2016 Postmortem

JimDandy

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30. Supporters are the essence of a campaign.

Wed Apr 6, 2016, 04:50 PM

Apr 2016

So what supporters might, or might not do, is fair game. Especially in this campaign where Hillary supporters and her campaign have to ignore issues because they are detrimental to her electability. Clinton's campaign has put the huge emphasis on supporters, like something I've never seen before. That sandbox has become a big play place, now. Ridiculous as a focus? Yes, but there it is...

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At what point, when Sanders continues to cut the delegate lead down... [View all] GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 OP

Never. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2016 #1

At what point do Sanders supporters understand Math? Lil Missy Apr 2016 #2

I understand that he is 6% ahead of his 57% Targets for this half of the primary. nt GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #5

That's not math. That's vapor Renew Deal Apr 2016 #6

If so certain you are... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #10

So you could whine and leftynyc Apr 2016 #12

Nope. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #27

Optics Renew Deal Apr 2016 #13

Simple question. Is it mathematically possible for Bernie to win more delegates than Hillary? Dawgs Apr 2016 #14

He needs 60% of the rest. tgards79 Apr 2016 #19

No He needs 56.5% remaining GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #21

And before yesterday's win rock Apr 2016 #23

Um no...his number has been 56.5%. bobbobbins01 Apr 2016 #43

No, yesterday he needed 56.5% rock Apr 2016 #44

Your calculations are wrong. bobbobbins01 Apr 2016 #50

It's possible rock Apr 2016 #52

From what I understand, superdelegates don't count .... unless Bernie needs them. Lil Missy Apr 2016 #24

I didn't say he didn't need them. Dawgs Apr 2016 #25

Okay. Lil Missy Apr 2016 #26

At what point does Hillary understand democracy? pangaia Apr 2016 #51

At what point? lunamagica Apr 2016 #3

Never Renew Deal Apr 2016 #4

Goalposts Will Be Moved DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #7

that goal post is on wheels madokie Apr 2016 #39

LOL! reformist2 Apr 2016 #49

Probably not after NY_, Skippy or Pennsylvania FSogol Apr 2016 #8

I love you. nt msanthrope Apr 2016 #31

Ahhhhh...... Number23 Apr 2016 #35

At what point do you do what Bernie has done from day one, ignore the negative and Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #9

Not a clear observation. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #15

Brining up math isn't an effort to deter anybody firebrand80 Apr 2016 #11

Sanders' supporters have the internet just like you. jonestonesusa Apr 2016 #36

Nah, they just increase the percentage that he has to win by jeff47 Apr 2016 #16

LOL! zappaman Apr 2016 #17

We know. Math isn't the Bernouts strongsuit. beaglelover Apr 2016 #18

I don't think anybody takes 6-month out polling seriously WhenTheLeveeBreaks Apr 2016 #20

Another goddamned "supporters" thread. Orsino Apr 2016 #22

Supporters are the essence of a campaign. JimDandy Apr 2016 #30

be happy with ideological purity and feel proud MFM008 Apr 2016 #28

Are you just spamming that in any Pro-Bernie OP? GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #29

When he actually goes about changing the math by winning states he is expected to lose and StevieM Apr 2016 #32

You haven't noticed that he's won SheilaT Apr 2016 #33

Since Hillary's big wins in 5 states (Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Missouri) StevieM Apr 2016 #34

The general election is very similar to an open primary. jonestonesusa Apr 2016 #37

Did you read the post I was replying to? StevieM Apr 2016 #45

My main point is this. jonestonesusa Apr 2016 #48

What do you mean, Big Wins such as Missouri madokie Apr 2016 #41

I was referring to her big night. Obviously Missouri and Illinois were close contests, StevieM Apr 2016 #46

If Bernie takes the pledged delegate lead, they'll talk about Hillary's superdelegate lead jfern Apr 2016 #38

Even if he wins everything left by 55-45, he still falls short KingFlorez Apr 2016 #40

Divide By Never, Carry The "When Hell Freezes Over" corbettkroehler Apr 2016 #42

when the MSN keeps pushing the nonsense of her being dana_b Apr 2016 #47