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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Robert Reich: 4 Recurring Criticisms of Bernie Sanders and Why They're Wrong [View all]Rockyj
(538 posts)33. Didn't they say...Barack Obama
was unelectable?
He's African American
He middle name is Hussein
He hasn't been a Senator long enough
He's really a Muslim
He grew up in Kenya
He's too young
He's African American
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Robert Reich: 4 Recurring Criticisms of Bernie Sanders and Why They're Wrong [View all]
kenn3d
Aug 2015
OP
Barely elected AKA actually elected, AKA elected a historically awesome POTUS at that
99th_Monkey
Aug 2015
#3
My point is that many (if not most) winners of elections, win closely --or 'barely' if you must.
99th_Monkey
Aug 2015
#20
I will accept Sen Sanders "close" victory. We can't afford another 8 Fracking years of
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#55
He got elected, despite the claims of 'not electable'. Bernie has been elected numerous times
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#64
Your side is ok with a growing poverty rate and infant mortality rate. There
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#56
Robert Reich, always on target. He needs a cabinet position in the Sanders WH!
Dont call me Shirley
Aug 2015
#21
Where did you get that bullcrap? Ayn Rand? You are on the wrong side of this class war.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#59
Agree with 2, 3, 4... disagree with number one. I'm watching Kerry now and unlike Kerry Sanders
uponit7771
Aug 2015
#62
If the Republicans would nominate someone like Eisenhower, I think all Democrats should be worried..
cascadiance
Aug 2015
#70