2016 Postmortem

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18. For the mathematically challenged -

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 07:26 PM

Apr 2016

287 delegates separate the 2 candidates and there are over 1200 delegates outstanding. Explain to me again how 287 is greater than 1200. Is this the "new math"?

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Gomez163 Apr 2016 OP

Cool! Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #1

Some of us did a money bomb last night. Kittycat Apr 2016 #6

why not send it to a no kill shelter MFM008 Apr 2016 #12

If I wasn't dirt poor Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #27

Sorry. You know the rules: one dollar, one vote. RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #115

Cause it's not over at the convention..... Red Mountain Apr 2016 #34

Why don't you mind your own damn business? frylock Apr 2016 #117

And we are still contributing yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #2

Another $33 coming his way, right now, thank you Gomez163 or whatever. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #3

There's one born every minute Gomez163 Apr 2016 #5

Yes. The US has, literally, millions of them. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #11

Not all of us support candidates who can squeeze Wall Street for a quick million... Yurovsky Apr 2016 #29

I just donated $33 to the DU ActBlue site for Bernie. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #39

Why isn't TRUMP paying for his secret service protection? His NAZI HATE speech means underthematrix Apr 2016 #76

You're hilarious. He's laying staff back east, cuz he's headed west and hiring new staff here. 2banon Apr 2016 #57

They are probably happy to be laid off, after all he talks about $15/hr but pays them less Corporate666 Apr 2016 #109

Bernie is staying in until the last Primary, and he will be having expenses. What's Cal33 Apr 2016 #105

Why $33? democrattotheend Apr 2016 #45

Not sure, the first time asked for $27 and I felt like bumping it up a little. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #114

He is still competing. He is not pulling out of every state. In fact, maybe only ones already voted. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #4

Does anybody know what happens annavictorious Apr 2016 #7

I think he's fundraising to pay bills. JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #129

Why don't you stick a cork in it? berni_mccoy Apr 2016 #8

PS: Link to the Act Blue DU Bernie fundraising site is RIGHT HERE: CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #9

Thank you! Gonna donate again to help him kick Corporate Ass in California! AzDar Apr 2016 #77

Thanks for reminding me to donate! DFab420 Apr 2016 #10

High five! TBF Apr 2016 #15

If we're going to talk about fraud we have TBF Apr 2016 #13

How about he has been mathematically eliminated??? Gomez163 Apr 2016 #14

For the mathematically challenged - TBF Apr 2016 #18

She has 2164 delegates. I dont buy into the Bernie fantasy of not counting Gomez163 Apr 2016 #21

Superdelegates are not bound - TBF Apr 2016 #22

They also arent changing from Hillary to your loser. Its over. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #26

O.M.G. peggysue2 Apr 2016 #70

I am blue in the face Gomez163 Apr 2016 #74

Apparently the NYT has the same fantasy Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #51

Delegates and... deathrind Apr 2016 #139

Weighted coins? Lucinda Apr 2016 #30

Bernie is going to the convention. MgtPA Apr 2016 #16

Where he won't be allowed to give a speech unless he endorses Hillary Gomez163 Apr 2016 #145

Hillary pretending she gives a shit about liberals is the fraud jfern Apr 2016 #17

There's a sucker born every day. CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #19

Yay!!! Gotta keep Bernie's message out there til the convention riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #20

What's the message? That you cant count?? Gomez163 Apr 2016 #24

Hammering the dire state of our planet and the need for drastic action now! riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #38

Slowing down high-frequency traders that distort the market. Qutzupalotl Apr 2016 #54

... qdouble Apr 2016 #94

You don't follow the issues very closely, Brockboy. frylock Apr 2016 #118

I see it as a version of Western Union Armstead Apr 2016 #23

If folks still want to give, that's their choice bigwillq Apr 2016 #25

Its wrong to still be asking for money when you have no chance to win. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #28

Depends on what you're going to spend it on.... Red Mountain Apr 2016 #44

Where is that? In the loss column??? Gomez163 Apr 2016 #46

You're awful upset for someone who's convinced he's won DebDoo Apr 2016 #95

Well, then call the police. bigwillq Apr 2016 #49

Forgive me if I don't take morality lessons from the supporters of a JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #56

Well said.. nenagh Apr 2016 #66

Fight on, Bernie! pacalo Apr 2016 #31

And the Gravy Train keep on rolling RandySF Apr 2016 #32

still donating! RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #33

I'm happy to give money to get our message out. Vinca Apr 2016 #35

Tad Devine needs more $$$ JaneyVee Apr 2016 #36

DDS frylock Apr 2016 #119

Severance pay JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #132

In related news... OilemFirchen Apr 2016 #37

Donated noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #40

ROFL! 2banon Apr 2016 #41

He is probably fundraising so he can keep more staff on democrattotheend Apr 2016 #42

Fraud? You were listening to Morning Joe this morning weren't you. It's not FRAUD HE IS RUNNING bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #43

Thank you so much for the reminder! sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #47

There has been no announcements of fundraising totals Gothmog Apr 2016 #50

You have a crystal ball? bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #55

Has there been any announcements since the significant loss in New York? Gothmog Apr 2016 #116

Calm down Dem2 Apr 2016 #52

Better than a tickler file. Thanks for the reminder! RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #53

How bout I call the CEO and give you a rec for a speech... bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #58

Only if you have a suit and tie I can borrow, too. RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #61

You can probably get one cheap at nichomachus Apr 2016 #147

Wow bitter post. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #59

Probably thinks the money rightfully belongs to Hillary dflprincess Apr 2016 #134

Lol! northernsouthern Apr 2016 #137

Be nice if he would share some of that money to get some Democratic doc03 Apr 2016 #60

My thoughts exactly lanlady Apr 2016 #84

We're raising $$ for 190+ Bernie candidates directly. No DNC middleman riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #85

Don't see anything about any money being given to anyone, just a doc03 Apr 2016 #93

I'm not going to post every link for every candidate but its widely reported riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #99

Damnit that is not what his email says. I just read mine::::: bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #62

Got it at 3:25 PM ET Gomez163 Apr 2016 #64

I have a suggestion. Give that money instead to a charity that will help the poor. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #63

DOOM and GLOOM! How very silly your OP is! sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #65

I have a suggestion as well, but you're not worth the hide, Brockboy. frylock Apr 2016 #120

Interesting how obsessed Clinton supporters still are with the Sanders campaign RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #67

He is still a candidate, still running. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #68

Somehow I don't think this thread is working out the way you thought it would. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #69

Blank and his blank are soon blank Gomez163 Apr 2016 #72

Tad needs more walkin around money workinclasszero Apr 2016 #71

I'm in the wrong profession Gomez163 Apr 2016 #73

Yes i need people to throw money at me when I fail big workinclasszero Apr 2016 #79

DDS frylock Apr 2016 #121

I don't believe for a sec carburyme Apr 2016 #75

Honestly. Help out someone who needs it. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #78

Y'all know you can mind your own fucking business. frylock Apr 2016 #122

Really want to see my two reciepts for today? bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #135

Why don't you worry about your own cheese and let me worry about mine? notadmblnd Apr 2016 #80

HOW IS THIS YOUR CONCERN? Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #81

Reccing this for its wonderful unintended consequences RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #82

That isn't exactly wonderful. Just a fleecing Gomez163 Apr 2016 #86

Twelve more primaries still to come RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #87

It's so over the fat lady is back home. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #92

Why are you so intent on silencing American voters? RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #98

You could win them all and you still can't catch Hillary Gomez163 Apr 2016 #104

But the Birdie has sung yet bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #136

LOL you're not too familiar with politics, are ya? vintx Apr 2016 #83

It's not fraud mythology Apr 2016 #88

"Fraud" is taking big money donations thebeautifulstruggle Apr 2016 #89

Welp, there is another 27 dollars... TowneshipRebellion Apr 2016 #90

KICK IN A BUCK. AND A REC. FOR BERNIE! RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #91

Yep And I donated today. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #96

Sanders is just a crooked preacher at this point qdouble Apr 2016 #97

Its the american way I'm sad to say. workinclasszero Apr 2016 #124

Gawd! Every step of the way you (I'll use you guys' wording) act so "privileged" and put down bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #138

You're free to waste your money on a losing campaign qdouble Apr 2016 #144

THAT MONEY BELONGS TO HILLARY!!!!! nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #100

Good idea Gomez163 Apr 2016 #101

YES HE IS! AND GUESS WHAT? WE'RE STILL CONTRIBUTING! RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #102

worry much? warrprayer Apr 2016 #103

Doesn't this belong under the bernie group instead of under the general discussions forum?... dubyadiprecession Apr 2016 #106

I got blocked the first week Gomez163 Apr 2016 #108

I can't imagine why. frylock Apr 2016 #128

I know. It's a real mystery. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #131

... bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #140

If only Her could give a month of speeches at Goldman Nutsacks. / FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #107

Bernie supporters should step up with the maximum donation! JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #110

Because we are the real people who give every bit we can...we are not the corp elite who we are bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #142

Thanks for the ad quaker bill Apr 2016 #111

A fool and his money... Squinch Apr 2016 #112

Like every campaign has done since the dawn of time nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #113

Not only did she fundraise to the end, she begged Obama to forgive her campaign debt. frylock Apr 2016 #126

Well these things called facts nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #130

And I happily sent him some more today. nt LWolf Apr 2016 #123

Aw, more winners' butt hurt? Lol. morningfog Apr 2016 #125

At what point do you folks stop your shameless BS? Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #127

Oh it's not BS it's BS! bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #143

What do you care? Does what Bernie Sanders does or doesn't do have anything to do with you? bjo59 Apr 2016 #133

Thanks Gomez! Little_Wing Apr 2016 #141

It becomes fraud nichomachus Apr 2016 #146

At what point does this become your concern? mikehiggins Apr 2016 #148

It's nowhere near fraud gollygee Apr 2016 #149