2016 Postmortem

Sancho

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72. If you want to vote in a primary, you often have to register with a party....

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:35 AM

Apr 2016

I've registered outside of the Democratic party just to vote for a particular candidate - especially if there was no Democrat running. Then I registered as a Democrat to vote in the majority of elections.

If you don't agree with the Democratic party, you are free to be in the Green Party, Socialist Party, Tea Party, or any other party.

As an educator for 40 years at this point - I see lots of young people who claim to be "independent" because they don't know what they want to support; or else they can't see past a single issue or don't want to commit their time and energy to support a cause.

The is no "party line" except the you YOU create if you work to be part of the party. If you are not part of the party, then you are criticizing what others have WORKED for because they believe strongly enough to get in there and get it done. The DNC is made up of people who care about causes.

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Reuters national tracking poll: Hillary's lead increasing.. now leads 58-40. [View all] DCBob Apr 2016 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #1

No consistent with the other data Baobab Apr 2016 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #31

Now, rjsquirrel, you know that those numbers are not real. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #82

I would have trouble trusting anything from a poster that is relatively new LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #92

Of course. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #81

This is what happens when the DNC crams a shitty candidate down our throats. B Calm Apr 2016 #2

The so called "shitty candidate" is going beat the crap out of the GOP nominee in November... DCBob Apr 2016 #9

Which one is the GOP nominee again? Baobab Apr 2016 #29

Then you are one confused dude. DCBob Apr 2016 #30

One of the candidates never met a war or trade deal she didnt like Baobab Apr 2016 #86

Ah, so you've finally found a disturbing fact about Bernie. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #85

The one that supports a woman's right to choose. trumad Apr 2016 #88

Bill Clinton is popular in the developing world in no small part because of promises made Baobab Apr 2016 #90

No, it's what happens when people vote for the better candidate. Sancho Apr 2016 #23

Still have not made yourself clear. Sorry. Baobab Apr 2016 #32

On I think I was clear... Sancho Apr 2016 #38

how, exactly? Baobab Apr 2016 #45

Oh boy... Sancho Apr 2016 #49

It seems to me like being a Demcrat during that time likely would have "insured" his ineffectiveness Baobab Apr 2016 #55

Yes, that 2.69 million more votes was alllll DNC. Eom. Amimnoch Apr 2016 #34

What does that say about the guy she is beating like a drum? redstateblues Apr 2016 #76

Not surprising...The campaign of self-fulfilling prophecy is working Armstead Apr 2016 #3

Why cant you people see that Bernie is simply not the best candidate for our party. DCBob Apr 2016 #5

What is the "base" and how does that compare to the nation's "base"? Armstead Apr 2016 #41

You make some good points. DCBob Apr 2016 #48

I hope these things will be discussed after the election...in the meantime Armstead Apr 2016 #56

Sorry, I wont vote for a war monger, or an NPD. (narcissistic personality disordered person) Baobab Apr 2016 #68

Are you a sock puppet? Because that is the exact opposite of the truth! Baobab Apr 2016 #46

Thanks for the insult. DCBob Apr 2016 #50

They are essentially tied. Baobab Apr 2016 #54

How are they tied? Clinton has big leads in votes, pledged delegates and super delegates. brush Apr 2016 #63

Apparently there are no community standards anymore... Agschmid Apr 2016 #70

"most popular" does not always equate with "best" thesquanderer Apr 2016 #65

Or conversely ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #11

From about 3 percent to a close second in six months... Armstead Apr 2016 #19

"Close" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #40

Agreed, ignoring the early southern primaries, and then that Vatican trip — oh boy! brush Apr 2016 #59

You're arguing the divine right of kings or "mandate of heaven" argument. Baobab Apr 2016 #35

That's what it too often feels like Armstead Apr 2016 #44

this is what happens when independents aren't allowed to vote. grasswire Apr 2016 #4

Millions of independents have voted. DCBob Apr 2016 #6

how many were not allowed to vote in NY? Hmm? nt grasswire Apr 2016 #7

There are a few states that are closed.. most are open. DCBob Apr 2016 #10

Look at this image Baobab Apr 2016 #53

Have you seen the latest polls? kstewart33 Apr 2016 #87

And how many couldn't caucus in Idaho? all american girl Apr 2016 #25

They act like every primary has been closed all american girl Apr 2016 #8

Yeah.. I think caucuses are a much bigger issue than closed primaries. DCBob Apr 2016 #12

Yep, they sure do, but being a single mom with some kids...not going all american girl Apr 2016 #20

The Independents will go for Hillary in the GE. n/t livetohike Apr 2016 #14

Is that a joke? Because its just nonsensical. Why would they be independents if they Baobab Apr 2016 #43

Sanders won't be in the GE! Who will they vote for? Trump? livetohike Apr 2016 #47

Are independents idiots?? Sancho Apr 2016 #36

Lots of Independents used to be Democrats or Republicans and de-registered from those parties Baobab Apr 2016 #57

I think you're missing the point of being an Independent. Mother Of Four Apr 2016 #60

If you want to vote in a primary, you often have to register with a party.... Sancho Apr 2016 #72

Once again - Mother Of Four Apr 2016 #75

No, I think Sancho is on point. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #89

Is there ever going to be a point griffi94 Apr 2016 #39

When you believe... CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #77

Bernie doesn't come close to Hillarys support griffi94 Apr 2016 #78

Tuesday and after will be even bigger for us. nt onehandle Apr 2016 #13

No doubt.. Tuesday is going to be... DCBob Apr 2016 #15

I would be a hypocrite if I didn't remark there is no national primary. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #16

That's absolutely correct. DCBob Apr 2016 #52

To repeat... Armstead Apr 2016 #58

Thank goodness. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #17

Please enjoy your vacation. Vacations are rare for us plebeians. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #21

I intend to. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #27

I like vacations . My friend compares them to cocaine highs. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #33

That's definitely the down sdie. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #51

When you're a kid you usually want to move to the last place you visited. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #62

Every place was better than where you were from.... TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #64

I have lived in L A for the past four years. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #67

Something about "the grass is always greener" that drives us. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #69

I don't know where you are but SoCal weather is all that is advertised. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #71

New England TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #73

Wherever you are please enjoy the rest of your weekend. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #74

Indeed, thank you, and you too and TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #91

Tuesday will be so sweet! Let's put this away. livetohike Apr 2016 #18

Tuesday is going to be big. DCBob Apr 2016 #24

Two things. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #22

The enthusiasm is already waning. DCBob Apr 2016 #28

Not sure about the donations. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #37

True.. but at some point that tactic will also fail. DCBob Apr 2016 #42

Those of us who keep giving him money are not stupid Armstead Apr 2016 #61

I've been hoping for/expecting/waiting for this! nt LAS14 Apr 2016 #66

But, see....wait...never mind. MineralMan Apr 2016 #79

MMan, you sound as though you're losing patience with all the Hillary hate. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #80

Indeed. My patience ended quite some time ago. MineralMan Apr 2016 #84

Interesting. DCBob Apr 2016 #83