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59. Strange, I only see Sanders supporters posting Right-wing memes and sources.

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Why is Clinton and her supporters trying to "Swift Boat" Bernie Sanders? [View all] ThePhilosopher04 Nov 2015 OP

a repeat of 08, which is very likely. nt restorefreedom Nov 2015 #1

Swift boat? Can you be more specific as to what you are talking about? randys1 Nov 2015 #2

Probably not - it's one of those "drive by" smears by Sanders supporters. George II Nov 2015 #75

You mean like "Bernie is a racist/sexist/unelectable" Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #81

Who said he was a racist or sexist? George II Nov 2015 #102

!! Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #112

Who called Sanders a racist or sexist? George II Nov 2015 #113

Put on you specticles and read it, Your Majesty Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #118

Explain how "Bernie is unelectable" is "swiftboating"? brooklynite Nov 2015 #116

I didn't say it was "swifboating" Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #129

more like that photo of him isn't him smear PatrynXX Nov 2015 #97

I like a spirited discussion of the issues, but much of this is uncalled for. olegramps Nov 2015 #106

This place is rapidly going from a political discussion forum. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #3

The OP describes what Hillary supporters are doing today AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #58

I'm sorry I'm not sure if you are being serious. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #61

Republicans tried to claim Kerry wasn't there on the swift boats AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #62

Shame checked kind sir. Wonderful day and all. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #64

The OP states: George II Nov 2015 #110

Don't take my word for it... AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #133

No, it's just a smear based on no particulars. n/t pnwmom Nov 2015 #85

With no specifics. Typical. George II Nov 2015 #108

They are desperate UglyGreed Nov 2015 #4

why would someone with a 92% chance of winning make their supporters "desperate"? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #7

I'm sure that's the tune UglyGreed Nov 2015 #8

I am sure that we are only 90 days from the first round VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #9

. UglyGreed Nov 2015 #12

Bernie has a 7% chance VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #13

Let's see what happens when UglyGreed Nov 2015 #16

bunk... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #20

you do, of course, realize DianeK Nov 2015 #34

Are you expecting hundreds of them to change their minds? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #39

relax.. DianeK Nov 2015 #43

Very relaxed thank you VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #47

They did in 2008. ieoeja Nov 2015 #76

Right....but not before HE had most of them VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #83

So she had most of them, but not before HE had most of them? ieoeja Nov 2015 #93

Many polls are not including UglyGreed Nov 2015 #40

7% is not a poll.....that is his odds based on ALL factors... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #42

Like I said UglyGreed Nov 2015 #53

She won't be "handed" the nomination.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #54

"ALL factors"? Care to link your source? I highly doubt they've covered all factors. Bubzer Nov 2015 #96

OH pulease VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #46

Golleeeee... Plucketeer Nov 2015 #82

So was Obama Coronated? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #84

This is what worries me Plucketeer Nov 2015 #95

bullshit.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #99

Well then Plucketeer Nov 2015 #107

Actual that is the President... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #109

You'll let us know when that happens? brooklynite Nov 2015 #33

I won't have to N/T UglyGreed Nov 2015 #41

You're more right then you know Godhumor Nov 2015 #45

that is not going to happen...that is what the 7% is predicting... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #103

Obama got more regular delegates than Clinton karynnj Nov 2015 #37

Oh really? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #50

As I said Obama had more delegates awarded by the contests karynnj Nov 2015 #74

He beat her with SuperDelegates... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #101

again, he had 100 more regular delegates karynnj Nov 2015 #114

She is intentionally trying making you forget the MI/FL fuckup of 2008 Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #124

If Bernie wins the Primaries and the Super Delegates don't support him at wilsonbooks Nov 2015 #100

He has a 7% chance of winning that Primary VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #105

We will see about that. wilsonbooks Nov 2015 #115

Thanks fot proving my point! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #131

Polls and predictors are not voters. Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #120

Opinions???? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #126

You're right he isn't Obama pinebox Nov 2015 #30

Good question AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #17

It DOES explain why HIS supporters are desperate... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #18

Projection AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #21

What the F am I projecting? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #23

It's the Swift Boating AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #26

who did I accuse? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #60

What is the hell are you talking about? upaloopa Nov 2015 #5

Clearly Sheepshank Nov 2015 #24

What the F are you talking about? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #6

Swift Boating AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #22

please provide proof that I am swiftboating please... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #29

Read the OP AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #32

Its not my OP VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #36

You jumped in all defensive about it AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #38

The OP contains a completely empty claim. Literally. There is nothing there. n/t pnwmom Nov 2015 #86

Then I will explain it for you AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #90

Thank you. Finally someone with a theory at least. Do you have a link for that? pnwmom Nov 2015 #92

Of course I do AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #94

This story should go away because it is just stupid. But it is't swift boating. pnwmom Nov 2015 #98

It is swiftboating AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #104

Aside from the fact that it is DESPICABLE they are trying to do it because they KNOW sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #10

Despicable for Hillary supporters but fine and dandy for Bernie supporters Sheepshank Nov 2015 #28

Please tell us all about it AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #35

cause that's how she rolls ibegurpard Nov 2015 #11

THIS 99Forever Nov 2015 #63

Ye gods, madamesilverspurs Nov 2015 #14

The OP reminds me of Ben Carson whining about "vetting." Renew Deal Nov 2015 #57

Catching a candidate in a lie or several lies is fair game. That is not what the OP refers to. merrily Nov 2015 #77

you should not believe some of the unhinged posts you see on DU drray23 Nov 2015 #15

Q-Afraid of?? A-Nothing boston bean Nov 2015 #19

A replay of 2008. jeff47 Nov 2015 #25

Maybe it IS her turn! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #31

Silly supposition Dem2 Nov 2015 #27

my my all these posts and not one bit of evidence about any swiftboating nt msongs Nov 2015 #44

Were you expecting any? Godhumor Nov 2015 #48

It's how they roll... IMO a preview of what we can expect from overlord hillary in the oval office bowens43 Nov 2015 #49

we're told Hillary is inevitable, we're told maybe an old man should rest azurnoir Nov 2015 #51

You better put some context into the OP, otherwise this is just flame bait still_one Nov 2015 #52

A wonderful hit and run OP with no context. Gee, it couldn't be just to stir up shit could it? still_one Nov 2015 #55

Evidence? I know that people are supposed to have nothing but unquestioning worship. Renew Deal Nov 2015 #56

Strange, I only see Sanders supporters posting Right-wing memes and sources. Metric System Nov 2015 #59

Give us an example of RW memes and sources please pinebox Nov 2015 #65

just today. it was hidden OKNancy Nov 2015 #67

Thanks! pinebox Nov 2015 #68

I just read the post and it should have been hidden. wilsonbooks Nov 2015 #111

Any post featuring a column by the Libertarian-endorser H.A. Goodman, pnwmom Nov 2015 #87

If that's the case pinebox Nov 2015 #89

Were you there looking over Goodman's shoulder when he or she voted? pnwmom Nov 2015 #91

See here's the deal pinebox Nov 2015 #123

Rand Paul rejects the main parts of Libertarianism pnwmom Nov 2015 #125

they are having deja vu 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #66

HOW? I've seen this accusation twice here this afternoon, totally devoid of "details" or facts. George II Nov 2015 #69

Between this and the sudden influx of 2015 is 2007 posts, it has been a pretty weird day on DU Godhumor Nov 2015 #72

They are afraid that he is likely to win the nomination and they can't think of any other way to try sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #70

I don't think a single HRC supporter on DU is afraid of Bernie Godhumor Nov 2015 #73

this is a very good flame bait post olddots Nov 2015 #71

Seems like old times. merrily Nov 2015 #78

What are they afraid of? Government of, by, and for the people. FiveGoodMen Nov 2015 #79

Another trifecta of post-debate focus groups favoring Bernie??? n/t winter is coming Nov 2015 #80

I didn't know Bernie served in the military. Tell me more. n/t pnwmom Nov 2015 #88

I think they see how weak her campaign is, how soft the support, and how strong the support for sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #117

A repeat of 2008 n/t Hepburn Nov 2015 #119

A repeat of what, exactly? Darb Nov 2015 #122

Look, we need to stick together Lunabell Nov 2015 #121

What are they afraid of? A primary decided on policy. Scuba Nov 2015 #127

basically you have people posting outrageous/inflammatory shit for yuks Warren DeMontague Nov 2015 #128

"O K" DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #130

We're certainly not afraid of verb and subject agreement. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #132

As a Bernie supporter ... relayerbob Nov 2015 #134

HRC supporters are nervous Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #135

Just maybe Karl Rove is now working for the Hillary campaign? That was his way right? INdemo Nov 2015 #136

They're not afraid. Unknown Beatle Nov 2015 #137