2016 Postmortem

Garrett78

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68. She'll win a clear majority of the pledged delegates.

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 06:05 AM

Apr 2016

And with a lead of 300+ pledged delegates (2175 to 1875, for instance), getting to 2383 is a mere formality. As I said more than a month ago, after April 26 Sanders needs to consider the potential repercussions of remaining in a race that he absolutely will not win. His campaign was always a message campaign (a message worth expressing, mind you), and it was never realistic for him to become the nominee. As much as his message needs to be expressed, it's time to look at the big picture. Hopefully the Sanders campaign will spark a movement to bring about systemic changes, but he will never become POTUS.

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Is There Anyone Here Who Still Thinks Bernie Can Win the Nomination? [View all] tgards79 Apr 2016 OP

Yes. I think just about anything is possible at this point. nt Laffy Kat Apr 2016 #1

OK, but... tgards79 Apr 2016 #4

Look, I will vote for HRC if she is the nominee... Laffy Kat Apr 2016 #20

I'm with you, Laffy Kat. dchill Apr 2016 #28

... Laffy Kat Apr 2016 #37

The Longer Bernie Remains In The Race.. The More Likely It Is That HE WILL BE THE NOMINEE! CorporatistNation Apr 2016 #65

Such Good news!!!! And I do agree with your sentiment about being in longer... Karma13612 Apr 2016 #105

"Anything is possible" is the answer you just accepted to what is really a very small question. Orsino Apr 2016 #107

It's up to the FBI and Justice Department Califonz Apr 2016 #2

Ah, so that is the only hope? tgards79 Apr 2016 #5

It's not that simple. NWCorona Apr 2016 #7

Talking to a RWer tonight, this their first talking point, hoping for an indictment, nothing to Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #17

yes nt grasswire Apr 2016 #3

+1. silvershadow Apr 2016 #14

+1 berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #26

It's methematically possible Dem2 Apr 2016 #6

So Hillary will be caught with some meth? tgards79 Apr 2016 #10

Lol Dem2 Apr 2016 #12

Nah, she's been caught with a bag of math instead. So she'll win. Nonhlanhla Apr 2016 #29

Bag of math? I thought it was hot sauce. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2016 #41

The hot sauce is just to add some...hotness. Nonhlanhla Apr 2016 #43

Oh? How bad IS her method problem? dchill Apr 2016 #31

But it was explained months ago ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #13

Well, you know 538 is in the bag for Hillary Dem2 Apr 2016 #16

That's because ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #19

No. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #8

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #9

right wing smears Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #45

Yeah and RW smears from 25 years ago. griffi94 Apr 2016 #49

Bill Cosby. Just sayin Cheese Sandwich Apr 2016 #50

The Clintons griffi94 Apr 2016 #51

You must have missed last night's threads... SidDithers Apr 2016 #11

II believe that he will secure more pledged delegates lmbradford Apr 2016 #15

Still not going to correct the lie you've been Codeine Apr 2016 #94

Yes NWCorona Apr 2016 #18

yes, she could flame out as Panama papers leak, and usb comes to the fore larkrake Apr 2016 #21

"Anything you can do I can do better!" Tarc Apr 2016 #22

Me. Winning. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #23

Anything is possible. Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #24

Honestly Aerows Apr 2016 #34

That's me. Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #35

"if you insist on dancing Aerows Apr 2016 #44

It's pretty much down to FBI investigation TheFarseer Apr 2016 #25

well the great one Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #42

He should campaign, just not too well. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #52

It's not crazy to change to a positive strategy TheFarseer Apr 2016 #83

His contributers � that's problematic brush Apr 2016 #58

/// berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #27

Raises hand Aerows Apr 2016 #30

in an eternity, anything is possible reddread Apr 2016 #32

Honestly, as someone who loves Bernie, his chances are almost zero. Bread and Circus Apr 2016 #33

No Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #36

Yes he can. Csainvestor Apr 2016 #38

Not happening Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #47

it will come down to cali questionseverything Apr 2016 #53

Puerto Rico? Come on, if the primaries have shown us anything . . . brush Apr 2016 #61

This is not a typical election. Bernie's already done much better than anyone winter is coming Apr 2016 #39

why? Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #46

If she can't stand up to the campaign Bernie is running, she's fucked in the general. Tough it up. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #54

Bernie has never led in this contest. apnu Apr 2016 #101

He hasn't dragged Hillary anywhere. Her campaign rhetoric has shifted, and winter is coming Apr 2016 #104

We don't know that until she does that and its on us to call her out on it. apnu Apr 2016 #106

I notice that a lot of Bernie supporters griffi94 Apr 2016 #40

We then her eminence should quit spending against him and move on to the pukes. I mean if there Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #55

She's mostly been campaigning griffi94 Apr 2016 #56

And he has not ingratiated himself with the party Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #95

No, because the cheating by the party sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #48

The more this goes on, the more I am convinced you are right AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #60

Yes ...He has pulled to within 1 1/2 points in the national polls...this is the tipping point virtualobserver Apr 2016 #57

But there are only 19 more states to go and a mere 1400 available delegates. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #62

He'd have to win 825 of those 1400. 825 to 575. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #71

Only if the superdelegates see sense. Jester Messiah Apr 2016 #59

So thwarting the voters is his path? Codeine Apr 2016 #92

Yep Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #96

I did say I was aware of the irony. Jester Messiah Apr 2016 #109

Yes. mia Apr 2016 #63

I will support him to the end because I do not want a hawk in the white house. hollysmom Apr 2016 #64

Will HRC get the required delegates prior to the convention? SHRED Apr 2016 #66

She'll win a clear majority of the pledged delegates. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #68

Yes Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #97

It's unlikely that Bernie wins the nomination. bigwillq Apr 2016 #67

I have underestimated Sanders in the past - I won't do so anymore. Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #69

Yes. If something like the FBI thingy becomes a problem. mmonk Apr 2016 #70

is there anyone who still thinks hillary is a good thing Fred Drum Apr 2016 #72

^^^this^^^ peacebird Apr 2016 #78

Yes, most Democrats think that. N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2016 #85

As evidenced by the voting Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #98

Yes Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #73

Here's the question none of you can answer pdsimdars Apr 2016 #74

she supports democrats Fred Drum Apr 2016 #79

de nile DrDan Apr 2016 #75

Is there anyone who thinks Clinton isn't chomping at the bit to be a wartime President? n/t That Guy 888 Apr 2016 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #77

Yes. Bonus question: Is there anyone here who believes Hillary can win in the GE? peacebird Apr 2016 #80

Most definitely. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #87

Most pundits and the betting markets Codeine Apr 2016 #93

Yes and last time I checked Hillary hasn't won the nomination. Paid trolls B Calm Apr 2016 #81

Technically, nobody has won the nomination. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #89

Irrelevant to me. I would do the exact same things whether I thought he would win or lose. merrily Apr 2016 #82

For some value of "possible". Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2016 #84

Yes. k8conant Apr 2016 #86

Again? I'm yet to see anyone demonstrate a realistic path to 2026 for Sanders. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #90

It's a magical path Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #100

Step 3: Profit. nt Codeine Apr 2016 #103

Yes because there are so many variables and if not: I don't care dr60omg Apr 2016 #88

Kerry, Obama and Clinton are cut from the same cloth. Garrett78 Apr 2016 #91

Possible - Yes, probable - No One of the 99 Apr 2016 #99

Who cares TrueDemVA Apr 2016 #102

Umm no? It's a trick question! rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #108