2016 Postmortem

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1. I do not like Sanders proposal to tax incomes to provide free health care to the 1% since the the

Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:33 AM

Nov 2015

1% do not have wages. We were told he was going to tax the rich and this turns out to be taking away from those who earns wages and gives to the rich, this Robin Hood in reverse.

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The Choice Between Sanders and Clinton [View all] DaveT Nov 2015 OP

I do not like Sanders proposal to tax incomes to provide free health care to the 1% since the the Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #1

Well that's quite a stretch! cui bono Nov 2015 #24

It's quite amusing how Clinton's supporters are spinning this Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2015 #116

The proposed tax comes out to be zalinda Nov 2015 #35

"I want Bill Gates to have free health care" -- Howard Dean brooklynite Nov 2015 #54

I want you to have free healthcare Fumesucker Nov 2015 #56

I guess Romney having free health care is just what this nation needs Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #64

I'm fine with the 1% having free health care if the 99% does too. TIME TO PANIC Nov 2015 #77

Must not dislike the 1% as much as others, hell let's stop collecting any tax from the 1%. Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #78

They will pay for their health care by increased taxes. TIME TO PANIC Nov 2015 #83

Let's extend your statement some, I dislike any group who rigs the system for their gain at the Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #85

the taxes will go to programs that make life more affordable for the poor and middle class. TIME TO PANIC Nov 2015 #87

Good, let's extend the programs to pay for everyone's bills. Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #100

Non sequitor Fairgo Nov 2015 #84

I am not one trying to provide people with health insurance, please address this Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #86

+1 Punkingal Nov 2015 #90

3. Hillary is supremely qualified. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #2

Empty rhetoric. You fail to state why. cui bono Nov 2015 #25

YES!!!! Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #28

These "Hillary is supremely qualified" posts are funny because... Ned_Devine Nov 2015 #42

+1 daleanime Nov 2015 #46

best post I have read in the last day or two. thanks. Bread and Circus Nov 2015 #3

+1 lovemydog Nov 2015 #9

i find it sad w0nderer Nov 2015 #4

It depends on how you are looking at that spectrum. If you jwirr Nov 2015 #11

However, when Hillary was in Arkansas, it was a deep blue state Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #15

But my guess is that many of those local Dems were more jwirr Nov 2015 #19

We had some good liberals when Hillary was in the state Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #22

i'm actually w0nderer Nov 2015 #16

Thank you and I am very glad you are here on DU helping jwirr Nov 2015 #21

:-) w0nderer Nov 2015 #26

Er, she's from Chicago. Warren Stupidity Nov 2015 #82

It's a choice among 3, and the Iowa youth today like Martin O'Malley a lot. elleng Nov 2015 #5

Yeah, congrats to O'Malley for his win there. I used to vote jwirr Nov 2015 #13

Thanks. elleng Nov 2015 #14

Thanks for sharing that elleng. lovemydog Nov 2015 #31

You're welcome, lovemydog. elleng Nov 2015 #32

Keep on doing it! lovemydog Nov 2015 #34

Good to hear, elleng Nov 2015 #36

I loved the coverage of the Iowa caucus in '08. redwitch Nov 2015 #117

Based upon policy and track record, for liberals/progressives there really isn't a choice: Maedhros Nov 2015 #6

I am confused? RobertEarl Nov 2015 #7

Yes, that is confusing. n/t cui bono Nov 2015 #27

So Hillary's is responsible for the 1994 democratic loss BlueStateLib Nov 2015 #8

He is referring to the mid terms... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #10

Democrats have lost seats in nearly every mid-term when a Democrat was in the White House Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #18

The GOP has had some rough mid terms too DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #20

'74 was the aftermath of Watergate Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #23

DaveT reallygosh Nov 2015 #12

Better Than Dreadful Is No Longer Tolerable For Many Of Us colsohlibgal Nov 2015 #17

Bernie Sanders is completely unelectable moobu2 Nov 2015 #29

I don't know about that. lovemydog Nov 2015 #33

One thing about the polls for the general election. moobu2 Nov 2015 #38

Fair point. lovemydog Nov 2015 #41

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #53

Ridiculous. Almost anyone could win against the clowns the Repugs are running. Unless... Live and Learn Nov 2015 #79

You better hope it isnt Hillary Clinton because Bernie isn't electable. moobu2 Nov 2015 #91

Really? That is what some thought about Vermont yet, he won handily. Live and Learn Nov 2015 #92

I'm always right. trust me. moobu2 Nov 2015 #93

I would never trust anyone that said they were always right. nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #94

"Borrack is clearly unelectable in the GE"- moobu2, Mon Mar-24-08 08:27 AM Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #101

Bwaahhaaa! Great find! neverforget Nov 2015 #105

Thanks for one of the best posts I've read here in a long while. lovemydog Nov 2015 #30

This is what is missing in most of the discussions zalinda Nov 2015 #39

Fair point. lovemydog Nov 2015 #45

ok what about this reason hill2016 Nov 2015 #37

Excellent post, hill2016! BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #47

This was predicted right here on DU many times Fumesucker Nov 2015 #59

Excellent post redstateblues Nov 2015 #96

Bernie Sanders is our once-in-a-lifetime chance to vote in another FDR. pacalo Nov 2015 #40

I totally agree with you Samantha Nov 2015 #49

love it! ibegurpard Nov 2015 #43

No hesitation for me - Bernie. Thank you. 840high Nov 2015 #44

What a well reasoned and cogently written zentrum Nov 2015 #48

"Vote for me because I am going to win is a very weird appeal." Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #50

Vote for me even though I'll probably lose is equally wierd brooklynite Nov 2015 #57

That logic gave us President Kerry. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #66

It might have later on... brooklynite Nov 2015 #67

The media killed his campaign. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #69

Care to defend that comment? brooklynite Nov 2015 #71

This may shock you but many nominees come from behind.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #73

A couple of weeks ago I posted that LibDemAlways Nov 2015 #51

Not only is it a very weird appeal, but CharlotteVale Nov 2015 #52

This is one of the best OPs I've read at DU. RiverLover Nov 2015 #55

Another attack on Hillary Clinton and her supporters (SIGH) DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #58

Opinions vary Dave. BootinUp Nov 2015 #60

Why do you think Hillary is a good candidate? DaveT Nov 2015 #65

CAKE or DEATH? sibelian Nov 2015 #61

Taunting is all they have. in_cog_ni_to Nov 2015 #62

Kick! RiverLover Nov 2015 #63

Why do you think Bernie Sanders will be a good president? CajunBlazer Nov 2015 #68

Fair question. DaveT Nov 2015 #70

Not only this excellent list, but he will deliver, from the White House, the truth about Ron Green Nov 2015 #72

There are a bunch of reasons to support Hillary but.. DCBob Nov 2015 #74

No, that was Poppy Bush. DaveT Nov 2015 #75

Her resume is packed with relevant experience and qualifications. DCBob Nov 2015 #98

Spot on redstateblues Nov 2015 #97

That too. ucrdem Nov 2015 #106

I think it comes down to a simple slogan Depaysement Nov 2015 #76

K/R UglyGreed Nov 2015 #80

"She killed the Democratic Brand in 1994 and delivered us Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich." Rose Siding Nov 2015 #81

A good question DaveT Nov 2015 #88

Makes you wonder why Ann and now Cecily loved/love her so much. Rose Siding Nov 2015 #89

I just related the facts. DaveT Nov 2015 #95

I support Bernie, Hillary is a nice enough person but if I had to support a Clinton I would Autumn Nov 2015 #99

If the election isn't about the economy, Democrats will lose. earthside Nov 2015 #102

Bernie Supporter - The Clinton's Wrought The DLC And Third-Way - Hence - No Vote From This Citizen cantbeserious Nov 2015 #103

3. Sanders is perfectly poised to wreck Dem chances in 2016. ucrdem Nov 2015 #104

You think the threat of Bernie Supporters Staying Home DaveT Nov 2015 #108

It's a reason for Sanders to vote for Clinton, yes. ucrdem Nov 2015 #109

Franklin Roosevelt isnt' running. Sadly, he died on April 12, 1945.... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #107

So Sanders isn't liberal enough for you? DaveT Nov 2015 #110

Go back and read what I wrote again. Don't read between the lines. Don't add things. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #111

Its a funny thing about putting words in the other person's mouth DaveT Nov 2015 #113

Please go to bold, and all Caps. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #115

Too late to edit but DaveT Nov 2015 #112

I think Sanders plans are mostly undefined in how he's going to pay for them mythology Nov 2015 #114