2016 Postmortem

griffi94

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78. Bernie doesn't come close to Hillarys support

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 09:11 AM

Apr 2016

I also think the Bernie supporters overestimate their numbers and power.

In November a vast majority of Bernie supporters
will have gotten over their disappointment and vote for Hillary.

The Bernie or Bust people won't but they're negligible.
A very small, very angy, very loud sub-group.
We haven't lost them since we never had them and were never going to get them
unless we nominated their candidate.

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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