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2016 Postmortem

Le Taz Hot

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9. That word has no meaning anymore.

Reply to phantom power (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2015, 12:06 PM

Jul 2015

Kerry was "electable," Dean was not. After shoving Dean out of the race Kerry managed to lose to the worst. president. ever. Listening to the "experts" about who is and is not electable is about as reliable as listening to astrologers.

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"electability" arguments are so damned circular, it's maddening. [View all] phantom power Jul 2015 OP

Ted Cruz is unelectable. So is Trump. JoePhilly Jul 2015 #1

They might have nationally unpopular policies. But they're electable. phantom power Jul 2015 #4

Neither can become President. JoePhilly Jul 2015 #6

None of them can Scootaloo Jul 2015 #7

More the latter than the former but probably yeah./nt DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #10

It is not circular when you look at fundraising ability Gothmog Jul 2015 #2

But... why? Is there some law of physics preventing Sanders from raising less $ than Obama? phantom power Jul 2015 #3

...except that he's not. brooklynite Jul 2015 #12

he has to prove that you can win without it virtualobserver Jul 2015 #5

It's not just about fundraising, or even policies frazzled Jul 2015 #14

Yes indeed and instead of using their MINDS, elleng Jul 2015 #8

That word has no meaning anymore. Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #9

This cannot be understated. Maedhros Jul 2015 #13

I don't determine electability based on what the media says... brooklynite Jul 2015 #11