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RobertEarl

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11. Bernie has cards to play

Reply to panader0 (Reply #7)

Thu May 5, 2016, 04:09 PM

May 2016

A simple majority of pledged delegates is 2026. Bernie needs 655 more to reach that goal. H needs close to 300.

Even if H does get a few more, say less than 100 more, Bernie can make the case that the supers should, buoyed by the crowds of Bernie people in and outside the convention hall, decide that Bernie is the best candidate in the GE.

The nomination rests in the hands of the super delegates. They will vote wisely.

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A question about post-primary policies on DU: [View all] panader0 May 2016 OP

If she's elected, she's open for criticism. What's not needed is negativity during the GE campaign. IamMab May 2016 #1

Well, since you joined this year, I guess you weren't around here then. panader0 May 2016 #2

Criticism is always accepted. What isn't permitted is advocating to vote against the nominee morningfog May 2016 #21

Something for Skinner to answer, I guess... Blue_Tires May 2016 #3

Fair points panader0 May 2016 #4

Yeah, I know... Blue_Tires May 2016 #5

What if she deserves indictment? malthaussen May 2016 #14

Like I said, Skinner will draw the line Blue_Tires May 2016 #20

Rooting for the FBI to indict the Democratic presidential candidate will not be tolerated here. Nye Bevan May 2016 #22

I can't imagine why a site that relies on party donations would ban those... Shandris May 2016 #18

The Democratic party directly provides financial support to DU? Blue_Tires May 2016 #19

Bernie will win at the convention RobertEarl May 2016 #6

I hope and wish that to be true. panader0 May 2016 #7

Bernie has cards to play RobertEarl May 2016 #11

The supers will NOT leftynyc May 2016 #13

They will wisely vote for Hillary, who will have the majority of pledged votes. nt pnwmom May 2016 #17

Bernie wins or his supporters throw a temper tantrum mythology May 2016 #23

If she gets it Old Codger May 2016 #8

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027808204 panader0 May 2016 #10

Yup Old Codger May 2016 #16

Just trash the election forum that will take over for GDP Blue_Adept May 2016 #12

Just read the terms of service justiceischeap May 2016 #9

She's certainly open to criticism IMO Warpy May 2016 #15