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60. Yes and I have seen a lot of so called Democrats pushing that crap here n/t

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Anyone think Republicans are winning the Presidency? [View all] HughBeaumont Feb 2016 OP

Only if Hillary is our nom. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #1

A general hangup with Hillary is this: HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #7

I'm afraid that's wishful thinking on your part. Donald Ian Rankin Feb 2016 #21

Really, cause I've seen polls that say different. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #22

You mean the reports on head-to-head matchups? Donald Ian Rankin Feb 2016 #24

I wasn't saying vox was 'the middle', I was saying the argument presented was an Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #26

No, I don't think *those* polls mean anything. Donald Ian Rankin Feb 2016 #29

So wait, I have to only listen to your political scientists to know what the 'correct position' Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #30

Wishful thinking is right the want a horse race. ohheckyeah Feb 2016 #87

And here's one with facts: Nevernose Feb 2016 #72

You very effectively undermine your own argument. Donald Ian Rankin Feb 2016 #85

Exactly. Bernie's future poll #s are hypothetical Nevernose Feb 2016 #86

+1 LWolf Feb 2016 #78

I can guarantee two Democratic votes. In_The_Wind Feb 2016 #2

I guarantee zero if Hillary is the nom. Katashi_itto Feb 2016 #66

They couldn't even figure out how to get to their podium newfie11 Feb 2016 #3

I saw that. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #5

Only if the ' Third Way ' wins out or We elect a Dealer and not a leader. Do I think Trump will Win orpupilofnature57 Feb 2016 #4

Trump knew exactly what to say to win Republican votes and said it repeatedly. Bucky Feb 2016 #81

I agree orpupilofnature57 Feb 2016 #84

It's easy to make fun of them, but... TreasonousBastard Feb 2016 #6

See, that's the difference. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #8

Gore actually won the 2000 election. ananda Feb 2016 #11

"History" has always been down on Reagan, Bush, and... TreasonousBastard Feb 2016 #12

Reagan was never sold as a moderate Reter Feb 2016 #34

There's too much of a demographic spike for that now though. 17 year olds now are extremely left and MillennialDem Feb 2016 #18

That would be good if it works out in practice. TreasonousBastard Feb 2016 #19

It will MillennialDem Feb 2016 #23

People always predict the end of the Republican party. former9thward Feb 2016 #45

I never said the end of the republican party - especially not at the state MillennialDem Feb 2016 #48

I assume you are ignoring all the head to head polling. former9thward Feb 2016 #49

And never bet awoke_in_2003 Feb 2016 #32

Their nominee is either going to be an obvious psychopath in Trump or RDANGELO Feb 2016 #9

If people vote, barbtries Feb 2016 #10

^^This. GreenEyedLefty Feb 2016 #16

And if we have a candidate to get excited about ... JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2016 #17

Actually I do. And this is how. PFunk1 Feb 2016 #13

No. rug Feb 2016 #14

We need the young voters to come out to put the icing on the cake. B Calm Feb 2016 #15

Rubio would probably beat Clinton, and anyone against except maybe Trump would beat Sanders. Donald Ian Rankin Feb 2016 #20

How does Rubio get sold as a moderate? HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #25

Rubio NewJeffCT Feb 2016 #68

nope. 4dsc Feb 2016 #27

Don't underestimate edhopper Feb 2016 #28

What makes you think Trump's supporters don't know he wants to be a dictator? phantom power Feb 2016 #31

Absolutely, unless Trump is their nominee or runs third party Reter Feb 2016 #33

Who do either of our candidates lose to? Name that person, right now. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #36

Only if they are running against Hillary will they win. Odin2005 Feb 2016 #35

Historically the WH changes parties every two terms or so nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #37

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #38

I am just going over how Americans vote nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #40

ok..here goes after "lurking for years"! Macattack1 Feb 2016 #39

George Fucking Imbecile AWOL Bush was (s)elected over a Silver Star war hero. tabasco Feb 2016 #41

I never thought W could win a second election Marrah_G Feb 2016 #42

I do believe Bernie is our best hope madokie Feb 2016 #43

Forget the candidates. Their winning is based on dark money and voter suppression. kairos12 Feb 2016 #44

If Sanders is the nominee, it's another McGovern and we lose! Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #46

Democrats are 1 for 5 in attempts for a third consecutive presidential term. karadax Feb 2016 #47

good analysis, except..... Skittles Feb 2016 #50

Slim chance of dems keeping the wh gwheezie Feb 2016 #51

I agree 100% n/t doc03 Feb 2016 #54

THERE. ARE. NO. SERIOUS. CANDIDATES. IN. THE. GOP. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #64

Rubio, Kasich or Christie NewJeffCT Feb 2016 #70

Again I ask, HOW?? HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #73

Yes NewJeffCT Feb 2016 #75

Sadly I've seen "BernieBros" state if Sanders isn't the nominee justiceischeap Feb 2016 #71

If Sanders is our nominee Trump, Rubio, Cruz, Christy, Jeb doc03 Feb 2016 #52

I feel the same if Hillary is our nominee. BillZBubb Feb 2016 #58

Saw my first cartoon in the paper today with Bernie wearing a hammer and sickle doc03 Feb 2016 #59

Yes and I have seen a lot of so called Democrats pushing that crap here n/t doc03 Feb 2016 #60

I need an explanation for the last three. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #63

We are economic jolt, exploitable terrorist threat, or big Dem candidate mistake away from GOPER win Hoyt Feb 2016 #53

Never under estimate the stupidity of the American electorate. yourout Feb 2016 #55

The Republicans may very well win the Presidency... Mike Nelson Feb 2016 #56

Republicans don't win. madamesilverspurs Feb 2016 #57

Okay, I'm not a political scientist or a learned academic mikehiggins Feb 2016 #61

I'm of the opinion that it will be difficult for the Republicans to nominate a successful candidate Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2016 #62

I don't think the Repubs can win it, but the Dems can DEFINITELY lose it... Blue_Tires Feb 2016 #65

I agree with this Blasphemer Feb 2016 #67

Turnout is everything. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #74

While it's not always analgous NewJeffCT Feb 2016 #69

Not sure get the red out Feb 2016 #76

Then there are those here who say that they won't vote for the nominee. longship Feb 2016 #77

This isn't a commentary on the Primaries. HughBeaumont Feb 2016 #80

IMHO, it is a shortcut to GOP victory. longship Feb 2016 #83

I think this year will be great year for a 3rd party run, a moderate reformer Bucky Feb 2016 #79

At the end of a two term Democratic President, Republicans have an advantage. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2016 #82