2016 Postmortem

NurseJackie

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Tue Jan 5, 2016, 10:58 AM

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I'm Glad Hillary is a Centrist [View all] firebrand80 Jan 2016 OP

Excellent post! leftofcool Jan 2016 #1

Thanks for mentioning Jimmy Carter. democrank Jan 2016 #2

You mean the fellow who wasn't impressed with Hilary's run as SOS? EndElectoral Jan 2016 #49

because the only people I'm unwilling to work with..... daleanime Jan 2016 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2016 #4

A big difference between "centrist" and moderate Armstead Jan 2016 #5

I use the terms "moderate" and "centrist" interchangeably firebrand80 Jan 2016 #7

The GOP has the same problem as the Dems Armstead Jan 2016 #9

Fair enough. I disagree with you, but at least you're honest about her. cali Jan 2016 #6

I think young people are clearly moving democratic firebrand80 Jan 2016 #8

Young people are moving liberal and don't give a damn about parties. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #42

I've been saying for a LONG time that I feel the best way Lucinda Jan 2016 #10

I don't even have a problem with a person being far left or far right firebrand80 Jan 2016 #11

Sorry! I just saw your response! Lucinda Jan 2016 #51

She is not liberal enough for my taste Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #12

Hillary is a conservative. Doctor_J Jan 2016 #13

She's really only lib/prog on social issues Funtatlaguy Jan 2016 #30

Bernie has shown that he can work across the aisle while promoting progressive policy. Vattel Jan 2016 #14

THIS^^^ nt sonofspy777 Jan 2016 #15

In the bag. rsexaminer Jan 2016 #16

I'm sure Bernie's fans understand the reality of things. What you're witnessing now ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #17

You may be partially correct -- But the proper response is not.... Armstead Jan 2016 #22

Correct me if I'm wrong. PyaarRevolution Jan 2016 #25

I don't know. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #26

Nor would you care. n/t tazkcmo Jan 2016 #29

NurseJackie Jan 2016 #33

Plus, the GOP seems hell-bent firebrand80 Jan 2016 #18

Don't count your chickens... Armstead Jan 2016 #23

Trump will get plastered firebrand80 Jan 2016 #37

I hipe you're right but most people's instincts regarding Trump have been wrong Armstead Jan 2016 #39

Good post, thanks! pnwmom Jan 2016 #19

When a centrist works across the aisle with the far right.... Mnpaul Jan 2016 #20

Exactly, the end result is both parties just move further and further right. Broward Jan 2016 #31

Considering her policy positions, she should be running as a Republican. Scuba Jan 2016 #21

For the most part she is. She just happens to be on the Democratic ticket. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #43

great post! treestar Jan 2016 #24

The devil is always in the details. How does one define the "center" anyway? Armstead Jan 2016 #40

Kinda ironic that you said isle and not aisle Funtatlaguy Jan 2016 #27

That's why I won't vote for her. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #28

Labels don't matter. Independents prefer Bernie by a wide margin. Voters want a candidate who is consistent in their conviction. Green Forest Jan 2016 #32

There are also reliable polls that say redstateblues Jan 2016 #34

That was early in the race. I haven't seen a recent one that said that commissioned by an independent news source. Green Forest Jan 2016 #36

If what you say is true firebrand80 Jan 2016 #41

I was not aware that independents can vote in the Democratic primaries. Green Forest Jan 2016 #50

Centrist means half Democrat and half Republican AgingAmerican Jan 2016 #35

centrist = sellout. no thanks. she will not get my vote bowens43 Jan 2016 #38

Yea, she is the reason this country is so fucked up. JTFrog Jan 2016 #44

The future is Bright for the Democratic Party! Go Hillary! Alfresco Jan 2016 #45

Shame on you for implying that Sanders positions (which are shared by a majority of the voters) Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #46

These days a centrist Bettie Jan 2016 #47

I'm not a conservatice/moderate/centrist. And, I vote accordingly. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2016 #48

The reason the GOP has become so crazy is precisely because of our giving in to them. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #52