2016 Postmortem

SusanCalvin

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Wed Feb 3, 2016, 11:32 PM

Feb 2016

If the OP is going to phrase it "Concede Iowa Bernie," and expected anything else, s/he is deficient in knowledge of popular culture.

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Concede Iowa Bernie [View all] boston bean Feb 2016 OP

There's nothing to concede... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #1

The NH delegates are by apportioned also. And then the other 48 states and other territories come. Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #36

Seriously. Does he think he's helping himself by fueling Reddit conspiracy theories? DanTex Feb 2016 #2

Bern enid602 Feb 2016 #56

Your post is a conspiracy theory AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #152

Why do people act obtuse? A recount or simple verifucation morningfog Feb 2016 #3

But but but... I thought it was so close it would be remembered as a tie? boston bean Feb 2016 #6

It is essentially a tie, but there are delegates awarded morningfog Feb 2016 #9

No I haven't forgot it is about delegates. And I understand how a caucus works, which btw boston bean Feb 2016 #13

You refuse to understand. Obviously it is willful and you are afraid of the results of a simple morningfog Feb 2016 #60

Your statement has nothing to do with conceding. Bernie should concede. eom asuhornets Feb 2016 #107

Hillary won. Bernie is not challenging the results. What else is there to say? morningfog Feb 2016 #109

I believe a congratulation from Sanders would be nice...n/t asuhornets Feb 2016 #111

He did, in his speech on Monday night: morningfog Feb 2016 #120

Thanks. I stand corrected. eom asuhornets Feb 2016 #121

two days earlier, Hillary had an 11 point lead in the polls ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2016 #80

But it was great for fund raising. n/t Lucinda Feb 2016 #92

Thank you. Common Sense NowSam Feb 2016 #54

Last night, Rachel Maddow said a computer error caused the start of the Bush Dynasty in 1980. TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #72

Wow. The will of the people NowSam Feb 2016 #75

Wow. SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #163

This is really bad sportsmanship. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2016 #4

Why not s simple verification. The difference was less than 300. morningfog Feb 2016 #10

I have no problem with a recount but at some point there should be closure. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2016 #17

Great. You have no problem with a recount. morningfog Feb 2016 #61

Al Gore showed the way 6chars Feb 2016 #82

The stakes were infinitely higher... DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2016 #83

The stakes are always high.. frylock Feb 2016 #112

and look at the result of that. grasswire Feb 2016 #85

accepting a narrow defeat 6chars Feb 2016 #89

It was an incredible display of sportmanship, and that's what really matters. frylock Feb 2016 #113

It's all a game, this politics thing. Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #156

I think he only did that SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #164

This is really bad sportsmanship workinclasszero Feb 2016 #104

Recounting a close race is bad sportsmanship? RichVRichV Feb 2016 #127

Now Bernie will be known as a sore loser workinclasszero Feb 2016 #137

Oh no! RichVRichV Feb 2016 #162

Concede Iowa Bernie ! stonecutter357 Feb 2016 #5

Or you and Hillary could take the high road & concede no one won. RiverLover Feb 2016 #7

But there was a winner declared. boston bean Feb 2016 #8

The very partial Iowa DNC declared. RiverLover Feb 2016 #34

I've seen you chosen the latter. boston bean Feb 2016 #35

Here, let me illustrate the difference between a tie and a win, okay? # riversedge Feb 2016 #38

A picture doesn't make something "truth" just because it says so... cascadiance Feb 2016 #65

It is not becoming at all mcar Feb 2016 #11

I'm sure he would if Iowa would provide the information requested. Vinca Feb 2016 #12

Why should he concede? It's still not clear he lost. I'm not being a bad sport. Jarqui Feb 2016 #14

the Register held back the email news???? grasswire Feb 2016 #86

I did searches after all the major news outlets except ABC had it up Jarqui Feb 2016 #94

Did Romney supporters prematurely pressure Santorum in to conceding when he actually WON later? cascadiance Feb 2016 #15

Comparing Bernie to Santorum is something to behold, in not a good way. boston bean Feb 2016 #16

Well, if the Democratic caucuses are so much better run and accurately reflecting the voters... cascadiance Feb 2016 #20

What would raw votes prove? You work and win with the system in place. boston bean Feb 2016 #23

It would show if it was done right. Results this close have people wanting to see the details... cascadiance Feb 2016 #64

The math that apportioned the delegates is based directly on the raw vote. JimDandy Feb 2016 #66

Omg, by voting precinct. You cant be serious. boston bean Feb 2016 #98

Aah...not a serious inquiry at all. You're just being devisive. Got it. JimDandy Feb 2016 #100

If the main newspaper is questioning the result why should people not Jarqui Feb 2016 #26

They're afraid that the actual result will show that Bernie actually won Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #44

Yeah, the Iowa Republican caucus is more transparent... John Poet Feb 2016 #105

It's almost like comparing Secretary Clinton to Secys Powell and Rice. frylock Feb 2016 #114

Waiting for your 3rd identical OP. elias49 Feb 2016 #18

Are there any outstanding precincts that would affect the actual delegate allotment? Tarc Feb 2016 #19

They think this is just like Romney and Santorum. boston bean Feb 2016 #22

Kathleen Harris, is that you? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #21

Come on. Nobody here is an enemy. yeoman6987 Feb 2016 #31

Wait!? what?! aikoaiko Feb 2016 #45

You really think that some DUers are equal to Katherine Harris? yeoman6987 Feb 2016 #50

Equal? No. I think it was an analogy - not an equivalency aikoaiko Feb 2016 #55

Ok. I think there are some I disagree with of course. yeoman6987 Feb 2016 #57

NO, WE CAN'T !! Hiraeth Feb 2016 #24

The only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner. Hiraeth Feb 2016 #25

First off, Bernie's not making a big deal of this BUT do you think Gore should have conceded in 2000 Tom Rinaldo Feb 2016 #27

Bernie is not making a big deal out of this? I think you are wrong there. boston bean Feb 2016 #29

He has said they want to look at it more with the Iowa Democrats Tom Rinaldo Feb 2016 #63

Impatience! He will say something when answers are forthcoming making sure bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #28

To want a proper accounting where delegates are mmonk Feb 2016 #30

I would suggest he read the states website. boston bean Feb 2016 #32

I suggest you and mmonk toss a coin. Hiraeth Feb 2016 #41

. mmonk Feb 2016 #51

. Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #158

DU rec...nt SidDithers Feb 2016 #33

He did concede. He conceded that it was a virtual tie, which it was. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #37

Call for a full accounting, Hillary! Stop the obstruction! Karmadillo Feb 2016 #39

TRUMP AND RUBIO NEED TO CONCEDE TO CRUZ, YES INDEED !! Hiraeth Feb 2016 #40

Trump and Rubio DID concede to Cruz. They both acknowledged his win. stevenleser Feb 2016 #128

orly Hiraeth Feb 2016 #130

Yep, really. "I want to congratulate Ted" here's the video stevenleser Feb 2016 #131

And now Trump wants a recount and, no coin tosses were involved. Look, Hiraeth Feb 2016 #146

I don't have to call Sanders a sore loser, he is one. stevenleser Feb 2016 #148

I know who is the loser in this conversation. Point is, there were whole percentage point difference Hiraeth Feb 2016 #151

Speaking of New Hampshire, Hillary will show you what losing with class is about. Nt stevenleser Feb 2016 #157

wonder who will write her speech for her. Hiraeth Feb 2016 #159

Gloating over a win of .2% isn't becoming either. grntuscarora Feb 2016 #42

What ist there to concede? Larkspur Feb 2016 #43

This may appeal to his base. But for ordinary bystanders, undecideds & former O'Malley supporters... NurseJackie Feb 2016 #46

$$, using the Party in a negative fashion to raise money. boston bean Feb 2016 #47

You're right... I hadn't thought of it that way. NurseJackie Feb 2016 #52

concede Roy Ellefson Feb 2016 #48

K&R! stonecutter357 Feb 2016 #49

He doesn't have to concede. Kalidurga Feb 2016 #53

His concession is no more required of him than her saying it was a virtual tie where she got lucky aikoaiko Feb 2016 #58

Maybe after a recount. Not before then. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #59

first of all, he congratulated hillary by name in his speech, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #62

But when he congratulated her, was it upon bended knee? frylock Feb 2016 #116

no i'm afraid it wasn't *snort* nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #122

Just perhaps this isn't about Sanders, but about transparency and accountability Gregorian Feb 2016 #67

Like Al Gore did?? Duppers Feb 2016 #68

How about you just concentrate on your favored candidate... SoapBox Feb 2016 #69

Never submit, never surrender... JPnoodleman Feb 2016 #70

HRC declared victory before all the results were in... modestybl Feb 2016 #71

It goes to how tired and flailing his campaign is. Starry Messenger Feb 2016 #73

This drives the anger of his base. Very calculated move that really has nothing to do with votes. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #74

Can't we all just move on and get over Iowa?? 7wo7rees Feb 2016 #76

Candidates do not concede primaries. (eom) HassleCat Feb 2016 #77

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Projection some? MoonRiver Feb 2016 #87

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Who are "we?" MoonRiver Feb 2016 #90

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YOU, Philos, do not represent the American people, much as you would like to think you do! MoonRiver Feb 2016 #93

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You're not alone, except in regard to your grandiose assumptions. MoonRiver Feb 2016 #97

It was a tie decided by 6 coin tosses. LOL!! jillan Feb 2016 #79

Lack of leadership. nt LexVegas Feb 2016 #81

The official result is that Hillary won. There is nothing to concede. Such bullshit. nt thereismore Feb 2016 #84

Bernie has not challenged the result. You are the conspiracy theorist here. morningfog Feb 2016 #95

This^^ JimDandy Feb 2016 #103

You are 100% correct, but these stunts are BANK for him R B Garr Feb 2016 #99

Look, he needs money in order to get money out of politics! randome Feb 2016 #108

I think you just won GD-P with this post Number23 Feb 2016 #124

How petty can you get. It was a tie or so close to a tie that winning and losing is irrelevant. JDPriestly Feb 2016 #101

Funny stuff! Did you forget Hillary would not concede to Obama in 2008? AtomicKitten Feb 2016 #102

But but but that was in 2008, and Sanders is no Obama.. frylock Feb 2016 #117

She's a maniac, maaaniac on the floor. AtomicKitten Feb 2016 #119

I agree.eom asuhornets Feb 2016 #106

Thanks for reminding me to put you on ignore! hifiguy Feb 2016 #110

Surrender Dorothy! frylock Feb 2016 #115

Surrender Dorothy! NowSam Feb 2016 #118

You're comparing a female candidate to a witch now? stevenleser Feb 2016 #132

I'm not sexist at all NowSam Feb 2016 #133

Yes, a female making that statement would still be exhibiting gender bias stevenleser Feb 2016 #134

Okay. Sorry if I offended you NowSam Feb 2016 #138

Yup. First thought. So sue me.... ;-> SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #165

Thank you for stepping up. NowSam Feb 2016 #166

Hey! SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #167

Oh cut it out, either argue a point or don't, but don't throw around.... Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #140

I will do nothing you ask and keep calling it like I see it stevenleser Feb 2016 #143

If unwarranted ad hominem attacks are 'calling it like you see it'... Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #144

Nope, calling a woman a witch is sexist. If you can't see that you are the one with the problem stevenleser Feb 2016 #150

Holy shit, Don Quixote Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #153

Don Quijote? So I'm some sort of white knight to you? It's becoming more and more clear stevenleser Feb 2016 #155

Welp, it's obvious that you want no part of a real discussion. Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #160

Sigh.. SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #168

Thank you. eom NowSam Feb 2016 #145

I guess I must be on Fox News Personality Steven Leser's ignore list. frylock Feb 2016 #136

I don't get the reference NowSam Feb 2016 #141

What difference does it make? We're past Iowa now. Ken Burch Feb 2016 #123

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Surrender Dorothy! NowSam Feb 2016 #126

Why has Sanders not conceded? Gothmog Feb 2016 #129

"Without obsession, life is nothing." cherokeeprogressive Feb 2016 #135

Gore should have just given up on Florida and not had any votes recounted there either.... Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #139

It amazes me how little people seem to understand how this stuff works Matariki Feb 2016 #142

exactly Hiraeth Feb 2016 #149

what is really ultra becoming is watching a winner demand something from a loser. Hiraeth Feb 2016 #147

There's a good chance Bernie got more voters jfern Feb 2016 #154

Sigh.... SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #161

Concede Gore the state party has declared a winner... Fearless Feb 2016 #169