2016 Postmortem

Lochloosa

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38. We can afford it. Our priorities are just wrong.

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Sun Feb 21, 2016, 12:13 PM

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Very telling quote from Bernie Sanders this morning on MSNBC: [View all] George II Feb 2016 OP

Doesn't seem like a definitive statement to me Jarqui Feb 2016 #1

Everybody always says that. HassleCat Feb 2016 #2

I agree with you still_one Feb 2016 #7

Tough to have a brokered convention when there are only two candidates. George II Feb 2016 #8

Only if there are only two from the very beginning. Then a brokered convention isnt possible stevenleser Feb 2016 #48

True, but that's a super longshot chance of happening. The nomination will be decided..... George II Feb 2016 #49

Not with all the super delegates on Hillary's side. stevenleser Feb 2016 #9

Absolutely Correct! FarPoint Feb 2016 #56

That's just wishful thinking on your part. Sorry! n/t djean111 Feb 2016 #3

He, Mr Sanders , he knows he is falling.... FarPoint Feb 2016 #4

All he needs to do is go full blown with the truth. n/t Skwmom Feb 2016 #30

Keep dreaming. The math of his trajectory says it all. As does Hillary's. He has dinkytron Feb 2016 #35

Do you really not care if Bernie supporters vote for Hillary if she is the nominee. HERVEPA Feb 2016 #51

This race means the Democratic primaries Sanity Claws Feb 2016 #5

huh? that's when the primary race ends, the convention. geek tragedy Feb 2016 #6

To many observers your post would be taurine metabolic byproducts. hobbit709 Feb 2016 #10

The money is going to start drying up. MoonRiver Feb 2016 #11

"Students hoping for free stuff". Sean , is that you? Lochloosa Feb 2016 #17

Do you deny they want free tuition? MoonRiver Feb 2016 #19

Post removed Post removed Feb 2016 #24

Hi Mitt! JRLeft Feb 2016 #29

Absulutely not. As well as the parents that have to save their entire lives to TRY to cut down Lochloosa Feb 2016 #34

I actually agree with Sanders, just don't think it is achievable. MoonRiver Feb 2016 #37

We can afford it. Our priorities are just wrong. Lochloosa Feb 2016 #38

Well, yes, but try telling that to our Repub controlled House and possibly Senate next year. MoonRiver Feb 2016 #40

No one said it would be easy. But without having the conversation, you can bet it will go nowhere. Lochloosa Feb 2016 #43

We will have the conversation! MoonRiver Feb 2016 #46

As Reich said, if you want the status quo, vote Hillary. I guess that's what you want. snowy owl Feb 2016 #52

No, she is NOT the status quo. MoonRiver Feb 2016 #53

tell it to Reich snowy owl Feb 2016 #54

I have no idea how old you are, MoonRiver Feb 2016 #57

Well, fine. I hope she keeps doing good deeds for women and kids. snowy owl Feb 2016 #58

No, she is NOT about Wall Street. MoonRiver Feb 2016 #59

Thanks for reminding me. kenfrequed Feb 2016 #36

free stuff Roy Ellefson Feb 2016 #50

Aren't there still 47 States to go? fredamae Feb 2016 #12

too discouraged too easily snowy owl Feb 2016 #55

I too am confused rufus dog Feb 2016 #13

My interpretation is that Bernie sees the writing on the wall but is making ... NurseJackie Feb 2016 #33

Things will get lots more expensive in Texas, Florida, and big market states. Sancho Feb 2016 #14

BS campaign has got a secret admire by the tune of G...O...P Iliyah Feb 2016 #20

The GOP knows how to get money into campaigns in FL Sancho Feb 2016 #28

It certainly will take a village full of SuperPACs for Hillary to match him once her Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #32

I wonder if the Hillary campaign ejbr Feb 2016 #15

Why, because four months ago it was so obvious he would win? (sarcasm) Android3.14 Feb 2016 #16

Well stated jham123 Feb 2016 #25

I love it when people claim the conscious thoughts of others ... Ellipsis Feb 2016 #18

Well, their spending patterns might make BainsBane Feb 2016 #21

Have you forgotten how many states Obama lost to Hillary in 2008???? reformist2 Feb 2016 #22

I think you're reading too much into that mythology Feb 2016 #23

he's already pretty much finished eom artyteacher Feb 2016 #26

His long term viability in this primary is in question. Bleacher Creature Feb 2016 #27

Lol. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #31

Sounds like an exit strategy SecularMotion Feb 2016 #39

Yep, EVERY candidate who is about to lose says that, MohRokTah Feb 2016 #41

Bernie admits there's a crack in the foundation workinclasszero Feb 2016 #42

Bernie will be on the primary ballots until the convention GreydeeThos Feb 2016 #44

I am thinking about trying to be a delegate to Philadelphia Gothmog Feb 2016 #45

Kick & recommended. William769 Feb 2016 #47