2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I know the DU is only a petri dish in the big picture but [View all]bigwillq
(72,790 posts)I know my IRL is even smaller of a petri dish than DU, but I know very few who are behind one candidate. Most are on the fence.
Most in my circle don't really like Hillary.
Most still haven't even heard of Bernie Sanders. They know "him" more from Larry David's portrayal on SNL.
And O'Malley? One friend who used to live in Baltimore knows about him. The rest have no idea.
My immediate circle of friends is not really politically active. They vote, but that's about it.
They think that politicians are all the same. I can't really say I disagree. They feel like regardless of who is the nominee or who becomes prez, that not much is going to change with our government. Again, can't say I disagree.
My immediate family (Mom, Dad, Sis) is leaning towards voting for Bernie. They've had enough of Hillary.
Most of other family seems to be voting for whatever REPUB wins. They said at Thanksgiving that they are sick of liberals and sick of Democrats. Interesting dinner. Thanks goodness I ate quick and had to go back to work.
From my experience, folks in my circles are sick of how the government is operating right now. They are sick of both parties but blame DEMs more since a DEM control the White House.
Cool stories, huh, bro?