Democratic Primaries

beastie boy

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12. Bernie's victory in NH was underwhelming.

Wed Feb 12, 2020, 08:46 PM

Feb 2020

Only 2% ahead of the underdog in a state he won decisively in '16.

Bloomberg's meteoric rise in the polls despite not even running in NH was a far more compelling story. And, being in the business of selling compelling stories, the cable news went for... you guessed it, a more compelling story. So was Buttigieg's close second placement. Nothing personal, it's business.

If you noticed, neither Biden nor Warren got nearly as much coverage. I will let you guess why. Hint: it has to do with business and compelling stories.

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

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Cable News Just Can't Bring Itself To Admit That Bernie Sanders Won [View all] JoeOtterbein Feb 2020 OP

Maybe that's because he didn't. He tied in the only measure that matters - delegates. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #1

The measure that matters in these small first few states is Vote totals. CowboyProgressive Feb 2020 #9

Hahahaha Bev54 Feb 2020 #13

Not according to how the DNC tallies delegates. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #16

I watched some of the returns on MSNBC and CNN last night mysteryowl Feb 2020 #2

oh good grief! chillfactor Feb 2020 #3

playing the victim Skittles Feb 2020 #14

yep...... chillfactor Feb 2020 #17

Turn the cable noise off Sherman A1 Feb 2020 #4

I didn't get that impression... Mike Nelson Feb 2020 #5

After all those years campaigning 24/7 relayerbob Feb 2020 #6

"more denial at the link" and more denial in this thread ;) bluewater Feb 2020 #7

Bernie JGug1 Feb 2020 #8

In the grand scheme of things, inasmuch as he won his neighboring state last time with 60%.... George II Feb 2020 #10

One or two pundits, but it isn't generally true Dem2 Feb 2020 #11

Bernie's victory in NH was underwhelming. beastie boy Feb 2020 #12

The endless stream of resentment greenjar_01 Feb 2020 #15