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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: WP: 81% of Sanders Supporters Have Already Moved To Support Hillary [View all]
TwilightZone
(25,471 posts)39. So, you'd prefer that we blindly support Hillary in the same way Trump's supporters support him?
Last edited Sun Jun 26, 2016, 08:52 PM - Edit history (2)
You might want to rethink your position.
Edit: My original post was much too ambiguous, and for that, I apologize. It was meant to be sarcastic, but upon review, I obviously didn't make that clear.
My point was that using Trump supporters as the basis for comparison is misguided and I don't think being similar to Trump supporters is something that we should be aspiring to.
It also doesn't matter how much Trump supporters believe in their candidate. What matters is that we get more people to the polls than the GOP does. Their relative level of "enthusiam" is irrelevant as long as they vote for Hillary and other Dems.
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True. But not at those numbers. The highest I'd seen was 75%. This is a pleasant surprise
BlueCaliDem
Jun 2016
#33
How about giving Senator Sanders the position of head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
BlueCaliDem
Jun 2016
#37
Based on what you've written on his history, you're correct, of course. But I'm basing this
BlueCaliDem
Jun 2016
#49
Never doubted this. All the Bernie supporters I know in real life have always
AgadorSparticus
Jun 2016
#17
The SBS supporters I know IRL have always said they would vote for Hillary
Maru Kitteh
Jun 2016
#155
And that's without him conceding. I smell a landslide win for Hillary this Nov.
lunamagica
Jun 2016
#20
Actually, they have veered off-course when it comes to the middle class, as they accept more
Triana
Jun 2016
#89
The Dems do Support the Poor and the Middle Class! Wonderful Dems.. thank Goodness we've
Cha
Jun 2016
#100
Of course. The vast majority of them are smart people who want what's best for the country.
Squinch
Jun 2016
#26
Of the 51% supporting Clinton, 50% somewhat support her; 47% strongly support her.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#27
On another thread with more detailed numbers, independent's are split with a 2 point favor to
floriduck
Jun 2016
#35
Independents are no longer the largest voting bloc. Haven't been since late last year.
TwilightZone
Jun 2016
#42
Agreed. But Trumps strongly supports is greater than the some what's. That is his base that sees
floriduck
Jun 2016
#36
So, you'd prefer that we blindly support Hillary in the same way Trump's supporters support him?
TwilightZone
Jun 2016
#39
Sanders doesn't like Hillary. Why would she choose someone that wouldn't get along with her?
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#34
Their vision may be similar in many areas, but in my opinion, he clearly dislikes Hillary…
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#124
Hillary won for a reason. More people preferred her to Bernie. Her running mate choice ...
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#147
Too bad the "anti-establishment" and young voters aren't a very reliable demographic.
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#151
I am not saying he is egotistical, I am merely stating what the requirements are for a VP candidate.
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#132
So he's not a team player for the past years he has voted in line with Democrats?
Matt_in_STL
Jun 2016
#111
Exactly as I expected would happen. (Many thanks to all those who can see the bigger picture!)
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#32
RUBBISH !!! 81% of Sanders supporters always said they would support the nominee
BlueStreak
Jun 2016
#43
Because the vast majority of former Sanders supporters are not bitter, vindictive morons.
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#44
We know Trump as president is not the answer for any situation, the more he says the
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#53
Speaking for myself, Vote for Clinton? Absolutely YES. Support Clinton? meh/ n/t
Binkie The Clown
Jun 2016
#55
A month ago, Charlie Cook said she needed 75% of them to hit a double digit lead
Doctor Jack
Jun 2016
#75
The vast majority of Sanders supporters are intelligent and know what the stakes are
still_one
Jun 2016
#78
I read early on that Hillary's campaign (before she became the presumptive nom) predicted 72+% - so
Native
Jun 2016
#88
Bernie has been my favorite Presidential candidate of my lifetime (and I am 51) but given
Still In Wisconsin
Jun 2016
#98
as a Bernie supporter, I hope that percentage is MUCH HIGHER in the swing states
cloudythescribbler
Jun 2016
#105
