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Jamaal510

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2. I'm not surprised much.

Tue May 26, 2015, 03:57 AM

May 2015

DUers tend to be much more liberal than outsiders (and even the Democratic party at large), which generally leads to more liberal politicians having more popularity here than moderate-leaning politicians. The only thing I find surprising is that almost any positive thread on Sanders (and Warren) with some type of quote or policy stance is sure to get close to/over 100 recs, while Clinton threads of the same caliber don't get as much love. I'm leaning towards Bernie, but I'm actually OK with both of them and think that either candidate would make a fine president, especially with a Democratic Congress in both Houses.

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Is it surprising that DU has rallied around the most liberal candidate running? [View all] Fearless May 2015 OP

Kind of: DU's silent majority seems to be to the left of some of the most prolific posters. redgreenandblue May 2015 #1

Me, too. I thought the center right was the majority on this board. merrily May 2015 #5

HAs it occurred to you that some people don't bother to respond to opt-in polls? brooklynite May 2015 #11

I have, but I don't see how that effect would be biased towards one of the choices. redgreenandblue May 2015 #16

Lol. That MUST be it, 10 percenter. morningfog May 2015 #22

I'm not surprised much. Jamaal510 May 2015 #2

Here's a point: I don't rec anything brooklynite May 2015 #12

It's called "Democratic Underground" because the Democratic PARTY took a turn to the Right. Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #3

I agree that a large segment of Democratic politicans went right. However, I don't think merrily May 2015 #4

It's a good reason NOW.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #6

That's up to Skinner. merrily May 2015 #7

Want to hear something funny? A while ago my mother said I should fear the cops.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #8

That's adorable. merrily May 2015 #9

Kick for afternoon. Fearless May 2015 #10

Not at all. It's a little surprising that so many people think he's actually going to win, though. DanTex May 2015 #13

It's unsurprising they are doing their best to smear.... MaggieD May 2015 #14

Truth hurts, no offense. Fearless May 2015 #17

No it's not the truth... MaggieD May 2015 #18

I'm sorry what?? Fearless May 2015 #25

Hush, now. You are unfairly analyzing a simplistic and canned meme. djean111 May 2015 #31

Not surprising. On most issues, we agree with him. He's not the Not As Bad candidate. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2015 #15

No, not surprising....the more time I spend here I realize the DU represents the fringe left like FR beaglelover May 2015 #19

Uh, nope. KamaAina May 2015 #20

No, it's pretty much how DU trends, historically. Starry Messenger May 2015 #21

Thanks for posting this. hrmjustin May 2015 #23

You're welcome! Starry Messenger May 2015 #24

Wow.. Edwards and Kucinich.. I do remember those Edwards' supporters were brutal in their Cha May 2015 #27

To be fair the bottom did drop out of the Edwards campaign... Fearless May 2015 #29

It is eye opening. hrmjustin May 2015 #35

Yeah, good ol Edwards and Kucinich.. Mahalo, Starry Messenger Cha May 2015 #26

Memories... Agschmid May 2015 #33

Yeah, good times.. probably guess I was in the lowly Obama voting section. Cha May 2015 #36

I didn't think Obama had a chance in hell in 2008, but I voted for him. phleshdef May 2015 #28

I am not surprised so much about the rally. Kalidurga May 2015 #30

Not at all. What surprises me is that some here are posting right-wing propaganda to promote Bernie B Calm May 2015 #32

Nope. But it is surprising to me how vicious some posters are about it. Adrahil May 2015 #34