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vi5

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71. Absolutely....
Tue Nov 1, 2016, 05:49 PM
Nov 2016

But we are where we are. And we need to get out there and stop the bleeding because if Trump gets in, or even if Hillary gets in with a Dem Senate and House it will be a hemorrhage.

Trump, is the poster man-child of what many Republicans are like when they take off their mask. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #1
Abortion and Hillary Derangement Syndrome exboyfil Nov 2016 #2
Why do they trust him on abortion? vi5 Nov 2016 #13
Yes. exboyfil Nov 2016 #17
I keep making the last point you've made lastone Nov 2016 #90
The media keeps propping him up. False equivalency, yakking about NOTHINGBURGER emails apcalc Nov 2016 #3
^^^This!^^^ + 1000 - k&r eom BlueCaliDem Nov 2016 #5
+1 uponit7771 Nov 2016 #56
Exactly. sarae Nov 2016 #69
I recognize that I really don't fundamentally understand what makes some people tick. ncgrits Nov 2016 #4
same here.... it's impossible to understand. I have a few relatives who are supporters. Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #14
I keep hearing false equivalencies. ncgrits Nov 2016 #58
No one wants to admit they married a deplorable. dawg Nov 2016 #65
Yep. Just what I was thinking. skylucy Nov 2016 #128
The amazing thing is that Hillary's approval numbers were high after being Sec of State muriel_volestrangler Nov 2016 #74
It's exactly what they did to Bill. N/T rusty quoin Nov 2016 #129
Corporate media and political corruption Sanity Claws Nov 2016 #6
You & me both! PunksMom Nov 2016 #45
Jesse Ventura, Ronald Reagan, and Arnold Schwarzenegger Democat Nov 2016 #7
Ditto. CrispyQ Nov 2016 #8
Many of his supporters believe that ISIS will take over America and Sharia law will reign supreme. grossproffit Nov 2016 #10
I think the bigger risk is that the conservative Christians start making their own version Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #33
I'm not sure he is all that competitive. Joe941 Nov 2016 #11
I have to keep wondering how much of his support is real Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #15
For the vast majority of Republicans, party identity matters above everything else. LonePirate Nov 2016 #12
It's the stupid football mentality. Always support your team. n/t Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #37
Let's be honest. The Clintons are not without their faults. EL34x4 Nov 2016 #16
I agree in general.... vi5 Nov 2016 #19
I hope those Republicans... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #32
And if someone without baggage, high unfavorables, moonscape Nov 2016 #50
Absolutely.... vi5 Nov 2016 #71
Every candidate we ever nominate will have baggage and high unfavorables. dawg Nov 2016 #79
No candidate is without "baggage" according to these assholes. They'd have manufactured scandals by bettyellen Nov 2016 #99
If I'm honest with myself, I realize that *every* candidate we ever field ... dawg Nov 2016 #21
Thank You ..... Agree completely Kathy M Nov 2016 #24
NO ONE is without their faults. Hillary has no more flaws than a good politician ehrnst Nov 2016 #107
I know it's really unpopular to say this, but for the most part ... dawg Nov 2016 #18
Trying to bring them into our base is the definition of a fools errand. vi5 Nov 2016 #20
I think we could attract some of them, but not by being more conservative. dawg Nov 2016 #36
But that is more than just Republicans... vi5 Nov 2016 #41
How do we bring racist, xenophobic bigots into "our base?" ehrnst Nov 2016 #108
How? I don't know. Scare the shit out of them about something, probably. That's all they respond to. dawg Nov 2016 #111
I thought that they were going to die off after Reagan. But the young ones carry on. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2016 #113
It's a process. We've won the popular vote in 5 of the last 6 Presidential elections. dawg Nov 2016 #114
It does strain credulity. 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #25
He's the walking representation of today's republican party... cynatnite Nov 2016 #26
Yep. The GOP courted the zealots and the loons. CrispyQ Nov 2016 #52
He should be getting no more than 15% of the vote. 45% is really horrifying. nt Quixote1818 Nov 2016 #27
Hate and fear of losing white privilege status in society motivates the deplorables workinclasszero Nov 2016 #29
He is a celebrity and rich jzodda Nov 2016 #31
More than just republicans hate Hillary. hell, I damn near do. Sorry folks, not bashing just stating CBGLuthier Nov 2016 #34
It has a lot to do with media and Republican witch hunts. Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #43
Why such strong feelings about Hillary? Do you feel that way about all politicians? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2016 #78
You have to remember that these are simple people he's pandering to...... you know, OnDoutside Nov 2016 #40
The Waco Kid knows what's going on!! JoePhilly Nov 2016 #83
All the time ! OnDoutside Nov 2016 #98
He's not alcibiades_mystery Nov 2016 #42
^^ thread winner ^^ Coyotl Nov 2016 #47
But he is close, as that graph demonstrates. Garrett78 Nov 2016 #57
Trump can't get past a certain threshold at this point. He's the 40% candidate, the new Goldwater. Coyotl Nov 2016 #70
What right wing talking points? Garrett78 Nov 2016 #82
Because Hillary is dealing with decades of negative perception budkin Nov 2016 #49
Not meaning to insult your Dad, but ... dawg Nov 2016 #60
No insult taken... budkin Nov 2016 #66
bigotry and hatred. i know it's hard for people to face the truth JI7 Nov 2016 #51
I've been thinking the same thing. It makes me complain jane Nov 2016 #54
We were heading for a landslide until that fucking Comey got involved n/t doc03 Nov 2016 #59
In a nutshell. Thanks, fucking Comey. chimpymustgo Nov 2016 #61
Many people in the press and in government are intimidated by the Republicans. dawg Nov 2016 #63
Trump is a sociopath of many colors! Kelt_Gyrl Nov 2016 #62
I would point to 3 major factors: Garrett78 Nov 2016 #64
Only one factor: the media duffyduff Nov 2016 #73
Much of the media attention has been negative. Garrett78 Nov 2016 #85
Only in recent months. duffyduff Nov 2016 #101
Part of it is due to the incessant pearl clutching that goes on at sites like DU. stopbush Nov 2016 #67
I wish I could help you, but I don't understand it myself. sarae Nov 2016 #68
sexism, plain and simple 0rganism Nov 2016 #75
Yes, I just read this post saying how strongly sexism correlated wtih favoring Trump Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #115
I'm now asking people I know on Facebook who are voting for trump adigal Nov 2016 #77
LOL-- how are they responding? Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #116
Hillary Benghazi emails fbi jail....total idiots. Nt adigal Nov 2016 #120
Exactly. mahina Nov 2016 #80
Dems elected a black guy ... then nominated a woman!!! JoePhilly Nov 2016 #84
and dont forget the rubles DonCoquixote Nov 2016 #86
I do. NCTraveler Nov 2016 #87
So, sexism? Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #117
I think it is the growth of extreme partisanship. Willie Pep Nov 2016 #88
Hillary is despite her resume isn't a strong candidate SpartanDem Nov 2016 #89
selfish, close-minded, unthinking, arrogant, shallow, ignorant- recipe for a Republican elias7 Nov 2016 #92
He's competitive because the election is rigged Mr. Ected Nov 2016 #96
well, I do agree that the media have rigged it for him to a large extent Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #118
the GOP's McCarthyist campaign against Hillary & also against Government & the Democats in general Bill USA Nov 2016 #97
Open race with outgoing president near 50/50 approval Awsi Dooger Nov 2016 #100
yes, all that, but national demographics are generally favorable to Dems Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #123
Years ago I remember reading about the suffrage movement Awsi Dooger Nov 2016 #127
Welp 99.9% of African Americans are not voting him underthematrix Nov 2016 #106
He is competitive Elmergantry Nov 2016 #112
apparently... and I can understand some frustration Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #121
The massive gerrymandering done in the wake of the red wave of 2010 annabanana Nov 2016 #119
He's not, he has to pick up twice the number of votes as HRC and then some. Rex Nov 2016 #122
I agree he technically is going to lose... it's just MADDENING that the media Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #124
I live in a sea of tranqulity, no cable or TV for 10 years now. Rex Nov 2016 #125
The false equivalency crap pisses me off. Garrett78 Nov 2016 #130
Well he was given a ton of airtime to spout his extreme ideas and hatred. Without any rebuttal or Glimmer of Hope Nov 2016 #126
Because the media has made so much money! showing us Trump! Akamai Nov 2016 #133
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