2016 Postmortem

leftofcool

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76. Good luck in the general

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Warren will NOT be a candidate, and Sanders doesn't have a hope in hell. [View all] RBInMaine Mar 2015 OP

Webb is too much of a Confederate sympathizer, O'Malley maybe leftofcool Mar 2015 #1

He's emminently without charisma...aka boring to watch. libdem4life Mar 2015 #80

Completey disagree, he dismantles most GOP Governors in this C-span video FSogol Mar 2015 #95

I was referring to Webb...I like O'Malley and hope he gets in the race. But I did watch libdem4life Mar 2015 #97

We could still see someone come out of the blue marym625 Mar 2015 #2

That's a new one. ( To me at least.) Smarmie Doofus Mar 2015 #18

absolutely marym625 Mar 2015 #20

It's true what u say Mary, but let someone here, a guy especially, say that about Hillary and look out... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #77

I don't agree with the marym625 Mar 2015 #87

I heard the same bout Bernie along w/ complaints bout his slouching. I'd take that ina heartbeat ova a crooked Teapublican who stands up straight. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #96

As would I marym625 Mar 2015 #98

I agree! Maybe if we back him with all we have in the Primary his message can get out! Dustlawyer Mar 2015 #67

ageism much? ellennelle Mar 2015 #34

I am not agreeing with that nonsense. marym625 Mar 2015 #39

I understood your meaning. And the reality is that optics is a HUGE consideration, especially to the uninformed, superficial voter. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #78

Hopefully, only to the uniformed, superficial voter. marym625 Mar 2015 #89

And younger.. I hate to say that too mountain grammy Mar 2015 #45

Thank you for understanding marym625 Mar 2015 #56

No, it hasn't happened before.... brooklynite Mar 2015 #110

True marym625 Mar 2015 #124

Yea, and I wish I was kacekwl Mar 2015 #117

wouldn't that be nice marym625 Mar 2015 #126

So very much wrong in this post. First, Warren is not a "very good progressive." She's .... Scuba Mar 2015 #3

+1000 djean111 Mar 2015 #4

what Obama blue states do you think she wouldn't win? OKNancy Mar 2015 #5

Well, I'd start with Wisconsin, especially if Walker is the Republican candidate. Scuba Mar 2015 #6

Only 10 electoral votes... She would still win OKNancy Mar 2015 #7

Perhaps, but even if she wins, we lose. Scuba Mar 2015 #9

of course that is your opinion, not mine or many other OKNancy Mar 2015 #15

Is opinion universal, no..... daleanime Mar 2015 #22

Yes, Hillary is good on women's and minority issues. She's just OK on LBGT but poor ... Scuba Mar 2015 #23

really - economic equality? because she spoke to "wall street"? OKNancy Mar 2015 #27

Not because she "spoke to" Wall Street, but because she owes them a quid pro quo for ... Scuba Mar 2015 #37

delusional? well, that ends our conversation OKNancy Mar 2015 #47

Don't forget one of her main advisers is Larry Summers. marym625 Mar 2015 #92

All of her advisors should be anethema to Democrats. Scuba Mar 2015 #109

+1000 marym625 Mar 2015 #123

I'm a woman, marym625 Mar 2015 #91

WE loses even compared to a Repub Senate, House and Bush White house or Ted Cruz or Rubio NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #42

No, but we lose compared to a Sanders or Warren in the White House. We lose at a slower pace ... Scuba Mar 2015 #44

I would give anytning for a Sanders WH, i would also give anything to live long enough to watch NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #49

I'm sorry you feel that way too. mountain grammy Mar 2015 #55

If she wins, I win, my family and friends win, women and kids win...so my "we" ain't your "we." nt MADem Mar 2015 #105

So you and your family and friends are ready to fight and finance another war? Another .... Scuba Mar 2015 #108

Aren't you the mind reader! With talent like that--since you "know" what HRC is "planning" -- why MADem Mar 2015 #112

I'm just going on her track record. Scuba Mar 2015 #114

Gee, that saves thinking critically and intellectually, certainly....so glad I am not like you in MADem Mar 2015 #115

I can forgive past transgressions, if/when apologies are sincere, but there's much more recent .... Scuba Mar 2015 #118

Cue the "BUT BUT BUT" machine!!! You wasted NO time, too! MADem Mar 2015 #120

It's not just the picture, it's the high praise she wrote in her book about the vile war criminal. Scuba Mar 2015 #121

That took all of two seconds....what are ya gonna gripe about next? MADem Mar 2015 #122

That's very troubling. I expected Jimmy to hold to a higher standard. I'm saddened, but not ... Scuba Mar 2015 #125

It is possible that she might pick up Kentucky leftofcool Mar 2015 #14

Not a chance. blackspade Mar 2015 #43

Yes & if he picks Bush or Rubio for VP, there goes Florida. Warren OTOH could win both those states easily regardless. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #79

Any state that Obama won by less that 5% is at risk demwing Mar 2015 #86

So are you saying that TNNurse Mar 2015 #16

As I've posted before, I would hold my nose real hard and vote for Hillary over any Republican. Scuba Mar 2015 #25

The GOP and the left will always vote in a bloc for the party zeemike Mar 2015 #36

Hillary will slaughter the clown car that will roll her way. trumad Mar 2015 #19

really? ellennelle Mar 2015 #40

Walker? trumad Mar 2015 #64

Unless millions are prevented from voting, voting rights is what this board should be concerned with NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #46

Here's an article by Greg Palast, marym625 Mar 2015 #94

+1000 marym625 Mar 2015 #90

The DLC lost in 2000 and if HRC in nominated, they will lose in 2016. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #130

Agree on the need for a rigorous primary BeyondGeography Mar 2015 #8

The current crop of republicans are degenerate buffoons. Maybe worse than the last crop. Bugenhagen Mar 2015 #10

So basically, you want a primary debate along the lines of whether we should "annihlate" ... Smarmie Doofus Mar 2015 #11

"And you have no future.... daleanime Mar 2015 #12

It's all about the Supreme Court people greenman3610 Mar 2015 #13

+1000s DinahMoeHum Mar 2015 #29

? ellennelle Mar 2015 #32

+1000 The Next President Will Shape The SCOTUS For Years... Corey_Baker08 Mar 2015 #38

oh good grief ellennelle Mar 2015 #54

When Did I Say That Hillary Should Be Our Nominee? Corey_Baker08 Mar 2015 #72

And who is that nominee? blackspade Mar 2015 #57

Precisely, Whomever We Vote To Nominate. Corey_Baker08 Mar 2015 #73

I agree 100%..President Obama's most lasting legacy is on this link Hawaii Hiker Mar 2015 #60

That tired canard? blackspade Mar 2015 #58

I am a life long dem but the reality of how dysfunctional our government is and how it CentralMass Mar 2015 #17

+1 newfie11 Mar 2015 #65

I keep on being amazed that those who airily dismiss SheilaT Mar 2015 #21

Not many, if any, "haven't a clue" that Clinton has any vulnerabilities.... George II Mar 2015 #41

Those who dismiss Warren, Sanders, or anyone else for that matter davidpdx Mar 2015 #137

Bring it on .. ProudProg2u Mar 2015 #24

OK! Then let's talk "Hillary's Vice President." rgbecker Mar 2015 #26

I can live with that if thats what it takes ProudProg2u Mar 2015 #30

Any Democrat's VP...Julian is the one...he's been promoted to HUD and resides in DC. Great Left libdem4life Mar 2015 #85

back in 07... ellennelle Mar 2015 #28

I agree davidpdx Mar 2015 #138

Sanders knows this. If he runs, he will be doing so to force the viable candidates tblue37 Mar 2015 #31

Yep. He will add an important voice to the debate. I hope he runs. nt cyberswede Mar 2015 #119

Thanks for being so blunt - although what you say is pretty much known by everyone, it's... George II Mar 2015 #33

That is, like your opinion, man. blackspade Mar 2015 #35

She was inevitable before. Just like now. Failed then, will do so again. peacebird Mar 2015 #48

If I had a dollar for every time I have seen this meme posted on DU I could buy a new flat screen NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #51

Same for the HRC is inevitable, unbeatable and It's Her Turn! memes...... peacebird Mar 2015 #52

Clinton is not and never has been a Progressive Cryptoad Mar 2015 #50

I admire both Warren and Sanders... gregcrawford Mar 2015 #53

Precisely why everyone should stop pledging their blind loyalty to Hillary, at least until the primaries are over. Simple common sense. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #81

We are going to draft Warren here in Iowa 4dsc Mar 2015 #59

Good luck in the general leftofcool Mar 2015 #76

Now that would be awesome! I could get behind that effort - where do I sign up? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #82

I'm not sure you understand how politics works today... brooklynite Mar 2015 #111

Screw Clinton. EEO Mar 2015 #61

Umm... No thanks. Fearless Mar 2015 #62

If Sanders doesn't have a hope in hell, it is only because some people will do whatever it takes 1monster Mar 2015 #63

The smell of self defeat... Bohemianwriter Mar 2015 #66

Reason to vote for HRC Thespian2 Mar 2015 #68

No one has declared, if Hillary doesn't declare by the end of 2015 HoosierCowboy Mar 2015 #69

Unrecommended...nt Enthusiast Mar 2015 #70

"TOUGH, EXPERIENCED, and READY" Martin Eden Mar 2015 #71

LOL. *She's* "ready" . As is the rest of Clinton Inc. Smarmie Doofus Mar 2015 #106

Actually Warren and Hillary are rated the same on the standings chart. Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #74

"Warren...could not win a national election" demwing Mar 2015 #75

Yeah seriously, some people neva learn from history. Perhaps, as the sayin goes, they're destined to repeat it. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #83

You are obviously a Hillary acolyte Stainless Mar 2015 #84

You know what makes me sick about all this infighting between Clintonites and progressives who Baitball Blogger Mar 2015 #88

Owch, be careful man davidpdx Mar 2015 #139

I have an idea. Why don't we discuss who the Republican Party would like as the Democratic libdem4life Mar 2015 #93

If it's Sanders vs Clinton in Iowa, Bernie can win Dems to Win Mar 2015 #99

I agree OP eom workinclasszero Mar 2015 #100

But they WILL campaign for the nominee--and that's a good thing. MADem Mar 2015 #101

You really expected everyone to climb aboard the HRC bandwagon, before the primaries? djean111 Mar 2015 #102

Who said anything about "before the primaries?" And who's running at this point in time? Anyone? MADem Mar 2015 #104

You're right on both counts. vi5 Mar 2015 #103

I think John Poet Mar 2015 #107

+1. We're re-defining "socialism" to reflect its actual meaning. Smarmie Doofus Mar 2015 #113

There comes a time kacekwl Mar 2015 #116

I read that Sanders said he wouldn't be running BainsBane Mar 2015 #127

Did you read that recently? Do you have a link? nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #129

Yes, it was recently. BainsBane Mar 2015 #131

I did google it and everything indicates he is considering running. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #132

This is what I saw BainsBane Mar 2015 #133

Not Ready for Clinton 2016 blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #128

Bernie hasn't made a decision, John Poet Mar 2015 #134

I don't fuckin' care Splinter Cell Mar 2015 #135

Amen. AtomicKitten Mar 2015 #136