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hifiguy

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41. Nope. Bernie is the same person saying the same things

Reply to Motown_Johnny (Reply #24)

Sun Jun 7, 2015, 02:17 PM

Jun 2015

no matter where he is speaking or to whom. He always has been and always will be.

I see a lot of the Wellstone effect with Bernie. People who would never have considered voting for him became strong supporters after hearing him even if they didn't agree with him on every issue. Why? Because he was absolutely honest and people respected that.

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Wisconsin Democratic Convention Straw Poll: Clinton 49%, Sanders 40% [View all] kpete Jun 2015 OP

I Will No Longer Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Jun 2015 #1

Me too. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #19

Same here MissDeeds Jun 2015 #20

Preach it, cbs!!! hifiguy Jun 2015 #39

40% is *phenomenal* at this point. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2015 #2

Way, way OT but deeply appreciating your observation that many didn't KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #5

Yes it is! ananda Jun 2015 #10

In that straw poll from the convention last year? Sanders wasn't among the top 3 HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #3

Was he on the ballot? Fuddnik Jun 2015 #21

I don't think he was...but HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #23

WNPR talk show forthemiddle Jun 2015 #4

On Wisconsin! hootinholler Jun 2015 #6

That is the most ridiculous meme of the last few years. hifiguy Jun 2015 #40

This shows where things are headed. 99Forever Jun 2015 #7

Come on Bernie madokie Jun 2015 #8

There's only one solution for you, Brother. Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #28

Yes bro' I plan on doing that madokie Jun 2015 #31

Go Bernie! Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #9

Vinehout! Yes!! postulater Jun 2015 #11

Wow! City Lights Jun 2015 #12

My message here is going to be consistent. Motown_Johnny Jun 2015 #13

The debates hurt Hillary the most. nt Logical Jun 2015 #14

She seems to have changed positions so often Motown_Johnny Jun 2015 #24

Nope. Bernie is the same person saying the same things hifiguy Jun 2015 #41

Does this mean that this decision by the delegates is final? I would hate to think so! AikidoSoul Jun 2015 #15

nope. just a straw poll. mopinko Jun 2015 #17

Block quote does work but it just indents the block, no highlighting Fumesucker Jun 2015 #36

This is the old WI. The one that has always been liberal. What is needed now is to GOTV. jwirr Jun 2015 #16

The WI Dems have always been far to the left of the Party "leadership." Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #27

The convention delegates are probably more plugged in than average WI dem voters HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #32

Absolutely. Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #33

Aaaaaawwww yisssss!!! MynameisBlarney Jun 2015 #18

I can almost hear the Jaws soundtrack. Da-dun. Da-dun. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #22

Oppsy. The approved corporate candidate is having a problem. Katashi_itto Jun 2015 #25

Ready for ... Bernie!!!!! nt TBF Jun 2015 #26

Not to harsh on the buzz... NuclearDem Jun 2015 #29

The first swallow doth not a summer make. Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #34

And they would be just as ridiculous. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #35

Admittedly. Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #37

Awesome! Go Bernie! 2banon Jun 2015 #30

Feel the Bern!!!!! Go Bernie, GO! magical thyme Jun 2015 #38