Democratic Primaries

ehrnst

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82. So that's a yes, then. You believe something will go wrong.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #77)

Wed Sep 4, 2019, 01:03 PM

Sep 2019

See, was that so hard? Maybe typing slower calmed you down.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders Is the Strongest Candidate to Beat Donald Trump [View all] Uncle Joe Sep 2019 OP

If sanders is the nominee, trump will win 45+ states Gothmog Sep 2019 #1

lol... Gumboot Sep 2019 #2

As we say in NYC, "not to worry". George II Sep 2019 #4

And if not his supporters will drive us off a cliff liberal N proud Sep 2019 #85

I have no doubt in my mind that would be the outcome with Sanders lunamagica Sep 2019 #98

I didn't even have to scroll down to know this was from Jacobin. George II Sep 2019 #3

Do you dispute facts presented in the OP? Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #5

The fact that the source is Jacobin? ehrnst Sep 2019 #19

Do you believe Jacobin "projected their fantasies" on to this map which originated from a Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #23

More straw men, I see. Well they aren't going to attack themselves, are they? ehrnst Sep 2019 #27

It would be entirely consistent, all of those 209 counties that swung from Obama to Trump are Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #28

Here is the map of the actual COUNTIES, mostly in blue states already: George II Sep 2019 #30

"It would be entirely consistent" is your idea of data? ehrnst Sep 2019 #34

Why does that map remind me of this one, now hanging in the Oval Office? OilemFirchen Sep 2019 #80

There are precious few facts in the article.... George II Sep 2019 #29

The paragraph clearly mentions "donors" Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #32

If those "donors" in those 206 counties said that global warming was a hoax ehrnst Sep 2019 #41

Gauging a probable action based on evidence is not the same as empirical science. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #42

Well according to your statements here, empirical science is really not necessary... ehrnst Sep 2019 #51

No question you're right Uncle Joe, if he's nominated, he'll lose at least 41 states. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #48

It was clear where this article was from Gothmog Sep 2019 #8

Votes for incarcerated felons on death row. crazytown Sep 2019 #6

That would be approximately 2,673 people Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #7

It's going to kill him Joe crazytown Sep 2019 #11

The oddmakers believe that Joe Biden has the best chance of beating trump Gothmog Sep 2019 #9

cf BetOnline crazytown Sep 2019 #13

Because Jacobin, the Democratic party hating publication for the Left, sez so? ehrnst Sep 2019 #10

Do you dispute the facts presented in the article? Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #12

The facts are not in dispute, merely the absurd conclusion. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #14

Do you believe that people donating to political candidates are less likely to be involved? Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #16

Are there facts and stats to back up the donor metric in 206 counties as being ehrnst Sep 2019 #22

Bernie had more individual donors than Hillary qazplm135 Sep 2019 #47

Yes, that's a very good question. ehrnst Sep 2019 #53

As to your first question, I believe we have to adhere Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #54

"The rules of D.U." ehrnst Sep 2019 #56

so all you got is conspiracy theory stsuff qazplm135 Sep 2019 #57

As I stated the campaign is just beginning, we're 5-6 months away from the first vote. n/t Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #58

And certainly NOTHING could wrong in that time for the candidate. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #60

Do you believe that nothing could wrong for any candidate? n/t Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #61

Do you believe that something will? n/t ehrnst Sep 2019 #63

Inevitably stuff goes wrong to a lesser or greater extent for candidates for President. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #64

So is that a yes? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #66

What about my post was unclear to you? Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #69

So is that a yes? ehrnst Sep 2019 #74

I will retype this slower for your reading convenience. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #77

So that's a yes, then. You believe something will go wrong. ehrnst Sep 2019 #82

but those folks you keep describing qazplm135 Sep 2019 #65

Number of donors and donations is more concrete than polls which can be easily manipulated, Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #68

ahhhhh so all the polls are wrong then qazplm135 Sep 2019 #71

Well of course, not ALL polls are wrong.... ehrnst Sep 2019 #79

You mean like this poll? ehrnst Sep 2019 #72

I don't have a problem with that poll. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #75

So you think his supporters are less about supporting him ehrnst Sep 2019 #81

How about these polls... ehrnst Sep 2019 #78

I take all polls with a grain a salt, including my own posted ones. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #83

But only if they confirm your bias, then they are "concrete." ehrnst Sep 2019 #86

I believe the corporate media has bias, you do not or will not admit it. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #88

You don't care as long as they are flattering Bernie, you do not or will not admit it. ehrnst Sep 2019 #89

Sanders had more donors in 2016...how did the Primary turn out? brooklynite Sep 2019 #94

I believe you know Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #95

I believe TOS allows referencing a previous election as a data point for the current one. brooklynite Sep 2019 #96

Too many data points are not the same Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #97

I want the most qualified person who can beat trump. nt ecstatic Sep 2019 #15

As do I ecstatic. n/t Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #17

Yes, there are those qualifications. And those aren't measured by donations in 206 counties. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #25

Jacobin....ooook then awesomerwb1 Sep 2019 #18

Do you dispute the facts presented in the OP? Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #20

Did you ask in a Bernie voice though? awesomerwb1 Sep 2019 #21

People are disputing the assumptions. ehrnst Sep 2019 #24

Do you believe that donors to political candidates are less likely to be involved Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #26

See, here's the thing. You used the word "believe." ehrnst Sep 2019 #31

Do you believe that you will wake up tomorrow morning or will you need data to go by? Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #33

When one doesn't have data, one tactic is to dismiss data as extraneous to one's point, which hinges ehrnst Sep 2019 #36

Most people believe they will wake up in the morning, the vast majority of the time, they're correct Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #39

And there we have it... ehrnst Sep 2019 #44

Any candidate with a pulse will beat tRump. Joe941 Sep 2019 #35

I would like to believe that Joe but I thought the same thing Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #37

Well now, that settles it doesn't it? "It would be entirely consistent" ehrnst Sep 2019 #45

It's strong CURRENT evidence, and Bernie didn't run for President against George W. Bush. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #50

But you thought it then, and you were wrong, so that must mean that ehrnst Sep 2019 #55

Just evidence in regards to beliefs as to unseating a sitting President. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #59

"It would be entirely consistent" has been enough for you to think that something's ehrnst Sep 2019 #62

This is also strong CURRENT evidence that his supporters might not be as numerous this time around ehrnst Sep 2019 #70

I needed a big morning laugh NYMinute Sep 2019 #38

So did I, thanks for your "substantive" post. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #40

Another fantasy from Jacobin. nt comradebillyboy Sep 2019 #43

Bernie Sanders is an assured win for the republicans... vote Warren if Peacetrain Sep 2019 #46

Here's an indication of the fallacy of looking at isolated counties around the country.... George II Sep 2019 #49

And if he doesn't get the nomination? SHRED Sep 2019 #52

It doesnt make sense to compare 2016 to now. honest.abe Sep 2019 #67

I agree with part of your post, the dynamics are different than in 2016. Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #73

Sanders would be the easiest candidate for trump to beat calguy Sep 2019 #76

Bernie WILL win. James48 Sep 2019 #84

Well, then. You should tell all the other candidates so they can just save ehrnst Sep 2019 #87

As confident as you are that Bernie will win, we are equally as certain Fresh_Start Sep 2019 #91

And if he is not the nominee? liberal N proud Sep 2019 #99

so using the same standard of the most individual contributions Fresh_Start Sep 2019 #90

Wait, your name is "Uncle Joe" and you support Sanders? Polybius Sep 2019 #92

FWIW there was "another" Uncle Joe... brooklynite Sep 2019 #93