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Amimnoch

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57. It's how our Representative Republic works.

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:12 PM

Mar 2016

Take heart, this is primary season, and this is how primary season goes when there's more than 1 candidate with large support.

Come June, most will rally behind the actual nominee. Some from the candidate that doesn't win will chose not to support the one that does, but I think most will be smart enough to rally.

President Obama has had, overall, a smashing success of a presidency and maintains high popularity. Our chances of a November victory is (imo) quite high. Just as great, the SCOTUS appointment has the potential to regain us a majority in the Senate, even if it is by just a couple of seats.

Sadly, the house is not shaping up to be a good of an outlook, so... If my assessment is at all correct.. Our next POTUS will have his/her work cut out.

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I’m beyond pissed. Here’s why: [View all] Cyrano Mar 2016 OP

It's too bad we can't start running a nominee against him now... Walk away Mar 2016 #1

Well we can all start fighting against Trump on social media. upaloopa Mar 2016 #4

You're right, we should rally around Sanders immediately. phantom power Mar 2016 #6

Except he's already lost. I'm talking about a real world candidate. nt Walk away Mar 2016 #9

Patently untrue. Ghost Dog Mar 2016 #17

Cyrano, HERE is the only place there's a war. Hortensis Mar 2016 #60

Yes. There's certainly a need for discussion dedicated Ghost Dog Mar 2016 #78

Ouch. You're right. But just think where Hortensis Mar 2016 #82

Your definition of "already lost" is not reality based. HRC does not have 2383 delegates. phantom power Mar 2016 #21

Would you please stop this Cyrano Mar 2016 #30

You are the one that started it. eom zalinda Mar 2016 #44

Already lost? Rebkeh Mar 2016 #37

You wish. The status quo candidate is the one disconnected from reality: Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #41

In 1992, Bill Clinton lost 12 of the first 13 primaries ... aggiesal Mar 2016 #73

Yeah, those pesky voters should just be ignored. Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #29

Let's go with Sanders as the nominee: against Trump, he has the best electability: Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #40

And just for kicks, imagine how much fun it would be to run Sanders Volaris Mar 2016 #59

My sentiments exactly - even when I feel uneasy with the word Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #93

Fixed it Volaris Mar 2016 #96

THANKS! Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #97

I would differ LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #66

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #86

He has no chance to be President. The a Republicans know the numbers. That's why they're in Trust Buster Mar 2016 #2

You know the old saying... dchill Mar 2016 #14

I have ZERO confidence in Trump. Neither do the Republicans. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #16

New to politics, because there is a VERY good chance that he can win. Dawgs Mar 2016 #42

What is the electorate beakdown? Moostache Mar 2016 #58

Agree. And this is the year of NOT wanting the status-quo establishment candidate. Dawgs Mar 2016 #83

Your numbers were true in 2006 eridani Mar 2016 #94

He's nuts and the country knows it. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #72

And almost all Republicans and many Indys will still vote for him. Dawgs Mar 2016 #84

You sound like you might too. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #85

That makes no sense, but okay. Dawgs Mar 2016 #87

Not in panic mode yet. zeemike Mar 2016 #74

Utter nonsense. Every Republican politician that speaks out against Trump claims that a Trump Trust Buster Mar 2016 #75

And that is because they have faith in the system zeemike Mar 2016 #80

Couldn't agree more astrophuss42 Mar 2016 #3

How to fight a war. HassleCat Mar 2016 #5

It's not a war, it's an election ... JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2016 #23

First off, YAHOO to you for an excellent essay! Also, I think the GOP is going to run Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #7

Just vote for Bernie and relax! Bernie beats both Frankentrump and Crude decisively Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #8

Please, please keep the Bernie/Hillary war off this thread Cyrano Mar 2016 #10

well, your OP sorta kinda pointed to the current contentious bbgrunt Mar 2016 #53

Until the press asks him a question he doesn't want to answer. nt Walk away Mar 2016 #11

Or he's given them the time allotted. eom zalinda Mar 2016 #46

If Trump or Cruz becomes POTUS, don't count on other countries wanting to take us in. MADem Mar 2016 #12

That is correct, in the countries I know. n/t Ghost Dog Mar 2016 #18

Trump is the greatest thing to happen to the Republican Party mindwalker_i Mar 2016 #13

It's already divided into reasonable people and neanderthals. nt Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2016 #54

There is another alternative liberal N proud Mar 2016 #15

The way rethugs are vastly outnumbering Democratic voters in the primaries, we're going to lose... ChisolmTrailDem Mar 2016 #19

When Democrats turn out to vote, we win Cyrano Mar 2016 #27

I think the other reply was referring to the 40 % of the electorate called independents Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #43

Agree. bullsnarfle Mar 2016 #48

They hate Hillary more maindawg Mar 2016 #63

Well said. Utopian Leftist Mar 2016 #68

No argument from me maindawg... bullsnarfle Mar 2016 #89

Your faith-based prophecies will be given all the credibility they in fact, warrant. LanternWaste Mar 2016 #77

WHY are some people so sure Bernie could beat Trump? Skittles Mar 2016 #92

you're pissed because we are having a primary? lame54 Mar 2016 #20

Exactly. What is the point of this post? phantom power Mar 2016 #26

actually, he is BEYOND pissed. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #34

I'm in agreement - but notice how JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #22

Thanks for the support, JustAnotherGen Cyrano Mar 2016 #38

They are emboldened because Dumbya proved anyone can be president. lpbk2713 Mar 2016 #24

I predict that this electron cycle will... SHRED Mar 2016 #25

The Average American sgmcenroe Mar 2016 #28

Couldn't agree more. It's terrifying. Cyrano Mar 2016 #45

Ignorant I would say. Turin_C3PO Mar 2016 #98

I'm already fighting a clear a present danger to our country and our plantet: Beowulf Mar 2016 #31

There is a technical term for this "Bernie/Hillary war" -- we call it a Presidential Primary. phantom power Mar 2016 #32

You're missing the point. Rebkeh Mar 2016 #33

Trump doesn't have much of an electoral path to victory even if he wins a popularity contest... Kalidurga Mar 2016 #35

Never underestimate the number of Cyrano Mar 2016 #50

That's kind of too bad Kalidurga Mar 2016 #51

You ignored what I said. ELECTIONS WERE STOLEN Cyrano Mar 2016 #56

You mad, look I told everyone I am not committed to BOB so you are yelling at the wrong person Kalidurga Mar 2016 #90

that's ironically Clinton's campaign--now that the backstabber who tried to seize the crown MisterP Mar 2016 #36

So true. eom zalinda Mar 2016 #49

with Clinton in "cruise mode," the primaries moving out West, and Trump able MisterP Mar 2016 #52

I always thought that cruz was the snake oil salesman Faux pas Mar 2016 #39

Many of us Sanders supporters don't think there will be much difference between Hillary's economic - Loudestlib Mar 2016 #47

Don't worry on Joe this morning they thought repubs would vote for Hillary instead of Trump bkkyosemite Mar 2016 #55

It's how our Representative Republic works. Amimnoch Mar 2016 #57

Trump/Clinton ... we're fucked either way. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #61

Well, your reflexes check out ok Orrex Mar 2016 #64

wtf are you doing on DU? Cyrano Mar 2016 #69

First things first. Nt postulater Mar 2016 #62

It's the propaganda.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #65

so you think Republican primary voters hfojvt Mar 2016 #67

We will never "win" them to our side Cyrano Mar 2016 #71

I still think that is selective reporting hfojvt Mar 2016 #81

Then vote for the person who can beat Trump. Is that too simple? Brother_Love Mar 2016 #70

Don't blame us voters zentrum Mar 2016 #76

^ Thank you ^ RiverLover Mar 2016 #95

FDR was so great. zentrum Mar 2016 #99

The extreme right have always been with us, and they used to be much more powerful. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #79

Stop trying to sneak GDP into GD. demmiblue Mar 2016 #88

I agree with this assessment Skittles Mar 2016 #91