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27. The GOP will savagely attack any and all Democratic candidates.
Tue Feb 16, 2016, 09:01 AM
Feb 2016

But the dopes have been calling Obama a Socialist for 8 years. They have destroyed their best talking point.

It's not code-speak for that at all. Skinner Feb 2016 #1
Agree 100 percent. You are up early, nice to see you. :) 7wo7rees Feb 2016 #3
Hillary has already been reduced to lies and distortions to attack Sanders shawn703 Feb 2016 #5
Except that Sanders really IS Socialist. Adrahil Feb 2016 #10
He's never shied away from that title shawn703 Feb 2016 #16
Well, if he gets the nomination, we shall see. I think you are wrong. Adrahil Feb 2016 #18
And, I don't understand why chervilant Feb 2016 #65
Exactly marions ghost Feb 2016 #82
Big difference is that Hillary attacks back, and Sanders just kind of blows it off and keeps talking libdem4life Feb 2016 #188
Good point marions ghost Feb 2016 #199
Kind of a political jui jitstu...he's a Master. n/t libdem4life Feb 2016 #218
He a master because he always has been one marions ghost Feb 2016 #240
That's the "magic" of a real leader. Feels the pulse and goes with it...yes. n/t libdem4life Feb 2016 #242
Controlling the discourse is key 6chars Feb 2016 #226
That's what a Master Statesman does. Will not go off message. libdem4life Feb 2016 #227
and we will not be running against a master statesman 6chars Feb 2016 #228
Therein lies the difference. Sometimes our long Primary season is a good thing. libdem4life Feb 2016 #230
The difference is this: Adrahil Feb 2016 #191
Sanders is NOT a pure socialist RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #35
Also true (at least now), but the electorate isn't that savvy. Adrahil Feb 2016 #37
So please tell me RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #41
Here's a quote and link. Adrahil Feb 2016 #48
That is not Socialism! RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #54
:rolleyes: Adrahil Feb 2016 #62
You're leaving out a couple very important word indigoth Feb 2016 #75
If a company is owned by the workers.... Adrahil Feb 2016 #108
Have you heard of Mondragon? PyaarRevolution Feb 2016 #117
Have not heard of them... Adrahil Feb 2016 #161
The stock market ... beedle Feb 2016 #127
Errr.... Adrahil Feb 2016 #162
You know RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #139
That's not really the issue atm Adrahil Feb 2016 #195
Almost all large companies are publicly owned, it's called stock and it's traded on Wall Street. n/t A Simple Game Feb 2016 #176
Do you believe Sanders was referring to publicly traded companies? Adrahil Feb 2016 #217
Do you believe he's referring to communist type public ownership? beedle Feb 2016 #219
I believe Bernie knows the difference between government owned and publicly owned. A Simple Game Feb 2016 #220
you don't know the difference between employee owned and government owned? Perogie Feb 2016 #91
He said PUBLICLY owned, not employee-owned. Adrahil Feb 2016 #101
duly noted Perogie Feb 2016 #114
he said publically owned, contolled by workers noiretextatique Feb 2016 #151
This concern of yours and other Hillary supporters would seem more genuine Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #94
Are you saying my position isn't genuine? It is. Adrahil Feb 2016 #105
"we will be talking about stuff like this in the Fall" Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #119
Sorry but using the argument that we shouldn't vote for someone because of what the liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #124
I'm talking about my reasoning. You can make your own decision. Adrahil Feb 2016 #136
me thinks your email hope is wishful thinking questionseverything Feb 2016 #177
I think most people see it for what it is: Adrahil Feb 2016 #194
obama's fbi is conducting a political witch hunt? questionseverything Feb 2016 #235
"by the workers themselves," JDPriestly Feb 2016 #204
Now, see, IMHO chervilant Feb 2016 #110
I appreciate your position, but... Adrahil Feb 2016 #137
Let's presume chervilant Feb 2016 #154
OK, sure. Nobody was convinced by that BS Swiftboating campaign. Adrahil Feb 2016 #158
I have no idea what you mean by chervilant Feb 2016 #178
That was my first thought when I read that post. Aerows Feb 2016 #138
Quite a few chervilant Feb 2016 #156
I do not think Bernie supporters are stupid..... Adrahil Feb 2016 #159
Okay, chervilant Feb 2016 #179
That's a complicated question. but here goes... Adrahil Feb 2016 #193
And I'm sure you can count on the GOP to say exactly that. JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #197
Who is Josip Stalin? RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #216
That's a Russian variation of Joseph JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #231
Might I recommend this article with Joe Biden. LiberalArkie Feb 2016 #51
Provide link Perogie Feb 2016 #88
See Post #48 Adrahil Feb 2016 #109
Any thing since the 70's that you can link to? Perogie Feb 2016 #118
Again, missing the point. Adrahil Feb 2016 #160
We should be influenced by the lies the RW nutz will tell? FUCK THEM and fuck that Vincardog Feb 2016 #168
I'm not missing the point. Perogie Feb 2016 #183
You don't see a difference between employee owned companies and "nationalizing"? Some things Vincardog Feb 2016 #166
This message was self-deleted by its author John Poet Feb 2016 #140
Provide a link to prove that lie. Bernie never advocated "the nationalization of industries" Vincardog Feb 2016 #164
Obama is "progressive"? Sorry, Obama is center right. basselope Feb 2016 #169
What industries does Bernie want nationalized? mdbl Feb 2016 #184
Obama is progressive, AlbertCat Feb 2016 #186
Have you seen the movie, The Big Short? JDPriestly Feb 2016 #203
Nationalization of WHAT industries? Peace Patriot Feb 2016 #209
As opposed to the lies and distortions about Hillary Nonhlanhla Feb 2016 #185
The GOP would terrify people with single payer creeksneakers2 Feb 2016 #201
I'd be saving about 50% on health care personally shawn703 Feb 2016 #211
That, plus Volaris Feb 2016 #208
When did being investigated become a rationale for voting for a candidate? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #7
Do you genuinely not know what Republicans will attack Sanders for? Skinner Feb 2016 #14
Sorry, I'm not buying that. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #19
They don't need scandals. They have 'socialism'. Chemisse Feb 2016 #42
If Obama had death panels, no way Bernie doesn't get tagged with Stalinist death camps BeyondGeography Feb 2016 #46
As a Sanders supporter as well, I agree with you. We ain't seen nothing yet Arazi Feb 2016 #120
Republicans cry socialism at EVERY Democrat. jeff47 Feb 2016 #125
Don't forget that Hillary has Utopian Leftist Feb 2016 #163
100% agree, I'm not buying it either. Waiting For Everyman Feb 2016 #95
Can you provide an example? ejbr Feb 2016 #20
They aren't attacking Bernie yet because they want him to win the primary. Chemisse Feb 2016 #43
Thanks for reply, ejbr Feb 2016 #71
As I posted above, Chemisse Feb 2016 #222
Given the present polling ejbr Feb 2016 #223
I hope you are right. Chemisse Feb 2016 #224
Well, since I can't predict the future, ejbr Feb 2016 #234
she has a better chance of winning the GE. AlbertCat Feb 2016 #187
But that is with Democratic voters. Chemisse Feb 2016 #221
There's already hints of what they will attack him on out there. Amimnoch Feb 2016 #32
I take serious issue that she is still "standing strong" StandingInLeftField Feb 2016 #107
Well, you can. The numbers say different. Amimnoch Feb 2016 #122
This message was self-deleted by its author StandingInLeftField Feb 2016 #123
25% of the VT Republicans voted for Sanders over the years, Qutzupalotl Feb 2016 #152
the first 3 you list have already been here at du questionseverything Feb 2016 #182
Both candidates are pulling punches. joshcryer Feb 2016 #56
And do you think Bernie will fold like a house of cards? StandingInLeftField Feb 2016 #100
The Republicans and the Tea Party hate the Clinton's. SamKnause Feb 2016 #8
Not so sure Depaysement Feb 2016 #9
Republicans friggin' hate her. They probably don't even know why. But they will swarm the voting GoneFishin Feb 2016 #47
I know why Depaysement Feb 2016 #73
That sounds about right. Whatever the case, it seems like if she was a man with an R after her name, GoneFishin Feb 2016 #144
For some, that is true. Duppers Feb 2016 #98
If that is true, why do Hillary's numbers go down and down, while Bonobo Feb 2016 #12
People keep acting like Bernie just popped out of the blue. grntuscarora Feb 2016 #23
Do we know everything about Hillary? Punkingal Feb 2016 #25
There will be nothing new left for the Republicans to attack him on, Hillary is throwing everything Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #26
She is not attacking him for being too far to the left. Chemisse Feb 2016 #45
Really, that is what the unicorn arguement is all about. Hillary is "pragmatic." Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #59
Huh? I'm really not up with the GD P lingo. Chemisse Feb 2016 #68
I disagree that Bernie has less chance in the General than Hillary. Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #76
I know that you're for Hi11ary, Skinner. chervilant Feb 2016 #33
Because she's not Bernie? SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #64
This goes without saying. joshcryer Feb 2016 #53
She hasn't faced it for decades. She ran in two elections for the Senate, and won. delrem Feb 2016 #60
Much worse? Balderdash corkhead Feb 2016 #63
Except we don't... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #77
Really obvious rock Feb 2016 #78
You lost me on the crystal ball part, Skinner (...and when they do it's going to be...). Kip Humphrey Feb 2016 #79
From what I've seen, most of the treatment from Clinton and her surrogates has backfired brilliantly Major Nikon Feb 2016 #83
^ This StandingInLeftField Feb 2016 #113
What kind of stuff are the Republicans holding back? Perogie Feb 2016 #84
The GOP attacked Kerry, Clinton, Dukakis and every Democratic Party Office Holder Rilgin Feb 2016 #129
just because they know doesnt mean they won't use it. roguevalley Feb 2016 #134
apparently we didn't know everything grasswire Feb 2016 #135
True that. JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #196
"SOCIALIST SOCIALIST OH DEAR JESUS HE'S A SOCIALIST!!!!!" eviliberal Feb 2016 #207
Ridiculous. leftupnorth Feb 2016 #213
Same logic was in play in 2008 quaker bill Feb 2016 #215
Desperation. This is really getting brutally ugly. 7wo7rees Feb 2016 #2
Camp Can't Decide - List Of Bernie FUD cantbeserious Feb 2016 #4
22: Young female Bernie supporters are driven by nothing more than lust for the hot, hot Berniebros Fumesucker Feb 2016 #6
ROFL! That is the gist of the Steinham insult, isn't it? IdaBriggs Feb 2016 #11
Well, that's my experience anyway. navarth Feb 2016 #190
#19.. disillusioned73 Feb 2016 #29
A big one--- "supporters don't want to see a woman president" Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #44
No wonder.... Hillary is far closer to the corrupt GOP... Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #13
No, it means "the GOP has already savagely attacked Clinton" brooklynite Feb 2016 #15
How has she weathered the GOP storm? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #21
She stands up to it? Rilesome Feb 2016 #81
We already know ALL there is to know about Hillary? Beowulf Feb 2016 #17
They would beat the hell out of her on the transcripts which she can never produce. Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #28
The GOP won't attack her on the speeches. Chemisse Feb 2016 #52
Tell that to Trump! Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #57
That's because it's the primaries and they are trying to beat her down with the primary voters. Chemisse Feb 2016 #61
Trump has already attacked her on her Wall Street ties so there is no prediction necessary. Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #69
I agree with you completely. Chemisse Feb 2016 #70
Yes but Donald Trump is not reliant on the big money JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #111
No, he just admits that he has bought politicians in the past with a quid pro quo! Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #155
I can assure you that voters will look at the two sides of the coin very differently. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #173
As if Bill & Hillary aren't dumping mud on Bernie left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #22
If you think this is bad, wait until Republicans start boston bean Feb 2016 #24
They invented ' Citizens United ' partially so they could Openly hate Hillary, even though they have orpupilofnature57 Feb 2016 #34
So, we've established that BOTH candidates chervilant Feb 2016 #36
What we have established is Hillary has already faced it for decades, and with Bernie it hasn't even boston bean Feb 2016 #38
How is that even relevant? chervilant Feb 2016 #66
One person has already been through the bullshit and is still standing. boston bean Feb 2016 #67
She won 2 elections virtually unopposed and was given the SoS job by Obama. BeanMusical Feb 2016 #225
What has she won while facing all that GOP stuff? DaveT Feb 2016 #180
GOP can use Hillary's words against Bernie n/t left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #149
Just like that happened in 2008, right? frylock Feb 2016 #165
The GOP will savagely attack any and all Democratic candidates. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #27
Seems like camp Weathervane PROVES that you can't stop him with ... MrMickeysMom Feb 2016 #30
It' called " Esoteric " and it's a compliment to his courage and their Cowardice . orpupilofnature57 Feb 2016 #31
There is one thing we don't know about Hillary Clinton: Vinca Feb 2016 #39
this is true-- and there could be serious dirty tricks yet to come on this Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #50
I would have said it's code for "Super Tuesday firewall failing!!!!" winter is coming Feb 2016 #40
+1 Paka Feb 2016 #58
I actually don't think the GOP knows how to attack Sanders Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #49
He's been attacked as a socialist since his humble beginnings. He's quite ready for this line of Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #93
indeed! If there's any group of people who should be afriad of political attack-- Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #133
no - it's codespeak for "The GOP will savagely attack Sanders" DrDan Feb 2016 #55
I'm Kinda Torn... chwaliszewski Feb 2016 #72
The wingnuts that I know are certainly calling Bernie a socialist like it's a dirty word Major Nikon Feb 2016 #74
No, it's meant to imply that Sanders can't take a punch. Orsino Feb 2016 #80
Free Republic UnBlinkingEye Feb 2016 #85
It's more like: Gore1FL Feb 2016 #86
and vice-versa bigtree Feb 2016 #87
What I find the most laughable about this argument (if you can even call it an argument) CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #89
Exactly. Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #96
Well said! With David Brock as Hillary's attack dog we are already getting a fair amount of what liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #115
Yep. What they're admitting is that either Hillary's oppo research team really REALLY sucks.. frylock Feb 2016 #167
The GOP won't like Democrats. Period. Why should I give a fuck? Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #90
There you go, making sense. How dare you ;) nt phylny Feb 2016 #106
yep. That's exactly what it is. antigop Feb 2016 #92
If HRC Had Dirt SDJay Feb 2016 #97
No, because she does not need to and she wants sanders votes in November Gothmog Feb 2016 #102
The GOP attack ads on Sanders write themselves Gothmog Feb 2016 #103
At this point, what difference does it make. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #142
You do realize that Rove is already throwing everything he has against Clinton in the primaries Gothmog Feb 2016 #236
"Sanders would be a far weaker general election candidate" Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #238
I Don't Think They Foresaw The Need SDJay Feb 2016 #131
Bill just called Sanders supporters the tea party of the left. frylock Feb 2016 #170
I'm Pretty Sure That's One SDJay Feb 2016 #172
+1 frylock Feb 2016 #171
Clinton Camp: GOP Attacks On Hillary Show They'd Rather Face Bernie In Fall Gothmog Feb 2016 #99
"The Hillary Clinton campaign on Tuesday said..." Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #116
You do realize that Rove is already throwing everything he has against Clinton in the primaries Gothmog Feb 2016 #237
You're just spamming entire posts? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #239
Indeed. The lesser of two evils to our corporate owned democracy. raouldukelives Feb 2016 #104
It is a redirection. That's all it is. They know Hillary will get viciously attacked by the GOP. liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #112
Yep. Another Concern of Mine SDJay Feb 2016 #132
They are planning to impeach her on day one... Ino Feb 2016 #174
the whole 'she's been attacked by the Right for decades...she is battle-tested, battle-tough'... islandmkl Feb 2016 #121
Republicans attack anyone who does not agree with their views be it Democrats or Socialists. Autumn Feb 2016 #126
"As if Hillary is elected it will be all Kumbaya. Rank desperation form the Hillary camp." Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #128
None of it is scary. The republicans will go after Bernie with all they have, Autumn Feb 2016 #130
GOP wants Hillary to win the nomination Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #141
Yeah your "seems to be" translator is broken themaguffin Feb 2016 #143
Please feel free to explain why the GOP won't savagely attack Hillary as they would Bernie. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #145
They will. NOBODY said that they wouldn't. On the contrary, they will be ugly. themaguffin Feb 2016 #146
It's Clinton's supporters who are insisting there will be some difference between her and Sanders Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #147
enough with the tit for tat bullshit. themaguffin Feb 2016 #148
It's not about tit-for-tat, it's about Clinton supporters explaining how they imagine their Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #150
Jesus, you right back to it. themaguffin Feb 2016 #153
If only you had provided an actual point of debate rather than merely complain I made a post. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #157
I was clear, but go ahead and comment again. themaguffin Feb 2016 #233
Not so much that "Hillary is acceptable to the GOP," Maedhros Feb 2016 #175
Good! The GOP will savagely attack IronLionZion Feb 2016 #181
Hillary is acceptable to the elite - she may take *some* heat from the GOP farleftlib Feb 2016 #189
Yup. It's Code. nt zentrum Feb 2016 #192
Coulda fooled me Gman Feb 2016 #198
The GOP isn't going to throw anything at Bernie that Hillary Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #200
The hill fans are scared. Nt Logical Feb 2016 #202
i love this op. nt retrowire Feb 2016 #205
The History Channel will start having shows about Stalin and the KGB.. just watch. YOHABLO Feb 2016 #206
Democrats would be insane to nominate Bernie Sanders Gothmog Feb 2016 #210
no baggage is supposed to be worse than 25 years of baggage culminating in a criminal investigation? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #214
FDR and Bernie pdsimdars Feb 2016 #212
The last Democrat to run for POTUS promising to raise taxes redstateblues Feb 2016 #229
K&R quantumjunkie Feb 2016 #232
I've said before and now, I'll say it again: A Democrat's basing his or her own words and deeds on merrily Feb 2016 #241
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