Sanders Sees Opening Despite Clinton's Delegate Lead

[Attorney in Texas]

Source: Real Clear Politics

“This is about as close as it can be for us to do well in these three states,” Sanders’ campaign manager told backers, referring to poll results in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri, where the independent senator thinks he has the best chances to best Clinton.... Citing polls Monday, Campaign Manager Jeff Weaver told supporters the senator is running neck-and-neck with Clinton in Missouri, three percentage points ahead in Illinois, and five points ahead in Ohio. ... In the last week, the candidates pummeled each other on issues of trust and judgment during rallies, in campaign ads and at televised town-hall events. Since last year, Sanders has pulled Clinton increasingly to the left .... The two Democratic aspirants focused heavily this month on policies of concern to many blue-collar, Midwestern voters, who worry about jobs and the economy, as well as rising college tuition costs, health insurance, the auto and coal industries, and the best ways to stand up to competition from China.

Sanders faults Clinton for backing what he calls “disastrous” international trade pacts, which he believes result in lower wages and corporate moves abroad. In response, Clinton assures voters she wants to see changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, negotiated by the Obama administration, before she can embrace the 12-nation pact she helped forge as secretary of state.... Sanders also objects to what he suggests are Clinton’s cozy ties to New York financial firms and Wall Street donors. He continues to point to six-figure speaking fees she earned from New York financial firms, and he’s called on Clinton numerous times to release transcripts of her speeches, which she has declined to do unless all candidates follow suit.... States with large delegate prizes ahead include Washington on March 26 (101); New York on April 19 (247); Pennsylvania on April 26 (189), and California (475) and New Jersey (126), both on June 7.

“It’s just so damn close,” the Sanders campaign argued Monday.

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[erlewyne]

1. I'm on pins and needles!

This is better than the Super Bowl.

I like BERNIE better every moment.
He is my superstar.


GO BERNIE !!!

[underpants]

2. The energy and momentum are clearly on Bernie's side

As I posted here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280146132

[WillyT]

3. Huge K & R !!!

[appalachiablue]

4. The time is for Bernie. Energy and momentum are with him. ~ Feel the Bern!

[JoFerret]

5. At some point he needs to pack it in

... so we can all focus on keeping the republican out of the WH and on winning as many congressional races as possible. We need a filibuster-proof Congress folks if we are to really get anything done.

[0rganism]

6. his being in the race is the only reason Democrats are getting any coverage atm

seems to me we'd want him in the race until the convention just to drive up interest in younger voters, if nothing else.

or are you happy with Trump + Republicans getting 100% of the primary coverage?

[maddogesq]

7. Exacatically!

As long as Dem debates remain civil and deal with substance, there is no reason for Bernie to drop out. The conversation we are having about who we are as Dems is long overdue.

The Trump circus will continue to get the lion's share of MSM coverage because they like all that WWF type crap to drive ratings. If Bernie were to drop out now, it would be 24/7 Drumpf.

And hey, it ain't over until Louie DePalma sings.

Sorry, this is so effin' cool.

[TexasBushwhacker]

8. And voters in late primary states have a right

for their votes to matter and as long as Sanders is in the race, the discussion will be about issues that matter. As soon as the convention is over and the nominee is selected, then the ugly, messy fight with the GOP, presumably Trump or Cruz, will start. As long as our guys are discussing the issues and Trump is talking about his dick, we have more opportunity to pick up voters.

[ashling]

9. + 10,000

I have wished that I could vote for Sanders. I finally got.that opportunity on 3/1the final analysis
... and it felt good! I would have been extremely pissed if I had been denied that chance because the corporate media, conventional wisdom, Clintonistas, or anybody else called this primary over because it did not comport with their timeline.


that said, I am acutely aware that democracy is more than a feel good process. In the final analysis we are making real World choices for real candidates for real candidates in a very real election for the futurist of this country. if it comes down to it I will be more than willing to vote for Hillary Clinton 4 president of the United States. I will not "hold my nose" to vote for Hillary, nor will I have any other reservations in casting my vote against Drumpf or any other Republican Yahoo ... just as I would expect every Hillary supporter to vote for Sanders in an election against the same evil forces. Opposition 2 Trump is more than a political choice ... it is a moral one... To get philosophical, it is a duty -- a moral

However, is the card has not been set - the ticket
has not been chosen