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George II

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72. In proportional states not necessarily true. Like today - Sanders "won" in Wyoming but Clinton is..
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 06:21 PM
Apr 2016

....coming out of the state with more delegates.

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Great News from Wyoming! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #1
Wyoming is very conservative - or was in the past - so this is quite amazing. Baobab Apr 2016 #51
First off, how many people voted? SCantiGOP Apr 2016 #102
I want to know why Bernie wins all of the caucus states, where people can see who voted I hate liars Apr 2016 #120
He appealed to the Dem Party Base in WY! It was a closed election contest JimDandy Apr 2016 #129
it may be a 7-7 split on delegates. or, best case scenario for Sanders, 8-6 geek tragedy Apr 2016 #2
Well, that sounds like more than one "LION" gets a share, then....LOL. MADem Apr 2016 #28
Probably 11 and 3. Pauldg47 Apr 2016 #29
no, that's not a possibility based on the actual returns nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #31
What astounding fantasy!! MADem Apr 2016 #40
Nope - tally is now 7-7. George II Apr 2016 #75
Seven delegates each annavictorious Apr 2016 #95
Random Number Generation isn't part of the nomination process. Codeine Apr 2016 #124
I'm sure you are very disappointed. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #133
Why? It was a 7-7 delegate split nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #149
When was the article posted? RandySF Apr 2016 #3
Let's keep the Pedal to the Metal, Bernie! Plucketeer Apr 2016 #4
Damn right lancer78 Apr 2016 #78
So Wyoming exists? huh. iandhr Apr 2016 #5
So Wyoming exists? huh. AlbertCat Apr 2016 #26
Well pot meet kettle iandhr Apr 2016 #55
Sanders folks were always there to say how a Hillary victory didn't matter AlbertCat Apr 2016 #99
a hrc told me my whole state didn't matter because we roguevalley Apr 2016 #107
Sanders himself was just on TV telling the faithful about the "Deep South" states again. Walk away Apr 2016 #112
Yes. Everybody knows that the Deep South States should be referred to as "Hillary's Firewall". bvar22 Apr 2016 #157
I'm starting to loathe a whole lot of people here. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #134
agreed roguevalley Apr 2016 #141
WHOO HOOOO. So now he's "won" the two smallest states and adds another caucus state. George II Apr 2016 #6
he's "won" the two smallest states AlbertCat Apr 2016 #34
Well, if you consider those "wins" in the grand scheme of things, have at it. But... George II Apr 2016 #38
A win is a win. crim son Apr 2016 #70
In proportional states not necessarily true. Like today - Sanders "won" in Wyoming but Clinton is.. George II Apr 2016 #72
Go piss somehere else. 840high Apr 2016 #96
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Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #132
Thank you, harmonicon! I dig your rage! Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #146
Astonishing system. AllyCat Apr 2016 #110
"Eyes on the prize" George II Apr 2016 #114
In this case a "win" is a tie. Codeine Apr 2016 #103
I'm sure you would be just as dismissing of Wyomingers if Clinton had won, yes? Scootaloo Apr 2016 #111
Who was dismissive of Wyoming? Your incorrect assumption, of course. Every delegate counts.... George II Apr 2016 #113
You're dismissing it all up and down this thread Scootaloo Apr 2016 #115
Well if you want to believe that, any number of words won't change your mind. George II Apr 2016 #118
Obviously it has nothing better to do arikara Apr 2016 #145
Congrats Sen. Sanders, Jane, Campaign workers & volunteers! Kittycat Apr 2016 #7
Thanks, Kittycat, for the link to candidates associated with Bernie. philly_bob Apr 2016 #36
No problem. Kittycat Apr 2016 #56
I'm bookmarking that, thank you, nt stopwastingmymoney Apr 2016 #50
+1 Kittycat Apr 2016 #57
with 76% in - Sanders 121 delegates to 92 for Hillary jpak Apr 2016 #8
He won, but MSNBC is saying that Hillary over performed because it wasn't a blowout. Beacool Apr 2016 #14
Winning Cheney Country isn't exactly a recipe for anything. I mean, it's not like ANY Dem would MADem Apr 2016 #35
Wyoming and guns is all you need to know! leftofcool Apr 2016 #53
Unlike how big a win this would be if Clinton won it😀😀😀 PatV Apr 2016 #54
NO. Because it won't be in our column in Nov, either. MADem Apr 2016 #116
Yeah right. PatV Apr 2016 #119
Unfortunately.... markj757 Apr 2016 #94
That is true about not likely to win those states. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #121
It is a solid Sanders victory. earthside Apr 2016 #80
Shows people are fed up disndat Apr 2016 #84
Delegates are split 7-7 George II Apr 2016 #88
That delegate isn't right. Chicago1980 Apr 2016 #18
She may get more than 5, my point was that her target was 5 and she'll meet it. Beacool Apr 2016 #22
LOL Plucketeer Apr 2016 #67
In case you hadn't noticed, it's about the pledged delegate count. Beacool Apr 2016 #82
Dear Moderators Plucketeer Apr 2016 #90
County delegates, not the state's national convention delegates. n/t JimDandy Apr 2016 #39
That is what the Dem spokesperson said - state delegates - not national jpak Apr 2016 #74
K and R (nt) bigwillq Apr 2016 #9
yet the bernie crowd keeps telling us how caucuses are bad lol nt msongs Apr 2016 #10
Congratulations to Sanders and his supporters. Beacool Apr 2016 #11
Seconded! Congratulations! Squinch Apr 2016 #77
Rut-row. Much closer than expected. Being called a 'Disappointment.' onehandle Apr 2016 #12
Oh aren't you cheery. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #43
Expected... Chicago1980 Apr 2016 #13
Yeah, fuck em all, right? Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #135
Great News! However.... Chasstev365 Apr 2016 #15
It seems like WY has sent of of them over the edge. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #136
He has these Caucauses nailed down. BeatleBoot Apr 2016 #16
If there were a "general election caucus" he might have a shot. MADem Apr 2016 #37
And she has the Confederacy. Ochsfan Apr 2016 #47
if only this were 1856 roguevalley Apr 2016 #108
Well, Sanders didn't do "extremely" well in Wyoming. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #48
K&R me b zola Apr 2016 #17
K&R deutsey Apr 2016 #19
How's the delegate breakdown? n/t sharp_stick Apr 2016 #20
Hillary has won WY once the supers are added. stopbush Apr 2016 #66
Final tally is 7 (11) to 7, Clinton over Sanders George II Apr 2016 #87
You love the undemocratic system don't you? Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #137
She has more than 2.4 million sharp_stick Apr 2016 #150
Will Hillary win another state? fbc Apr 2016 #21
NY, PA, NJ and MD come to mind. Beacool Apr 2016 #24
Independents will matter in November Kumbricia Apr 2016 #46
He still has to win a couple of them though sharp_stick Apr 2016 #52
**BREAKING** Bernie Sanders Projected To Win Wyoming Caucuses, Keeping Momentum Alive. LenaBaby61 Apr 2016 #128
Wyoming was a closed caucus. Beacool Apr 2016 #153
I used to play Poker with a guy from England Mira Apr 2016 #23
Wyoming is Feeling The Bern! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #25
yeah! notadmblnd Apr 2016 #27
Yep Bernie WON WYOMING!!! 2banon Apr 2016 #30
that's a real PARTY POST if I ever saw one!! tomm2thumbs Apr 2016 #32
Heyyy, I just have the biggest smile!! Duval Apr 2016 #59
I'm with you, 2banon! NJCher Apr 2016 #69
Zero net delegates is an odd definition of "win". nt Codeine Apr 2016 #105
Yes it is! LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #123
56-44 percent. Anything esle is rigged democracy. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #138
Caucuses are by definition "rigged democracy." Codeine Apr 2016 #142
I'm referring to the superdelegates, and don't call me sir. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #143
The 7-7 split has nothing whatsoever Codeine Apr 2016 #144
What does that have to do with it? Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #147
Thank you Wyoming! SoapBox Apr 2016 #33
He got 7 she got 6 delegates passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #41
It was a great contest, and the state delegates are elected May 28th Kittycat Apr 2016 #60
How many state delegates? passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #63
Link to WY caucus site Kittycat Apr 2016 #65
Thanks! passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #68
Woot! "Eight contests in a row" -NPR FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #42
WAY TO GO WYOMING! kadaholo Apr 2016 #44
Let's go, Berners! Rebkeh Apr 2016 #45
That's Bernmentum please! n/t RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #49
Bernie is the winner once again. azmom Apr 2016 #58
delegates 7-7 kennetha Apr 2016 #61
Help me out here NJCher Apr 2016 #71
The Green Papers is a good source. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #126
Hillary Won Natrona County gordyfl Apr 2016 #62
No, she won by 2 delegates oberliner Apr 2016 #81
I had read it on the Guardian gordyfl Apr 2016 #91
They only report delegate totals oberliner Apr 2016 #92
Thanks gordyfl Apr 2016 #100
That can be confusing. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #127
When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Apr 2016 #64
Regardless which of them wins I wouldnt mind seeing a ticket with both of them on it one as cstanleytech Apr 2016 #73
Never happen AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #76
Hillary Clinton's possible VP.... LenaBaby61 Apr 2016 #148
I still believe to have the best chance at winning a ticket with both cstanleytech Apr 2016 #151
Liberals in Wyoming are ecstatic!! Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #79
Delegates tied! OhZone Apr 2016 #83
7 and 7! I can't wait for NYS!!!! Walk away Apr 2016 #104
simply - OHYEAH! nt OhZone Apr 2016 #106
Fantastic! pallidin710 Apr 2016 #85
BREAKING: Clinton gets 7 (actually 11) delegates, Sanders gets 7. George II Apr 2016 #86
FEEL THE TIE!!!! FEEL the TIE!!!!!!! LOL!!!! MADem Apr 2016 #117
No Cryptoad Apr 2016 #125
Either of them would make a fine president. The competition is the PURPOSE of a primary The Green Manalishi Apr 2016 #89
Agreed, I just wish more people would realize the fact that both Hillary and Bernie would be a cstanleytech Apr 2016 #98
So goes Wyoming.... so goes the rest of the nation! tabasco Apr 2016 #93
....must be the gun thing... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #101
That actually won't happen until the next level. eridani Apr 2016 #109
He wins by double digits and gets less delegates TheFarseer Apr 2016 #122
Yeah, how in the hell does that happen? Deadshot Apr 2016 #131
It's completely rigged. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #140
It's not rigged because the people were in different counties. anigbrowl Apr 2016 #154
You forgot to explain away the supers TheFarseer Apr 2016 #155
No I didn't anigbrowl Apr 2016 #156
He won the last seven states. Deadshot Apr 2016 #130
Kick and R BeanMusical Apr 2016 #139
kick Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #152
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