2016 Postmortem

casperthegm

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8. I asked a similar question before

Thu May 12, 2016, 09:00 AM

May 2016

Only one HRC supporter responded. They said they would continue to support HRC, even if she is charged. Can you imagine the fun Trump would have with that?

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Hypothetical question: IF HRC were to be indicted or even charged with a misdemeanor [View all] merbex May 2016 OP

Superdelegates are not 'adults' in a room. They are bought and paid for puppets! ViseGrip May 2016 #1

So your answer is no, there are no adults in the room in the Democratic Party who will pause and merbex May 2016 #2

Pretty much ya FreakinDJ May 2016 #48

if you want there to be adults in the room AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #51

Do you think its wiser for the superdelegates to choose Berni puffy socks May 2016 #53

At this point, I want the Super Delegates to weigh the evidence against BOTH of the candidates merbex May 2016 #54

Oh I see puffy socks May 2016 #55

Do you even understand what you are talking about or are you just parroting something you pdsimdars May 2016 #57

The FEC is investigating Bernie puffy socks May 2016 #64

Damned Skippy! Don't let them forget! Speak truth to power! Give power to the people! Buzz Clik May 2016 #7

Jerry Brown and Elizabeth Warren are bought and paid for puppets? LonePirate May 2016 #28

But it's just a security inquiry! There is no investigation! ChairmanAgnostic May 2016 #3

Still waiting to see if anyone will door knock for an indicted candidate or one charged with a merbex May 2016 #4

The best answer you can hope for is.... Bob41213 May 2016 #10

That's what I fear as well. n/t merbex May 2016 #16

If a meteor were to strike the think tank that generated your hypothetical, would anyone notice? Buzz Clik May 2016 #5

Just ignore the questions - makes all problems go away. merbex May 2016 #9

And your hypothetical is solving the problems? Buzz Clik May 2016 #12

Trying to get people to THINK about possible consequences merbex May 2016 #14

Bullshit. You're completely transparent. "What if Hillary's a criminal?" What if someone paid you... Buzz Clik May 2016 #21

The dung is the server in the basement. dchill May 2016 #23

So, you decided to join the chorus, bro? Buzz Clik May 2016 #25

Proud to be one. dchill May 2016 #29

.. Buzz Clik May 2016 #32

But I'm not your bro. dchill May 2016 #34

You most certainly are not. Buzz Clik May 2016 #43

Got to have a plan in case she is charged. Ash_F May 2016 #59

If she were to be charged with something firebrand80 May 2016 #6

"they really wouldn't have any other choice." dchill May 2016 #35

if they try to nominate Biden, there will probably be riots in the streets... Merryland May 2016 #52

I asked a similar question before casperthegm May 2016 #8

Yes, I can imagine - because I pause, and reflect on possible scenarios merbex May 2016 #13

Here's something else you might reflect on; what if nothing turns up? procon May 2016 #46

I'm not at all convinced she's guilty casperthegm May 2016 #49

Of course they would support her! They are ridiculous people. reformist2 May 2016 #45

^^^^^^^^^^^ Amen! ^^^^^^^^^^^ pdsimdars May 2016 #58

Has anyone here ever applied for a job while under investigation? Does it show up on a criminal Hiraeth May 2016 #11

Good questions n/t merbex May 2016 #15

No shit, good question. And that's your whole point -- create doubt about HRC's electablility Buzz Clik May 2016 #19

Dear American Public, Think it through. Sincerely, Hiraeth. Hiraeth May 2016 #20

I don't think it would show up B2G May 2016 #17

It just blows my mind that both front runners are under investigation. Hiraeth May 2016 #18

I imagine if it comes to that Obama will pardon her. EndElectoral May 2016 #22

That would be the correct move. nt Jitter65 May 2016 #24

That would be the worst possible move--a disaster for the party. BillZBubb May 2016 #44

HRC supporters will follow her to Hell Kelvin Mace May 2016 #26

What if she told the truth? dchill May 2016 #37

Hypothetical question: IF HRC were to be indicted or even charged with a felony... brooklynite May 2016 #27

Surely you've noticed... dchill May 2016 #38

Dems are screwed with her regardless. Barack_America May 2016 #30

She would obviously resign from the nominee status and withdraw from the race. LonePirate May 2016 #31

Asked this before, and candidates can be changed later, but obviously this is going to cost ya. highprincipleswork May 2016 #33

Hypothetically, if you are indicted for crimes against the state The Second Stone May 2016 #36

Pedantic Ash_F May 2016 #61

Against whom? Bernie Sanders? You? The Second Stone May 2016 #65

It is not smart to not have a plan. Ash_F May 2016 #66

Can the plan be wishful thinking? The Second Stone May 2016 #67

Why haven't they dropped the case yet? Ash_F May 2016 #68

It's an investigation, not a case The Second Stone May 2016 #69

Actually all federal investigations have a case number Ash_F May 2016 #70

It is not a legal case, a lawsuit, until it is assigned a docket number The Second Stone May 2016 #71

And no, you are not correct on the point that the party can't take it away The Second Stone May 2016 #39

This question was posed as soon as the FBI started sadoldgirl May 2016 #40

who is going to elect someone with an indictment for the presidency? Rosa Luxemburg May 2016 #41

If in your fantasy world the SDs were to pick a new candidate, it still shouldn't be Sanders. Bleacher Creature May 2016 #42

The indictment fairy isn't coming to save Bernie's campaign. NuclearDem May 2016 #47

Are you going to canvas for her while this FBI investigation is hanging over her head? merbex May 2016 #50

I hate to break this to you NuclearDem May 2016 #56

You are correct, the voters, especially did not give a shit either nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #63

You are correct. nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #62

I think we need a thread about how long it will be, or what event will have to happen pdsimdars May 2016 #60