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159. The title says among constituents

Reply to George II (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 12, 2017, 04:06 AM

Apr 2017

I am pretty sure that means, the people you represent and vote for you
So, that sounds fairly straight-forward

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Poll: Sanders Is Most Popular Senator Among Constituents; McConnell Is Least [View all] DonViejo Apr 2017 OP

Of course he is! FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #1

Right? A tireless fighter for the 99% is popular? beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #112

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #2

Just proves.. disillusioned73 Apr 2017 #3

Which Democrats do you want to purge? nt comradebillyboy Apr 2017 #33

Tulsi Gabbard jackssonjack Apr 2017 #61

because she doesn't toe the line on foreign policy? yurbud Apr 2017 #155

It seems that if you're not a warhawk, you don't belong in this country. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #193

those of us old enough to remember the Cold War and its end know the new demons yurbud Apr 2017 #204

Yes! That's why Vietnam happened FakeNoose Apr 2017 #207

It appears that if you dissent even slightly from a specific manifesto ehrnst Apr 2017 #218

Because she is a conservative democrat in a progressive district La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #213

I think you are making a huge assumption. jackssonjack Apr 2017 #60

I don't trust the vote tallies in the 1980 Reagan election and then all the ones in which gopiscrap Apr 2017 #136

+1 brer cat Apr 2017 #153

I agree about the voter suppression, but have to ask, what has the Democratic Party done to stop it? That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #211

I couldn't agree with you more. potone Feb 2019 #219

Nope the loses are largely due to being to focused on the Presidency and the Federal elections while cstanleytech Apr 2017 #66

I think you're both correct FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #134

Three things to point out... George II Apr 2017 #4

Interesting how phony the headline is- thank you ! bettyellen Apr 2017 #6

Variations of this type of poll have appeared here on DU four or five times in the last month. George II Apr 2017 #7

I've seen the one about Fox viewers many times. It's more propaganda. bettyellen Apr 2017 #8

Yes, and someone in this discussion has already dragged in that highly subjective poll. George II Apr 2017 #11

Yup, repetitive, almost spam. Certainly not Latest Breaking. R B Garr Apr 2017 #44

I saw an OP on this just last week. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2017 #51

The headline isn't phony.. cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #21

Thanks, cannabis_flower. elleng Apr 2017 #23

!!! Alice11111 Apr 2017 #62

Perhaps ... "among own constituents" or "among local constituents" or "among their constituents" NurseJackie Apr 2017 #31

Down 12 points, but still most popular! ehrnst Apr 2017 #32

States constituents? Yeah it's an odd phrasing that sounds like a big deal bettyellen Apr 2017 #35

Senators constituents is perfectly clear. karynnj Apr 2017 #72

+1 beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #116

What do you think constituent means? "own" "local" and "their" are not needed karynnj Apr 2017 #70

If they were switched (as you suggest) something tells me that nobody would care very much... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #75

Every poll ever done shows that Bernie's approval rating in Vermont is unusally high karynnj Apr 2017 #76

Correct. I don't understand how anyone can disagree with the poll results. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #106

Good for Bernie! Only... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #107

Familiarity goes both ways karynnj Apr 2017 #164

Okay-y-y-y-y. Whatever. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #165

I'm personally inviting you to visit our wonderful state of Vermont,NurseJackie. democrank Apr 2017 #201

Vermont is great. Everyone should visit. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #216

Vermont is unusually white, rural and lefty ehrnst Apr 2017 #217

In terms of actual people (i.e., "constituents") not percentage, he's one of the least "popular"... George II Apr 2017 #125

That is one of the dumbest thing I ever heard. nt karynnj Apr 2017 #126

Just pointing out how "dumb" the whole premise of this poll is. George II Apr 2017 #128

The poll is not dumb - it reflects how each is viewed by the people they represent karynnj Apr 2017 #131

Actually is obviously easier for ANY Senator to get high numbers if they're from a state... George II Apr 2017 #135

Wow! So, NINE out of the "top-ten" were from the LEAST POPULOUS states? That's very ... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #182

Yes, and the four "most popular" Senators are from the two least populated states - VT and WY. George II Apr 2017 #184

This suggests to me that it's not merely a coincidence... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #187

Great analogy. George II Apr 2017 #189

Definition of constituent: cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #78

So then Chuck Schumer is immensely more "popular" than Sanders since.... George II Apr 2017 #101

Not.. cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #104

Constituent wise he is. George II Apr 2017 #108

The smaller the group, the easier it is to get their approval. Especially one with the... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #113

Now that he's this popular, lapucelle Apr 2017 #127

We can always hope. I'm inclined to keep my expectations low... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #129

I met Gabbie Gifford and heard her speak lapucelle Apr 2017 #132

I guess it all depends on what their motivation is, and who they fear the most. Voters or lobbyists. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #133

By that logic, Donald Trump is more popular than any Senator - with his constituents. karynnj Apr 2017 #178

To put it in better perspective, and to demonstrate the ludicrousness of this "poll"... George II Apr 2017 #96

Yep! That's putting it into perspective. Small-state senators have to stroll over a hill... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #130

Thank you, cannabis_flower! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #81

It's misleading, as is that ridiculous "poll". George II Apr 2017 #85

It appears that Vermont is not a very racially diverse state. Depending on the reference source... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #179

As a matter of fact, Vermont is tied for first (with Idaho, Montana, NH, Utah, and Wyoming) for... George II Apr 2017 #180

Before now, I never realized how WHITE Vermont is. I've never visted there... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #181

It's pretty homogeneous in "northern" New England - Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.... George II Apr 2017 #183

Somehow every single poll that shows something positive about Bernie is automatically bad. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #194

The headline is straightforward and accurate Bradical79 Apr 2017 #41

Why do you say it is phony? karynnj Apr 2017 #67

It's almost like people twist data to make Bernie Sanders look like a messiah... Jonny Appleseed Apr 2017 #14

Can he walk on water yet? nt jrthin Apr 2017 #20

No, but at least he walks, and perseveres. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #63

Yes - in Burlington, he can walk on Lake Champlain for most of December through February nt karynnj Apr 2017 #80

It's true! I'VE SEEN IT! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #118

It's a miracle and a beautiful sight! karynnj Apr 2017 #124

ah, no ... he is considered to do his job well by an unusually large percent of his constituents karynnj Apr 2017 #79

An "unusually large percent of his constituents" from an unusually small state population-wise. George II Apr 2017 #86

Yep -- that is his state and while small it is a great state with a Congressional delegation that karynnj Apr 2017 #90

It says constituents rpannier Apr 2017 #160

C'mon George! Say something nice about Bernie! Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #27

I'd love to hear some Bernie quotes of him saying nice things about Democrats! KittyWampus Apr 2017 #48

I don't live in Vermont, I'm not one of his constituents, so I don't follow him much.... George II Apr 2017 #54

Snap! lunamagica Apr 2017 #87

Thanks for the confirmation that this is fake news. R B Garr Apr 2017 #43

Only voters count. BUT, more important than Bernie, Hortensis Apr 2017 #142

I'm sure ole Mitch polls GWC58 Apr 2017 #53

Thank you so much George LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #57

Once again, an objective view of this "poll" would come to the conclusion that Chuck Schumer.... George II Apr 2017 #73

Once again thank you immensely LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #97

Obviously people who live in bigger states are more superior than people who live in smaller states bekkilyn Apr 2017 #195

Yeah, but Bernie generally does well with the demographics you're mentioning MrPurple Apr 2017 #200

Thanks for the clarification, George lunamagica Apr 2017 #84

Mahalo for the Clarification, George.. I was thinking WTH? Cha Apr 2017 #93

All I care about is that McConnell's state hates him as much as I do...makes me smile nt adigal Apr 2017 #109

Yes, that's one thing that has been lost in this discussion. George II Apr 2017 #111

Thanks for clarifying this, George. brer cat Apr 2017 #154

The title says among constituents rpannier Apr 2017 #159

Had someone last week on DU tell me that Vermont is too small for that to count. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #5

Funny that.. disillusioned73 Apr 2017 #9

You're incorrect, what I pointed ( as that "someone") out about a DIFFERENT poll, thank you, is.... George II Apr 2017 #10

I wasn't attempting to pick a fight. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #15

Yes, but you linked to a post of mine (that "someone") from about a week ago. George II Apr 2017 #18

That's not what that link says, but thanks- it's good information to have. bettyellen Apr 2017 #13

The link I referenced says the same thing as this poll for Bernie. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #17

The link you referenced was a Democratic Underground post by me. George II Apr 2017 #52

That's ridiculous. HuffPo's pollster tracks national ratings and Bernie's are quite high. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #83

Deflection George II Apr 2017 #89

Inconvenient facts are "deflection"? Latest: Favorable 55.7% Unfavorable 32.7% beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #91

The subject is Morning Consult's poll rating 100 Senators in their states. George II Apr 2017 #98

The subject is Bernie's amazing popularity. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #100

You should read the subject line again as well as the OP. Thank you. George II Apr 2017 #102

Lemme read it again...ayup. That's what I thought - Bernie is STILL the MOST POPULAR SENATOR! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #103

Why are you lopping off part of the subject line? George II Apr 2017 #110

Not only is Bernie the most POPULAR senator he also enjoys high favourability nationally. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #114

Not the subject of this discussion. Since you truncated it above, here is the subject: George II Apr 2017 #119

Yep, our amazing Bernie is still the MOST POPULAR! This is a GOOD thing! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #120

The "most popular" to whom? George II Apr 2017 #121

Cheers! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #123

Why aren't facts shown where others are more popular than Bernie? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #137

The big blunder/faux pas of this poll about "popularity" is that it defines that word.... George II Apr 2017 #147

Why are you dismissing the fact FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #148

Show us the stat that he IS the "most popular politician today", not just the "most popular"... George II Apr 2017 #150

To the fake noozers. They're going to define R B Garr Apr 2017 #145

I like your style.. beam me up disillusioned73 Apr 2017 #174

WTF do 54% of Kentucky approve of? world wide wally Apr 2017 #12

When reading anything pro Bernie.. disillusioned73 Apr 2017 #16

Yes, a fair # of 'wreck' posts around here. elleng Apr 2017 #28

Exactly..nicely put LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #55

When reading the numerous iterations of these meaningless polls synergie Apr 2017 #69

Well said, nice turn of phrase! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #95

Sometimes I have to keep reminding myself this isn't a right-wing site bekkilyn Apr 2017 #196

Candidate for this year's "You Call This NEWS?" Award rocktivity Apr 2017 #19

Yet the Turtle Head was just re-elected! Dustlawyer Apr 2017 #25

I just can't get my mind around that. smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #47

Makes you wonder. Dustlawyer Apr 2017 #59

That was hilarious..... LeftInTX Apr 2017 #26

Interesting Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #22

Thanks for picking this up, Tom. elleng Apr 2017 #24

They have their bots set up to auto-reply their negativity. Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #34

That would be funny if it didn't happen to the Dem candidate last year- bettyellen Apr 2017 #36

Can't disagree re the fake Sanders supporting bots. Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #37

So the irony of claiming Sanders is a victim is a bit galling- you get how tone deaf that is? bettyellen Apr 2017 #38

Don't really wanna do this, but he is a racist now? Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #39

People get posts hidden quoting Bernie's own words R B Garr Apr 2017 #58

FYI, someone just alerted this post, claiming that you are Tanuki Apr 2017 #92

LOL, thanks for telling me. R B Garr Apr 2017 #144

I got a post hidden for mentioning our previous VP bekkilyn Apr 2017 #197

Then choose not to do it. synergie Apr 2017 #88

Where the fuck did I say that? No where, not ever. You owe me an apology. bettyellen Apr 2017 #115

I think I misinterpreted this Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #139

Appreciate your response, thanks LL. Wish it had been the first time I'd heard that accusation bettyellen Apr 2017 #156

So the first rule about the Democratic party is....you don't talk about the Democratic party? LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #64

Yay! Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #68

Never said "no time" is the right time, funny how you heard that. I've also been accused of calling bettyellen Apr 2017 #99

Once again...where have I heard this type of logic before... LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #122

Great post! StubbornThings Apr 2017 #186

When would be the right time if not now? StubbornThings Apr 2017 #188

You've got to be kidding. The election was rigged w foreign intervention and that should be the bettyellen Apr 2017 #191

I'm not talking about just the presidency. Not sure why that was so hard to understand. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #192

There's an age old fact about elections known as "coat tails". George II Apr 2017 #203

Most of those contests didn't take place in 2016. nt StubbornThings Apr 2017 #206

Very well said! beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #105

+1 (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #198

"They have their bots set up to auto-reply their negativity" LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #56

From the other threads i've read through the problem isn't Bernie's stated positions, jackssonjack Apr 2017 #71

Fair questions Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #74

I have literally seen the phrase jackssonjack Apr 2017 #82

You have literally seen the phrase. Gosh I must be wrong then Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #94

Thankyou Tom LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #117

No really it's not amazing. jackssonjack Apr 2017 #143

I tip my hat to you... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #167

It seems like your sole purpose on this thread is to attack Sanders Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #171

Big +1. JudyM Apr 2017 #157

About that "Bernie doesn't attack Republicans" thing FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #140

Those softball words are attacks? jackssonjack Apr 2017 #146

Softball? LOL FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #149

Why doesn't Sanders pay his own Senate interns $15 an hour? George II Apr 2017 #151

Why do you show up on every thread about Bernie and trash talk? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #161

Many politicians aren't going around talking about the need for a $15 minimum wage.... George II Apr 2017 #173

And therein is the problem FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #176

What does all this have to do with the subject of the discussion? George II Apr 2017 #152

I was responding to his assertion FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #162

Almost all of us are adults. I think we can discuss other things. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #190

Why does Sanders seem to find ways to make gratuitous insults to the Democratic party? KittyWampus Apr 2017 #49

Perfect case in point Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #65

+1 FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #141

It's rather amazing isn't it? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #168

Bernie could well be our next President if he and the Democratic Party can work together in 2020. jalan48 Apr 2017 #29

Absolutely. He's got the energy to do it. So I don't want to hear he's ''too old'' Bullshit. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #46

I would hope at this point that isn't his plan. Amimnoch Apr 2017 #175

I think he's going about it just fine FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #177

Not a point you raised had a thing to do with the points I raised. Amimnoch Apr 2017 #185

Well what else is it then? FDRsGhost Apr 2017 #199

Nope. We don't need that negativity again at all. JTFrog Apr 2017 #202

Popular among his constituents - a small, white, rural, lefty population. ehrnst Apr 2017 #30

IMO, Mitch McConnell is probably... 3catwoman3 Apr 2017 #40

The poll highlights a huge problem Bradical79 Apr 2017 #42

If he is so unpopular Scalded Nun Apr 2017 #45

So, when does Mc Turtle Come Up For Re-Election Vogon_Glory Apr 2017 #50

This is great news but hardly surprising. Polls consistently prove Bernie enjoys high favourability: beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #77

well duh!! Kimchijeon Apr 2017 #138

Mc Connell is least??? However is that possible rpannier Apr 2017 #158

He doesn't have to work for his constituents FakeNoose Apr 2017 #208

And Sarah Palin was one of the most popular governors in America. betsuni Apr 2017 #163

Palin served half of one four year term, and her popularity was plunging. Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #169

So what? betsuni Apr 2017 #170

75% approval among constituents is definitely an indicator of success. Amimnoch Apr 2017 #166

Very Popular itcfish Apr 2017 #172

I'm sure they love Mitch in Russia. nt cstanleytech Apr 2017 #205

Yet McTurtle gets re-elected because not enough people who disapprove of him vote. Lanius Apr 2017 #209

And Louisville is a very diverse city. Homogeneous small populations ehrnst Apr 2017 #212

Surprised to see Elizabeth Warren only at 56% ehrnst Apr 2017 #210

The biggest piece of shit to ever be SML. Fuck him. Initech Apr 2017 #214

Conversely: McConnell most powerful Senator; Sanders least maxsolomon Apr 2017 #215