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MADem

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25. This is DU where being negative is regarded by some as a virtue.

Fri May 20, 2016, 06:54 PM

May 2016

I am not AFRAID of Republicans. They should be afraid of me because I'm not putting up with their bullshit. And they should be AFRAID of themselves because they picked a nutty old orange asshole who can't remember what he said from one day to the next, who lies like a fine Persian rug, and who is a panderer who is ON RECORD as saying different things at different times. Once people realize what a bullshit artist he is, they will reject him.

The media will pretend it is a horserace, but it isn't -- it's more like a race between an experienced, qualified, respected Democrat, and an idiot.

I intend to work hard to get our Democratic nominee elected. If I have to engage and convince GOP women that Trump is an ass-pinching, misogynist asshole, that's what I'll do. If there's pique and "Busting" going on, we'll just have to find those votes elsewhere--but we will.

I am NOT AFRAID.

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Am I the only one fearful that Dems may be preparing to piss away ... [View all] 11 Bravo May 2016 OP

Dems never pass on an opportunity to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory Ohioblue22 May 2016 #1

It's the optimism that staches those wins scscholar May 2016 #41

Well we have just the chair to do just that... nt silvershadow May 2016 #43

I get to answer, a. since this is not in GDP where I refuse to post Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #2

No. cwydro May 2016 #3

Unfortunately yes, and it's pissing away a sweep down ticket as well... joeybee12 May 2016 #4

"Have I left anyone out?" No, that pretty much covers us all: ... JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #5

That is my main fear for this election Fresh_Start May 2016 #6

As a socialist....love Bernie. Xolodno May 2016 #7

Finally! ^ world wide wally May 2016 #11

gore lost the election all by himself. you are repeating a non - fact. ish of the hammer May 2016 #15

Excuse me.....I normally don't feed trolls like you. Xolodno May 2016 #36

I have 153 million reasons not to believe a word that any clinton says and ish of the hammer May 2016 #50

Not smart, buddy. Not smart at all. brush May 2016 #77

What can be said...other than he's a dumb ass. Xolodno May 2016 #134

You could have a point. Socialists are the exact opposite of fascists on the political scale brush May 2016 #137

If she loses the election it will be people like you who can't stand the thought of Sanders demosincebirth May 2016 #38

see my answer above ish of the hammer May 2016 #51

Probably not Major Nikon May 2016 #93

WOW!!! Buttons3345 May 2016 #106

I don't know of a single real Bernie supporter who would vote for Trump. JimDandy May 2016 #116

Not voting awoke_in_2003 May 2016 #136

I vote my conscience. Everyone should. Que sera, sera. JimDandy May 2016 #140

Well, I guess we know... awoke_in_2003 May 2016 #144

A lot, especially voting rights! It is clear though, that economic equality, JimDandy May 2016 #145

complete Bullshit. Nader voters(you sound like one) in FL helped give the state to Bush/Cheney redstateblues May 2016 #60

nope - this has been debunked already. and I still have 153 million reasons to ish of the hammer May 2016 #62

No, it hasn't been debunked. GaYellowDawg May 2016 #69

Thorough debunked. Here's the actual ballot analysis riderinthestorm May 2016 #78

From the abstract: GaYellowDawg May 2016 #110

The paper is clear - 300,000 Democratic voters switched to Bush riderinthestorm May 2016 #112

Obviously, you didn't actually read the paper. GaYellowDawg May 2016 #118

I'm sorry for the typo, geez. riderinthestorm May 2016 #121

The "typo" is quite substantial and the fact that it's happened more than once indicates GaYellowDawg May 2016 #125

You conveniently forget over 80,000 Democrats purged by Katherine Harris and Jeb Bush. Fuddnik May 2016 #154

I've seen the debunking-it's essentially one persons opinion redstateblues May 2016 #70

No, here's the actual ballot analysis riderinthestorm May 2016 #79

It's a shitty analysis. Full of questionable assumptions. GaYellowDawg May 2016 #113

300,000 Democratic voters voted for Bush in FL. riderinthestorm May 2016 #115

The paper says ON THE FIRST PAGE that 97K Floridians voted for Nader. You obviously didn't read it. GaYellowDawg May 2016 #123

I'm sorry. I thought we were having a discussion riderinthestorm May 2016 #124

It's not a typo if you repeat it as often as you have. It's an error. GaYellowDawg May 2016 #127

It's a myth that Nader cost Gore the election. That's been thoroughly debunked. riderinthestorm May 2016 #72

I find interesting that the clinton acolytes are sooo ready to ish of the hammer May 2016 #83

There is no way to deny Nader voters in FL helped give the state to Bush/Cheney redstateblues May 2016 #91

300,000 Democratic voters voted for Bush in FL. riderinthestorm May 2016 #101

You can tell who the Nader voters were. Whenever that a-hole's name comes up, they defend him. brush May 2016 #82

I happily voted for Gore. No brainer for me. nt riderinthestorm May 2016 #89

None of them will ever admit it though-pretty amazing redstateblues May 2016 #92

I'm with you Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #63

I think both candidates will work to defeat Trump after June. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #8

I for one sure hope you are right. pressbox69 May 2016 #10

+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow May 2016 #20

Bernie will be a strong supporter for Hillary redstateblues May 2016 #95

Meh TrappedInUtah May 2016 #9

Now, actually THINK about the difference between Trump and Hillary. world wide wally May 2016 #12

Yes, she won't make things worse TrappedInUtah May 2016 #13

Neither Trump nor Hillary have actually stated a platform zalinda May 2016 #16

So, I gather you are leaning Trump. world wide wally May 2016 #23

That's just silly. Fuddnik May 2016 #155

Congrats...a fact-free post joeybee12 May 2016 #28

Discount that viewpoint at your peril. Jester Messiah May 2016 #34

Far too many don't want to engage back... joeybee12 May 2016 #35

Doesn't change what you have to do as a Hillary supporter. Jester Messiah May 2016 #138

Un-be-freaking-lievable. GaYellowDawg May 2016 #71

So are you voting blue or not? brush May 2016 #87

By nominating Trump, in every likelihood it's the Republicans who have pissed away the election. Nye Bevan May 2016 #14

Yup Trump might be the only candidate Hillary could beat Egnever May 2016 #32

Your last sentence nailed it. brush May 2016 #96

I disagree elljay May 2016 #44

Don't know where you get the idea they are all lining up to support him Egnever May 2016 #45

No, it's fact unfortunately riderinthestorm May 2016 #49

Not buying it Egnever May 2016 #58

David Brooks was on NPR this afternoon and predicts Republicans unite within 2 weeks riderinthestorm May 2016 #64

So now we buy what Brooks is selling? Egnever May 2016 #68

I believe Brooks has an inside line on inner Republican machinations riderinthestorm May 2016 #88

but you didn't believe him two days ago? Egnever May 2016 #97

That article actually supports my statements riderinthestorm May 2016 #111

Yea I could see where you would think that Egnever May 2016 #139

We still outnumber them brush May 2016 #99

Republicans are kicking our ass in getting out the vote riderinthestorm May 2016 #105

Give it a rest. They had, what, 18 get out the vote operations at one time? brush May 2016 #120

Many times the voters? Egnever May 2016 #132

Exactly! Egnever May 2016 #108

The Atlantic is keeping a running list of endorsements elljay May 2016 #67

Again did you even read that? Egnever May 2016 #74

Forget it elljay May 2016 #85

LOL my magical thinking Egnever May 2016 #90

The GOP elite may be making a public display of unity... Surya Gayatri May 2016 #157

How about the NY Times elljay May 2016 #59

Did you actually read those? Egnever May 2016 #65

Of course elljay May 2016 #80

lalalal LOL Egnever May 2016 #86

What if they threw an election, and nobody came? Fuddnik May 2016 #156

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #17

Keep growing. I applaud that. Organized for 2018 and take back Congress, just vote blue now. brush May 2016 #102

Trump is a dark shadow... CONGRESS is the danger HereSince1628 May 2016 #18

I'm not fearful. I'm disgusted. Iggo May 2016 #19

I don't belong to an organized political party. I'm a Democrat. Maeve May 2016 #21

Blame the DNC oligarchy...don't blame the voters davidn3600 May 2016 #22

Can somebody please explain exactly what primary rules were changed after Bernie entered the race? world wide wally May 2016 #24

That would be "none." But if you don't read the rules, it stands to reason that MADem May 2016 #26

Exactly... joeybee12 May 2016 #37

This is DU where being negative is regarded by some as a virtue. MADem May 2016 #25

Now that's what I'm talking about. Agreed. Trump will lose spectacularly. brush May 2016 #104

Conservative Dems will do anything to kill the progressive movement. Even aligning with Trump. arcane1 May 2016 #27

Yep. Nt abelenkpe May 2016 #31

Agree, arcane1 nt Duval May 2016 #57

Every nation goes through a dark period. Maybe it's our time. kayakjohnny May 2016 #29

The Susan Sarandon theory redstateblues May 2016 #73

This election is going to be a test of the strength of the Obama coalition. craigmatic May 2016 #30

Nope, she's a fine candidate joeybee12 May 2016 #39

And your assertion that rury May 2016 #54

Obviously, joeybee12 May 2016 #56

So are you voting blue? brush May 2016 #107

If I think it actually matters in terms of winning by a slim margin. If it looks like a blow out I'm craigmatic May 2016 #141

But how will you know? brush May 2016 #142

If my home state is within 3 or 4 % in the week leading up to election I'll vote for her if not I craigmatic May 2016 #146

So you're worried, but fuck everyone you disagree with. Jester Messiah May 2016 #33

We are five months out. oldandhappy May 2016 #40

Considering the trends, the polls will only get *worse* for Clinton. (nt) w4rma May 2016 #109

Just saw on Chris Matthews show: 72% of Sanders supporters say they will back HRC panader0 May 2016 #42

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #47

only 60% of Hillary supporters in 08 said they would vote for Obama redstateblues May 2016 #76

Getting Hillary over the finish line will be nearly impossible. She's so flawed riderinthestorm May 2016 #46

The DNC didn't push voters into voting for Clinton. Face it, she got more votes. brush May 2016 #114

The DNC did everything it could to bolster Hillary riderinthestorm May 2016 #119

He tamped down his own competition by discounting AA voters in the southern primaries brush May 2016 #122

I disagree. A vicious assault on his genuine civil rights record riderinthestorm May 2016 #129

Vicious assault my ass. Try the truth. Bernie himself said the southern primaries "distort reality". brush May 2016 #130

No Beowulf May 2016 #133

Here are words from Weaver and Devine on that very topic brush May 2016 #135

So well said. Couldn't agree more. The unimpeachable truth. Both this post and the one above: Surya Gayatri May 2016 #158

Ever notice how the Lesser of Two Evils keeps getting harder to tell the difference. Hiraeth May 2016 #147

I am not arrogant enough to believe this country isn't stupid enough to elect Trump president. LS_Editor May 2016 #48

My thoughts exactly. Different Drummer May 2016 #160

well, ONE of the Dems is unelectable MisterP May 2016 #52

Bernie will support Hillary in the GE and she win in the GE redstateblues May 2016 #75

Keep telling yourself that red! BillZBubb May 2016 #84

All the Dems will support the nominee... modestybl May 2016 #53

No you're not. I'm with you. It's insane, or unwise to say the least. cheapdate May 2016 #55

We dont need Bern or his Supporters to beat Trump..... Cryptoad May 2016 #61

Given DWS's track record, a loss is all but assured. HooptieWagon May 2016 #66

Hyperbole much??? BillZBubb May 2016 #81

A vote for Hillary in the primary is a vote for Trump in the general Android3.14 May 2016 #94

I share your fears, big-time. Paladin May 2016 #98

As long as the neoliberals are in charge, they will continue to piss away victories. w4rma May 2016 #100

Hillary Clinton is totally responsible for what happens in the GE JimDandy May 2016 #103

I think it is totally ironic... ReRe May 2016 #117

I think we'll be fine. TPTB won't start really going after Trump underthematrix May 2016 #126

Hmm. Your post deserves an answer, and I'll try and give a thoughtful one because PatrickforO May 2016 #128

If Donald Trump is such a monster, what were the Clintons doing at his wedding? Dems to Win May 2016 #131

You of course are forgetting the independent voters that raelly nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #143

I remember back in 2004 when Kerry was running zalinda May 2016 #148

No Brother Joe Observes May 2016 #149

I remember, Brother Joe, and I certainly agree with you! That election was a heartbreaker... :( Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #150

Thanks 4 the welcome Brother Joe Observes May 2016 #151

That's one nice thing about DU, someone somewhere is always around no matter what the hour... Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #152

unfortunately on "democrats" you are wrong...its not a problem that exists with both our beachbum bob May 2016 #153

^^^AMEN to this!^^^ Surya Gayatri May 2016 #159