2016 Postmortem

Dem2

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19. LMAO!!

Wed Apr 6, 2016, 11:21 AM

Apr 2016

Become Bernie, yes, we haven't seen any posts ripping her apart for taking on some of his positions.

Basically you are saying that there is nothing that she can do to make you stop hating her guts.

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If Hillary has it in the bag, why would she risk upsetting/alienating Bernie supporters? [View all] Skwmom Apr 2016 OP

So many Sanders supporters get upset over everything she does. riversedge Apr 2016 #1

That's not it. Good try though. morningfog Apr 2016 #18

I disagree. It wasn't even a good try. n/t bvf Apr 2016 #31

No kidding. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #23

Because she's at risk period. Rockyj Apr 2016 #45

BINGO....the manufactured outrage is matched by the manufactured insulted/hurt feelings Sheepshank Apr 2016 #47

Let's assume that's true (it isn't) Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #50

She sent staff out to say she will "disqualify him" and go after him. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #55

LOL. You making stuff up does not make it true. riversedge Apr 2016 #67

It is true that last night one of her campaign staff SheilaT Apr 2016 #68

Chris Christie had his reelection in the bag, that didn't stop pressure on pols to support him! nt TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #2

It's a question I've asked myself many times. Why not be gracious - after all - it's a done deal! Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #3

what could Hillary do to assuage Bernie's supporters other than geek tragedy Apr 2016 #10

She could not support fracking, not support the death penalty, not support regime change. She could Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #16

LMAO!! Dem2 Apr 2016 #19

Oh no. I'd be happy to support her if she did take on his positions. But she hasn't come Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #21

Also we all know she will pivot on TPP...her corporate masters will demand it HughLefty1 Apr 2016 #24

And means-test SS. And agree to raise the age of SS and Medicare. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #27

lol....why not just see that Bernie is elected...oh wait n/t Sheepshank Apr 2016 #49

+1 daleanime Apr 2016 #66

She's not allowed to fire David Brock. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #20

And I have a candidate to support that I believe is on the right side of more issues - so why would Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #25

Hey, I didn't ask you what it would take you to switch sides. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #29

Ok - that's easy. Tell her to stop lying and condescending to me. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #34

oh, so you want her to stop campaigning geek tragedy Apr 2016 #39

No. She disagree with him. I like that. I like seeing the differences. Is lying the same? Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #43

From the nature of my interactions with Bernie supporters, yes geek tragedy Apr 2016 #46

OK you win. No answer is going to give you what you want. I'm done. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #48

that's how we feel. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #51

Well said. kristopher Apr 2016 #30

Claiming the right to directly coordinate with a campaign is a two edged sword Dragonfli Apr 2016 #44

Forgive me for butting in, but I'm going to butt in Armstead Apr 2016 #58

But that would truly make her... dchill Apr 2016 #53

Do count on a reaply Gwhittey Apr 2016 #4

maybe she actually thinks they really are Republicans? ibegurpard Apr 2016 #5

1) Bernie supporters are already really pissed at her geek tragedy Apr 2016 #6

You think internally processing the fact will make them stop being pissed at her? Skwmom Apr 2016 #89

If she had it in the bag, she would be IGNORING Bernie and his supporters. Avalux Apr 2016 #7

It's a puzzlement. I posted Monday that some on both sides are acting far too PRECIOUS for blm Apr 2016 #8

I'm seeing a lot of theads with this same basic premise this morning ... salinsky Apr 2016 #9

You need to replace your title and text with 'nt' nt onehandle Apr 2016 #11

Oh NO, can't UPSET the fragile Bernie supporters. beaglelover Apr 2016 #12

That attitude will help as we approach the general election. n/t Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #54

Don't vote. Vote for Trump. I am damn tired of Sanders supporters holding vote up as hostage. seabeyond Apr 2016 #13

Who here said, "Vote for Trump"? bvf Apr 2016 #36

Who says they will cast a vote for Trump or any republican, why do you make those assumptions? timmymoff Apr 2016 #37

Yes. Those are the two options. Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #56

I am so damn tired of Clinton supporters feeling ENTITLED to my vote Merryland Apr 2016 #77

It appears to be that BS supporters look for offense at every turn Sheepshank Apr 2016 #14

''They have no place to go.'' Octafish Apr 2016 #15

She knows very well that the party muddles through when there are primary battles. Orsino Apr 2016 #17

After over two decades..don't count on it.. tokenlib Apr 2016 #75

How many Sanders supporters openly and loudly inform the world, "I will never vote for Hillary!"? Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #22

I don't know. How many? bvf Apr 2016 #38

I'm sure you have a list somewhere Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #57

You're on it. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #59

I don't remember saying that, but Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #60

.. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #63

Because she knows that there is an overwhelming likelihood that despite all the huffing and puffing, Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #26

Don't quit your day job to go into bookmaking. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #41

actually I do my own thinking - Bernie's endorsement means not a whit to me. Merryland Apr 2016 #79

It's certainly your prerogative to ignore Bernie's opinion Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #85

Her bags got a hole in the bottom? jwirr Apr 2016 #28

Because she LOST once before and will not take any chances and she is also going to Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #32

Problem is she probably does not nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #33

The perpetually disgruntled are always upset. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #35

Way tautological, that. bvf Apr 2016 #40

Her corruption is going to swamp her campaign soon, Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #42

The enthusiasm of Bernie supporters versus the lack of enthusiasm for her campaign BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #52

There are a lot of people who support Bernie simply because they dislike her so much tularetom Apr 2016 #61

Running scared of Bernie. /nt NCjack Apr 2016 #62

Because Bernie is going to win the most States WDIM Apr 2016 #64

I'm going with the most obvious explanation. She doesn't have it in the bag. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #65

Occam's razor, and all that? GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #83

She assumes most are thinking adults and will do what's best for the party and country. Alfresco Apr 2016 #69

She is the Inevitable One, SheilaT Apr 2016 #70

I loved NYC when I visited but coming from a small town upstate NY sounds really nice. Skwmom Apr 2016 #71

It was nice. SheilaT Apr 2016 #72

Glad to hear things worked out for you. Arizona is a beautiful place. Skwmom Apr 2016 #73

Far too hot too much of the year for my taste. SheilaT Apr 2016 #74

I went there a few times on business and vacation and loved the scenery. Skwmom Apr 2016 #80

It's called arrogance. That's her principal characteristic nichomachus Apr 2016 #76

Yup! It's in the bag! Time to coast and work on that pre-convention tan. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #78

Occums Razor says.... 99Forever Apr 2016 #81

The more delegates he has at the convention killbotfactory Apr 2016 #82

Amen! #YouSpeakForMeBernie GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #87

Because she's got a grubby, greasy, slimy, corrupt campaign manager. tabasco Apr 2016 #84

She can't help herself. Vinca Apr 2016 #86

Because she knows it's not in the bag. frylock Apr 2016 #88