2016 Postmortem

Jarqui

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124. Having experienced both, I honestly think the Clintons list is longer nt

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Almost Over For Hillary: This election is a mass insurrection against a rigged system By Bill Curry [View all] Nanjeanne Feb 2016 OP

"Here�s a hint: if you think Douglas is wrong, you might not be one." Fumesucker Feb 2016 #1

+1 daleanime Feb 2016 #7

"Please stop those shenanigans -- and thank-you for the fees" is Akamai Feb 2016 #32

K/R UglyGreed Feb 2016 #2

Well worth the read, especially for those who are wondering why HRC is stumbling Android3.14 Feb 2016 #3

It really is. This paragraph summed it up for me. Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #31

I have felt this. Clinton supporters here are trying to Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #132

Hillary: "a world-class verbal gymnast" Ino Feb 2016 #4

And there we all thought Bill was the cunning linguist of the family. (n/t) thesquanderer Feb 2016 #30

Careful. OnyxCollie Feb 2016 #45

Nice call n/t gelsdorf Feb 2016 #46

I had a boss in the mortgage industry chervilant Feb 2016 #47

Is 'cunning' an insult now too? Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #159

Good read. CharlotteVale Feb 2016 #5

I'm noticing the case for Bernie is being made in fewer and fewer words - it's just that obvious! reformist2 Feb 2016 #6

I'd rather see Bernie be the next president Mbrow Feb 2016 #9

Sanders POTUS and Warren as Treasury Sec... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #12

I would put Warren at the Fed, and hire Richard Wolfe (sp) to run treasury. Volaris Feb 2016 #19

I agree, FED would be even better for Elizabeth TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #21

Hasn't Bernie already mentioned NorthCarolina Feb 2016 #36

Not sure, but if so that would also be a wise decision Volaris Feb 2016 #70

Reich was Labor Sec under Bill. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2016 #116

He tried. hifiguy Feb 2016 #121

He got NAFTA passed. That was his main priority and he didn't need to stay after that. n/t pnwmom Feb 2016 #146

He pushed, shoved, and did everything else he could to get NAFTA passed. pnwmom Feb 2016 #145

Reich did have a big hand in NAFTA Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #156

Exactly - Plenty of qualified progressive women... Yurovsky Feb 2016 #10

We could have majorities in Congress again, if only we dump the Third Way, NeoCon types. reformist2 Feb 2016 #11

Hear Hear ... The DLC method has worn out it's welcome ... Trajan Feb 2016 #86

I hate to say this but VP is a weak spot... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #13

I agree on the real power argument... Yurovsky Feb 2016 #22

If we're gonna start focusing on age Plucketeer Feb 2016 #51

VP was not a weak spot for Cheney. Also... thesquanderer Feb 2016 #35

Cheney was the real president in power for 6 of the 8 years. Unknown Beatle Feb 2016 #135

^^^This. artislife Feb 2016 #99

Kamala has committed to running for Barbara Boxer's Senate seat I believe. eom Cleita Feb 2016 #118

that would be great! shanti Feb 2016 #126

We only have 20 women in the Senate. Not plenty. n/t pnwmom Feb 2016 #147

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Your answer is appalling on a Democratic site. pnwmom Feb 2016 #149

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Unlike the former mayor of Wasilla, Hillary is extremely well qualified. pnwmom Feb 2016 #152

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Saying women are shrill and cackle when they laugh are genuinely misogynistic comments. pnwmom Feb 2016 #154

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Fewer & fewer words? Agreed pinebox Feb 2016 #40

It's what the Clintons do TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #80

I honestly think you're wrong. Unknown Beatle Feb 2016 #136

McGuire's antics are shady for sure... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #137

This is it for me: jomin41 Feb 2016 #8

Couldn't agree more. n/t A Simple Game Feb 2016 #17

I care because Carolina Feb 2016 #142

Kick elias49 Feb 2016 #14

Lets see what it looks like post SC primaries and super tuesday :) workinclasszero Feb 2016 #15

Can always count on you SheenaR Feb 2016 #18

As usual, no comments on facts or substance! debunction.junction Feb 2016 #28

Who is being spiteful? workinclasszero Feb 2016 #73

The article raises worthy points. jonestonesusa Feb 2016 #64

Interesting Quinnipiac poll right here humbled_opinion Feb 2016 #127

WOW what a fantastic article!! SPOT ON. Nail meet head. BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #16

Curry, being a former Clinton employee, makes this piece even better! These paragraphs hit a homerun in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #20

Huge +1! Enthusiast Feb 2016 #72

Very good n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2016 #23

to borrow a line from Yogi Berra 4dsc Feb 2016 #24

Rep. Brenda Lawrence turbinetree Feb 2016 #25

LOL Metric System Feb 2016 #26

A keyboard with only two letters - no thinking required DamnYankeeInHouston Feb 2016 #38

What more is there to say about an insulting and ridiculous article, especially given the Metric System Feb 2016 #43

Nothing you said had to do with the veracity of the article. cui bono Feb 2016 #60

Condescending bull, which is exactly what I've come to expect from Sanders supporters. Speaking of Metric System Feb 2016 #62

The irony of you saying my post was condescending seems to escape you cui bono Feb 2016 #65

Why should I waste my time addressing a hit piece written when only one state has voted? Metric System Feb 2016 #66

Why are you wasting your time NOT addressing it? cui bono Feb 2016 #67

Hey, you're the one who responded to my comment. Just move along. Metric System Feb 2016 #68

Oh, the irony... cui bono Feb 2016 #76

Give up, cui bono, Unknown Beatle Feb 2016 #138

Are you telling me to throw out my new toy? cui bono Feb 2016 #141

I can not wait.. asuhornets Feb 2016 #91

Why? Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #133

Wishful thinking. Unknown Beatle Feb 2016 #139

There were folks saying he should drop out when he announced. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #105

Another brilliant analysis from a hill supporter. Nt Logical Feb 2016 #54

My reasoning is posted above. What's the point of expanding? Metric System Feb 2016 #59

Reasoning? I looked for it in vain. Ron Green Feb 2016 #96

Gee, thanks. This is exactly what I've come to expect from Sanders supporters. I have a degree Metric System Feb 2016 #100

Then point to your "reasoning" regarding this OP. Ron Green Feb 2016 #102

One state has voted. ONE. Why don't we wait and let the people vote before writing off either Metric System Feb 2016 #104

NH will almost certainly be a loss for Clinton, and her Iowa "win" Ron Green Feb 2016 #106

Please link to a post of yours where you used "reasoning". bvar22 Feb 2016 #128

Albright Put The First Nail In The Hillary Campaign Coffin scottie55 Feb 2016 #27

Can you explain to me why a well-qualified woman needs to be in a coffin? aquart Feb 2016 #39

Her Campaign Is Dying scottie55 Feb 2016 #44

It's like watching a dinosaur slowly sinking into a tar pit. hifiguy Feb 2016 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author cui bono Feb 2016 #63

Nanjeanne ejbr Feb 2016 #29

Notable use of "realpolitik" - Kissinger's word. (n/t) thesquanderer Feb 2016 #33

Hey good luck to you - but - OhZone Feb 2016 #34

We agree ejbr Feb 2016 #52

Oh well, oh well, oh well Wig Master Feb 2016 #75

I hardly think it looks great for Hillary. Unknown Beatle Feb 2016 #140

Wonderful article for Bernie Jarqui Feb 2016 #37

The Clintons have a shit list hifiguy Feb 2016 #123

Having experienced both, I honestly think the Clintons list is longer nt Jarqui Feb 2016 #124

Progress is made through change and not chance randr Feb 2016 #41

Cutting edge... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #84

K & R mountain grammy Feb 2016 #42

K & R Good expression of Bernie's key themes and why people are suppporting him. appalachiablue Feb 2016 #48

It will be interesting to see Dem2 Feb 2016 #49

Yeah? Good luck with that one. Beacool Feb 2016 #50

Is that all? ejbr Feb 2016 #53

I think that the ones playing the lottery are the Sanders' supporters. Beacool Feb 2016 #79

Says you ejbr Feb 2016 #89

OK, keep dreaming. Beacool Feb 2016 #92

... ejbr Feb 2016 #94

Ok. What is your prediction for a Hillary tenure -- All Gridlock and acrimony gone? Rilgin Feb 2016 #98

Regarding your second paragraph, Obama had enthusiastic voters behind him. He had email lists, Hoppy Feb 2016 #56

No, I didn't get letters from Obama. Beacool Feb 2016 #83

Student debt... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #87

No. That is why you announce a specific goal. Then tell them to get a "meet-up" at Rep. xxx's office Hoppy Feb 2016 #103

Yes, because someone elected in a Republican district is going to acquiesce Beacool Feb 2016 #115

He did nothing so instead, we got shit on. Hoppy Feb 2016 #157

The ACA cost the "Dinos" their Congressional seats. Beacool Feb 2016 #158

I like your input, Hoppy. grasswire Feb 2016 #143

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #134

great article. Thanks for the link. eom Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #55

I would say that any fight that comes along Bernie and advisors will be able to handle. libdem4life Feb 2016 #57

Should the American people sulphurdunn Feb 2016 #58

I don't agree that "it's almost over for Hillary', but that's a great article. cyberswede Feb 2016 #61

Not sure about the headline... ljm2002 Feb 2016 #69

You mean Bill Curry? jhart3333 Feb 2016 #78

Thanks, corrected. n/t ljm2002 Feb 2016 #131

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Feb 2016 #71

rec #160 840high Feb 2016 #93

Congress colsohlibgal Feb 2016 #74

Brilliant. n/t lumberjack_jeff Feb 2016 #77

Kickin for exposure. Thank you Nanjeanne. jhart3333 Feb 2016 #81

If Bernie doesn't win, the system is rigged treestar Feb 2016 #82

You've perfectly encapsulated the twisted logic. It's just like with endorsements. When groups and Metric System Feb 2016 #85

kind of like the polls too treestar Feb 2016 #88

Exactly! I honestly can't keep up with the twists and turns in determining what they consider legit. Metric System Feb 2016 #95

How come Hillary never speaks of having a democratic congress, like we're stuck with them forever. ViseGrip Feb 2016 #90

True. Even the worst estimates predict that the House will be in play for Dems by 2020. sorechasm Feb 2016 #108

Does Sanders speak about the need for a Democratic congress? randome Feb 2016 #111

We don't hear that from Bernie either treestar Feb 2016 #112

kick rec Teamster Jeff Feb 2016 #97

When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Feb 2016 #101

The whole point is that we are not together. Beacool Feb 2016 #107

Simple Because Some Are Supporting The Wrong Candidate - The Corporate - Goldman Sachs Candidate cantbeserious Feb 2016 #109

because... antigop Feb 2016 #113

Not in the opinion of many Democrats. Beacool Feb 2016 #114

I've noticed a sense of general confusion among political insiders and establishment journos. pa28 Feb 2016 #110

... SidDithers Feb 2016 #117

That's a most excellent article, Curry nails it. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #119

She's running a 1990s campaign hifiguy Feb 2016 #120

I hope it is over for her, she is Dangerous. Agony Feb 2016 #125

Anybody who "pals around" with that terrorist and mass murder Kissinger... bvar22 Feb 2016 #129

it only gets worse� she pals around with tyrants and banksters while people get hurt and die Agony Feb 2016 #130

My guess is the middle class sees what he sees, wants what he wants:a revolution. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #144

Must not be very "rigged" Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2016 #151