2016 Postmortem

Nanjeanne

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

Wed Apr 6, 2016, 11:34 AM

Apr 2016

I support Clinton?

Yes I don't like the death penalty. I'm not mad at her. How silly. I support the candidate that is against killing.

I think Sanders is better on wall street regulation on fracking on $15/hour. I don't think someone is a big meanie for holding any opinion. I don't even know what that means. Why would I support a candidate over a candidate that I agree more with? Why would I support a candidate who's positions change so much I honestly have no idea what she would actually do and who I am very fearful of as far as her judgement on trade agreements, regime change, etc. When President Obama would agree to a Grand Bargain and means-test SS and increase Medicare and SS retirement age - why would I think Clinton won't do the very same things. She has given me no indication that she wouldn't and I believe Sen. Sanders when he says he won't.

Why do Clintonites not understand that Bernie supporters don't like Clinton's positions and many think she is simply a poor candidate that has much more baggage than Sanders in a general election?

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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