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Moostache

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58. What is the electorate beakdown?

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 02:15 PM

Mar 2016

I always assumed it was ~40% Democrats, ~30% Republicans and ~30% front-runne....er..."independents".
The Democratic Party wins when turn-out is high, period.
We lose if turn-out is low or suppressed, period.

Bernie, Hillary, the freaking man in the moon...if the GOTV is not fantastic in November, then the GOP clown college will win again.
You're talking about a party that nominated (and WON) Reagan, Quayle and W. and also put Palin (the single dumbest candidate in HISTORY) on their ticket. This is a party of fools run by morons for idiots...and if we on the left decide to sit it out or fail to flood the polls, we will lose.

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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