Democratic Primaries

Garrett78

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8. The longer it takes to get winnowed, the more distorted the polls remain.

Sat Oct 12, 2019, 04:07 PM

Oct 2019

The larger the field, the less inclined people are to bother distinguishing between the candidates.

And then there's Sanders, who has no chance at the nomination but he ties up a substantial portion of the electorate with his cult-like following.

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

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Sanders' Heart Attack [View all] kurtcagle Oct 2019 OP

As far as I know, there is no evidence of Sanders having chronic heart disease. pangaia Oct 2019 #1

His heart attack, in conjunction with the "slip-and-fall" episode in the hotel bathroom... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #12

Your unfailing love for Senator Sanders is well- known among DU' ers. pangaia Oct 2019 #13

What was that? Evolve Dammit Oct 2019 #19

Ha! I've claimed no such affection for BS... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #20

It actually wasn't a "slip and fall", he supposedly walked into the shower door. Interesting... George II Oct 2019 #17

on top of the fact that he was already falling in the polls mopinko Oct 2019 #2

With excetion of Elizabeth , all of the other the candidates have been dropping in the polls ritapria Oct 2019 #3

Because Sanders has such a substantial following, his followers and media falsely assume... Garrett78 Oct 2019 #4

Field should clear quickly by December kurtcagle Oct 2019 #7

The longer it takes to get winnowed, the more distorted the polls remain. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #8

Beto has made it clear that he is staying in the race for president. nt TexasTowelie Oct 2019 #30

I'd be shocked if Beto did that; the TX Senate primary is already very crowded yellowdogintexas Oct 2019 #31

My husband is going through recuperation murielm99 Oct 2019 #5

Re: My husband is going through recuperation kurtcagle Oct 2019 #6

I'm Still Feeling The Bern DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #9

I have similar thoughts Catch2.2 Oct 2019 #15

Thanks, kurtcagle. My husband really loves Bernie, but even he is saying, "Retire." Hekate Oct 2019 #10

Like Bernie has said many times, its not about Bernie, its about the country & who will be best yaesu Oct 2019 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author flibbitygiblets Oct 2019 #24

Ah....the old Bernie's too prideful to withdraw and thereby help my preferred candidate routine. aikoaiko Oct 2019 #14

How "old" is that, exactly? ehrnst Oct 2019 #25

I'd change my preferred candidate in a snap if I was sure that person could win flibbitygiblets Oct 2019 #28

My partner who is a good two decades younger than Bernie had a couple of heart attacks Soph0571 Oct 2019 #16

You know if Bernie's decision didn't possibly effect the fate of millions I'd agree. dem4decades Oct 2019 #36

I'm fond enough of Sanders to want him to withdraw for his own sake Boomer Oct 2019 #18

I suffered nearly the same thing as Sanders. JohnnyRingo Oct 2019 #21

Keith Richards and Dick Cheney are still alive. MasonDreams Oct 2019 #22

Neither of them is POTUS, or running for POTUS and I'm very glad of that. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2019 #23

Actually I'd take Keith Richards over pretty much any Republican flibbitygiblets Oct 2019 #29

I'd even take Keith Richards over a couple of the Democratic candidates... comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #35

I trust Sanders and his doctors and I'm not going to judge others based on my experience. nilram Oct 2019 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #27

It doesn't. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #33

I had a major heart attack 25 years ago Mossfern Oct 2019 #32

Well definitely don't run for President then --- and take care of yourself. Wishing you well. Nanjeanne Oct 2019 #34

I hope Bernie continues to get stronger democrank Oct 2019 #37

Those Mannerisms Were Resolved In The Hospital Cath Lab corbettkroehler Oct 2019 #38

My husband had 2 stents put in after his heart attack. Healthy as a horse and going strong Autumn Oct 2019 #39