2016 Postmortem

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66. The FBI is a dead weight around Hillary's neck & the entire political process

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Sanders campaign is a lead weight around the neck of the Democratic Party [View all] Renew Deal May 2016 OP

Maybe the Democratic Party as it were, should just allow one candidate to run. mmonk May 2016 #1

It would be much easier if they just selected the candidate they want us to vote for. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #7

No Demsrule86 May 2016 #44

Clinton kept going until June in 2008, despite similar admonishments Armstead May 2016 #49

But when he hurts the party by doing so... scscholar May 2016 #53

Issues and competition don't hurt the party -- probably help Armstead May 2016 #54

No -- She needs to focus time AND money on Trump Sparkly May 2016 #61

The issues won't be discussed in any meaningful way Armstead May 2016 #65

"The Middle Class Needs A Champion Who Can Champion The Middle Class Because Everyday Workaday Warren DeMontague May 2016 #89

Problem is its true -- plus the lower classes. Someone other than Monsanto and GS and their ilk Armstead May 2016 #92

Right, but meaningless poll-tested bon mots help no one. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #95

I totally agree...I may have misconstrued your post Armstead May 2016 #96

I was probably trying too hard to be clever Warren DeMontague May 2016 #99

All irrelevant. Trump is COUNTING ON YOU to Hortensis May 2016 #97

Like Trump is sitting on the sidelines waiting for the Democrats to resolve things? Armstead May 2016 #98

Nope, it's not a difficult concept. Trump is counting on Sanders Hortensis May 2016 #100

Sorry, life is not that binary Armstead May 2016 #101

The GE is ON. Hortensis May 2016 #105

No what is binary for individuals is what box they check in November Armstead May 2016 #107

Some anti-est Sanders followers always intended to Hortensis May 2016 #108

She can pivot now nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #74

What's stopping her? frylock May 2016 #90

She and Obama were in a very close race, AND she didn't contest at the convention. Sparkly May 2016 #59

She also wasn't anywhere near this far behind. nt nolawarlock May 2016 #71

he's winning if you want him out before it's over. roguevalley May 2016 #85

Perfect response Armstead May 2016 #102

Great analysis. Dawgs May 2016 #2

As opposed to the Clinton campaign dragging it's ball and chain of Wall Street... bluedigger May 2016 #3

It's not Bernie that's weighing the party down. It's the Party Leadership berni_mccoy May 2016 #4

DWS is concrete overshoes lagomorph777 May 2016 #93

Says a lot about the current condition of the Democratic Party, doesn't it. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #5

Since the Rs have a nominee now, Bernie has to concede before the convention... CrowCityDem May 2016 #6

Maybe you don't get this, but she's just an awful candidate against tRump. JudyM May 2016 #17

However polls show her beating him Stuckinthebush May 2016 #75

That varies - in this sample of 10000 reported yesterday he beats her. JudyM May 2016 #79

1000 Stuckinthebush May 2016 #81

He. Beat. Her. In. This. Poll. If you are going to pin your hopes on a margin of error, go ahead. JudyM May 2016 #83

I'm going to look at the majority of polls Stuckinthebush May 2016 #84

Useless convo. JudyM May 2016 #88

Indeed Stuckinthebush May 2016 #111

What utter purile and partisan BS. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #19

Right, since the repubs have a nominee now, Hillary has to concede before the convention.... Melissa G May 2016 #36

John McCain clinched the nomination in March of 2008 but Hillary kept a runnin' Luminous Animal May 2016 #67

You should add "Leadership" to the end of your title Android3.14 May 2016 #8

The Democratic party has shifted so far to the Right it needs a swift kick in the A$$ FreakinDJ May 2016 #9

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #10

democracy is a lead weight around the neck of the "Democratic" Party. LWolf May 2016 #11

Cut em some slack. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #32

Bernie's attempt to get the Supers to overturn millions of primary votes Demsrule86 May 2016 #45

No, Supers in and by themselves do that, silly. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #47

She has 3 million more votes than him. woolldog May 2016 #60

Too fucking bad. It amazes me how supposed Democrats R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #82

A list was put on here today of personal info for supers Demsrule86 May 2016 #73

Are you suggesting that SDs remain anonymous: R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #86

In 2008 Hillary conceded a week AFTER the LAST primary AgingAmerican May 2016 #12

It's different this time around. ClintoN is ENTITLED to the nomination. It's her TURN. N/T leeroysphitz May 2016 #22

She was way closer in delegates...had the popular vote Demsrule86 May 2016 #46

She was trying to get those delegates seated to the detriment of the party Matt_in_STL May 2016 #68

And what do you think Bernie is doing to the party? Demsrule86 May 2016 #70

Trying to sway super delegates is courting their vote Matt_in_STL May 2016 #78

She didn't concede until a week AFTER the LAST primary AgingAmerican May 2016 #69

She was way closer than Bernie Demsrule86 May 2016 #72

Translation: 45% of the party is dead weight. n/t TCJ70 May 2016 #13

I might weigh a lot but, be damned if I am DEAD !! Hiraeth May 2016 #23

The entire IMAX organization just turned green with envy Fumesucker May 2016 #14

Hyperbole thy name is Renew Deal. cali May 2016 #15

Welcome back. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #33

Oh, now, now...please don't... ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #16

If so, then can I suggest a nice pair of matching concrete shoes? n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #18

SMELL'S like panic, tho... n/t leeroysphitz May 2016 #20

GO BERNIE!!! OUR PARTY HAS BEEN CORRUPTED SINCE INCEPTION OF THE DLC & CORP CASH! ViseGrip May 2016 #21

Wrong. Biden has it right. vintx May 2016 #24

do you remember laughter? because Hiraeth May 2016 #25

I was thinking the taste of strawberries but laughter is better azurnoir May 2016 #48

strawberries are good, too Hiraeth May 2016 #62

Given our head count trend since the turd way took over, I'd say THEY'RE the lead Doctor_J May 2016 #26

Third Way is a lead weight around their neck. And it's only Third Way panicking. eom Betty Karlson May 2016 #27

Hillary's baggage car is a dead weight around her candidacy. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #28

Same mistake as 2000 DKM May 2016 #29

It's a myth that Nader cost Gore the election. That's been thoroughly debunked. riderinthestorm May 2016 #43

Boo fucking Hoo. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #30

Dumbest post of the day! morningfog May 2016 #31

The day is early. Give them time. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2016 #35

Septugenarian Socialist Jew from Vermont SheenaR May 2016 #34

Maybe her dirty money can't buy everything... Yurovsky May 2016 #52

Well, she barely beat out Sarah Palin for that honor... Human101948 May 2016 #109

Sure, from a right-wing perspective. Broward May 2016 #37

You know that lead weight? casperthegm May 2016 #38

^^THIS^^ CharlotteVale May 2016 #51

Thanks casperthegm May 2016 #57

Sanders has done nothing but add to the party. Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #39

The Democratic Party is sowing the seeds of its own destruction by shoving Arugula Latte May 2016 #40

DUrec for the very best reason of all...nt SidDithers May 2016 #41

Another bullshit OP, not worth any additional time. TheBlackAdder May 2016 #42

Well, we can all go away until the election is over. Vinca May 2016 #50

Boo Hoo, 3rd way establisment party is a lead weight around the necks of the American People. whatchamacallit May 2016 #55

Keep this sh** up and it only discourages people from voting. It is disgusting hearing this crap. michaz May 2016 #56

Lead Weight? Panic? BootinUp May 2016 #58

The DNC is a lead weight around the neck of actual progressives arcane1 May 2016 #63

You need better glasses. 99Forever May 2016 #64

The FBI is a dead weight around Hillary's neck & the entire political process pinebox May 2016 #66

She should ignore him. Stuckinthebush May 2016 #76

Maybe if the Queen lancer78 May 2016 #77

And a candidate under federal investigation is doing us good how? n/t Binkie The Clown May 2016 #80

He's trying to "bring the revolution" workinclasszero May 2016 #87

Having trouble breathing? Feeling a little sweaty? lagomorph777 May 2016 #91

You mean the person angrychair May 2016 #94

Maybe around the neck of the 3rd way wreckers who are destroying the party... Jester Messiah May 2016 #103

Yep. nt SusanCalvin May 2016 #104

Some might say the same about Hillary's campaign. Blue_In_AK May 2016 #106

The Democratic Party has become its own lead weight around its own neck. bjo59 May 2016 #110