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magical thyme

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7. hmmm... 28% of those polled were Republicans
Thu May 7, 2015, 05:54 PM
May 2015

26% wouldn't vote in the above matchup.

Think there might be a connection?

Considering that Hillary has been front and center on the national stage off and on for decades, and the "unbeatable" candidate since 2008 or so, Bernie's jump since announcing strikes me as significant. ymv, of course

Oh, good, so what would the story be if Bernie was 39%. Thinkingabout May 2015 #1
Shockingly well? Dem2 May 2015 #2
What would the cereal be if the St. Bernard were on the moon? Scootaloo May 2015 #16
LOL, +1 Marr May 2015 #25
Fruit Loops. merrily May 2015 #61
Bwah! woo me with science May 2015 #65
Republicans and Independents voted in the polls however OKNancy May 2015 #3
Thanks. I didn't notice that. From the o.p., I got the impression it was just Democrats. n/t Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #6
Yes, complicating factor Dem2 May 2015 #10
Would not vote doing surprisingly well against Bernie. JaneyVee May 2015 #4
hmmm... 28% of those polled were Republicans magical thyme May 2015 #7
And, much more surprising, well against Hillary, too. merrily May 2015 #62
He's got his work cut out explaining the whole "Socialist" thingie. Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #5
28% of the respondents were Republicans Dem2 May 2015 #8
Americans, whether Democrat or Republican, don't want to be Venezuela. I'm as sure of that as I am Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #11
yep. Americans are not terribly well informed cali May 2015 #13
Your reply is one of the big problems with liberals and liberalism in general. You guys know what's Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #17
... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #19
I think this cartoon nails that superior attitude quite accurately. The smugness is a turnoff. Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #24
It reminds me of the old saw about the woman from the Upper East Side of Manhattan DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #28
* L0oniX May 2015 #26
And your reply is one the big problems with centrists and Third Way Dems. bluesbassman May 2015 #36
At the very least, your post confirms you're not a liberal DisgustipatedinCA May 2015 #45
I'm not a "DU" liberal. Big difference. Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #68
Surely the United States would not turn into Venezuela with a little more Socialism. Dem2 May 2015 #21
I don't see Maduro appearing on a ballot anywhere. Scootaloo May 2015 #33
Yes nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #41
They seem fine with Scandinavia, though. So do Scandinavians. merrily May 2015 #63
Yes, only 3% behind "I would not vote." Remarkable. DanTex May 2015 #9
28% polled were Republicans. progressoid May 2015 #12
If so many people describe themselves as "moderate" to "conservative", what makes liberals think.... Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #18
In a totalitarian dystopia they would./NT DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #20
One problem is getting people to realize that they are more liberal than they think. progressoid May 2015 #27
And there's the problem. Terminology, and he who assigns it, wins. "Liberal", like "Socialist" had Tarheel_Dem May 2015 #30
The Third Way identifies as Liberal. Which is a shame, but I'm willing to leave them the title and sabrina 1 May 2015 #79
How do you not know if you are registered to vote? Aerows May 2015 #56
No kidding. progressoid May 2015 #60
Wow... Sanders beat Jeb Bush! thesquanderer May 2015 #73
Only 69% of those polled are registered voters MaggieD May 2015 #15
For his name recognition, lack of funds and short time campaiging for the nom, it is drop dead merrily May 2015 #64
39% would NEVER consider voting for a socialist MaggieD May 2015 #14
That leaves 60% who might BrotherIvan May 2015 #22
Nobody wins a presidential election MaggieD May 2015 #37
How many Republicans do you figure will vote for Hillary? BrotherIvan May 2015 #46
By all means - you keep believing! MaggieD May 2015 #74
So math doesn't exist in your reality? BrotherIvan May 2015 #75
Probably every presidential election starts with 39% not even considering one of the candidates. thesquanderer May 2015 #72
So not to be picky but where is the remaining 1%? LOL L0oniX May 2015 #23
Vermin Supreme holdouts n/t Scootaloo May 2015 #32
I knew it ...he's back and skewing polls again... L0oniX May 2015 #34
Well, "Skewed" is his middle name Scootaloo May 2015 #35
How many people refused to vote against an African American? BrotherIvan May 2015 #29
I need to. see likely (D) primary voters polled Motown_Johnny May 2015 #31
That's an impressive bump BainsBane May 2015 #38
I should have mentioned it was a Yougov poll Dem2 May 2015 #44
CNN poll, May 2007, for comparison... JHB May 2015 #39
Matches my field observation nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #42
You are comparing apples and watermelons. DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #48
What I'm doing is reminding people the primaries some NINE MONTHS away JHB May 2015 #54
I like this post Dem2 May 2015 #55
According to DU, his chances with only Dems are far better than they would be in the general. merrily May 2015 #66
People that don't vote don't count Renew Deal May 2015 #40
It's a useless poll Not water May 2015 #43
Yes BrotherIvan May 2015 #47
Not entirely useless to compare how two Democrats might do with the general population, that merrily May 2015 #67
We're constantly told that Bernie will do WORSE in the general than the Democratic primary. stillwaiting May 2015 #76
So, this is a Poll that we SHOULD pay attention to? brooklynite May 2015 #49
It presupposes HRC will be running against Bernie in the general election. DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #50
Democratic Nomination Dem2 May 2015 #51
They are asking all voters what their preference is in a Democratic primary... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #52
OK Dem2 May 2015 #53
Pay no attention to the Clinton fans. NYC_SKP May 2015 #57
Thank you for the welcome! Dem2 May 2015 #58
Yes, indeed! NYC_SKP May 2015 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author woo me with science May 2015 #69
Wow, and what is this? Day four only? woo me with science May 2015 #70
Jury results, woo. hifiguy May 2015 #77
Thank you. woo me with science May 2015 #80
Bernie!! AzDar May 2015 #71
Wait a few months when his name is also a household word. That is amazing so soon sabrina 1 May 2015 #78
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