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In reply to the discussion: Democrats want 'major role' for Sanders: Reuters/Ipsos poll [View all]seabeckind
(1,957 posts)17. Hillary's positions are basically the status quo
Bernie's appeal was based upon the idea that the status quo is becoming less feasible to more and more people and that a change in course is needed.
That's the answer to your question.
The next question is how much the party "nobility" will be swayed by this attitude.
It's one of those "ignore this warning at your own peril" moments.
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Has there been any polling on that? I suspect if he did, Trump might come in third.
yurbud
Jun 2016
#20
I agreee..I'm pretty sure this mans service to this country has earned him that right...
midnight
Jun 2016
#27
could be the plan. for him to select a member of the Bush Crime family for VP and then get impeached
olddad56
Jun 2016
#74
Her positions on most issues are unknown or change depending on which audience is in front of her
AgingAmerican
Jun 2016
#32
The party insiders would make sure her, I mean their, wishes would become known
greiner3
Jun 2016
#49
there are a lot of ways to make their numbers look bigger than they actually are
yurbud
Jun 2016
#24
The support for Sanders has been huge and he deserves a huge role in shaping the future of the party
avaistheone1
Jun 2016
#3
Bernie's focus is internal, he wont want SoS. I think Kerry is still the best choice
swhisper1
Jun 2016
#87
Your attempt to ridicule the results by creating a straw man is logical fallacy
askeptic
Jun 2016
#33
The Reuters poll has "wildly fluctuating" during this primary season. Its methodology,
pnwmom
Jun 2016
#52
A lot of Hillary voters even on this forum agreed with Bernie on the issues but voted
JDPriestly
Jun 2016
#30
But a big fat NO to open primaries. I don't want infiltrators deciding for Democrats.
LaydeeBug
Jun 2016
#38
Sorry. Will fight you tooth and nail on it. You want same day registration for the general, FINE
LaydeeBug
Jun 2016
#65
The DNC party leadership has devoted enormous resources to eliminate the progressive wing. QED
Ford_Prefect
Jun 2016
#44
It's not what Democratic voters want, it's what Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants that matters. And
Gene Debs
Jun 2016
#56
These are all fair points, but we are still talking about a significant portion of the party.
Ash_F
Jun 2016
#83
Many people still do not understand that Clinton and Sanders have very different policies and plans.
DhhD
Jun 2016
#62
Bernie Sanders for VP, they'd make a great team! Yin and Yank work well together
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#68
I worry because whenever Democrats don't nominate the most liberal candidate, they lose.
Zen Democrat
Jun 2016
#79