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Hillary Clinton

Gothmog

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8. I keep asking for an explanation as to how Sanders will be viable in the general election

Reply to DeepModem Mom (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 19, 2015, 07:41 PM

Nov 2015

The explanations that I keep seeing are really sad and not adequate. Sanders is not going to be taken seriously as a candidate unless he makes a good case that he can win in the general election and so far that has not happen. This explanation by the Sanders campaign was their latest lame attempt and even Cliizzia saw through it

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Bernie Sanders says he�s more electable than Hillary Clinton. Um, no. (Hillary Grp) [View all] DeepModem Mom Nov 2015 OP

At this point in time the Repugs are paying no attention to Bernie Tommy2Tone Nov 2015 #1

Most democrats aren't paying attention to him either 25-35 points behind in national polling FloridaBlues Nov 2015 #12

Yea that too. Tommy2Tone Nov 2015 #13

This is another one of consider the source, like HA Goodman. Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #2

Chris C. has had some over the top articles that is for sure. Including this one!! riversedge Nov 2015 #3

No, Cillizza's disputing the Bernie ppl's claim that Bernie wd be stronger than HRC in General Election. DeepModem Mom Nov 2015 #4

The Sanders campaign's theory for electability is truly sad and a joke Gothmog Nov 2015 #5

As you indicate, it seems the Sanders campaign and supporters have been pushing... DeepModem Mom Nov 2015 #6

I keep asking for an explanation as to how Sanders will be viable in the general election Gothmog Nov 2015 #8

I'll bet the McGovern campaign made similar fallacious arguments back in the day. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2015 #7

Indeed! DeepModem Mom Nov 2015 #10

Sanders supporters...here's a hint. When everyone is completely ignoring your candidate..... Walk away Nov 2015 #9

+1 leftofcool Nov 2015 #17

Today's speech will kill him amongst Independants GusBob Nov 2015 #11

Do you think that anyone but die hard BS fans saw the speech????? Walk away Nov 2015 #14

You're good! I couldn't do that. "Revolution"? Cha Nov 2015 #16

I've learned they'll "say" anything.. doesn't mean it's true. Cha Nov 2015 #15

I think he's ... NurseJackie Nov 2015 #18

I get it! LOL! DeepModem Mom Nov 2015 #19

Hah! Good one, NJ! BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #20

Yeah, I get it. Very clever, "fudging the numbers". juajen Nov 2015 #21