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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: A bad sign: Turnout WAY down in Nevada compared to 2008. 3 in a row. [View all]Out of Time Man
(141 posts)42. Exactly, we had more viable candidates to choose from...
...each with their own GOTV movements and dedicated followings.
This time around, we have but two GOTV movements with highly dedicated followings. By design, they'll reach less people than if we had more candidates to choose from.
I will say though that enthusiasm has rivaled and in some respects, surpassed that of 2008 when it comes to each of our candidates. The raw numbers of those voting for Hillary or Bernie speak to this.
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He's being held back by Clinton's presence on the ticket causing voter suppression. (nt)
w4rma
Feb 2016
#8
It has become apparent that the DNC end game is nominating Hillary. Nothing beyond that.
lumberjack_jeff
Feb 2016
#24
The dynamics of the 2008 campaign were completely different than those of this 2016 campaign.....
George II
Feb 2016
#40
Sorry, Bernie Sanders. There is zero evidence of your ‘political revolution’ yet
Gothmog
Feb 2016
#9