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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie hasn't just exceeded expectations, he's exceeded [View all]Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)7. That is the biggest hurdle, the Clinton's, they represent far more in politics than their own
ambitions, as you well know. They won't go down easily, that's a given but it is
without a doubt the most fierce challenge the status quo within the Democratic
party has ever had in my short life time.
If Sanders loses, even if he endorses Clinton, I do not see how they go back
to politics as usual..for every rightward turn she may take to "get things done"
she'll have a wall of opposition from Sanders activists..they only want our votes,
and then we should go away, that is not likely to ever be the case again.
They thought it was wrong to want to primary Obama in 2012? If she wins, that
former idea will look like a walk through the park.
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So True! Also, He has the record that allows him to attack Republicans in all areas.
virtualobserver
Feb 2016
#5
You point to the advantages that will help Bernie win in November. You are so right.
JDPriestly
Feb 2016
#49
That is the biggest hurdle, the Clinton's, they represent far more in politics than their own
Jefferson23
Feb 2016
#7
I have to give Hillary credit. She makes a great opening act for our headliner: Bernie Sanders!
BigBearJohn
Feb 2016
#18
+1000 those of us who've contributed are members of a union. We're a union whose mission is ...
Dragonfli
Feb 2016
#38
I believe in Bernie. I believe he'll do just fine against the gop in the GE.
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2016
#32
They always cheat, but Hillary is teaching him how they do it by hiring David Brock and DWS
Dragonfli
Feb 2016
#41
Also he is liked by the unaffiliated far more than Hill, and the independents are the largest party.
Dragonfli
Feb 2016
#48
Aamerica's hunger for progressive change... The corporate media covers it up. Hides it.
TryLogic
Feb 2016
#53
Firmly agree! I think constituents are a valuable source of opinion on this!
GreenPartyVoter
Feb 2016
#57
Exactly. The bizarre idea that Hillary's skeleton closet of corruption makes her a better candidate
mhatrw
Feb 2016
#58