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apnu

(8,722 posts)
54. I think Bernie doesn't need another progressive
Thu May 26, 2016, 10:08 AM
May 2016

He'll need someone to appeal to the middle. Both Democratic and independent moderates.

No she won't fun n serious May 2016 #1
No way she hits 2,383 through PDs alone. morningfog May 2016 #28
Yes there is.. fun n serious May 2016 #30
You have trouble with math? morningfog May 2016 #34
How does Bernie do it then? Why does she have to reach 2,383 with pledged alone and not him? BobbyDrake May 2016 #41
Good god. He doesn't have to, she doesn't have to. morningfog May 2016 #48
They are waiting to be told. oldandhappy May 2016 #2
Someone will be gone soon after the last primary. nt LexVegas May 2016 #3
12 Superdelegates announced support for Clinton this week... brooklynite May 2016 #4
Not clueless, just blinded by the DNC Oligarchy! B Calm May 2016 #8
What, does super mean smart? JackRiddler May 2016 #11
How many announced this week? 500, 300, 200, less than 100? How many? imagine2015 May 2016 #12
Why did superdelegates switch in 2008? Garrett78 May 2016 #14
They were not pledged or required to vote for the person with the most pledged delegates. imagine2015 May 2016 #19
The person with the most pledged delegates has always ended up being the nominee. Garrett78 May 2016 #21
Hillary conceded. morningfog May 2016 #32
Because she was going to lose. Garrett78 May 2016 #35
200 SDs changed from the candidate in 1st place to support the candidate in 2nd place in 2008? brooklynite May 2016 #16
Elizabeth Warren... in my dreams. apnu May 2016 #5
I REALLY would like to see her as Hillary's VP pick. Metric System May 2016 #9
I believe she is ready if called upon. imagine2015 May 2016 #13
I think Bernie doesn't need another progressive apnu May 2016 #54
What? This is even more ludicrous than your last op. cali May 2016 #6
Who do you support for the nomination? imagine2015 May 2016 #20
I've supported Bernie for over 25 years. I supported him in the primary cali May 2016 #25
Good. So I won't attack any Bernie supporters on this board. imagine2015 May 2016 #38
Hillary bravenak May 2016 #7
Yes, we've come a long way ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #17
Or, they says she is super sick and about to have a blood clot burst in her brain soon. bravenak May 2016 #18
+1 I completely agree. lunamagica May 2016 #40
They will cast their support based upon the following factors: Maedhros May 2016 #10
There is another one. Self-interest and the desire to remain in Congress if up for election. imagine2015 May 2016 #15
A bunch of them are lobbyists, etc. and not congresspeople.[n/t] Maedhros May 2016 #37
How about the very likely probability that the Republicans would impeach Hillary for her Cal33 May 2016 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author NCTraveler May 2016 #22
The obvious answer is Clinton. Nt NCTraveler May 2016 #23
It's a trade-off between winning the election and keeping the 1% happy. senz May 2016 #24
I'm a Bernie fan, but why don't you just cut this shit out? You embarrass yourself. HERVEPA May 2016 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #31
Dream on. Also, not a chance in hell it would be Sanders anyway if that did happen. tonyt53 May 2016 #27
Hillary can't "sew up the nomination" before the convention. Do you understand why? imagine2015 May 2016 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #29
I think they'll largely support Biden DisgustipatedinCA May 2016 #33
If she's still in @ convention Voice for Peace May 2016 #36
When did Biden and Warren come in Rosa Luxemburg May 2016 #42
When did Bidenotand Warren come in Rosa Luxemburg May 2016 #43
Clinton hands down. seabeyond May 2016 #44
The superdelegates will support the pledged delegate leader, just as they have done in the past Tarc May 2016 #46
The crazy train GulfCoast66 May 2016 #47
Another "Dear Penthouse ... " OP. JoePhilly May 2016 #49
Get back in your cell! KingFlorez May 2016 #50
Don't forget to spend your rent money on lottery tickets redstateblues May 2016 #51
Humphrey. Worked so well last time, after all. Scootaloo May 2016 #52
They will support Hillary Clinton. A more realistic question is what would happen if Hillary dies StevieM May 2016 #53
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