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DanTex

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7. Fair enough. That's generally the root of the disagreement between H and B supporters.
Thu Feb 4, 2016, 08:42 AM
Feb 2016

We largely want the same things, but we disagree in our assessment of the predilections of the American electorate.

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i can appreciate that even though i don't understand it. but when head to head polls restorefreedom Feb 2016 #1
That's a fair question. And similarly, I can appreciate that Bernie supporters think he is DanTex Feb 2016 #3
happier with bernie but but voting hillary? argh, you're killing me! restorefreedom Feb 2016 #12
Yes. Not much happier, basically I think that it would be about the same given GOP opposition. DanTex Feb 2016 #13
i wonder what kind of data, if any, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #29
Yeah, I don't know. There's no hard data, which is part of the reason why big disagreements persist DanTex Feb 2016 #31
yup. nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #33
Restore, Bernie's good record is next to useless. Hortensis Feb 2016 #45
i don't doubt any of what you say restorefreedom Feb 2016 #62
Agree 100% with all of it. Except Hortensis Feb 2016 #71
lol. nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #73
Yeah, but in spite of all those crazy charges, Bill Clinton got re-elected anyway. Ligyron Feb 2016 #67
Lol. cali Feb 2016 #2
Spot on. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #4
From my perspective, Hillary doesn't stand a chance against the GOP EmperorHasNoClothes Feb 2016 #5
Fair enough. That's generally the root of the disagreement between H and B supporters. DanTex Feb 2016 #7
Agreed. EmperorHasNoClothes Feb 2016 #20
Clinton has negative coattails: Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #19
This too. EmperorHasNoClothes Feb 2016 #23
Well, elected Dems generally disagree with that. E.g. Pelosi distancing herself and the party DanTex Feb 2016 #32
Who would help out the establishment? Hmmm...... Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #37
They want to get re-elected, yes. Are you saying that Bernie throwing house and senate DanTex Feb 2016 #38
Hillary will lose house, senate, and maybe retain the White House. Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #39
And you think the coattails leftynyc Feb 2016 #43
So you have not seen the polls then? Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #44
Yes, I've seen the polls leftynyc Feb 2016 #48
Leftynyc, you need to stop listening to Claire McCaskill. Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #49
I don't listen to anyone leftynyc Feb 2016 #50
Please let there be a debate on what socialism really is: Bernie would burry the GOP red-framing Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #51
But there wont be that debate leftynyc Feb 2016 #54
If that debate won't be, then why hesitate to nominate Sanders? Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #60
You see leftynyc Feb 2016 #63
Except that the young voters did get off their hands in Iowa: Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #64
LOL leftynyc Feb 2016 #66
Have fun with the last 20th century campaign. Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #68
And you continue to think leftynyc Feb 2016 #69
Hey Dan... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #6
I don't see at as so black-and-white. My personal politics align more closely with Bernie's DanTex Feb 2016 #9
Thanks for responding... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #28
Yes, thanks for the discussion. As far as the GOP, I'm actually rooting for Cruz, because I think DanTex Feb 2016 #30
Huh? Recursion Feb 2016 #10
That's part of my problem, Recursion... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #27
lol. non-partisan. lol. Warren Stupidity Feb 2016 #8
Okay that's fine...Now, here's the thing Armstead Feb 2016 #11
I can understand that, but not why anyone would think that a candidate with no-- eridani Feb 2016 #14
I appreciate your thoughts, but I don't think Hillary has a chance in hell of beating the GOP. Vinca Feb 2016 #15
Now imagine someone who thought the same set of rationales made Kerry the "smarter" choice in '04 Warren DeMontague Feb 2016 #16
Well, in 2008, I firmly believed that Obama was the more electable candidate. DanTex Feb 2016 #21
It is worth noting that Hillary Clinton has never won a national election, either. Warren DeMontague Feb 2016 #24
Well, that's true about everyone who wins the presidency. DanTex Feb 2016 #26
I would add that Bill Clinton did was running as the Liberal Altrnative to GHW Bush and the GOP Armstead Feb 2016 #22
I saw all four of them- Bill, Hillary, Al and Tipper- at a rally at the Daley Center in Chicago Warren DeMontague Feb 2016 #25
Yes, in 1992 they spoke like liberals. I remember. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2016 #55
And here is why this primary season reminds me of 2004. frustrated_lefty Feb 2016 #17
I think this is true too. rosesaylavee Feb 2016 #18
You know what would be better? A Quick Guide to Hillary Clinton's Stances on the Issues. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2016 #34
Why should we believe you? Fronkonsteen Feb 2016 #35
Clinton supporters believe there is clear evidence that she is more electable. DanTex Feb 2016 #41
So it's faith based support Fronkonsteen Feb 2016 #46
Evidence-based. Apparently you look at the same evidence and come to a different conclusion. DanTex Feb 2016 #47
Really? Fronkonsteen Feb 2016 #74
You constantly tell us what Sanders supporters think AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #36
K&R mcar Feb 2016 #40
then that person would be wrong redruddyred Feb 2016 #42
I understand. We agree on all of the issues. thereismore Feb 2016 #52
That's pretty much it, and I don't take it as snarky. DanTex Feb 2016 #59
I agree DanTex! Well said. nt thereismore Feb 2016 #61
I like Sanders but I cannot support a candidate who can not win in the general election Gothmog Feb 2016 #53
What I'll never understand EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #56
Correct. The always right Bernie supporters rock Feb 2016 #57
Project much? Katashi_itto Feb 2016 #58
Your belief is contrafactual. Admiral Loinpresser Feb 2016 #65
HRC motivates the GOP base much more than she motivates the Dem base. Her high negatives tblue37 Feb 2016 #70
Here's what I believe about Clinton Matariki Feb 2016 #72
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