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Cal33

(7,018 posts)
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 09:37 PM Mar 2016

In Florida today 9,000 people attended Bernie's rally, whereas Hillary's rally

drew about 600. What would you think if next week's elections should show
a Hillary win in Florida?

There are already complaints of questionable election methods used in Polk
County, Iowa, on the part of Hillary supporters.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511478847

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In Florida today 9,000 people attended Bernie's rally, whereas Hillary's rally (Original Post) Cal33 Mar 2016 OP
Hillary is favored to win FLA so I wouldn't think much bigwillq Mar 2016 #1
And what's your interpretation of what's going on in Polk County, Iowa, right now? Cal33 Mar 2016 #2
Haven't followed it all that closely bigwillq Mar 2016 #4
That's great! There should be more people like you. Cal33 Mar 2016 #14
That's the most important part NWCorona Mar 2016 #15
Yes, Bernie's people should hang in there, tough and not taking any nonsense. They Cal33 Mar 2016 #18
GOTV, Florida... an overwhelming display. AzDar Mar 2016 #3
Wonder who resurrected the Butterfly Ballots... BuelahWitch Mar 2016 #5
Hillary has deliberately been doing small events the entire campaign Lucinda Mar 2016 #6
There will be no more Southern States voting after next week since all 11 of Cal33 Mar 2016 #7
So? n/t Lucinda Mar 2016 #8
With an exception or two, the rest of the Southern States are solidly for Hillary. Cal33 Mar 2016 #9
You think Bernie will win NY? Maryland? Lucinda Mar 2016 #10
Even in those 4 states you mentioned, I think Bernie's chances are far better there Cal33 Mar 2016 #11
If the polls are correct it will be the same in these states Lucinda Mar 2016 #12
We will! NWCorona Mar 2016 #16
Haven't you noticed that the polls are often overstated in favor of Hillary? That's Cal33 Mar 2016 #17
Actually, many have understated her numbers. Lucinda Mar 2016 #20
I'd take bets on all four of those states. Joe the Revelator Mar 2016 #13
closed primary bigtree Mar 2016 #19
It seems like she never draws big crowds. Is that by choice? democrattotheend Mar 2016 #21
 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
1. Hillary is favored to win FLA so I wouldn't think much
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 09:39 PM
Mar 2016

It's not the size of the crowd, but the motion of the Voters.
Hillary's crowds haven't been as big, but her supporters are coming out to vote. That's what counts.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
4. Haven't followed it all that closely
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 09:45 PM
Mar 2016

Seems like there might be some irregularities. I am all for making sure all votes are counted properly.

 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
18. Yes, Bernie's people should hang in there, tough and not taking any nonsense. They
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 12:14 PM
Mar 2016

must take part in. every single vote counted. The same thing must be done in
every vote count, now and in the GE.

We should take no more nonsense from anybody.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
6. Hillary has deliberately been doing small events the entire campaign
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 09:52 PM
Mar 2016

She is up over 1.6 million votes and 215 delegates...I'm thinking their strategy is working just fine.

 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
7. There will be no more Southern States voting after next week since all 11 of
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 09:58 PM
Mar 2016

them will have already voted. And 29 states will still be waiting to vote.

 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
9. With an exception or two, the rest of the Southern States are solidly for Hillary.
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 10:31 PM
Mar 2016

Last edited Mon Mar 14, 2016, 08:05 AM - Edit history (2)

After next week, all of them will have voted. Hillary's gun will be empty.
And there are still 29 states that are waiting to vote. It's simple arithmetic
-- provided, of course, the Sanders supporters will stand strong and insist
on being present for the counting of every single vote. They will not "leave
the room," as requested by the Hillary supporters.

By the way, it is an awfully dumb type of request, to ask one's opponents
to leave the room during the recount. It's about as open an admission as
one will ever come across that fraud will be taking place.

I can't imagine anything dumber than that!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511477611

 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
11. Even in those 4 states you mentioned, I think Bernie's chances are far better there
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 10:52 PM
Mar 2016

than what he had in the Solid South. Bernie was being slaughtered there,
But those heady days of Hillary are over. Now comes the sheer reality. I think
Bernie will win, but it will be very close.

Extra care must be paid that fraud cannot take place.

 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
17. Haven't you noticed that the polls are often overstated in favor of Hillary? That's
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 12:08 PM
Mar 2016

the MSM for you.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
20. Actually, many have understated her numbers.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 07:27 PM
Mar 2016

I'm not a big poll fan in general, until very close to the day, but they can be useful.

bigtree

(85,986 posts)
19. closed primary
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 12:23 PM
Mar 2016

...many of those voters must be independents, unable to vote in the primary, because in these closed primary states, the crowds haven't been proportional to the vote. Texas, for instance...

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
21. It seems like she never draws big crowds. Is that by choice?
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 07:28 PM
Mar 2016

In 2008, Obama also drew much bigger crowds even in states she won. Does she choose to have smaller events and not have events where 10,000 people could come, or is she just not getting much turnout?

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