2016 Postmortem

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30. Bernie's race say to me that he is a white guy

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Mon Apr 18, 2016, 11:44 PM

Apr 2016

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What does Bernie's race say to you about the Democratic Party? [View all] kentuck Apr 2016 OP

I've heard he prefers the New York Marathon. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #1

I think that the Democratic party is facing a choice between corporatism and populism Baobab Apr 2016 #7

I think it already made it's choice. And that ritual will be coming sooner than later if they Zira Apr 2016 #64

Agreed! Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #76

NO NO NO! it is the tortoise and the hare! snooper2 Apr 2016 #106

it's in a weird position--dominant nationally but weak locally due to turnout patterns. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #2

Comparisons are apples and oranges Armstead Apr 2016 #13

that vein of discontent was there in 2004 and 2008 too geek tragedy Apr 2016 #17

I agree with that...the discontent has been cumulatively building Armstead Apr 2016 #20

Sorry, did you say something? daleanime Apr 2016 #51

I dunno about that. Weak locally in some areas of the country, but KPN Apr 2016 #53

After his stunt today he has to prove he's geek tragedy Apr 2016 #54

And what stunt would that be? KPN Apr 2016 #60

He accused the party of breaking federal campaign law. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #61

Well, did they? KPN Apr 2016 #62

No, they didn't. He made the accusation so they could use it to geek tragedy Apr 2016 #63

That poster likes to push buttons of Sanders supporters Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #87

If Hillary gets the nomination, I see the party imploding. djean111 Apr 2016 #3

Yep, my 40 year history as a Democrat and avid supporter of the Democratic party will end. Live and Learn Apr 2016 #31

You speak for me. 840high Apr 2016 #40

I'm trying to persuade myself that the lesser of two evils is a good choice lagomorph777 Apr 2016 #109

Yup. KPN Apr 2016 #55

I won't be there. I've been voting Dem since 1987. I will vote for anyone who has the highest number Zira Apr 2016 #57

I agree quantass Apr 2016 #59

Speaking truth my friend Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #77

The Times they are a-changing... k8conant Apr 2016 #4

and Hillary's standing in the doorway... Jack Bone Apr 2016 #11

It says that even a Non-Democrat has a chance to win a Democratic Primary thelordofhell Apr 2016 #5

Indeed! Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #79

I think it means Democrats shouldn't try to be Republican-lite to get votes. Vinca Apr 2016 #6

The Third Way and Flint River water have similar properties...n/t tokenlib Apr 2016 #8

This!^^^^^^10000! 2banon Apr 2016 #41

It tells me that the Democrats do need to change. Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #9

I see the Democratic party having a lot fewer members after this go round. Punkingal Apr 2016 #10

Agreed. And too many struggling families are losing too much to keep ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #15

Is there a point were a political party has such low membership that they don't qualify? I think haikugal Apr 2016 #81

It is split wide open just like the R party. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #12

If the Democratic Party nominates Clinton... 99Forever Apr 2016 #14

It has a choice -- Be more like Bernie, or continue to slide into irrelevance Armstead Apr 2016 #16

The party as it is right now is heading over the cliff. IF jwirr Apr 2016 #18

Indeed. And the blindness about this in our party is startling. JudyM Apr 2016 #24

Yes, especially when so many of us are hurting because of it. jwirr Apr 2016 #74

It tells me the Democratic establishment needs to use every dirty trick, Maedhros Apr 2016 #19

I wonder if the supporters of Hillary see any need to change? kentuck Apr 2016 #21

Bruce Cockburn gives us the answer: Maedhros Apr 2016 #35

"The trouble with normal is it always gets worse".. 2banon Apr 2016 #44

Good Question firebrand80 Apr 2016 #22

You say that Cassiopeia Apr 2016 #49

near hopelessly corrupt ibegurpard Apr 2016 #23

That the DEM party is content with the same old BS. bigwillq Apr 2016 #25

It says to me that Bernie is not a Democrat. RandySF Apr 2016 #26

If you are the new face of the Democratic party then many of us are not Democrats. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #34

The party left the people decades ago, and the Clintons led that effort... polichick Apr 2016 #89

It tells me more dems should stick up for the working class. killbotfactory Apr 2016 #27

I think Corey Booker can run and win in 2020 or 2024. ecstatic Apr 2016 #28

I think if it does not change, a new party will start forming Marrah_G Apr 2016 #29

Bernie's race say to me that he is a white guy awake Apr 2016 #30

"when you talk about ghettos traditionally, what you talk about is African-American communities. " uponit7771 Apr 2016 #33

And??? Do you realize your post has absolutely no meaning? nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #36

To people who have low comprehension? maybe... uponit7771 Apr 2016 #69

Maybe Bernie's compassion comes from have had family members who were in concentration camps awake Apr 2016 #38

Unnn, maybe fore the 80s yes.. after that it was guns and he hardly went into diverse neigborhoods uponit7771 Apr 2016 #70

"Sper predators", "bring to Heel". 840high Apr 2016 #43

Only stupid racist people think super predators describes black kids exclusively uponit7771 Apr 2016 #71

Like Hillary.. Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #82

Link and quote Hillary intimating super predator meant blacks? Again, only stupid racist dumb uponit7771 Apr 2016 #91

Dog whistles...super preditors, bring them to heel and pretzel logic..you're not uponanything. haikugal Apr 2016 #83

Only stupid racist people think super predators describes black kids exclusively uponit7771 Apr 2016 #92

Nope.... haikugal Apr 2016 #93

K, only stupid, racist, conservative minded and ignorant people think super predators describes uponit7771 Apr 2016 #96

In that context yes..however if you intended to indict those of us who pointed out Hillary's use haikugal Apr 2016 #98

The people I've read indict her never over the use of the phrase meaning black kids only... uponit7771 Apr 2016 #99

Hillary is no progressive. She pretends to be one but then she uses Kissinger as mentor...you haikugal Apr 2016 #100

Voting against the Brady Bill once = gun nut, 5 times = gumper so he's no progressive either... uponit7771 Apr 2016 #101

Ostrich 840high Apr 2016 #95

"when you talk about ghettos traditionally, what you talk about is African-American communities. " uponit7771 Apr 2016 #97

Geez, you keep running with that tired bullshit. Welcome to ignore! BillZBubb Apr 2016 #80

And "jobs for low-income kids so that they�re not hanging out on street corners" grossproffit Apr 2016 #86

That the party is too nice to allow such an overt bull shit artist run under its banner, bout it uponit7771 Apr 2016 #32

And now you have gone to complete gibberish. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #37

Gibberish = 35 years in Washington isn't "establishment" uponit7771 Apr 2016 #39

Determined to prove my point I see. Live and Learn Apr 2016 #42

Nah, jus pointing out the Podium Bird Logic uponit7771 Apr 2016 #67

No. It's not. pangaia Apr 2016 #52

More podium bird logic, whatever it takes for you to sleep at night uponit7771 Apr 2016 #66

Bernie has spent those years fighting AGAINST what you call the establishment. pangaia Apr 2016 #72

like when he voted to dump toxins in a Hispanic community WhiteTara Apr 2016 #107

I am sure you know what White Tara is in Tibetan Buddhism. pangaia Apr 2016 #108

Word salad redstateblues Apr 2016 #47

Sanders = Full Of Shit.......That simple enough? uponit7771 Apr 2016 #68

That Obama Was Right hollowdweller Apr 2016 #45

I've always known both parties had drifted to the right, but Cassiopeia Apr 2016 #46

It tells me that 3rd way values aren't well liked in the party. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #48

The Democratic Party is split between traditional liberals and neo-liberals and PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #50

Hillary is NOT a strong candidate. THAT IS A LIE. Her numbers have been down hill Zira Apr 2016 #56

YES and YES. KPN Apr 2016 #58

I think it says that mainstream liberals tralala Apr 2016 #65

It says there's a lot of energy for leftism and progressivism forjusticethunders Apr 2016 #73

It says that the democratic part of "Democratic Party" is false advertising. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #75

If Clinton is the nominee I see MAJOR rules changes to prevent another "Sanders" NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #78

Both parties are on their way out - already more voters are independents... polichick Apr 2016 #84

Bernie's candidacy and the GOP lineup tell me the same things. Marr Apr 2016 #85

I think it says that the democratic party is not what I thought it was Victor_c3 Apr 2016 #88

It says to me the Third Way needs to form its' own party and get out of mine. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #90

Hear Hear! KPN Apr 2016 #102

To be honest, I view the party today as a non-racist Republican Party. mmonk Apr 2016 #94

Hillary is an excellent candidate. HassleCat Apr 2016 #103

Candidates should be treated equally thru primaries. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #104

Who knows. It should abandon years of its Reaganomic ways, but those people have money, power, and WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2016 #105

Can't force to change it. This is probably the most undemocratic thing I've seen Joob Apr 2016 #110

It's a dead Party. ridgenvalley Apr 2016 #111