Democratic Primaries

Hortensis

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99. Sure. 3/4 Of his primary supporters

Fri Apr 19, 2019, 06:19 PM

Apr 2019

moved to their second, Democratic choice after that. Responses to polls indicated that most of them were happy with their second choice, some very. In Iowa, 90% asked specifically said they respected Hillary Clinton and were happy to have her as their second choice.

Those people are normal Democrats who just preferred Bernie Sanders in the primary. It’s critical to note that.

When talking about the deplorables who refused to vote for her in the GE and voted Republican or third party — who are not here on this forum because they did not vote Democrat — we are not talking about the broadly diverse range of Democrats who would never dream of refusing to vote for any Democratic candidate except Bernie Sanders. Those who did and promise to again are very, very, very different.

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

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Fascinating that Sanders' supporters are a mere 8% here [View all] Cary Apr 2019 OP

It's a mystery, isn't it? shanny Apr 2019 #1

Food for lots of thought Cary Apr 2019 #2

As far as I remember it's been solidly at 8% since this system started. defacto7 Apr 2019 #27

Not really... SidDithers Apr 2019 #39

Yep, u are 100% correct, thats how i remember it too Baclava Apr 2019 #74

Bingo. tymorial Apr 2019 #80

Too simplistic a vuew unc70 Apr 2019 #104

Wait until Biden officially announces his candidacy next week, he'll probably spike.... George II Apr 2019 #3

Were you here in 2016? ZZenith Apr 2019 #4

I thought they all left for Greener pastures. Scurrilous Apr 2019 #6

I think they left for a popular spot in central New Jersey - the "Pine Barrens". George II Apr 2019 #24

Good one! Scurrilous Apr 2019 #55

Clever still_one Apr 2019 #130

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #7

I recall being undecided, then as now Cary Apr 2019 #11

I am referring to the here and now, but ... Cary Apr 2019 #8

I fully addressed your point, if I understood it. ZZenith Apr 2019 #16

Wrong Cary Apr 2019 #18

Handwringing and negativity by whom? ZZenith Apr 2019 #20

Look up my prior opening post Cary Apr 2019 #30

vague and incomplete answers to questions about your post, not even providing a link... FreepFryer Apr 2019 #177

Yeah, you aren't the first to use that ploy. Cary Apr 2019 #180

Then your standard response, like your OP, is easily dismissed. Thanks for playing! (n/t) FreepFryer Apr 2019 #182

Read slowly: Cary Apr 2019 #184

Please. Make. Sense. (N/t) FreepFryer Apr 2019 #185

Read slowly: Cary Apr 2019 #186

Intelligent people do not feel the need to try to insult others intelligence. (n/t) FreepFryer Apr 2019 #187

Read slowly: Cary Apr 2019 #188

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #191

Yes Sherman A1 Apr 2019 #10

Most of us switched to Clinton and are still here. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #31

I guess I fall into that camp. ZZenith Apr 2019 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author vanboggie Apr 2019 #132

Oooo Finally made the 8%... LakeArenal Apr 2019 #62

... sheshe2 Apr 2019 #93

Saw it with my own two eyes. ZZenith Apr 2019 #100

I wouldn't say 92%, but a good chunk. n/t Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #103

You were lurking in 2016? sheshe2 Apr 2019 #105

Lots of us are long-time lurkers before we post regularly. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #110

I joined back in 2004 but because my internet provider went belly-up ZZenith Apr 2019 #113

Thanks! sheshe2 Apr 2019 #118

Laugh. Out. Loud. yardwork Apr 2019 #115

Driven off? mcar Apr 2019 #119

It became impossible to voice any criticism of the candidate's tactics ZZenith Apr 2019 #125

I saw the exact opposite mcar Apr 2019 #128

Plenty of "Good Democrats" whole-heartedly supported Sander's campaign ZZenith Apr 2019 #134

I am well aware that plenty of Sanders supporters voted for HRC mcar Apr 2019 #135

The scorched Earth policy worked both ways. I witnessed it. ZZenith Apr 2019 #139

So did we.. BS staffer in Michigan.. 2019.. Cha Apr 2019 #149

Yep. That was my experience too. Kentonio Apr 2019 #163

That happened on both sides, mate. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #137

No one on this board ever used the word k#ke mcar Apr 2019 #142

They used it, just not on this board. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #143

Nice goalpost moving mcar Apr 2019 #144

Most of them went to JPR of their own accord. Cha Apr 2019 #150

That is where he should be katmondoo Apr 2019 #5

It seems accurate to me Cary Apr 2019 #9

I think the 8% is an anomaly BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #12

Quite possible but ... Cary Apr 2019 #15

There is a lot of congeniality and respect BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #21

I think you meant to say "with impunity." n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #63

Thank you! I stand corrected. BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #69

De nada. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #70

Maybe DownriverDem Apr 2019 #13

I love Uncle Joe Cary Apr 2019 #17

I know that you mean well, TexasTowelie Apr 2019 #48

Yeah, I don't like that, either.. Cha Apr 2019 #71

Totally did not know that. dhol82 Apr 2019 #106

Now I wonder which Uncle Joe you are talking about? still_one Apr 2019 #131

Waiting to see how the candidates... paleotn Apr 2019 #28

:) We can all vote only once, as opposed to posting 50 times, Hortensis Apr 2019 #14

fun fact: More 2008 Clinton primary voters didn't vote for Obama... Spider Jerusalem Apr 2019 #19

Meaning what? Cary Apr 2019 #23

Nope, I'd blame voter suppression and Russian interference, which had as sizeable an effect Spider Jerusalem Apr 2019 #37

It was a perfect storm but that doesn't negate the fact that if Stein voters had voted for Clinton Cary Apr 2019 #42

Stein voters were never going to vote for Clinton. Spider Jerusalem Apr 2019 #44

That isn't the point Cary Apr 2019 #49

More votes were affected by suppression and interference than Stein got Spider Jerusalem Apr 2019 #50

It isn't my fault that you missed the point Cary Apr 2019 #52

I understand what you said perfectly; the problem is that your argument is idiotic bullshit? Spider Jerusalem Apr 2019 #56

Not interested Cary Apr 2019 #58

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Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #153

Wrong.. "stein voters" might have voted Cha Apr 2019 #152

You are correct mcar Apr 2019 #124

Stein also ran for President in 2012 on the green ticket . Obama won. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #140

The more mature, evolved response would be: Cary Apr 2019 #145

I made no mistakes. I didn't run for office so I don't need to figure Autumn Apr 2019 #146

Where did I say that you, personally made a mistake? Cary Apr 2019 #147

let's is a contraction of "let us." You and I. Autumn Apr 2019 #148

Brutally defensive Cary Apr 2019 #154

Brutally defensive? You got a little testy Cary because I told you Stein ran in 2012 and Obama won. Autumn Apr 2019 #157

It isn't my fault that you are defensive Cary Apr 2019 #158

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Stein ran in 2016 and trump won. And now three of Sanders' top staffers.... George II Apr 2019 #161

And how is it that does NOT BOTHER people Eliot Rosewater Apr 2019 #173

If you're a Democrat you should agree that WE have to be better in 2020. George II Apr 2019 #160

I can't do any better. I maxed out donating to my choice for the primary, caucused for him and Autumn Apr 2019 #162

"I was happy to move on from 2016 George. We all should." ehrnst Apr 2019 #167

"I was happy to move on from 2016 George. We all should." lapucelle Apr 2019 #168

...... ehrnst Apr 2019 #169

+1000. ehrnst Apr 2019 #166

I believe that to be inaccurate WeekiWater Apr 2019 #61

According to this, 25% defected to McCain, 5% didn't vote at all. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #67

I'll stick with my original assessment. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #76

Why? It's demonstrably false and the stats linked above are considered common knowledge. nt Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #82

They do not. That is clear. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #90

Can I ask where you have contradictory information, other than opinion? n/t Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #92

There you go again... citing inconvenient facts. Common knowledge is right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #114

Humility in victory or defeat, friend. Quench your zeal in the waters of wisdom. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #117

Well. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #120

Every one of us should be determined to avoid the mistakes of D.U. 2016. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #123

To that end, then I'm sure you & everyone here agrees the extreme Bernie bashing should end, pronto! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #136

Sanders has fucked up several times. You can't deny that. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #138

I find it odd 9% of Obama voters, voted for McCain in the GE. Agschmid Apr 2019 #94

Every election has some odd points. The Sanders/Trump supporters, the Obama/McCain supporters... Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #96

Yeah but why actually support someone in the primary, and bail in the GE. Agschmid Apr 2019 #97

Probably. Or right-wing Dems. Or something in the Debates that turned voters off. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #98

Agreed. Agschmid Apr 2019 #101

In an electorate that votes for candidates based on height and hairlines, it doesn't surprise me... Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #194

1 in 10 Sanders supporters voted for Trump in 2016, and another 1 in 10 eithere voted for Stein or still_one Apr 2019 #133

Fun Fact.. your "WhatAbout?" is Not Cha Apr 2019 #151

You misunderestimate us Fiendish Thingy Apr 2019 #22

I never said all Sanders' supporters were unreasonable Cary Apr 2019 #26

Sure. 3/4 Of his primary supporters Hortensis Apr 2019 #99

I don't find it odd at all that a website called Democratic Underground Mr.Bill Apr 2019 #25

Feel 'stifled?' Just ignore. elleng Apr 2019 #29

I have an agenda Ellen: Cary Apr 2019 #32

Naturally, elleng Apr 2019 #34

Apparently not. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #43

I am sure some here have another agenda Cary Apr 2019 #46

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #33

The Great Purge... SidDithers Apr 2019 #45

Speaking of a "great purge" after a grand total.of 3 posts? Cary Apr 2019 #47

Yeah. Subtle they ain't...nt SidDithers Apr 2019 #54

He read about it somewhere. marble falls Apr 2019 #102

A long time lurker, surely...nt SidDithers Apr 2019 #108

Frequent flyer. Someone needs a new sock. marble falls Apr 2019 #109

When I do the laundry I always come up one sock short of a match. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #122

You weren't here then. ehrnst Apr 2019 #51

DU was more welcoming to those on the left who weren't dedicated to Democrats. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #35

How do you define to "not dedicated to Democrats?" ehrnst Apr 2019 #78

They may mean "Dedicated 100% to Democrats." AKA, left-leaning Indies or ideological "Dems". Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #84

I'm not "Dedicated 100%" to any and every Democratic candidate ehrnst Apr 2019 #85

I think we may be two ships passing in the night. I'm not referring to you or anyone else. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #87

TOS the one with initials DK has high Sanders support Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #36

Daily Kos? That's a BS haven? Good to know... NurseJackie Apr 2019 #40

Lots of folk, Clinton and Sanders alike, got blown up in the 2016 wars. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #41

I left. crazytown Apr 2019 #88

Bookmarking. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #53

I'm a strong Sanders supporter. James48 Apr 2019 #57

You do understand that my point has nothing to do with supporting Sanders? Cary Apr 2019 #60

Or, many see no need to promote anyone at this point. guillaumeb Apr 2019 #64

You have my vote! Cary Apr 2019 #66

Many people are staying undecided to avoid preconceptions. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #65

Not directed at you, but Cary Apr 2019 #68

I agree. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #73

It is that simple Cary Apr 2019 #77

I'm not following Lazy Daisy Apr 2019 #72

Art is in the eye of the beholder Cary Apr 2019 #75

no thank you Lazy Daisy Apr 2019 #79

Some will, some won't, so what? Cary Apr 2019 #81

Why, Because He's Not Everyone's Choice Me. Apr 2019 #83

Most people aren't ideologues Cary Apr 2019 #86

It's really not that much of a mystery. Agschmid Apr 2019 #89

A lot of them Andy823 Apr 2019 #91

It's simple. We took a beating here after the 2016 Convention. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #95

I don't know anything about twitter Andy823 Apr 2019 #112

Yeah. 2016 was rough across the board. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #116

I don't know what you're referring to. A poll or something? nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #107

Poll at the top of the Democratic Primaries forum. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #159

K&R mcar Apr 2019 #111

My Revolutionary calculator converts it to 80% dalton99a Apr 2019 #121

I was a pretty staunch Sanders supported... Basement Beat Apr 2019 #126

Hmm, I tend to think the "Democratic" in the DU name says that most of us are ... Democrats. dawg day Apr 2019 #127

I said I.was fascinated, not surprised Cary Apr 2019 #141

I'm surprised... Mike Nelson Apr 2019 #129

Much like Sanders' Senate career, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. LonePirate Apr 2019 #155

Faulkner alluding to Shakespeare. Cary Apr 2019 #156

It's not particularly surprising at all. Kentonio Apr 2019 #164

Usually there are three sides to a story Cary Apr 2019 #170

I don't need outreach. I also don't need some grand debate about my beliefs. Kentonio Apr 2019 #171

None of that has anything to do with what I said. Cary Apr 2019 #172

I wasn't attacking you in the slightest. Kentonio Apr 2019 #174

I said you changed the subject to you, not that you attacked me Cary Apr 2019 #175

You literally said.. Kentonio Apr 2019 #176

Is your name "people?" Cary Apr 2019 #178

Ok, this is pointless. Kentonio Apr 2019 #181

I made a good point. Cary Apr 2019 #190

That is exactly why IMO people have chosen not to choose him in the primary forum. vsrazdem Apr 2019 #205

I like how Bernie pulls the party to the left. rainin Apr 2019 #179

My view is similar Cary Apr 2019 #183

Saying democrats are left leaning moderates is a little broad brush. rainin Apr 2019 #199

Democrats have a lot of diversity. David__77 Apr 2019 #201

You seem to be quite reasonable Cary Apr 2019 #203

What's wrong with "broad brush?" Cary Apr 2019 #202

To say democrats are left leaning moderates leaves out rainin Apr 2019 #206

If a majority of us are left leaning moderates then... Cary Apr 2019 #208

Fans of some candidates are very verbal, and seem to think that MineralMan Apr 2019 #189

In a way, yes. It is odd. Cary Apr 2019 #193

It is easy to understand when a voter looks at the best choices we have. democratisphere Apr 2019 #192

What do you find stifling? David__77 Apr 2019 #195

If you wish to understand you can easily figure it out. Cary Apr 2019 #196

Thanks for the reply. David__77 Apr 2019 #197

You are welcome. Cary Apr 2019 #207

There was a large exodus of Bernie supporters from DU JCMach1 Apr 2019 #198

Yep, a lot of them went to the JPR echo chamber LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #200

8%. Cary Apr 2019 #204

How sanders thinks he will win the nomination Gothmog Apr 2019 #209

Related Point: Sanders Haters Claim He's Not A Democrat Yet DU Classifies Him As Such corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #210

Meh. Not really. Sanders was my top choice in 2016... SMC22307 Apr 2019 #211

How about just being a better, more functional party? Cary Apr 2019 #212

My guess is that very few Americans are thinking in terms of... SMC22307 Apr 2019 #213

Interesting, Biden now 12% and Sanders still 8% Cary Apr 2019 #214