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In reply to the discussion: Stating and arguing an opinion about Bernie Sanders' chances is not a "smear." [View all]jkbRN
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Stating and arguing an opinion about Bernie Sanders' chances is not a "smear." [View all]
RBInMaine
Sep 2015
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I don't believe it's a smear. Bernie's chances aren't that great, as things stand today.
TwilightGardener
Sep 2015
#2
"socialist socialist socialist" day and night would bore the living hell out of Americans
virtualobserver
Sep 2015
#3
Many Sanders supporters label Obama a corporatist bent on destroying middle class.
Hoyt
Sep 2015
#33
The attack ads against Hillary won't be any prettier if she wins the nomination.
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2015
#36
Agreed. I still haven't come across a coherent argument as to why he stands a chance in the GE.
DanTex
Sep 2015
#11
Bernie's had no oppo research or attack ads run against him at all. Hillary has been the target
DanTex
Sep 2015
#18
Like I said, I still haven't heard a viable argument. "I'm pretty sure" doesn't qualify.
DanTex
Sep 2015
#25
I doubt that would make a difference. Socialist is a serious detriment to electability though.
DanTex
Oct 2015
#86
"I have here in my hand a list of names of DUers who support Sanders..."
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2015
#15
It may not be a smear but it should not be taken as fact. First of all it is an opinion, an opinion
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2015
#21
Pretty sure I'd like to hear "socialist! socialist! socialist!" all day and night rather than "LIAR"
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2015
#29
Nothing makes me laugh so hard as reading "Ooooh, they're going to be so MEAN to Bernie!"
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2015
#38
She's got more baggage than you'd find in the cargo compartment of a 747.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2015
#40
Stating An Unfounded Opinion Becomes A Self-fulfilling Meme - But That Is The Point - Is It Not
cantbeserious
Sep 2015
#32
It distracts from the issues, the substance instead of the sports page .
orpupilofnature57
Sep 2015
#35
Please stay,, this place needs the Open minded people required to protect Democracy !!!!
orpupilofnature57
Sep 2015
#53
DU is la-la land. Wishful thinking passes for "expert" analysis. Reality is discouraged. n/t
Lil Missy
Sep 2015
#51
Yes - The Meme Has Become A Chorus - Head From One Particular Durection - Fascinating
cantbeserious
Sep 2015
#54
Common now at least be honest, Sanders is a Democratic Socialist NOT a socialist..
AuntPatsy
Sep 2015
#57
If one wants to remain chained to popular opinion, no matter how false.....
highprincipleswork
Sep 2015
#73