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George II

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33. The important thing is to WIN the election....

Sun Feb 15, 2015, 01:51 PM

Feb 2015

....candidates can be the most principled in the world, but if they're not in office they have relatively little effect on government policy.

The only one of the three that CAN win (not that it's given) is Hillary Clinton. Neither of the other two could or would even come close.

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Because I support Hillary [View all] boston bean Feb 2015 OP

I like Warren. I'm a realist about Sanders. I prefer Clinton. wyldwolf Feb 2015 #1

Actually, here at DU, IMO and all that, it seems to me that we have two camps separate from djean111 Feb 2015 #2

+1,000,000 thank you - very well put - LiberalElite Feb 2015 #3

Oh FFS, again with the oblivious "it's everybody but us" attempt. Funny how you totally IGNORE KittyWampus Feb 2015 #12

That made no sense, really. djean111 Feb 2015 #16

What's wrong with discussing policy on a thread about Warren? MH1 Feb 2015 #31

I'm with you. BlueMTexpat Feb 2015 #34

3rd camp Bobbie Jo Feb 2015 #15

There does seem to be a camp like that, too, yes. djean111 Feb 2015 #17

I wouldn't necessarily define non-Hillary DUers as liberals. aquart Feb 2015 #53

don't matter which dem is candidate. if elected that person will do nothing substantial to KG Feb 2015 #4

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #6

IMO people Frances Feb 2015 #7

The M E would look a lot different if Gore had won. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #8

What Frances said! MoonRiver Feb 2015 #13

What is the "dominant political paradigm" in your eyes? George II Feb 2015 #32

Ah. Then why are you here? aquart Feb 2015 #54

Because I support Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders Autumn Feb 2015 #5

Love 'em. Only one is running and will be nominee. onehandle Feb 2015 #9

only one is running? DonCoquixote Feb 2015 #43

Because LWolf Feb 2015 #10

Yeah, I've read about 20 OP's in GD stating the same thing. boston bean Feb 2015 #11

Mine is sincere. LWolf Feb 2015 #19

I suspect most of them are sincere. winter is coming Feb 2015 #22

I go with whoever the oligarchy picks for us. L0oniX Feb 2015 #14

I know huh, I've always considered myself follower boston bean Feb 2015 #18

I love Sanders and Warren but I support Hillary. hrmjustin Feb 2015 #20

Seems to go for all of the Hillary supporters I know of. William769 Feb 2015 #21

Are you saying that Hillary supporters are haters? One of the 99 Feb 2015 #25

I am one of the Hosts in the Hillary Clinton Group. William769 Feb 2015 #29

I'll bet that Warren, Sanders and Clinton get along really well with each other. McCamy Taylor Feb 2015 #23

I love Elizabeth Warren One of the 99 Feb 2015 #24

I didn't know Wisconsin is in the northeast. Warren is greatly admired here in Wisconsin. Scuba Feb 2015 #44

Greatly admired and winning an election are two different things One of the 99 Feb 2015 #52

That's not why I don't want her for president. aquart Feb 2015 #55

Very good points One of the 99 Feb 2015 #58

I will support the Candidate of this Party... HoosierCowboy Feb 2015 #26

There aren't "many Hillary supporters in the Republican ranks." Scuba Feb 2015 #45

Grayson's a bit of a hothead. So happy he's back. aquart Feb 2015 #56

I will support the candidate who wins the primary rosesaylavee Feb 2015 #27

If I don't support Hillary does that mean I hate her? jalan48 Feb 2015 #28

I admire and respect Julian Castro handmade34 Feb 2015 #30

The important thing is to WIN the election.... George II Feb 2015 #33

Then we should all support Jeb and guarantee a win!! Scuba Feb 2015 #46

Suggest you look at zentrum Feb 2015 #35

I suggest that you read the sworn testimony of Prince Edward's accuser. Beacool Feb 2015 #37

Doesn't matter. zentrum Feb 2015 #38

Better you ask yourself where this girl got her lawyers. aquart Feb 2015 #57

You're missing my point zentrum Feb 2015 #59

About the lawyers�... zentrum Feb 2015 #61

Neither am I, but the incessant attacks on Hillary wore me down. Beacool Feb 2015 #36

I'm currently leaning toward O'Malley but I once but I've been called a "shill" and "operative" Rowdyboy Feb 2015 #39

... William769 Feb 2015 #40

Same here. Of course those folks could spend their time working for more left leaning candidates, FSogol Feb 2015 #42

i dont understand those Ramses Feb 2015 #41

IMO, people who toss about the "hater" term winter is coming Feb 2015 #47

+1 Scuba Feb 2015 #48

I will alert the media! nt Logical Feb 2015 #49

One-dimensional people think you hate them. EOT Ykcutnek Feb 2015 #50

Warren supports Hillary Renew Deal Feb 2015 #51

we all have ideals olddots Feb 2015 #60

I support Clinton, Warren and Sanders. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2015 #62