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80. You are leaving out Republican treachery in that 1980 scenario

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Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:07 AM

Apr 2015

The Reagan campaign conspired with the Iranians to hold the embassy hostages until Reagan took office.

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If there's no way Bernie can win [View all] hootinholler Apr 2015 OP

Strawman rock Apr 2015 #1

Not a strawman just a question hootinholler Apr 2015 #7

Are we supposed to pretend he is? MaggieD Apr 2015 #33

Exactly MaggieD Apr 2015 #31

I had noticed rock Apr 2015 #45

Odd post for someone who called Warren and Obama dishonest, liars, etc. merrily Apr 2015 #78

I hope people click that link MaggieD Apr 2015 #86

I hope they click as well or just read this post. merrily Apr 2015 #90

See the LOL there? MaggieD Apr 2015 #93

He can win. Nothing is set in stone, see 2008. morningfog Apr 2015 #2

Reminds me of goofy parents fadedrose Apr 2015 #3

Pretty amusing, isn't it? djean111 Apr 2015 #4

I think you got it figured out Hoot madokie Apr 2015 #5

lol NCTraveler Apr 2015 #97

I'm just glad someone who has the potential to change the debate mmonk Apr 2015 #6

There is no way he can win, but him running is a good thing for many reasons Renew Deal Apr 2015 #8

What do you base that prediction on? Also, are you referring to the nomination battle or the KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #60

Well, he'll be running in the Dem primary against her Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #9

Seems to me that the only ones tearing down candidates here MaggieD Apr 2015 #29

Of course it seems like that to you. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #34

Can you provide some examples of people.... MaggieD Apr 2015 #37

I can't provide any examples you can't find for yourself. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #39

There aren't any people bashing Bernie MaggieD Apr 2015 #41

I see a little here and there of reactionary comments about Bernie, but very few and nothing NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #51

+100000000 MaggieD Apr 2015 #52

Actually, in the day since you posted this comment, I've read 3 or 4 Bernie bashing threads. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #89

Post links to them, please. MineralMan May 2015 #110

I really think you need to come up with a few examples--or risk being disregarded. MADem Apr 2015 #53

You yourself have contended on numerous occasions Art_from_Ark Apr 2015 #75

Got a link for that accusation? MaggieD Apr 2015 #88

Are you multiple people posting under the same name and don't know what the others are posting? Art_from_Ark May 2015 #103

The post you linked to says nothing of the sort MaggieD May 2015 #109

That assertion is based on Bernie running as a third party Gothmog May 2015 #104

Link? MaggieD Apr 2015 #87

There were some threads a long time back urging Sanders to run as third party candidate Gothmog May 2015 #105

I second that! FarPoint Apr 2015 #76

I don't think Bernie can win Dem2 Apr 2015 #10

Have faith - he has the issues and people all over the country have been listening to him talk jwirr Apr 2015 #22

If everyone who "generally agrees with everything he says" but doesn't think he's electible Maedhros Apr 2015 #56

I don't know who else will be on the primary ballot Dem2 Apr 2015 #58

funny how that works frylock Apr 2015 #61

If he wins the primary, he wins the general BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #82

If Bernie is the nominee, I will support him and I will hope that he wins the general Gothmog May 2015 #106

It is almost statistically impossible in the electoral college for a Republican to win BrotherIvan May 2015 #111

The Democratic Blue Wall requires a viable and competitive candidate Gothmog May 2015 #112

It's impossible to say this early in the game who can win gollygee Apr 2015 #11

issues & actions are the things that should matter /nt think Apr 2015 #12

There is a large element of fear at play. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #13

Fear of what? MaggieD Apr 2015 #35

Clinton surrogates have argued for no primary election and going straight to coronation. AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #59

I'm with you. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #66

Pssst...this is a political blog. We talk about politics here. brooklynite Apr 2015 #14

Because they are telling the truth. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #15

I'm glad he's in and I hope there are more. onehandle Apr 2015 #16

Corporatists want to win ...no surprise. L0oniX Apr 2015 #17

I hope Sanders wants to win. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #98

+1 blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #18

Discussions about who can or cannot win an election are MineralMan Apr 2015 #19

1980 Recursion Apr 2015 #20

Yes, Carter presiding over an economic downturn and high interest rates had jeff47 Apr 2015 #43

Bradley Recursion Apr 2015 #44

I said liberal. You listed two conservatives. (nt) jeff47 Apr 2015 #47

Bingo LondonReign2 Apr 2015 #46

So true. When they win, it's proof that they're great. Marr Apr 2015 #65

You are leaving out Republican treachery in that 1980 scenario Fumesucker Apr 2015 #80

No one can predict who will win Geronimoe Apr 2015 #21

Yeah I hear that a lot LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #57

Hillary has already failed to "seal the deal" in a very real way. So she feels vulnerable. nt Romulox Apr 2015 #23

I like Bernie (and have for many years now) deutsey Apr 2015 #24

They fear competition and scrutiny. Orsino Apr 2015 #25

Our local right-wing newspaper has been running anti-Hillary cartoons every day for a year. Chipper Chat Apr 2015 #26

Bernie scares the Oligarchs. A tidal wave of public support for Sanders NorthCarolina Apr 2015 #27

You don't have to be a Clinton supporter to realize that MaggieD Apr 2015 #28

They probably think that if they keep saying it it will come true! Lmao! darkangel218 Apr 2015 #30

Until he raises enough money to be competitive, procon Apr 2015 #32

See: Obama, 2007 LondonReign2 Apr 2015 #48

OK, that wasn't my question, but lets do a brief recap: procon Apr 2015 #50

Which Senator gave a speech that was viewed to the point of crashing a website? Exilednight Apr 2015 #83

OK, I'll explain. procon Apr 2015 #94

Let me explain. It wasn't team Bernie, it was the Exilednight Apr 2015 #100

I'm not making that claim. Despite protestations otherwise I don't think winning is his plan. stevenleser Apr 2015 #36

I agree MaggieD Apr 2015 #38

Image does matter Hutzpa Apr 2015 #40

The one I've heard is he's too old. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #42

He's clearly in command of his wits, so I'm not seeing that as very persuasive. winter is coming Apr 2015 #62

It depends on his getting the young people excited. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #63

I think his ideas will likely do that. Time will tell. n/t winter is coming Apr 2015 #68

I think he needs to be presented as the next FDR and Teddy combined. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #70

Bob Dole is still kicking around despite all of the "Bob Dole is so old,.." jokes. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #67

The same red herring was posed when Kucinich ran in the past Orrex Apr 2015 #49

The Third Way would greatly prefer a republican President rather than a liberal democrat Zorra Apr 2015 #54

Years ago I heard that DC wants the choice to be between Authoritarian Right and Libertarian Right. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #64

I do not care if DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #55

He's got my vote in the primary Aerows Apr 2015 #69

Things that make you scratch your head and say 'hmmmmm." hifiguy Apr 2015 #71

Seriously what else have they got? Warren Stupidity Apr 2015 #72

About $2.5 billion I'm told... Fumesucker Apr 2015 #81

That's what they want, but they don't have it. I find it Exilednight Apr 2015 #84

Kind of funny, as it is up for sale as well. Both seem to be correct. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #99

kick Zorra Apr 2015 #73

I don't think Bernie can win, but he can certianly influence the policy debate bhikkhu Apr 2015 #74

Ah, Jesus Hussein Christ. NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #77

It's always a pleasure when you show up hootinholler Apr 2015 #92

Good post Gothmog May 2015 #108

Because they still believe that "Not As Bad" is the path to victory..however hollow. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #79

I like and admire Bernie but I doubt that he can raise the funds necessary to win a general Gothmog Apr 2015 #85

Mr. Sanders doesn't scare anyone, he's too nice a guy. But he'll be an 'also ran' underahedgerow Apr 2015 #91

Hillary supporter here. Never made that claim. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #95

My heart goes out to the poor little Sanders supporters here. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #96

It is unlikely he will win the general or primary. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #101

Just means we've got a Horse Race and a Primary...Go Bernie !!! libdem4life Apr 2015 #102

Well, I'll see you at the convention and we'll compare notes. Adrahil May 2015 #107