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Capt. Obvious

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46. Not a single HRC supporter is attacking Bernie
Wed Apr 29, 2015, 11:55 AM
Apr 2015

They're just laughing at him and belittling his supporters.

It's a much more effective strategy.

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I supported Hillary in 08 gwheezie Apr 2015 #1
I like what you say in this post, gwheezie. All the best to your nephews. Hekate Apr 2015 #7
McCain. Palin. Romney. Ryan. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #30
As long as he does not run as the nominee of a party other than patricia92243 Apr 2015 #2
He has said many, many times that he would not run smokey nj Apr 2015 #16
You mean like the constant attacks on HRC and her supporters? Yes, that is... Hekate Apr 2015 #3
My thoughts exactly MaggieD Apr 2015 #6
Running in Democratic presidential primaries IS a declaration that one is a Democrat. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #12
LOL! No, the point is for a Democrat to win in a national election the Democratic party KittyWampus Apr 2015 #20
Your post doesnt make sense. He is in the primary. I gavent heard any Clinton supporter diss sanders seabeyond Apr 2015 #4
Here is a post where a Hillary supporter argues a candidate can't run betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #44
big fuckin deal. two posts. should i? could i? link to ALL hit pieces and character assassinations seabeyond Apr 2015 #47
Oh good lord, there is no horde attacking Bernie Sanders MaggieD Apr 2015 #5
That's what declaring for the Democratic nomination means. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #13
That isn't happening. Faux poutrage. Lil Missy Apr 2015 #8
Obama was a Reagan Republican. blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #9
That is an untruth, but an out of context soundbite never dies Hekate Apr 2015 #55
What's there to attack Sanders on? joshcryer Apr 2015 #10
Fail. zappaman Apr 2015 #11
I agree. Everyone on DU seems to like Bernie, some people feel he can't get elected, but FSogol Apr 2015 #35
Any Hillary supporter who feels threatened by Sanders DFW Apr 2015 #14
Any Bernie supporter who thinks the Clinton supporters are out to get him REALLY needs to chill out brooklynite Apr 2015 #24
No argument there DFW Apr 2015 #25
Yup. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #33
HC youceyec Apr 2015 #15
lol. what is she going to go after Bernie for? cali Apr 2015 #19
Right now the only weapon in their quiver is his party smokey nj Apr 2015 #22
And they might want to rethink that strategy because A LOT of Americans are sick of both parties. stillwaiting Apr 2015 #23
I will be voting for Bernie regardless. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #17
Waffles. Agschmid Apr 2015 #42
If Hillary is the Nominee. Yes Waffles. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #49
The Irony- IT BURNS! Many DU'ers Have Been Attacking Hillary KittyWampus Apr 2015 #18
My thoughts exactly! Evergreen Emerald Apr 2015 #27
My thoughts as well AuntPatsy Apr 2015 #36
:) Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #50
My only complaint about Bernie is that he can't win. Adrahil Apr 2015 #21
HOLY PROJECTION!!!! THE OPPOSITE IS THE TRUTH. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #26
Ineffective like the attacks on Hillary? leftofcool Apr 2015 #28
That strategy is so ineffective ... that no one is using it. JoePhilly Apr 2015 #29
Please provide me with a list ... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #31
I've only seen one person say anything referring to Nader Starry Messenger Apr 2015 #32
This... Agschmid Apr 2015 #41
Yep. Attack Sen. Sanders' positions, and you are supporting something different. Orsino Apr 2015 #34
As a Hillary supporter I am not threatened by Bernie running, I think Bernie supporters are Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #37
Can you at least Andy823 Apr 2015 #38
I think a good example of this kind of situation is the Obama attack on Elizabeth Warren. A lot of jwirr Apr 2015 #39
If you can't handle the heat... Agschmid Apr 2015 #40
Oh, so Hillary Rodham Clinton is the only one allowed to be attacked? hahaha boston bean Apr 2015 #43
I don't think it's an issue of "allowing" Sanders to be attacked, Maedhros Apr 2015 #53
Really? OilemFirchen Apr 2015 #62
The Most Ineffective Strategy To Elect Hillary? Attack ANY Democrat, especially President Obama! Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2015 #45
Not a single HRC supporter is attacking Bernie Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #46
Yep, and almost as much fun as swimming in the money bin Fumesucker Apr 2015 #48
and you know this how? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #51
HRC Supporters are going to criticize Bernie, rightfully so, on legitimate differences the same NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #52
Ahhh, the hypocrisy of the Left. Beacool Apr 2015 #54
Here's a quote for you from WAAAY back during DU's first primary battle wyldwolf Apr 2015 #58
Good quote and quite apropos. Beacool Apr 2015 #63
I'm wondering if Bernie will pull enough primary votes away from Hillary to allow O'Malley to win... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #56
The Warren and Sanders crowds were perfectly fine with using Right Wing attacks Thor_MN Apr 2015 #57
further, i am seeing some pump up this faux outrage accusing clinton supporters of stuff and seabeyond Apr 2015 #59
I'm not even sure what that means. Thor_MN Apr 2015 #61
Maybe they figured turn about is fair play? BainsBane Apr 2015 #60
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