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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: Closed primaries are hurting Bernie Sanders. But they're not why he's losing. [View all]DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)7. he announced in may 2015 that he was running.
his supporters had more than enough time to register to vote.
i personally don't feel sorry for independents. the parties are so different in their idealogy. you choose the one you feel comfortable with and you register with that party.
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Closed primaries are hurting Bernie Sanders. But they're not why he's losing. [View all]
Cha
May 2016
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According to Sanders, he ran as a Democrat for the Media Coverage and money
Agnosticsherbet
May 2016
#2
That's right, Asherbet.. so he can't whine about the Indies now. He'd still be losing anyway.
Cha
May 2016
#14
They don't care how hypocritical they are.. they know their base won't care.. but I want
Cha
May 2016
#17
And, they perfer Hillary because she's exponentially a better candidate than BS could ever be.
Cha
May 2016
#23
It's impossible, Thinking.. and all those delegates and Super dels! poor bernie didn't want
Cha
May 2016
#34
Not enough votes and now trying to subvert the Will of the People by annointed bernie
Cha
May 2016
#41
President Obama's revolution was just too good for bernie.. Obama has a very successful
Cha
May 2016
#38