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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: If clinton doesn't release the transcripts, Trump surely will. [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)55. Don't assume that being an Independent voter is synonymous with supporting Bernie.
Like me, people often check that box because of the Party voting restrictions in their states. I'm a Independent voter, or aligned as California calls them, and while I was once totally open to either candidate, now I'm leaning toward Clinton in large part due to the hostile messaging and prevailing antagonistic attitudes of the Bernie Team. I still like Bernie himself, and even some of his ideas, but overall he just isn't a practical candidate given the current political atmosphere of Washington DC.
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Hahaha! Yes, Trump will be so careful to protect her rights when he slips the
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#7
You're pushing for Trump to do something illegal in hope of tearing down the Democratic frontrunner.
procon
Apr 2016
#8
No. They're highlighting a tactic that trump will do if Clinton becmes the canadate
PFunk1
Apr 2016
#42
You're probably not old enough to remember when Dems were to the left of Repubs.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#29
The disregard for the legal process evidenced by some Berniacs is disgusting.
OilemFirchen
Apr 2016
#15
You seem to have no clue what we're up against. Trump has no respect for the law or decency...
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#26
I think you're going to be disappointed about what's in those speeches. Many people
BreakfastClub
Apr 2016
#10
She is not helping your case. It's pretty obvious she considers them extremely damaging.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#11
this is a good way to bump up that post count...respond to every single post n/t
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#21
Except that we know the transcripts exist, and we already know a little of the content.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#22
What damage? She won a landslide in NY and is poised to do so again next Tuesday.
MoonRiver
Apr 2016
#47
Don't assume that being an Independent voter is synonymous with supporting Bernie.
procon
Apr 2016
#55
Excuse me, but the right flank is Trump territory anyway; no need to fight for it.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#33
They don't want to damage her before the GE. She's the easier target and must be protected for now.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#34
Yeah, but Citizen's United legalized bribery, so there's probably not a legal issue here.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#49
And if she ever gets to the GE and he releases it, that would be her Romney 47% moment
pdsimdars
Apr 2016
#50