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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Needs To Go Away [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)117. The prediction markets
And the pundits were wrong. He was never, ever, like ever, get the nomination.
The messaging by a core group here has been off putting. The dirty tricks have been historic. Even now people keep sowing the wind.
Oh and yes, I can see Trump winning. I said my piece months ago. Now it is even more likely. Your party is about to make a Weimar Republic level mistake. But please, do proceed. The whirlwind will affect all of us though.
And it has precious little to do with how people vote. Part of that is how stupidly we do elections in this country. Enjoy that harvest though.
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agreed, Maryland. Some people don't get how democracy works. What a repulsive OP
roguevalley
Jun 2016
#133
I'm sorry, but that day is booked, I see an availability in about 2025. Does that work for you? n/t
SFnomad
Jun 2016
#88
dont bait the poor darlings, I think I caused an ulcer earlier, they are delicate
larkrake
Jun 2016
#164
yes, she avoided all policy topics and beamed to be able to crush Trump She is good at bashing
larkrake
Jun 2016
#156
Hillary Clinton’s top donors have, of course, been Too Big to Fail financial institutions
SouthernDemLinda
Jun 2016
#110
Don't worry. It will be fine. The press will hardly cover the assemblahe of Bernie supporters.
aikoaiko
Jun 2016
#8
Sanders’ campaign has relied on small-dollar individual contributions
SouthernDemLinda
Jun 2016
#121
According to the FEC, they have sent two letters about over the limit donations
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#180
Most people agree that he is fighting for himself. The best chance of making progress on any
anotherproletariat
Jun 2016
#47
Enjoy moving over to riotsrus.com next week when your kind won't be allowed here. nt
anotherproletariat
Jun 2016
#82
true...Interesting that a lot of the Hillary side old timers are doing the same thing.
pangaia
Jun 2016
#185
No, actually we have given up on the rapid Sanders supporters on DU. There is no way
anotherproletariat
Jun 2016
#145
He absolutely changed the Democratic primary into a spirited race. Props for that.
anotherproletariat
Jun 2016
#67
"It will be almost impossible to bring many of his supporters into the Democratic fold."
SouthernDemLinda
Jun 2016
#192
The moaning and wailing and gnashing of teeth from the Clinton camp is like music, sweet music. n/t
leeroysphitz
Jun 2016
#19
Bernie's rallies are "all about him". Clinton's aren't all about her? What fucked up logic is that?
chascarrillo
Jun 2016
#21
Bernie is most definitely not in this for himself. He's in it for US, and I want him there, and I
highprincipleswork
Jun 2016
#28
Gee, I've heard people on DU express concerns about protests outside the convention
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#32
Unrec. Bernie has every right to do this, and you have no idea what he's going to say.
emulatorloo
Jun 2016
#35
Can you show us any evidence that Hillary is bringing lots of new people into the party?
pinebox
Jun 2016
#38
Wait until you se this story: Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign is seeking a demonstration
FSogol
Jun 2016
#40
Oh howu anti-Democratic and anti-democratic of you OP. I think it is Hillary who should drop out.
Todays_Illusion
Jun 2016
#44
Not fair, and the same as saying millions of his Democratic supporters need to go away.
ancianita
Jun 2016
#55
Do you know he voted 93% with the party? More than the 80% of the average Dem in Congress.
ancianita
Jun 2016
#61
I try to forget Ron Paul, but I suspect that's where Sanders is drawing a lot of his support
ContinentalOp
Jun 2016
#173
I think it's likely that that's true, although obviously I interpret it rather differently.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2016
#115
I think the Democratic party has done mostly the right things so far.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2016
#120
Not an apt analogy since it assumes the election "house" is yours and Hillary's house. It's not.
ancianita
Jun 2016
#137
You don't see how it's inappropriate to hold a campaign rally after losing an election?
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#167
well it's before the convention, so he technically wouldn't have lost until the convention
Fast Walker 52
Jun 2016
#183
Bernie is "in this" for me, my children, my family, friends and neighbors...
ScreamingMeemie
Jun 2016
#72
Yeah, the guy that is bringing millions of first time voters to the party needs to take a hike
dinkytron
Jun 2016
#81
The idea that you have millions of first time voters in a presidential year is not new.
politicaljunkie41910
Jun 2016
#90
I was responding to O.P who said Bernie should go away. Don't you think what
dinkytron
Jun 2016
#100
Do you get the difference between speaking on his message (fine) and declaring victory (not fine)?
CrowCityDem
Jun 2016
#125
Another Hillary fan still stirring up the shit. FFS, stop it already. Are you stupid? nt
Logical
Jun 2016
#124
I'm not the one planning to declare 'victory' while the convention nominates the other person.
CrowCityDem
Jun 2016
#128
There are many Hill supporters smart enough to start being nice, then there is you. nt
Logical
Jun 2016
#136
The disgusting comments in your HRC Grp regarding Bernie getting out is just plain pathetic.
bkkyosemite
Jun 2016
#126
He sure as hell does. A month ago would have worked for me and, judging by his # of delegates,
Number23
Jun 2016
#148
I'm supporting Hillary and I don't want Bernie to go away. I look forward to hearing
StevieM
Jun 2016
#172