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Jamaal510

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37. He'll have a shot once

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 02:58 PM

Apr 2015

more Americans (including Democrats) know for sure what a socialist is, and only when money gets taken out of the process. Right now, even he probably knows he can't win. I think he just wants to run for the sake of putting certain issues and stances forward.

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Do you think Bernie Sanders can win the Democratic nomination? [View all] Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 OP

Yes (nt) bigwillq Apr 2015 #1

Sure why not. closeupready Apr 2015 #2

I prefer to look at the world realistically... brooklynite Apr 2015 #13

But to be fair here, you have supported Hillary for YEARS now. closeupready Apr 2015 #19

I'm "trained", you say? brooklynite Apr 2015 #58

I'll defer to your obvious expertise - I'm definitely minor league, but closeupready Apr 2015 #59

If you haven't read it, I'll recommend reading GAME CHANGE... brooklynite Apr 2015 #61

Thanks closeupready Apr 2015 #64

Of course you do. Marr Apr 2015 #22

You're right...I love the status quo...that's why I supported Elizabeth Warren in 2012 brooklynite Apr 2015 #52

Huh? Marr Apr 2015 #55

Except that I could have not supported her at all... brooklynite Apr 2015 #56

Ok, then. You'r right. People who have plenty don't tend be happier with the way things are. Marr Apr 2015 #57

Can? Of course. Will? TBD LondonReign2 Apr 2015 #3

It is possible. He has a helluva mountain to climb, but morningfog Apr 2015 #4

Maybe. bravenak Apr 2015 #5

Yes, although it will be a tough uphill battle Bjorn Against Apr 2015 #6

Without corporate money, no f'n way ghostsinthemachine Apr 2015 #7

No. There aren't enough Americans who consider themselves "Socialists". eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #8

If he's on the Ohio Democratic Party primary ballot, I'll vote for him. OilemFirchen Apr 2015 #9

Obama cant win... NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #10

LOL Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #36

he's essentially reduced to hoping hillary self-destructs. unblock Apr 2015 #11

He's in like Flynn Demeter Apr 2015 #30

Bush won. Raygun won. Nixon won. nt bemildred Apr 2015 #12

Bush, Reagan and Nixon were well known and/or well funded brooklynite Apr 2015 #15

Bernie is well-known, having even been on Fox. Also, I've been seeing Bernie quotes in the ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #16

If they can win, anybody can win. bemildred Apr 2015 #17

i dunno. we will have to see. cant ever predict at this point, what will happen a year and half seabeyond Apr 2015 #14

Can we nominate him? Yes. Orsino Apr 2015 #18

Anything is possible with the right attitude and a "can do" spirit. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #20

I consider it somewhat unlikely. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2015 #21

No, but I've always liked him and will listen to what he says on the campaign trail. n/t FSogol Apr 2015 #23

I hope he does, but I voted no. He will be crushed by big money. denverbill Apr 2015 #24

You've got it backwards--the goal will be to disrupt the Clinton machine, so the MADem Apr 2015 #41

Clearly it is not impossible. nt RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #25

Under no circumstances Proud Public Servant Apr 2015 #26

No, but... Mike Nelson Apr 2015 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author still_one Apr 2015 #28

Should be an option for maybe Egnever Apr 2015 #29

No, and it's even less about the money. It's about party politics. KittyWampus Apr 2015 #31

He has a better chance than anyone here winning the lottery. Renew Deal Apr 2015 #32

No, he can't win the nomination The Second Stone Apr 2015 #33

Really? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2015 #34

The worst-case scenario is that he pushes the platform to the Left. riqster Apr 2015 #35

He'll have a shot once Jamaal510 Apr 2015 #37

For the sake of what's left of our democracy, I sure as hell hope so. polichick Apr 2015 #38

how much money does he have? IcyPeas Apr 2015 #39

Yes, but we'll have to work hard to stop Wall St from preventing him Zorra Apr 2015 #40

"can"? sure (nt) Recursion Apr 2015 #42

No. That person is decided by Democrats. treestar Apr 2015 #43

Can he win? Sure. Will he win? I don't know. nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #44

He Would Go Down in McGovern Type Landslide Defeat Stallion Apr 2015 #45

Kucinich 2016!...nt SidDithers Apr 2015 #46

The nomination? Maybe. Orrex Apr 2015 #47

Probably less chance of winning the nomination than the general. ucrdem Apr 2015 #48

I don't vote based on polls. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #49

No. Anyone on the side of the People has no chance. PeteSelman Apr 2015 #50

Only in an alternate universe. Beacool Apr 2015 #51

doesn't have a chance in hell taught_me_patience Apr 2015 #53

It's tied as of now! WOW! Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #54

Maybe we should cancel the primary? brooklynite Apr 2015 #60

...lol Hutzpa Apr 2015 #62

No not even close workinclasszero Apr 2015 #63

I have no idea if he can win or not, but I'm glad that he is running! (n/t) ghurley Apr 2015 #65

I would love for him to win the nomination, Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #66

I chose pass. Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2015 #67