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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: If we nominate Hillary, we give up a huge advantage we'd have with independents; she's negative 42% [View all]Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)62. I would hazard that if he were the nominee
Practically all HRC supporters would vote for hims since he is a genuine liberal. The reverse is not true. HRC alienates Liberals and independents, and absolutely GALVANIZES the right against her. When push comes to shove, Republicans will vote for Trump, against HRC.
Elections are won pretty much by wooing independents. HRC is not to their liking.
The same number of people wouldn't vote for Sanders as didn't vote for Obama,this woman and about six others:
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If we nominate Hillary, we give up a huge advantage we'd have with independents; she's negative 42% [View all]
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
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I generally agree. I could foresee exceptions to that general rule, but I generally agree. The party
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#12
I'm getting at reform of the party rules, a better party platform, and restoration of the DNC to
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#21
I'm not even sure what you're implying but obviously it's so awesome you're afraid to say it and I'm
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#55
If Sanders cannot pull off the upset, I presume that Hillary would want to try to unify the party.
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#40
You haven't been to a convention, have you? You think it was a coincidence that Obama picked Hillary
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#48
The only difference is Hillary demanded something for her resume. Sanders would want something for
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#57
We'll see. I don't think threats will work (and would seriously backfire). They have no hammer over
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#63
So throwing away the votes of millions of Democrats is going to help Bernie in the GE?
hack89
May 2016
#17
Since the democratic party is afraid of voters... I now don't care how Bernie gets the nomination.
basselope
May 2016
#91
How is the democratic party afraid of voters? You are the one wanting the Supers
all american girl
May 2016
#94
Glad to see you like a few to decide for the rest of us...I kind of dig our system, warts and all
all american girl
May 2016
#109
If you don't mind, I would prefer not to have republicans deciding for us.
all american girl
May 2016
#113
When did I say that....I looked and looked and couldn't find it. Could you point it out for me.
all american girl
May 2016
#116
When you brought up the moronic notion of people switching sides in influencing elections.
basselope
May 2016
#117
I'm sure the geniuses running her campaign are trying to close the general election even now
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#49
Sanders will not be able to unite Democrats because for him to win the supers would
hrmjustin
May 2016
#59
My point still stands. Steal it from her and Sanders will not get our support.
hrmjustin
May 2016
#88
Trump gets independents and Republicans. Millennial Democrats stay home (or vote Jill Stein).
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#16
Clinton is courting and will probably pull some Republican women (single 30s-40s)
JimDandy
May 2016
#37
So if they cant get $15 an hour with Bernie, they will take an abolishment of the MW
Jackie Wilson Said
May 2016
#29
Tiny minds can't see beyond "Party." Independents aren't real to them. Neither is the GE.
senz
May 2016
#38
Maybe you noticed that the race is not over. They don't call the game in the seventh inning.
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#42
Camp Sanders frequently misuses the baseball analogy. Let me help you out with that
Tarc
May 2016
#52
No doubt Hillary is the strong favorite. No one suggests otherwise. Good luck in West Virginia.
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#54
HRC has won 12.2 miln votes, Trump: 10.1 miln - this is with none of the people voting for Bernie
Bill USA
May 2016
#61
You get that is not how the general election works, right? You understand that 12 million votes is
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#65
do you understand the concept of extrapolating from a sample?? IF you had gone to the post I
Bill USA
May 2016
#78
You had better hope that's bullshit (relax - it is) because Republicans set turnout records and the
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#106
Repubs have big turnout & still HRC has more votes than Trump? If you R assuming all th GOP primary
Bill USA
May 2016
#122
You should tell the Hillary folks in West Virginia, Oregon, California, etc. to stay home because
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#108
So you get to define who's a minority? I suppose that makes identity over ideology politics easier.
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#132
There's no if about it. Bernie is NOT going to be the nominee. The idea that he can somehow
pnwmom
May 2016
#128
Please share your views with Clinton's supporters in West Virginia, Oregon, California, etc. Thanks!
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#131