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In reply to the discussion: You may have beaten us back with an assist from the corporate media, but ..., [View all]lexington filly
(239 posts)78. Bernie had some inherent flaws as a candidate that
he was powerless to change. Many saw him as a one term candidate and believed he couldn't move his agenda very far and solidify it in only four years. I'm a senor so I think it's fair I can say, I never would have voted for him in the second election because he would have been 79 his 5th year in office. I believe Bernie was the right person at the wrong time of his life.
And Bernie was not a Democrat but an Independent; he just in truth co-opted the Party to run. Many considered him a "guest" of the Party. But when the guest bad mouths the host to such a degree, and the host's loyal history-making candidate; the guest isn't so welcomed by those who aren't Progressives under this tent.
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You may have beaten us back with an assist from the corporate media, but ..., [View all]
mmonk
Jun 2016
OP
I went to the polls with several million other voters, which is where it counts in the end
Hekate
Jun 2016
#70
That's very true. It's not that less people wanted him as president but somehow, as if by magic
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#10
I'm not making any claims whatsoever beyond noting the oddness of the stats. (nt)
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2016
#28
Not at all, it's "big data" the Sanders campaign professionals should examine and understand. (nt)
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2016
#34
Yes. Better organization. Understanding the rules of each state and what was required. Then again
Laser102
Jun 2016
#63
You missed my point. I was referring to the national stage of presidential primary debates.
Auggie
Jun 2016
#73
Live in an alternative universe where the media would actually give equal time to the front runners?
robbob
Jun 2016
#81
The media helped big time. The only thing major about the dem party is its level of
desmiller
Jun 2016
#12
Interactive Map - Clinton or Sanders: Who did your L.A. neighborhood choose?
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2016
#84