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3. I'd just really like to change that historical pattern. It's dumb to strive for a Democratic

Fri Sep 2, 2016, 05:13 PM

Sep 2016

Presidency and then send them into the meat grinder.

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Agreed. nt jonno99 Sep 2016 #6

Extremists don't get their ponies from the president and give up. MohRokTah Sep 2016 #7

Primary is over. Your candidate won. Don't be a sore winner. bluesbassman Sep 2016 #12

I've watched election cycles since 1968. MohRokTah Sep 2016 #14

Your post, verbatim... bluesbassman Sep 2016 #16

It's what happens in EVERY Election. MohRokTah Sep 2016 #18

The Democratic election apparatus focuses on the general election Johonny Sep 2016 #8

The democratic base doesn't show up period. Mosby Sep 2016 #9

Wow. mahina Sep 2016 #10

I think it's the single biggest issue facing Liberals Mosby Sep 2016 #13

Thoughtful post. mahina Sep 2016 #22

There are multiple reasons. Exilednight Sep 2016 #15

Cause DNC doesn't appeal to its base and gerrymandering uponit7771 Sep 2016 #21

The GOP base is full of old-retired people who have time to vote. Odin2005 Sep 2016 #23