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8. In April polling numbers, Sanders is a single digit.

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Sun Apr 26, 2015, 12:46 PM

Apr 2015

How do you think he can overcome that disadvantage and raise the millions -- or Billions! -- a presidential candidate needs?

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If Sanders enters the ring, the 2016 primary will get VERY interesting. I just [View all] KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 OP

I'm with Bernie all the way. I will do whatever I can. Autumn Apr 2015 #1

I would love to watch the debates in a head-to-head matchup between him and HRC. (But watch out for KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #5

She would never do that..... daleanime Apr 2015 #40

At least there'd be a reason for me to LWolf Apr 2015 #2

I might even dust off my precinct-walking shoes for Sen. Sanders - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #6

Bernie Sanders is exactly who we need as president. More than ever. Initech Apr 2015 #3

Assuming that Sanders does capture the nomination and wins the GE, how would he KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #14

I would expect Bernie to appeal to the American people that elected him. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #41

That worked so well in 2008-16. The fascists only understand brute force and nothing else (save KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #46

I imagine Bernie knows all the tricks, and he wouldn't hesitate using them, if no other means Cal33 Apr 2015 #49

Hasn't been tried between 2008 and 2014. Scuba Apr 2015 #61

The only time Obama uses the bully pulpit is against members... 99Forever Apr 2015 #65

How about aspirant Apr 2015 #67

I sure don't know just HOW he'd conduct things Plucketeer Apr 2015 #53

LOL. That image alone would be worth seeing Sanders inaugurated, imo! - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #55

I'll definitely support Bernie in the NH primary. Vinca Apr 2015 #4

You will have my full support. SamKnause Apr 2015 #7

I'm flattered but must insist that I shall not seek, and I will not accept, KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #11

In April polling numbers, Sanders is a single digit. procon Apr 2015 #8

Run as A Democrat sendit Apr 2015 #10

He's right about where Obama was at this point in 2007, IIRC. If Sanders scores a couple KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #16

i see the same. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #25

Nope Obama was way ahead of Bernie's current position... But you know "facts" Agschmid Apr 2015 #27

Oh, there's no doubt that then-Senator(s) Obama and Edwards surpassed KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #29

Even in polling Barack was pretty far ahead of Sanders by this time. Agschmid Apr 2015 #30

Ah, my mind has been playing tricks on me. I think I was remembering Obama in 2005-06 (not 2007), as KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #33

No problem. Agschmid Apr 2015 #34

That's what I'm saying. procon Apr 2015 #32

He can't raise money treestar Apr 2015 #54

Then he won't run. procon Apr 2015 #58

If he seriously looked to win, money would move to him. HereSince1628 Apr 2015 #64

Nobody has ever heard of him (yet), while Hillary has been famous for decades. arcane1 Apr 2015 #59

I hope it's the only way he enters sendit Apr 2015 #9

Sanders has said unequivocally that he will not run as a spoiler, i.e., as a KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #13

I'm glad he said that because that's exactly what would happen sendit Apr 2015 #18

I'm more interested in how a 'President Sanders' would govern with both KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #22

i think he will easily grab the young. they are desperate and sanders fits with them. seabeyond Apr 2015 #12

. sendit Apr 2015 #19

wow. so informative, i have absolutely no clue where you are coming from. a waste of click for me. seabeyond Apr 2015 #21

Sanders-Warren would be a complete game-changer. Hope the prez has pissed EW off... polichick Apr 2015 #15

That's exactly what I've been thinking MissDeeds Apr 2015 #44

About as interesting as watching paint dry. tritsofme Apr 2015 #17

So you don't think Sanders' version of 'populism' (really European-style KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #20

Bookmark it. His campaign is like a grown up slightly more legitimate version of Kucinich. tritsofme Apr 2015 #24

Sorry for the flashback but I seem to recall identical sentiments being offered KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #26

No, Obama was always viewed as a top tier candidate. tritsofme Apr 2015 #31

Said he might run as a Dem last year to not be a spoiler. Hope he does! Welcome to the Party! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #23

I love Bernie, and I want him to be president Martin Eden Apr 2015 #28

Go Berni! I will support you. nt ladjf Apr 2015 #35

We will need to organize... kentuck Apr 2015 #36

It's not that the socialist label is a challenge sendit Apr 2015 #43

Love Bernie...hope he does it. KoKo Apr 2015 #37

While I find myself philosophically aligned with him, I do have questions about how a "President KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #39

K&R for Bernie!! n/t PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #38

Hillary has given Bernie a bunch of targets. Biggest obstacle... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #42

His problem would not be.. PosterChild Apr 2015 #48

amazingly he had a history of getting votes- including votes from republicans and cali Apr 2015 #51

Exactly workinclasszero Apr 2015 #52

The people for whom that word is a slur are quickly dying off. Marr Apr 2015 #57

In your dreams maybe workinclasszero Apr 2015 #70

They're dying off because unions are all but dead. Bernie will have the support of labor WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #72

Obama had zero name recognition. Bernie will have Labor, Hillary will have Wall Street WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #71

Well, it looks as if PDA think that he will run, sadoldgirl Apr 2015 #45

Good. Clinton needs a challenge, not a coronation. blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #47

I'm glad to hear he thinks he has enough support. That could mean he will run. That would liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #50

This country's establishment has drifted so far into the 1%er camp, I think Sanders could Marr Apr 2015 #56

What is happening in America right now is proving Karl Marx correct KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #60

This is what I've been waiting for! Is this too good to be true? Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #62

I'm torn. I love Sanders, and like Warren a lot. My fear is Lee-Lee Apr 2015 #63

Well, that's politics, isn't it? I would assume that the strategists KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #69

I'm all in for Sanders. 99Forever Apr 2015 #66

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