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2016 Postmortem

Orsino

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8. "Settle," whispers the MSM.

Reply to Bagsgroove (Original post)

Wed Feb 24, 2016, 11:26 AM

Feb 2016

One lesson for us ought to be, IMO, don't nominate a candidate who pre-negotiates away half of what you want.

The other, more important lesson is that the nation that can nominate a Bernie Sanders will be electing a more progressive Congress as well, on which future success may hinge.

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Hillary or Bernie -- how much does it matter? [View all] Bagsgroove Feb 2016 OP

You are largely correct firebrand80 Feb 2016 #1

Hillary is likely to find common ground with the GOP for Third Way objectives. djean111 Feb 2016 #2

Considering Hillary is a conservative who wants to work with the repubs, BIG difference. RiverLover Feb 2016 #3

It would matter quite a bit on at least one front frazzled Feb 2016 #4

This calm person you speak of... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #7

So has Obama frazzled Feb 2016 #9

And I disagree with Obama too. TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #11

Gridlock is likely... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #5

Hillary is infinitely better qualified. NurseJackie Feb 2016 #6

"Settle," whispers the MSM. Orsino Feb 2016 #8

Supreme Court nominations. At least three. oasis Feb 2016 #10

I trust Bernie to make wise choices there. RiverLover Feb 2016 #12

Yes, a Wall Street-friendly Supreme Court. Just what we need. senz Feb 2016 #13