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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Obama vs Clinton in 2008 [View all]Maedhros
(10,007 posts)30. Name recognition + Beltway media privilege + public relations machine = poll numbers.[n/t]
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Yes, if Sanders was a once-in-a-generation politician, with fundraising capacity that rivals
DanTex
Jul 2015
#1
I'm waiting to see the first time any poll of any tiny demographic shows Bernie ahead.
DanTex
Jul 2015
#3
The only thing Bernie has refused is SuperPAC money, which didn't exist in 2008.
DanTex
Jul 2015
#44
Uh-huh. And a friendly wager to each other's campaign coffers? Say $25?
London Lover Man
Jul 2015
#21
Well, considering that I have seen Obama offer Chained CPI to endanger Social Security
London Lover Man
Jul 2015
#43
You're right. Sanders would never sell us out to the highest bidding corporation.
Fearless
Jul 2015
#41
No, but Clinton's supporters were saying Obama was only ahead because he was black.
Scootaloo
Jul 2015
#27
Many are telling me that Clinton's numbers are higher than it was in 2008
London Lover Man
Jul 2015
#10