2016 Postmortem

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Democrats Are Taking An Unnecessarily BIG RISK With Hillary-- And For What? [View all] Segami Nov 2015 OP

INSERT BOLD HTML, LINKS, AND IMAGES HERE. nt onehandle Nov 2015 #1

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LOL nt SunSeeker Nov 2015 #46

You forgot to add any content. Guess you have nothing real to add to the discussion. peacebird Nov 2015 #102

Good Shadowflash Nov 2015 #117

Which means you agree with everything stated in the OP. Thanks, me too. sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #126

Best pro-Clinton argument I've seen all week Scootaloo Nov 2015 #155

Yeah, we should nominate the guy who can't even break 25% in his own party. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #2

Bingo.... Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #4

Yeahup, let's keep doing what we've been doing for the last 30 years.... daleanime Nov 2015 #41

Status quo? The last eight years our President has been Obama. One of the best presidents ever. Laser102 Nov 2015 #61

........ daleanime Nov 2015 #74

Unbelievable, isn't it? smh. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2015 #118

Really? Do you really think that Obama is one of the best presidents ever? Unknown Beatle Nov 2015 #84

^^^^^this^^^^^ ViseGrip Nov 2015 #131

Best president in decades . .. PosterChild Nov 2015 #148

AMEN!!!! I wish I could vote for him again rury Nov 2015 #178

he's been a real mixed bag-- he's done many huge things but he's undercut progressives Fast Walker 52 Nov 2015 #180

Bernie being President wouldn't cause any major changes treestar Nov 2015 #112

The president has the "bully pulpit". They can raise awareness and change the debate newthinking Nov 2015 #132

oh the bully pulpit miracle explanation treestar Nov 2015 #137

Once Bernie wins a couple of primaries MsLeopard Nov 2015 #140

Seems like a dream to me treestar Nov 2015 #141

not sure of your sources but they are inaccurate Voice for Peace Nov 2015 #66

Show me poll showing Bernie leading with minorities or women. Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #68

sorry i have no links or facts at hand and limited access Voice for Peace Nov 2015 #73

Post removed Post removed Nov 2015 #111

Zero sum polls Babel_17 Nov 2015 #79

Well said Baadger Nov 2015 #127

Eerily reminiscent of Adlai Stevenson in 1952 and '56 - nt KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #160

Not just a net loss of Dem voters.... Beartracks Nov 2015 #170

Let's go instead with the candidate who has nothing for the 63% n/t eridani Nov 2015 #83

Because he is going to attract millions and millions of disaffected working class voters ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #110

Must be true! eom PosterChild Nov 2015 #150

Well ... That seems to have been the model from Day One. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #153

Right? Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #9

The only one running that is not a member of any of the lesser of the evils, that represent more -none Nov 2015 #106

Right, in a poll of "likely Democratic primary voters" zeemike Nov 2015 #25

True ejbr Nov 2015 #26

Well said. hughee99 Nov 2015 #38

Nominating Sanders isn't risky - we KNOW the republican, whichever it is, will win in November. George II Nov 2015 #39

Thanks for clearing it up. A Simple Game Nov 2015 #120

This makes no sense. We can't argue for a candidate who isn't already the frontrunner??? reformist2 Nov 2015 #49

+1 tecelote Nov 2015 #94

!!! TRUE !!! NurseJackie Nov 2015 #69

if so, we all will be. n/t 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #93

No we won't. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #108

yes we will pangaia Nov 2015 #135

Ya we will Jackie pinebox Nov 2015 #144

In all fairness ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #109

Hillary's support among potential Black voters nyabingi Nov 2015 #177

Thank for telling me what is going on ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #179

Like I said, too many Black people nyabingi Nov 2015 #184

Question ... Are you an African-American? ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #186

I've been one strong, PROUD Black man nyabingi Nov 2015 #187

Okay ... I asked because I have seen a lot of non-Black, Bernie supporters ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #188

I think as Bernie continues his campaign and gets in front of more Black nyabingi Nov 2015 #189

Thank you for your response ... and I mostly agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #190

Truth JaneyVee Tommy2Tone Nov 2015 #122

Goldman-Sachs doesn't care about your social justice issues. If HRC wins she will find some rhett o rick Nov 2015 #123

Haven't seen the latest poll from NBC have you? Bernie is closing the gap even in those sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #128

+100 !! (NT) PosterChild Nov 2015 #145

LOL no we should nominate humbled_opinion Nov 2015 #157

Twaddle Hekate Nov 2015 #3

Doesn't everyone remember the last time we elected BootinUp Nov 2015 #6

What exactly is so "out of the norm" about FDR's New Deal and his 2rd Bill of Rights? nt 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #11

Do you have some insight on how he campaigned? BootinUp Nov 2015 #12

You will need to be more specific as to what you mean by "Bernies strategy" 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #14

His honesty? Integrity? Consistency? That is all I got. nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #15

FDR campaigned on cutting the budget and portrayed Hoover as a Big Spender. Drunken Irishman Nov 2015 #23

I see what you mean now. Thanks 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #31

Congress was involved in that too treestar Nov 2015 #113

Bernie might have coattails. I honestly don't think Hillary will. nt tblue37 Nov 2015 #146

People don't want to work on the lower office elections treestar Nov 2015 #147

He had a lot of opposition from Southern Democrats Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #185

Fdr was not... PosterChild Nov 2015 #151

Yes, Bernie is a political anomaly, an unapologetic Independent Democratic Socialist, a rare gem 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #156

Me, Scared? PosterChild Nov 2015 #166

What's done is done. What exactly is to be gained by quibbling over this issue? 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #168

Invest all the energy you want in..... PosterChild Nov 2015 #173

Oh I see. You're playing "the serious candidate" card. fine 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #175

No problem, you do what... PosterChild Nov 2015 #176

The frontrunner is the risk?? The one Republicans set up two committees to get dirt on? Yeah, sure! Fred Sanders Nov 2015 #7

+100 !! (NT) PosterChild Nov 2015 #152

Bernie is by far the bigger risk. DCBob Nov 2015 #8

Agree, I do not trust his decision making when dealing with foreign affairs, too many tough decision Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #30

Not to mention.. he doesn't actually accomplish anything. Amimnoch Nov 2015 #56

The DWS/DNC/3rdWay Establishment doesn't give a rat's ass about winning the GE 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #10

Yep! Phlem Nov 2015 #13

+1 nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #17

Ding ding ding we have a winner. CharlotteVale Nov 2015 #18

Your assertion is absurd. nt BootinUp Nov 2015 #19

..... Phlem Nov 2015 #43

Funny, I've never heard anyone say "it's Hillary's turn", much less "dammit". George II Nov 2015 #42

It's their imagined meme. Somehow makes them feel better Amimnoch Nov 2015 #60

. beerandjesus Nov 2015 #91

I have a few questions BainsBane Nov 2015 #48

I know enough about Hillary to know this: a) she's been bought by Wall St. already (donor base) 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #78

If the polls are wrong BainsBane Nov 2015 #82

Yes, I "dislike her". True dat. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #88

Sanders supporter here, but you make the best case for her that I've read here yet. Her KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #161

Yep. Running a Wall Street candidate screws the Democratic base. She will get zero Republican GoneFishin Nov 2015 #58

So.. the biggest benefit of Bernie is that he can get Republicans to vote for him? Amimnoch Nov 2015 #63

No. I'm saying Hillary is a liability because she won't win the GE. But if you are making a couple GoneFishin Nov 2015 #67

Are these the same polls that are saying Bernie won't even win the primary? Amimnoch Nov 2015 #70

Got that right. DocMac Nov 2015 #90

Bingo. Republicans will turn out in record numbers to vote against her while Democrats ... Scuba Nov 2015 #97

Yep. Except for the fact they kiss the ring of every shareholder. raouldukelives Nov 2015 #98

Huge +1! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #100

KNR on this post alone... Hepburn Nov 2015 #105

More are hearing his message and like it. Duval Nov 2015 #16

Sorry, the more people hear "his message" the further behind he drops. George II Nov 2015 #44

Really, he got that good bump in the middle of Summer, Amimnoch Nov 2015 #65

for $$$$$$$$$ fbc Nov 2015 #20

I alerted on your graphic. smiley Nov 2015 #32

I've posted it several times fbc Nov 2015 #40

First time I've seen it.... smiley Nov 2015 #53

Meh. It's "attacking" a candidate in the primary... ConservativeDemocrat Nov 2015 #136

why does it say anything about me? smiley Nov 2015 #174

The sad state of DU Egnever Nov 2015 #33

The truth is, with Hillary it is all about the money, so that pic is correct in that respect litlbilly Nov 2015 #36

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #75

Alert it? It should be its own OP coyote Nov 2015 #85

Love it! Especially in light of the Clinton Foundation's "mistake" peacebird Nov 2015 #104

k&r smiley Nov 2015 #21

There are lots of celebrity Democrats "ready for Hillary" to give them high ranking government jobs. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #22

Didn't you hear ... Hillary is WAY ahead of Sanders. Bernie is the riskier one. And incidentally, Lil Missy Nov 2015 #24

+1 BootinUp Nov 2015 #28

Well Egnever Nov 2015 #35

Not with me lol BootinUp Nov 2015 #50

Kucinich is The One!!!! MADem Nov 2015 #76

Most people in "the real world" don't know shit noiretextatique Nov 2015 #171

As well, most people (in the real world) are glad DU doesn't decide elections. n/t Lil Missy Nov 2015 #172

To be fair Depaysement Nov 2015 #27

k&R azmom Nov 2015 #29

yep, if our politics are dictated by our morals stupidicus Nov 2015 #34

For what is right? It's plain to see, we are in Oligarchy, why in the hell would any democrat mother earth Nov 2015 #37

+1 dreamnightwind Nov 2015 #143

When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Nov 2015 #45

lets try a primary or 2 rtracey Nov 2015 #47

BERNIE IS NOT ELECTABLE!!!! lobodons Nov 2015 #51

Especially if he can't get nominated! NurseJackie Nov 2015 #71

You really need to calm down Oilwellian Nov 2015 #81

Oh yes, Bernie is electable, he has no scams that the rethugs can find! akbacchus_BC Nov 2015 #92

Thank you for four (4) exclamation marks! Alkene Nov 2015 #101

"First of all, I like Bernie.".....Nice try! nt Logical Nov 2015 #114

"...This is the wrong cycle to be running an establishment candidate..." n/t slipslidingaway Nov 2015 #52

+1 Hepburn Nov 2015 #107

So with all these plain facts about the Tyranny of Hillary Tarc Nov 2015 #54

KICK and......REC! Juicy_Bellows Nov 2015 #55

Excellent Information TryLogic Nov 2015 #57

You are correct. GoneFishin Nov 2015 #59

Oh my god I can't imagine a Trump presidency. Bush Jr. was enough to get my passport in order. YOHABLO Nov 2015 #62

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Nov 2015 #64

That must be because they think the political process is either at a football game... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #72

The working class will not elect an establishment candidate. TIME TO PANIC Nov 2015 #77

Permit me to voice a minority view here. Jim Lane Nov 2015 #80

Well if you're going to go inserting rationality into this... Kentonio Nov 2015 #95

Yeah. What is he thinking? This is the DU. ConservativeDemocrat Nov 2015 #139

amen! ibegurpard Nov 2015 #86

To be honest with you, I really want Mr. Sanders to win. He is akbacchus_BC Nov 2015 #87

K&R. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #89

Kick and R BeanMusical Nov 2015 #96

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #99

Agree totally! Great OP Segami! peacebird Nov 2015 #103

You asked, "For what"? SmittynMo Nov 2015 #115

And Bernie somehow is a lesser risk?? DCBob Nov 2015 #116

Thank you. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #119

What a horrible post Tommy2Tone Nov 2015 #121

A lot of people are going to stay home on Election Day if Hillary is the nominee. backscatter712 Nov 2015 #124

This election will be seen as one of the most consequential in decades. DCBob Nov 2015 #125

The "We suck less than those mean Republicans" platform is a loser. backscatter712 Nov 2015 #130

That's not the message. DCBob Nov 2015 #133

You phrased my message in a different way. backscatter712 Nov 2015 #134

No. DCBob Nov 2015 #138

you have obviously not been involved ibegurpard Nov 2015 #149

I have been. DCBob Nov 2015 #165

This has been the most tiresome election I have asjr Nov 2015 #159

Why should the Democrats take a bigger risk with Sanders as the nominee. Yes the GOP would love to Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #129

The new meme--Bernie is a risk! pinebox Nov 2015 #142

Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Nov 2015 #154

Now you've lost me. McCamy Taylor Nov 2015 #158

cute... but I think your analogy is going too far Fast Walker 52 Nov 2015 #182

If Hillary does lose and lose big in the general election I can make two safe predictions Douglas Carpenter Nov 2015 #162

That's nothing to worry about. fbc Nov 2015 #164

well, I am very much a supporter of Sen. Sanders and have dreamed of him running for President for a Douglas Carpenter Nov 2015 #183

and low turnouts (unless it's for their permitted, carefully-handpicked candidates) make it easy MisterP Nov 2015 #169

Yep! Big risk. emsimon33 Nov 2015 #163

Like a socialist isnt a big risk? MaggieD Nov 2015 #167

let's face it-- every candidate has risks. There are serious risks with Bernie. Fast Walker 52 Nov 2015 #181