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RichVRichV

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103. Ever ran a business?

Mon May 18, 2015, 12:39 AM

May 2015

One thing I learned in business a long time ago. Ads are great for brand recognition, but if you want to draw people in nothing comes close to word of mouth. A referral from someone trusted is worth a thousand ads. It works the same in politics. Ground game is a major reason Obama beat Clinton in 2008 and went on to become president.

Right now Bernie has 100,000 volunteers and the campaign season has just started. By general the number of volunteers is going to be way larger getting the word of mouth out for him. Once people get to know Bernie they like him and what he believes in.

Bernie doesn't have to spend billions attacking anyone. He just has to spend enough to get his message across. The ground game will keep growing and handle the rest.

Besides, we're getting to the point social media trumps tv. And on social media all the money in the world can't trump viral.

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Fuck That! I'm Fighting. [View all] hootinholler May 2015 OP

That's great. Buzz Clik May 2015 #1

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OMG hootinholler May 2015 #27

Agnew had a way with words. The whole quote is pretty funny: Buzz Clik May 2015 #30

Agnew's words were written by Pat Buchanan if memory serves. n/t RufusTFirefly May 2015 #101

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Kick. Agschmid May 2015 #2

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Anyone who makes that claim is scared. And they should be. Bernie is the real deal sabrina 1 May 2015 #3

You got it... Thespian2 May 2015 #56

How is Sanders going to compete in a general election contest? Gothmog May 2015 #98

Ever ran a business? RichVRichV May 2015 #103

Exactly. The TV market is saturated to the point that people just tune out political ads now. canoeist52 May 2015 #114

That is true if you have a viable candidate Gothmog May 2015 #122

For the primary. RichVRichV May 2015 #132

Cash is part of the political process Gothmog May 2015 #134

Of course money is important. RichVRichV May 2015 #135

We have to agree to disagree in that I am yet to be convinced that Sanders is viable Gothmog May 2015 #136

I am a partner in my law firm and have helped clients in startup situations Gothmog May 2015 #121

What do you think it costs? RichVRichV May 2015 #123

Obama had 38 field offices in Iowa for the caucus in 2008 Gothmog May 2015 #124

I hate to break it to you... RichVRichV May 2015 #125

You are wrong-control of the SCOTUS is a major issue in the 2016 election Gothmog May 2015 #133

You mean the Supreme Court Five who stole that election. I hate to have to keep doing this, sabrina 1 May 2015 #139

Only three of the five traitors are still on the court Gothmog May 2015 #144

Yes, the next POTUS will replace them. Which is another important reason why I support Sanders. sabrina 1 May 2015 #147

I wish I could rec this post. malokvale77 May 2015 #153

Beautifully spoken. malokvale77 May 2015 #152

You are talking about a nationwide effort in a number of battleground states Gothmog May 2015 #155

Why? RichVRichV May 2015 #156

I will watch and see Sanders can mount a credible primary challenge using grassroots Gothmog May 2015 #157

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Really Gothmog? malokvale77 May 2015 #151

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You are preaching to the choir, and I already joined it. zeemike May 2015 #26

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K&R..... daleanime May 2015 #73

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