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105. Just a reminder that the 1st Amendment doesn't apply here...

Mon May 4, 2015, 03:21 PM

May 2015

You don't have to vote for anyone you don't want to...

You don't have to TELL anyone who you voted for if you don't want to...

However, you CAN'T advocate for not voting for the Democratic nominee.

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What Will Happen on DU if Hillary Cllinton Wins the Primary Race [View all] MineralMan May 2015 OP

They'll be disappointed, will shut up, and the huge majority of them will vote for Clinton HERVEPA May 2015 #1

I hope you're right. MineralMan May 2015 #4

me 2 randys1 May 2015 #58

As a Bernie supporter angrychair May 2015 #7

I'm not implying anything. I'm asking a question. MineralMan May 2015 #12

To be clear angrychair May 2015 #123

So, you haven't seen the "I'll never vote for Clinton" posts? brooklynite May 2015 #101

As I've made these points before. I'm glad to make them again rock May 2015 #108

Waffles. Agschmid May 2015 #147

Yep. Contrast with the PUMAs in 2008 Doctor_J May 2015 #45

I agree except for the "shut up" part Jim Lane May 2015 #134

Without a doubt still_one May 2015 #152

I have a feeling that get the red out May 2015 #2

It will be time to get behind the DNC candidate and go for a win in the general election. Thinkingabout May 2015 #3

I think it's likely that we'll be finding out. MineralMan May 2015 #9

you are showing your lack of knowledge about DU in primary season cali May 2015 #74

Since I wasn't here at that time, MineralMan May 2015 #92

Same can be said for strong Clinton supporters. bluesbassman May 2015 #85

I certainly hope you're correct. MineralMan May 2015 #88

No Clinton supporter has said they won't vote for Sanders or any other nominee... brooklynite May 2015 #103

OK. Let's see how that plays out as we get closer to the primary. bluesbassman May 2015 #110

I'll vote for the most progressive, anti-war, candidate on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2015 #5

+1 lovemydog May 2015 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words May 2015 #47

Me too Martin Eden May 2015 #86

The same way the other Hillary candidates react if she doesn't win. We will vote to keep the Rs out. jwirr May 2015 #6

What will happen if Bernie wins the primary? AtomicKitten May 2015 #8

If he does, Hillary will endorse him. MineralMan May 2015 #11

Disingenuous much? GeorgeGist May 2015 #75

I beg your pardon. MineralMan May 2015 #79

Your OP asked a question and then answered it with post 11 as if the questionhad not been asked. morningfog May 2015 #109

Are you GeorgeGist? MineralMan May 2015 #141

I'm just trying to help you. morningfog May 2015 #164

Since you used the term puma I ask you will you go "full puma" if Clinton wins? hrmjustin May 2015 #22

I will not advocate voting against her. AtomicKitten May 2015 #23

Will you vote for her? hrmjustin May 2015 #29

Already asked and answered. AtomicKitten May 2015 #36

Ok. hrmjustin May 2015 #37

back at ya AtomicKitten May 2015 #42

Gee, I remember a time when a person's vote was their own business and no one else's. Jester Messiah May 2015 #63

Imagine someone on a political website asking someone who they will vote for. hrmjustin May 2015 #67

You should. Jester Messiah May 2015 #72

Demanding? hrmjustin May 2015 #77

I believe I spoke generally enough. Jester Messiah May 2015 #116

You said you. hrmjustin May 2015 #118

Sure it's not. Jester Messiah May 2015 #119

I am defending myself from yout bogus claims. hrmjustin May 2015 #120

If you say so. [nt] Jester Messiah May 2015 #125

Yeah I do! hrmjustin May 2015 #126

Just a reminder that the 1st Amendment doesn't apply here... brooklynite May 2015 #105

I haven't done so. Jester Messiah May 2015 #117

I don't think she will do that again. ieoeja May 2015 #114

Don't worry, liberals don't run off to the Republicans like conservative Dems do when Marr May 2015 #10

+1 redgreenandblue May 2015 #49

I think all that you're saying will happen, and when Sanders endorses her, it will be for hughee99 May 2015 #13

The ability to elect the first female POTUS will motivate some voters Gothmog May 2015 #135

Yes, but since we're talking about Sanders supporters here who would be switching over to Clinton hughee99 May 2015 #142

Websites don't get to control my vote. 99Forever May 2015 #14

Would love to meet the person who feels their vote is controled by a website. NCTraveler May 2015 #16

Yeah, they want to be here on DU bashing Hillary but won't admit they won't vote for her because okaawhatever May 2015 #41

Here is what I don't get about those comments. NCTraveler May 2015 #44

You're correct. nt okaawhatever May 2015 #89

Nobody can control anyone's vote. MineralMan May 2015 #17

Gee guy... 99Forever May 2015 #24

Whenever someone tells me to "lighten up," MineralMan May 2015 #28

They're called posting privileges for a reason. NuclearDem May 2015 #32

It's called a secret ballot for a reason. 99Forever May 2015 #65

All well and good. NuclearDem May 2015 #90

I will vote my conscience. 99Forever May 2015 #100

Doesn't offend me one bit. NuclearDem May 2015 #104

Really? 99Forever May 2015 #112

No comment on that. NuclearDem May 2015 #136

Ahh... 99Forever May 2015 #138

"... you're a "get the last worder." " NuclearDem May 2015 #139

telling but honest. hrmjustin May 2015 #34

Yeh, and fuck those who are disadvantaged in any way who will be hurt much worse by a HERVEPA May 2015 #64

I don't particularly care what you call it. 99Forever May 2015 #69

Of course you don't HERVEPA May 2015 #107

Correct. 99Forever May 2015 #113

The trolls, just using him for disruption, will be given the boot. <- very few NCTraveler May 2015 #15

Yes, he'll endorse her. cali May 2015 #18

Well if she gets the nomination and loses, MineralMan May 2015 #21

You mean like 9 - 13 months from now? MattSh May 2015 #19

I think the majority will go vote for the nominee. DawgHouse May 2015 #20

Nothing will happen. Were you here for the 2008 primary? sufrommich May 2015 #26

You can see from my profile that I was not. MineralMan May 2015 #30

They can help, or get out of the way. I think Elvis said it best.... MADem May 2015 #27

Well, he says he's not doing that. MineralMan May 2015 #33

We'll see. nt MADem May 2015 #70

But what if Hillary loses the Iowa Caucus INdemo May 2015 #31

There are many "what ifs." MineralMan May 2015 #35

I dont think it will be a cake walk for Hillary in Iowa or NH especially INdemo May 2015 #130

I can't help but think about how "we" treat our Democratic candidates we don't support justiceischeap May 2015 #38

Exactly my reason for posting this OP. MineralMan May 2015 #43

As I recall, we kind of went through this in 2008 justiceischeap May 2015 #48

I don't remember the Republicans using the same arguments Jim Lane May 2015 #131

"Never attack Democrats" is going too far. Jim Lane May 2015 #140

Can't speak for anyone else but as for me, I'll vote for Hillary. Triana May 2015 #39

The same thing that will "happen" in the country and in the world: Smarmie Doofus May 2015 #40

What Will Happen on DU when Bernard Sanders Wins the Primary Race? - nt KingCharlemagne May 2015 #46

Then all the same people I mentioned, plus Hillary Clinton, MineralMan May 2015 #56

I am not so sanguine about Sanders' eventual nomination and forsee something KingCharlemagne May 2015 #165

I will be depressed! nt Logical May 2015 #50

Well One Scenario is Rilgin May 2015 #51

i will vote for the nominee vadermike May 2015 #52

I imagine there will be grudging acceptance. LanternWaste May 2015 #53

My response would be: "Same Ol' Shit" ... polichick May 2015 #54

Then, she'd be endorsing the Democratic nominee MineralMan May 2015 #61

While traveling throughout the country speaking with voters, Bernie said... polichick May 2015 #124

Like always we will try to make the best out of a bad situation.... daleanime May 2015 #55

My bold plan would be to... vote for her phantom power May 2015 #57

typically whining to be expected and then reluctant support beachbum bob May 2015 #59

Small note: Franken has already endorsed Hillary Clinton. n/t OKNancy May 2015 #60

Yes he has. I talked to him during the 2014 election campaign. MineralMan May 2015 #62

I don't think Obama would have won if the Hillary camp had not voted for him in the General Lochloosa May 2015 #66

Are you asking if there will be consequences... Jester Messiah May 2015 #68

No, that is not what I am asking. MineralMan May 2015 #76

If... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #80

Well, that certainly seems to stand up to reason. MineralMan May 2015 #83

Many may not equal most. Jester Messiah May 2015 #115

You are saying that if Clinton wins more votes in the primary than Sanders Agnosticsherbet May 2015 #81

No, merely vehemently opposed. Jester Messiah May 2015 #145

I will be caucusing for Bernie in Texas ~ TBF May 2015 #71

I'll be doing the same in Minnesota, unless MineralMan May 2015 #73

He will endorse her, and she will graciously help him pay campaign debt that he is going to incur. Agnosticsherbet May 2015 #78

That's what you think will be interesting to watch huh? tkmorris May 2015 #82

Yes, it is. I'm a watcher of politics, as well as an activist. MineralMan May 2015 #87

It depends on how nasty Hillary War II gets Warpy May 2015 #84

" hope DU puts up an Election 2016 Forum soon" sufrommich May 2015 #121

That is a good idea Gothmog May 2015 #133

a lot of us will be holding our noses and carrying barf bags on election day. hobbit709 May 2015 #91

A lot of us will be out campaigning for the nominee before MineralMan May 2015 #95

Al Franken has already endorsed Hillary Clinton... DonViejo May 2015 #93

Yes, I know. That has come up already in this thread. MineralMan May 2015 #94

Well at least you posted this in good faith and not to divide up DU further. Rex May 2015 #96

Thanks for recognizing that my post was in good faith. MineralMan May 2015 #97

One side will scream "nananananana told you so..." cherokeeprogressive May 2015 #98

my reaction will be the same as if Sanders had never run.... mike_c May 2015 #99

Question, do you watch election returns on upaloopa May 2015 #127

ye olde "Results of your Jury Service" foo_bar May 2015 #151

yep-- been here since the beginning and I understand the ToS well enough.... mike_c May 2015 #168

Most of us will accept defeat and get ready Jamastiene May 2015 #102

I've voted for crappy Democratic candidates in 64, 68, 72, 84, 88, 96, 2000, 2012 tularetom May 2015 #106

Many will be pissed and probably hope someone will run third party. DCBob May 2015 #111

My support is not transferable upon request from whom I support. Support does not mean vassal, TheKentuckian May 2015 #122

There will be a lot of smug and self-congratulatory I-told-you-so OPs, I suppose.. bluedigger May 2015 #128

Same As Usually Happens... Hold Your Nose, And Vote For The Establishment Democrat WillyT May 2015 #129

I imagine there will be a lot of "I told you so" after she loses the general election davidn3600 May 2015 #132

Oh she'll win, but when was winning ever enough when Clintons are involved? ucrdem May 2015 #137

One will vote for the Democratic nominee Rosa Luxemburg May 2015 #143

I will vote for Hillary, of course. Greybnk48 May 2015 #144

The same thing that happens every time. nt LWolf May 2015 #146

Oh god, not one of these fucking kinds of posts ALREADY? Bonobo May 2015 #148

We'll all vote for her ibegurpard May 2015 #149

DEFCON 1 A HERETIC I AM May 2015 #150

Silly season will be over... there is a reason why it is called that nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #153

i'll be happy samsingh May 2015 #154

I support Sanders but would get behind Hillary 100% if she gets the nomination. nt Quixote1818 May 2015 #155

They Will Be Disappointed - Some Will Then Not Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils cantbeserious May 2015 #156

Based on current fervor over Bernie, I predict a melt-down of epic proportion. liberal N proud May 2015 #157

Everyone will unite behind Hillary and do everything they can to help her win oberliner May 2015 #158

Wailing and gnashing of teeth, accusations of robbery, then sell out, quiet if she wins the general, freshwest May 2015 #159

So its all over already? gee... yuiyoshida May 2015 #160

If Clinton wins the Primary, TM99 May 2015 #161

Dream on. n/t L0oniX May 2015 #162

I will stay quiet on DU until after the general election. n/t PowerToThePeople May 2015 #163

nothing. it will go on being an income stream for the owners. KG May 2015 #166

Most will vote Dem down the ballot. What will happen if the opposite is true? nt RedCappedBandit May 2015 #167