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In reply to the discussion: If the Clinton campaign implodes, what splain will we get? [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)112. Hillary did well in her senate races in counties typically difficult for Democrats to win in NY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_York,_2000#Analysis
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So, bottom line, Hillary shows strength not just among Democrats but among voters that don't traditionally vote Democratic.
I don't see any support for Warren or Sanders outside of folks that come out every four years and pull the 'D' lever.
Clinton won the election on November 7 with 55% of the vote to Lazio's 43%,[97] a difference larger than most observers had expected.[98][99] Clinton won the traditionally Democratic base of New York City by large margins, and carried suburban Westchester County, but lost heavily populated Long Island, part of which Lazio represented in Congress. She won surprising victories in Upstate counties, such as Cayuga, Rensselaer, and Niagara, to which her win has been attributed.
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Lazio's bid was handicapped by the weak performance of George W. Bush in New York in the 2000 election,[99] but it is also clear Hillary Clinton had made substantial inroads in upstate New York prior to Lazio's entry into the race.[99] Exit polls also showed a large gender gap with Clinton running stronger than expected among moderate women and unaffiliated women.
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So, bottom line, Hillary shows strength not just among Democrats but among voters that don't traditionally vote Democratic.
I don't see any support for Warren or Sanders outside of folks that come out every four years and pull the 'D' lever.
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The Clintons are still here...Their enemies are all gone or defeated...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#32
See this link. I stopped counting at 20 DUers who said they will not vote for Hillary in the general
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#54
The only way we win is to reassemble the Obama coalition or come as close as reasonably possible.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#59
There is no way Sanders or Warren get to 270 electoral votes. In fact, I would be surprised if they
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#72
No, and I will tell you what states Obama won that most Democrats will have trouble with
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#89
Why? Do you think those voters will vote against the economic self-interest?
Cosmic Kitten
Mar 2015
#98
See my #104 below. Sanders himself doesn't sound particularly confident. I have no idea why you are
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#105
So your opinion is based on your interpretation of what someone else said?
Cosmic Kitten
Mar 2015
#113
The startling thing is that Bernie as much as has indicated his own lack of confidence as far as
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#104
Hillary did well in her senate races in counties typically difficult for Democrats to win in NY
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#112
I have been one of the the biggest proponents of the "Blue Wall" theory on this board.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#102
No such thing as "usual suspects" when you are talking about some long time Democratic activists
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2015
#7
yeah you are probably right, I'm overreacting to being called freeper for objecting to
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#13
To be honest, there probably are legitimate "suspects" on all political discussion boards
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2015
#20
I just hate to see DU become cannibalistic before primary season even starts.
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#21
"I just hate to see DU become cannibalistic before primary season even starts."
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#28
It's impossible to do an autopsy on a live body and that's why they are never done.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#65
LOL...if Barack Obama was allowed to run in the 016 primary I wouldn't bet against him.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#134
You're not at all responsible for that person taking your metaphor where they did.
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#154
Then I would suppose we would have to be disappointed a stronger candidate didn't run
Egnever
Mar 2015
#16
I imagine they'd most likely be focused on beating the Republican nominee nt
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
#18
Will you please stop making sense?! This OP is for manufacturing outrage. No reason desired!
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#48
Usual suspects? If she loses it means she did not run a good campaign and someone else did.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#23
Forgive me Warren! The better question is will Puma rear its ugly head if Hillary wins.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#31
Actually, if I believed that, I'd be far more likely to vote for her.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Mar 2015
#74
No I was just explaining the mindset of the GOP, their fear is based on their emotional response
Rex
Mar 2015
#79
She does scare them and bipartisanship is a myth if it was ever true in the first place.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#155
OMG, how silly. You realize that is a possibility with any candidate for any office, right?
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#44
Two things. I'm not a Hillary supporter. I'd prefer Warren or Sanders or possibly O'Malley
HERVEPA
Mar 2015
#64
It'll be blamed on the lefties and Repubicans working in some sort of teamwork.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Mar 2015
#58
I never understood why Grimes did that. i know Obama is not popular in KY but that was a huge
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#84
The only thing one should say in the event of a candidate pulling out is: "NEXT!"
randome
Mar 2015
#85
Probably, but it looks like the ex governor of Maryland may throw his hat in the ring
still_one
Mar 2015
#99
It is amusing to watch people use that term and assume they have no idea the origin. nt
Rex
Mar 2015
#142
What would happen if Scott Walker was elected Prez and we had a repub house and senate?
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#144