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In reply to the discussion: If Bernie wins the Democratic nomination, how do you gauge his chances of winning the general? [View all]KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)10. Maybe 'even'. He might have a shot. A big part of the issue is the Democratic Party
would they all pull for him or would some sit it out?
Another issue is if he could assemble a stellar campaign staff and work out a winning strategy.
Axelrod and Plouffe did a lot to get Obama over the finish line.
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If Bernie wins the Democratic nomination, how do you gauge his chances of winning the general? [View all]
MrScorpio
Apr 2015
OP
You have noticed that half the country votes Republican pretty much every election?
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#14
And when we had a dynamic candidate like Barack Obama, voting spiked.....to 57%
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#46
I think it is too early and there are too many potential variables, to prognosticate.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2015
#5
Maybe 'even'. He might have a shot. A big part of the issue is the Democratic Party
KittyWampus
Apr 2015
#10