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2016 Postmortem

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17. Obama in 2008, couldn't stand her

Reply to TheDormouse (Original post)

Sun Apr 17, 2016, 05:22 PM

Apr 2016

But have grown to rethink a lot of that negativity, and respect how she took care of business after losing in 2008.

I favor repealing the 22nd amendment though.

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What percentage of Hillary supporters were for Hillary in 2008? [View all] TheDormouse Apr 2016 OP

I supported and campaigned for Obama. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow Apr 2016 #2

I'm for Sanders today, but I supported Clinton in '08. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #3

Same here. 840high Apr 2016 #12

I was for Obama in 08, Bernie now democrattotheend Apr 2016 #4

I supported Obama in 2008, but liked both of them Tanuki Apr 2016 #5

Would have been fine with Clinton, but Obama was my favorite. Hoyt Apr 2016 #6

I was for president Obama all the way in 2008, and am for Hillary this time around still_one Apr 2016 #7

Well, yes I was for Hilary during the primaries and when Hillary withdrew I was as Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #8

I supported Obama in 08. jwirr Apr 2016 #9

Well, ya got me. I supported Hillary in 2008 and I'm old. Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #10

This Arkansas native... quickesst Apr 2016 #16

I supported Obama in 2008 Trenzalore Apr 2016 #11

The split for hillary in NY polls now seems to be... pat_k Apr 2016 #13

I supported Obama but would have happily voted for Clinton. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #14

+1 Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #19

I'm proud of my clean brain. OilemFirchen Apr 2016 #21

Obama all the way. fleur-de-lisa Apr 2016 #15

Obama in 2008, couldn't stand her geek tragedy Apr 2016 #17

I'm just brainwashed Dem2 Apr 2016 #18

I wonder how well DU members' experiences mirror those of normal people TheDormouse Apr 2016 #20

I was for Hillary in 08 and am now for Sanders. Marrah_G Apr 2016 #22

I think a lot of her support comes from people who felt bad about letting her down in 2008.. speaktruthtopower Apr 2016 #23

I was for Hillary in 2008 and I am for Hillary in 2016. But I don't think the race breaks down along StevieM Apr 2016 #24