2016 Postmortem

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62. K&R

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Clinton won. But Bernie is a Huge Wake Up Call to the Democratic Party [View all] Armstead Jun 2016 OP

Unfortunately... HassleCat Jun 2016 #1

Its a big series of choices that have to be made all along the line Armstead Jun 2016 #2

Sanders voters need to do more than talk; the need vote and run for office for lewebley3 Jun 2016 #18

Exactly workinclasszero Jun 2016 #23

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #64

What a pathetic meme. He got way many more votes than were at his rallies. libdem4life Jun 2016 #29

Agree completely samson212 Jun 2016 #32

Yes...prepare for 2018...down ticket races. There are way more libdem4life Jun 2016 #34

Yes. We do. PatrickforO Jun 2016 #60

Since way, way more people voted for Sanders than ever attended a rally TheKentuckian Jun 2016 #37

No Sanders was rejected: more people wanted Hillary lewebley3 Jun 2016 #41

Rejected? Really? samson212 Jun 2016 #43

Way Way, more people voted for Hillary: that is why she won lewebley3 Jun 2016 #67

Which of course has nothing to do with the wilful misinformation but nice attempt at TheKentuckian Jun 2016 #72

Here's a list of more than 300 down ticket Dems running "with Bernie". They get my $$ riderinthestorm Jun 2016 #50

"moderate Republicans"? workinclasszero Jun 2016 #21

You would think so. HassleCat Jun 2016 #24

... Chan790 Jun 2016 #65

Well put, Armstead! tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #3

No it won't get bigger if people don't run for office and vote. lewebley3 Jun 2016 #19

Really? Wow, who knew. libdem4life Jun 2016 #30

Here's a list of 300+ Dems running "with Bernie". They get my $$ riderinthestorm Jun 2016 #51

If Dem's vote them then: they will the Establishment to thank: lewebley3 Jun 2016 #66

My hope is that the movement continues PowerToThePeople Jun 2016 #4

The movement needs work to get vote in congess for Dem party lewebley3 Jun 2016 #42

Just don't forget to vote HRC Skink Jun 2016 #5

Unfortunately I've never felt so much like my voting will be for the lesser of two All in it together Jun 2016 #22

Greatest Page for this important post! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2016 #6

Sanders was interesting in many many ways. I had the pleasure of a year, thinking, considering, seabeyond Jun 2016 #7

... CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #8

You bore me Armstead Jun 2016 #11

I gave it all the consideration it warrants CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #14

Unlike the same old yarns that come from the other side? Armstead Jun 2016 #16

It's just a daily Bernie affirmation from a Sanders follower CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #17

Add another 20 seconds to the meaninglessness Armstead Jun 2016 #25

You are right St.Clair: Sanders people need to do the hardwork and run for lewebley3 Jun 2016 #20

"Sanders people" come in all shapes and sizes Armstead Jun 2016 #26

My Dad used to say, No one can get your goat if you don't have a goat to get. libdem4life Jun 2016 #31

I'm sorry you feel that way. CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #39

Nice! samson212 Jun 2016 #44

+1 840high Jun 2016 #54

The Democratic Party will use the next couple of years to "fine tune" their primary process to NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #9

You are likely correct, NorthCarolina. elleng Jun 2016 #28

I am afraid they have maybe turned off the ringer. We'll find out in the coming months. corkhead Jun 2016 #10

Bernie had a positive impact this cycle. bigwillq Jun 2016 #12

The "Republicans are Worse" argument has lost its luster. jalan48 Jun 2016 #13

the fear, guilt, and fingerwagging don't work any more MisterP Jun 2016 #40

A long time ago. 840high Jun 2016 #55

I think no one was more surprised than Bernie Sanders ... kentuck Jun 2016 #15

Indeed. He hasn't coveted the Presidency...was a reluctant candidate. libdem4life Jun 2016 #33

Truly, Armstead, elleng Jun 2016 #27

Not overnight. But a framework has and is being created. libdem4life Jun 2016 #36

Thanks for noticing relationship between the Bernie and Trump revolutions. elleng Jun 2016 #38

Clinton has not officially won yet newfie11 Jun 2016 #35

Clinton has not won. senz Jun 2016 #45

Keep hope alive Armstead Jun 2016 #48

She has not won and has no guarantee of winning. senz Jun 2016 #68

The Democratic party seems to be hitting the snooze button on the wake-up call, tabasco Jun 2016 #46

Good way to put it. 840high Jun 2016 #56

Huge K&R for your words of wisdom. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #47

True, and true bhikkhu Jun 2016 #49

The wake-up call is not to let anyone use the machine of the Democratic Party who is not a eastwestdem Jun 2016 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #53

What a silly post. Bernie 840high Jun 2016 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #58

You don't understand. This awakening 840high Jun 2016 #59

Bernie had a shot and he lost Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #63

Maybe it's time for a Labor Party? chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #61

K&R Scuba Jun 2016 #62

You agree senz Jun 2016 #69

Many reasons to + a post. If I ever read one I agree with every word, I'll mention it in my reply. Scuba Jun 2016 #70

You give the opposition WAY too much credit. VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #71