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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: For Bernie supporters: [View all]tonyt53
(5,737 posts)1. When you added in "and she is a woman", you just lost all credibility. All of it, if there was any.
You and Bernie both seem to have problems with women today.
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When you added in "and she is a woman", you just lost all credibility. All of it, if there was any.
tonyt53
Jun 2016
#1
Oh, but the meaning of those words has intent. If not, there was no other reason to use them there.
tonyt53
Jun 2016
#7
Ditto, and my 31 year old daughter has encouraged me to support Senator Sanders.
elleng
Jun 2016
#31
Some women hate the idea of another woman being successful. That's a fact.
grossproffit
Jun 2016
#24
some women like myself hate the idea of someone as compromised as HRC representing women
amborin
Jun 2016
#65
not misogynistic to want a good, principled woman 2 B my rep, not someone who promotes senseless war
amborin
Jun 2016
#66
Gotta ask: They why wasn't the thread posted over in the Bernie Sanders group?
Algernon Moncrieff
Jun 2016
#87
Well "I am a woman" and many Hillary supporters I know are voting for her because .....
Zen Democrat
Jun 2016
#36
You just don't get it-- do you? Voting for someone JUST BECAUSE they happen to be a woman is sexist.
Land of Enchantment
Jun 2016
#86
Thanks. Well said. I know my pocketbook will get a rest during a Clinton/Trump matchup.
Zen Democrat
Jun 2016
#37
It's not about Bernie. It was never about Bernie. It's about the truths he speaks.
Scuba
Jun 2016
#11
You speak in the spirit of Bernie Sanders. I respect and admire your encouragement
ancianita
Jun 2016
#12
Hillary's economic, environmental and foreign policies will harm my grandchildren.
JDPriestly
Jun 2016
#22
Hillary has zero vision. She has nothing inspirational to offer. She's a pol in an Armani pantsuit.
Zen Democrat
Jun 2016
#41
good post JD, it's a sad moment in our political life when an FDR candidate steps up to the plate
2banon
Jun 2016
#26
You're suggesting it's easier for a woman than a man to win the nomination?
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2016
#29
Thank you. If Bernie is not the nominee, I will just stick with the movement he has helped to
djean111
Jun 2016
#30
One way or the other this primary is a win for the People. The Movement has opened the
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#88
Agree. It would be better for my emotional health if I could see elections as sporting contests
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2016
#38
I'm actually five days older than Bernie Sanders and therefore anger is something I try to avoid
tularetom
Jun 2016
#49
JD, NO ONE will win the nomination tomorrow. No one will reach 2383 pledged delegates.
senz
Jun 2016
#50
thanks for this post and for all you are doing for Bernie. Thank you, JDPriestly
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#90