2016 Postmortem

DFW

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55. I stand by my intention to vote for our nominee

Sun Jan 24, 2016, 05:21 PM

Jan 2016

That's a no-brainer for me. Bloomberg doesn't even factor into it. He won't be our nominee, therefore he will not be in the slightest beholden to the Democratic platform. I don't even know where he stands on anything, although I'd hazard a guess that he's not too down on billionaires.....

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if bernie wins the dem nom and bloomberg runs, [View all] restorefreedom Jan 2016 OP

I wouldn't vote for that rich asshole if HE were the nominee. 99Forever Jan 2016 #1

yup. if he were the nom, restorefreedom Jan 2016 #11

I say Faux pas Jan 2016 #2

HRC supporter, will vote for bernie gwheezie Jan 2016 #3

who hooo! restorefreedom Jan 2016 #5

And I will absolutely vote for the Democratic nominee also. We see this the same. n/t Tom Rinaldo Jan 2016 #6

And I'd vote for Hillary, if she's the nominee. i wouldn't like it, but I'd do it anyway. nt 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #9

Same here, and I wholeheartedly support Bernie. paleotn Jan 2016 #63

It's a fair qustion given how often some here have questioned whether Bernie will be loyal... Tom Rinaldo Jan 2016 #4

If Bernie gets the nomination gwheezie Jan 2016 #15

Well said Tom Rinaldo Jan 2016 #17

I normally like Rendell but gwheezie Jan 2016 #19

Bernie has been a democrat his whole life. bvar22 Jan 2016 #22

Great point! From outside the party, he has been a progressive force for decades in congress. Akamai Jan 2016 #37

I would vote for SBS, but it's hard to tell what others may do. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #7

His pollling numbers won't fall off a cliff. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #25

his poll numbers are astonishing. a poll in my red state alaska has him beating hillary 14 points roguevalley Jan 2016 #42

Rogue, did you see the article I posted the other day Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #54

They won't love him once he's actually subjected to a fraction of the Republican attacks KittyWampus Jan 2016 #53

Only if Bernie just lays down and takes it... ms liberty Jan 2016 #74

Sorry didn't see the sarcasm tag greiner3 Jan 2016 #100

The amount of people voting for Bernie will negate all the bullshit attempts to keep him/us out. litlbilly Jan 2016 #8

I hope so but gwheezie Jan 2016 #14

Bernie is more than proving lots of money wont matter anywhere near as much as it used to. litlbilly Jan 2016 #16

Bloomberg would take more votes from Hillary bvar22 Jan 2016 #23

Well the op is about bernie gwheezie Jan 2016 #28

I think if Bernie ran against two billionaires, it would be lob1 Jan 2016 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author libdem4life Jan 2016 #10

Boomberg would get tagged with trickle down economics. RDANGELO Jan 2016 #12

that would be great! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #13

That's what I think. TIME TO PANIC Jan 2016 #20

Bloomberg has a huge Resume'. glinda Jan 2016 #21

Yes, but he's more likely to appeal to moderate republicans. TIME TO PANIC Jan 2016 #24

Even with the Environmental portion of his Resume? His love for Trade and dislike for Unions glinda Jan 2016 #41

Repugs hate Blommberg for his soda requirement yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #73

I've said it beofre, I'll say it again. this is a GOTV election. Forces in this country are trying TeamPooka Jan 2016 #18

Feel the Bern !!!!!, it's not a football game, it's our Democracy . orpupilofnature57 Jan 2016 #26

Bloomberg Would Split The Dem Vote Because A Lot Hillary Supporters.... global1 Jan 2016 #29

and that is exactly the plan. restorefreedom Jan 2016 #30

Only New Yorkers. JDPriestly Jan 2016 #62

Bloomberg has done other exploratories for running and decided not to make a goal of it Samantha Jan 2016 #89

Bloomberg makes Bernie stronger Dems2002 Jan 2016 #31

I'm definitely voting for Bernie in that situation. DanTex Jan 2016 #32

Hell yeah. Arkana Jan 2016 #33

Mike 'SodaMayor' Bloomberg can go eat balls. Juicy_Bellows Jan 2016 #34

Bloomberg, the scum that wanted to keep, 'stop and frisk'? Stellar Jan 2016 #35

Bloomberg's full of it. DirkGently Jan 2016 #36

Yes, Dozens scottie55 Jan 2016 #39

Would Anyone Here Vote For Bloomberg Over Hillary or Bernie scottie55 Jan 2016 #38

No, I'm a democrat gwheezie Jan 2016 #46

This seems DaGimpster Jan 2016 #75

Trump v. Bloomberg v. Sanders DaveT Jan 2016 #40

I think he takes more votes from trump gwheezie Jan 2016 #44

Here's the thing. retrowire Jan 2016 #43

Yup. The Democratic nominee gets my vote, along MineralMan Jan 2016 #45

I think Bloomberg would split the GOP vote and Bernie would win. Vinca Jan 2016 #47

Also, think Gunz. Eleanors38 Jan 2016 #48

the questioon is Moot. If another Billionaire runs, Bernie Wins! Ferd Berfel Jan 2016 #49

Bloomberg could win. Renew Deal Jan 2016 #50

LOL!!! Maybe if everyone in America wore a three piece suit. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #60

You've never been to NY I assume? Renew Deal Jan 2016 #68

Been there. Have you ever been to the Upper West side? Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #70

That's nice. That's one neighborhood. Try Flushing, Jamaica, Bed Stuy, The Bronx, etc. Renew Deal Jan 2016 #71

Not to mention Harlem. Why do some people assume NYC = Wall Street? Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #72

Mmmm, Sander or Bloomberg? Helen Borg Jan 2016 #51

I don't think Bloomberg will have much support outside of New York State. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #52

I stand by my intention to vote for our nominee DFW Jan 2016 #55

I suspect a distinct particular sub-group will just avoid answering the question. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #56

Wall Street Worshipers Unite!!!! Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #57

lol. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #66

... Bryce Butler Jan 2016 #58

You know the Conservative sites PatrynXX Jan 2016 #59

Contrary to the pundits, I think Bloomberg would split the GOP vote Proserpina Jan 2016 #61

I agree. SheilaT Jan 2016 #65

Yes, I will vote for the Dem... paleotn Jan 2016 #64

I would really enjoy supporting Bernie against jomin41 Jan 2016 #67

If a Bloomberg run is the worst Bernie has to worry about fbc Jan 2016 #69

Will you vote for Hillary if she wins? hrmjustin Jan 2016 #76

answering a question with a question..... restorefreedom Jan 2016 #80

Will you? hrmjustin Jan 2016 #81

i actually answered that question quite some time ago restorefreedom Jan 2016 #83

My answer is I refused to support that man three times for mayor. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #86

didn't realize you were a local... restorefreedom Jan 2016 #87

Huh? hrmjustin Jan 2016 #90

oh, NEW YORK MAYOR restorefreedom Jan 2016 #92

. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #93

back atcha :) restorefreedom Jan 2016 #94

Rest well! hrmjustin Jan 2016 #95

thank you! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #96

I'd like to see some data. Smarmie Doofus Jan 2016 #77

trump? that is quite shocking nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #78

Bloomberg has zero charisma and would not even get 10% Bernblu Jan 2016 #79

he has the personality of dry toast for sure.. restorefreedom Jan 2016 #82

I think Bloomberg should save the billion dollars he plans to spend campaigning Samantha Jan 2016 #84

superb idea, sam! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #85

Why do Sanders people keep asking variations of "if Sanders is the nominee will you vote for him"? brooklynite Jan 2016 #88

because since bloomberg announced his intentions.... restorefreedom Jan 2016 #91

So, "one" Democrat has said he might consider voting for Bloomberg... brooklynite Jan 2016 #98

lol, but rendell is not the only one restorefreedom Jan 2016 #99

Because Sanders voters are about small-d democracy. polichick Jan 2016 #102

I would NEVER vote for Bloomberg, ever! onecaliberal Jan 2016 #97

imo this threat is just a favor to Wall Street pal HRC. polichick Jan 2016 #101