frontrunner, but not like now. MoonRiver Nov 2014 #52

I was a Hillary supporter all the way. I remember that time very Autumn Nov 2014 #53

Autumn, I was one too. MoonRiver Nov 2014 #54

I know where you are coming from. I still wonder if she would have done a better job Autumn Nov 2014 #56

I also think she would have really pushed for the public option. MoonRiver Nov 2014 #57

Unless voting Democrats LWolf Nov 2014 #19

Nah. Savannahmann Nov 2014 #24

With all that "potential" Hillary could spare us the advertising and fundraising. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #22

I don't see any of them winning a general election Lurks Often Nov 2014 #25

Another poll - another Hillary vote! Laf.La.Dem. Nov 2014 #28

Here is my take mvd Nov 2014 #39

Sanders because I think Dems and indies long for real change... polichick Nov 2014 #40

i agree Indies do VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #42

Dems showed their feelings by not going to the polls... polichick Nov 2014 #45

On pure electability, Biden in the general, Clinton in the primaries. ucrdem Nov 2014 #49

Our one chance to win AnalystInParadise Nov 2014 #55

People know Hillary but that doesn't mean they trust or like her. Plus she's too guarded and doesn't craigmatic Nov 2014 #62