2016 Postmortem

razorman

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71. These crowds are being drawn during a primary, too.

Reply to TM99 (Reply #9)

Mon Aug 10, 2015, 12:35 PM

Aug 2015

After the primaries, when the general election is underway, will be crunch time.

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A Bernie Sanders Shocker Is Coming [View all] NorthCarolina Aug 2015 OP

wow, first in the pool restorefreedom Aug 2015 #1

+1 merrily Aug 2015 #61

And Portland Is A Small City! billhicks76 Aug 2015 #132

ari was filling in for rachel tonight restorefreedom Aug 2015 #133

Everyone I Know Is Talking About Bernie billhicks76 Aug 2015 #135

agreed. bernie is the future restorefreedom Aug 2015 #137

Are there many Hillary supporters left who actually believe in what she says, and trust herP Bohemianwriter Aug 2015 #143

yes-- particularly feminists Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #188

Real Feminists billhicks76 Aug 2015 #189

I totally agree. Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #194

This Site Is Full Of Self-Entitled Haters billhicks76 Aug 2015 #195

scary! Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #196

WE NEED TO STAND TOGETHER glinda Aug 2015 #138

exactly. nt restorefreedom Aug 2015 #140

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed, but I also think it's way too early to claim anything is Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #2

Can't speak for anyone else, but I don't plan on taking it easy.... daleanime Aug 2015 #7

Agreed... Volaris Aug 2015 #33

Not to early to enjoy this particular bit of news, though. merrily Aug 2015 #65

TPTB and their M$M propaganda machine easilty derailed Dean's momentum in 2004, so I tblue37 Aug 2015 #75

Yah.... Plucketeer Aug 2015 #128

From "Booman Tribune": tblue37 Aug 2015 #134

Actually, these West Coast rallies were more about strategy than translating into vote.... yet. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #149

I hope he wins. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #157

Oh - I wasn't fussing at you! Fawke Em Aug 2015 #160

Can anyone imagine if the MSM acted excited about Bernie? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #144

The people want Bernie!!! azmom Aug 2015 #3

I think the more people see/hear him and get to know him, or even to learn who he is, RKP5637 Aug 2015 #6

No Doubt kracer20 Aug 2015 #18

...was it retrowire Aug 2015 #19

Said in the voice of Church Lady? nxylas Aug 2015 #42

lmao retrowire Aug 2015 #44

It's sad, isn't it. There is such a media rum dumb in the US. I often hear people RKP5637 Aug 2015 #26

That rum dumb media is keeping the wealthy haters of freedom and liberty in power. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #47

Definitely!!! I do think more and more people are waking up as they feel the effect more and more RKP5637 Aug 2015 #55

They know that social media is making them less relevant, less powerful, and they are PISSED. Arugula Latte Aug 2015 #77

^^^this. artislife Aug 2015 #81

Yes. They want to control the message so badly that I fear they will compromise the internet. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #87

yes, the PTB are trying to take back control of the media via the internet Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #90

Since MSNBC took Ed off the air I would not blame all the blockout of Bernie News on Faux. But jwirr Aug 2015 #41

The new media holds hope ... Baadger Aug 2015 #193

Agreed kenfrequed Aug 2015 #123

K&R nt JEB Aug 2015 #4

He's drawing bigger crowds then other Democratic candidates.... daleanime Aug 2015 #5

But Ron Paul and Mondale had crowds TM99 Aug 2015 #9

These crowds are being drawn during a primary, too. razorman Aug 2015 #71

Indeed-- I've never seen anything like what's going on with Sanders-- this early. Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #91

Absolutely. I don't put much stock on poll numbers or any particular razorman Aug 2015 #129

Way, way, way bigger! Divernan Aug 2015 #107

Yup kenfrequed Aug 2015 #130

K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2015 #8

nothing is "in the bag." anything can go awry. it ain't over 'til it's over. magical thyme Aug 2015 #10

Fortunately, that caveat applies also to St. Hillary, The Annointed. Hoppy Aug 2015 #13

Annointed or appointed? Fuddnik Aug 2015 #24

Both. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2015 #59

Brace yourself for more dirty tricks RufusTFirefly Aug 2015 #11

And what do you think this costs? Indydem Aug 2015 #12

I've seen the argument made several times that Bernie doesn't have the money to be elected... mak3cats Aug 2015 #15

thank you for your concern... magical thyme Aug 2015 #16

That's what we are here for, to help with those costs. Donations, etc. arcane1 Aug 2015 #21

Lotsa, lotsa small donors like me, making monthly contributions. Divernan Aug 2015 #36

I call bullshit. Indydem Aug 2015 #38

LOL I reworked may budget for Bernie. I like most of what Obama has done but I reserve my jwirr Aug 2015 #48

You are not responding to MY post, in any way shape or form. Divernan Aug 2015 #63

They're on a roll with stupid posts today. Nothing but made-up bullshit and fake smears n/t arcane1 Aug 2015 #70

True dat! It's all they've got left. Divernan Aug 2015 #73

Indeed, it's all they ever had n/t arcane1 Aug 2015 #74

So let me get this straight: Indydem Aug 2015 #86

You so funny! Like $20 is a quid or a quo! Divernan Aug 2015 #97

You're getting your ass handed to you on a silver platter. Self-deletes would be less embarassing. Scuba Aug 2015 #121

I've rarely heard such cynical talk from a dem. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #147

So are you still a Hillary supporter? Full disclosure and all that. Divernan Aug 2015 #68

I have not decided yet. Indydem Aug 2015 #84

Hah!Dems made him ranking minority member on Senate Budget Committee Divernan Aug 2015 #93

OR, anyone who has read anything about Sanders and his hatred for the Democratic Party. Indydem Aug 2015 #161

Well? Bohemianwriter Aug 2015 #202

Because "party over principle" is always a winning choice. arcane1 Aug 2015 #102

You assume I share "principles" with Sanders. Indydem Aug 2015 #151

You haven't decided yet? Ha, that's funny. progressoid Aug 2015 #105

I want Biden to run. Indydem Aug 2015 #152

Aww you and MineralMan We are hemmoraging support here people!!! MoveIt Aug 2015 #136

I am not pretending to not support Clinton. Indydem Aug 2015 #154

If you read DU, and you don't know the difference Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #148

Joe Lieberman caucused with the Democrats. Big whoop. Indydem Aug 2015 #150

You're a real nice person. Thank you for the chat! Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #156

You aren't chatting. Indydem Aug 2015 #159

I highly doubt the person you are addressing is even a Democrat davidpdx Aug 2015 #162

You are not qualified to judge me. Indydem Aug 2015 #163

When you smear candidates with the words progressive, socialist, and communist davidpdx Aug 2015 #173

No. Indydem Aug 2015 #174

Progressives, socialists, and even communists CAN be Democrats davidpdx Aug 2015 #175

They absolutely can. Indydem Aug 2015 #176

A Democrat would not use the words socialist, progressive, and communist to smear other members davidpdx Aug 2015 #179

Where did I "smear" them? Indydem Aug 2015 #180

You are the one that made the assertion, it is not my problem you can't prove it davidpdx Aug 2015 #181

No. You are accusing me of a smear. Indydem Aug 2015 #182

I'm done with that one davidpdx Aug 2015 #183

Bye. Indydem Aug 2015 #184

POSUCS???? NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #103

Really? Indydem Aug 2015 #155

I think you meant to say "I spew bullshit". cui bono Aug 2015 #141

Care to elaborate? Indydem Aug 2015 #158

It's 2/3rds of what I get on Social Security Disability. Reminds me of John Edwards and > YOHABLO Aug 2015 #178

Did it ever occur to you that maybe some of those 20,000 (gee it sure is nice typing that number) A Simple Game Aug 2015 #117

What is going to happen when reality strikes and Bernie is just plain out of money? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #146

Maybe you should donate if you are so utterly CONCERNED n/t MoveIt Aug 2015 #164

I only donate to Democrats. Indydem Aug 2015 #165

Ill donate $50 for you then n/t MoveIt Aug 2015 #166

Glad you have $50 to donate. Indydem Aug 2015 #167

I'm sipping on centrist fucking tears as i donate MoveIt Aug 2015 #168

Victory tears? Indydem Aug 2015 #169

Because you care MoveIt Aug 2015 #170

Where are you quoting from? Indydem Aug 2015 #171

You don't know me for shit MoveIt Aug 2015 #172

I am curious NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #190

You are somewhat mistaken. Indydem Aug 2015 #191

However, you did not touch on even one actual policy difference with him. NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #192

Ok, we can go through these. Indydem Aug 2015 #200

Pretty cheap actually Depaysement Aug 2015 #185

Bernie needs protection left-of-center2012 Aug 2015 #14

he certainly needs better security at invitational events magical thyme Aug 2015 #17

I doubt that we will ever see any of those antics again. SoapBox Aug 2015 #27

SEA? nt magical thyme Aug 2015 #31

Seattle. n/t bvf Aug 2015 #113

If we do ... left-of-center2012 Aug 2015 #85

There is no organized "Stop Bernie" movement, L. Coyote Aug 2015 #131

Me too. zeemike Aug 2015 #35

Anyone who knows the past is worried for him. jwirr Aug 2015 #50

my worry too Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #92

From rival Democrats even AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #108

There you are again with your fake talking point. No, it wasn't rival Democrats behind this. pnwmom Aug 2015 #145

And he's scaring the hell out of corpratists in BOTH PARTIES! arcane1 Aug 2015 #20

Exactly. When FDR was running the rich thought he was one of them and he would protect them. jwirr Aug 2015 #51

Bernie True Blue American Aug 2015 #22

This is what it looks like Tab Aug 2015 #23

And he's in Los Angeles tonight! SoapBox Aug 2015 #25

Bernie's going to be spending all of his warchest on renting ever bigger spaces out. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #30

That's the kind of problem you like to have Android3.14 Aug 2015 #45

do you know if he's coming to sacramento? shanti Aug 2015 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Aug 2015 #28

Now THAT is a real problem. jwirr Aug 2015 #57

This is a benefit for progressive politics in general Politicub Aug 2015 #29

Unfortunately, the media is the #1 recipient of all that Super-PAC cash. arcane1 Aug 2015 #40

And much of that in the primaries. jwirr Aug 2015 #58

The pundits only care about MONEY. They have become convinced DC is for sale. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #32

It pisses me off that this is such a non-story to MSM. lark Aug 2015 #34

They can't use any of his speech because it's all issues.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #54

It's no accident that he's not covered. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #153

Those "really large bribes" are their bread and butter. Bernie's media buy will not enrich their Stardust Aug 2015 #187

The media pretends he doesn't exist. madaboutharry Aug 2015 #37

It came whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #39

This MN voter put that MN voter on ignore. I hope he likes setting around with all those Rs. jwirr Aug 2015 #62

comical really questionseverything Aug 2015 #83

No! I have been told that Bernie's campaign is hanging by a thread! Enthusiast Aug 2015 #43

He simply cannot afford to rent more large venues. Tommymac Aug 2015 #66

The MSM is no longer relevant Jack Rabbit Aug 2015 #46

yep-- they are a joke, and I think that was a major legacy of Jon Stewart. Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #95

Expect more dirty tricks against Bernie from the other side(s). Expect them to fail. leveymg Aug 2015 #49

I must be a VERY serious political analyst then, because Summer of Sanders has been in my sig line merrily Aug 2015 #52

I beg you, Bernie, get first rate security hifiguy Aug 2015 #53

Let's not be naive about zentrum Aug 2015 #56

He is building the movement against the corporatists and that movement will be there no matter jwirr Aug 2015 #67

I'm another woman for Bernie! zentrum Aug 2015 #72

Hello. There are actually quite a few of us here. I lke his issues and I trust him with women's jwirr Aug 2015 #78

I'm female atty. & have been a feminist since the Gloria Steinham days. Divernan Aug 2015 #104

Yeah the most positive thing I have heard about her is that Bernie might not win. These are mostly jwirr Aug 2015 #109

his crowds are his ads-- and the best kind Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #94

Agreed! zentrum Aug 2015 #98

The shocker is, Bernie Sanders is proof that people will reach into their own pockets to fund... raindaddy Aug 2015 #60

And if we have to and can no longer afford the venue then we will meet in the fields. We would not jwirr Aug 2015 #69

Something's in the air, people have finally had enough ! raindaddy Aug 2015 #80

PLUS ONE, a huge bunch! Enthusiast Aug 2015 #88

Or you can meet on the banks of rivers... PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #106

Even better. jwirr Aug 2015 #110

I don't know if he has the $ or the organizational infrastructure to get elected President tularetom Aug 2015 #64

with his popularity, he will get enough money and media Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #96

HRC brings out the blood lust in the GOP base & it's been building up for decades. Divernan Aug 2015 #101

Yup, I still say she'll never get elected but if I'm wrong tularetom Aug 2015 #116

I give $10 a month n/t PasadenaTrudy Aug 2015 #76

That is what I do also. And I am lucky enough to be getting my bills paid off in the next months. jwirr Aug 2015 #79

K & R L0oniX Aug 2015 #89

I will continue to say that Sanders won't be the nominee mythology Aug 2015 #99

Many forget that Obama was not polling well with black voters at this point in his campaign Bjorn Against Aug 2015 #111

I think you are out of step. You said, "I haven't yet seen a plan for how he changes that." rhett o rick Aug 2015 #112

Breathtaking increase Depaysement Aug 2015 #100

Time to donate more money passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #114

When Bernie says he is going to do something... indivisibleman Aug 2015 #115

My wife and I were at the moda center last night, still cant wipe the smile off our faces:))) litlbilly Aug 2015 #118

A BIG KICK eom LiberalElite Aug 2015 #119

K & R!!! Thespian2 Aug 2015 #120

It is interesting kenfrequed Aug 2015 #122

It is also "interesting" NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #124

It is strategy kenfrequed Aug 2015 #125

She still often clings to NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #126

Yeah kenfrequed Aug 2015 #127

Yep. LWolf Aug 2015 #201

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #139

He needs for someone to make him a phone app to donate Marrah_G Aug 2015 #142

Just not there MFM008 Aug 2015 #177

Kick and R BeanMusical Aug 2015 #186

Is this the coronation of Bernie? Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #197

Perhaps, the difference being that Hillary was coronated by corporate powers and the MSM, NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #198

When did that happen? Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #199