2016 Postmortem

brooklynite

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24. 1. New leadership team. 2. Not running against Obama

Tue Jul 14, 2015, 06:10 PM

Jul 2015

Obama had a huge advantage over Sanders in terms of financial resources and political support, and was at this point only about 10% behind Clinton. This time around, Clinton is in the high 50s (where she's been for the past year) and won't make the same mistake about ignoring caucus States.

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Why is Sanders sparking a movement across the country? [View all] LWolf Jul 2015 OP

His message is reasonating with voters across the spectrum! peacebird Jul 2015 #1

It could be just wacky happenstance virtualobserver Jul 2015 #2

yup yup, cuz Bernie is the real deal. Go Bernie! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #51

many are tired of the neoliberalism nt HFRN Jul 2015 #3

I know I am. nt LWolf Jul 2015 #7

I would be one of the many. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #58

Because he brings more to the table than just a bundle of cash...[n/t] Maedhros Jul 2015 #4

His message is what people want to hear sadoldgirl Jul 2015 #5

And because it's not just a message to him. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #10

And I'm sick to death LWolf Jul 2015 #63

Hell yes! kenfrequed Jul 2015 #6

Bernie has a vision he's been working for his whole life. Avalux Jul 2015 #8

The problem is that's it's still a minority movement in the Democratic Party... brooklynite Jul 2015 #9

I don't get it. bobbobbins01 Jul 2015 #12

I expect nothing from that person... London Lover Man Jul 2015 #14

wait...having a picture that big may have just swayed me over artislife Jul 2015 #53

It looks like an ad for enzyte bobbobbins01 Jul 2015 #54

Maybe it looks better when it's tweeted? artislife Jul 2015 #55

It's not too late to join in and help out, Brooklynite Scootaloo Jul 2015 #15

I'll make a deal with you... brooklynite Jul 2015 #20

Pitch in, and that's one more person helping him have that chance, Brooklynite Scootaloo Jul 2015 #25

So, the answer is: you can't show me evidence. brooklynite Jul 2015 #27

The answer is that it takes footwork to get there Scootaloo Jul 2015 #31

Getting there requires footwork; footwork doesn't mean you'll get there brooklynite Jul 2015 #32

It's a better plan than coasting n/t Scootaloo Jul 2015 #33

I'm prepared to accept incremental change forward... brooklynite Jul 2015 #35

I feel the same. Thus why I support the candidate I do. Scootaloo Jul 2015 #38

You believe Sanders can win...but you can't explain why brooklynite Jul 2015 #40

You haven't asked why I believe he can win. Scootaloo Jul 2015 #42

What part of... brooklynite Jul 2015 #44

The part where that question was already answered. Scootaloo Jul 2015 #45

The person who defeated Hillary eight years ago rocktivity Jul 2015 #17

1. New leadership team. 2. Not running against Obama brooklynite Jul 2015 #24

Hillary may be part of the biggest undervote in history. jalan48 Jul 2015 #18

Hell No! 2banon Jul 2015 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author AOR Jul 2015 #34

Keep telling yourself that hootinholler Jul 2015 #36

Settling for "mainstream Democratic principles"... AOR Jul 2015 #37

Who? I can't see who you're talking about, there's a big picture of Hillary in the way. n/t A Simple Game Jul 2015 #41

And decades of experience on the world stage. George II Jul 2015 #43

Hillary in no way represents "mainstream Democratic principles", certainly not traditional kath Jul 2015 #47

You might want to takethat up with..... brooklynite Jul 2015 #49

Bernie will take it up with them at the first debate. Ino Jul 2015 #64

I hate to break it to you but the Dem party is now down to only sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #65

Bernie silenttigersong Jul 2015 #11

It's because this is our last chance padfun Jul 2015 #13

but I'm not real sure the common folk know that......all they hear is the hate speech from a kennedy Jul 2015 #23

The common folk who watch Fox aren’t going to vote for any “Democrat President" dorkzilla Jul 2015 #30

The last chance? IDK... HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #29

+1 so very much! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #59

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Jul 2015 #16

You're welcome, of course. LWolf Jul 2015 #46

"Change vs. more of the same. The economy, stupid. Don't forget health care." Mnpaul Jul 2015 #19

K&R Big Time! 2banon Jul 2015 #22

Every Time I watch anything from Senator Sanders....I'm overwhelmed with his Honesty! KoKo Jul 2015 #26

because there are a lot of people who do not benefit from the status quo. nt antigop Jul 2015 #28

+1 HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #39

More of us every day. nt Enthusiast Jul 2015 #60

Not only the President we need madokie Jul 2015 #48

THAT is what I want to hear. LWolf Jul 2015 #50

Hokum And Snake Oil Don't Sell Well Any Longer cantbeserious Jul 2015 #52

Because we are sick of third way Aerows Jul 2015 #56

YES. LWolf Jul 2015 #62

So happy to find myself MuseRider Jul 2015 #57

Hi, Muse! LWolf Jul 2015 #61