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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: If you're voting for Hillary because you think she can win the GE, you're part of the problem. [View all]OhZone
(3,212 posts)50. I'm voting for Hillary because -
I agree with her on many issues. Because I think she can run a more effective campaign. Because I think she can be more effective with congress. Because I like her record. And because Team Clinton is very good with the economy. So many of my friends and family did so well in the 90s. I was only a teen, but I saw how the economy boomed under them, and how the GOP destroys the economy. And maybe I'm just not a 100% socialist.
BTW - Not everyone here is a socialist all the way, Bonobo.
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If you're voting for Hillary because you think she can win the GE, you're part of the problem. [View all]
Bonobo
Oct 2015
OP
your the one who brought up the thing about whether a socialist can win and making it into something
JI7
Oct 2015
#5
Good point. Just vote for the socialist candidate if you think he can win so easily. n/t
OhZone
Oct 2015
#47
OK, that is a good zinger. You know what I want to know? Real simple, I wanna see national
randys1
Oct 2015
#76
We SO need Socialist Dem policies in this country. Right Wing policies, I take it you are
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#136
So people who've decided NOT to be a Bern Victim (tm) have little courage?! Also, it's not "common .
uponit7771
Oct 2015
#10
What about on policy, like... I don't like Sanders gun or immigration stance? tia
uponit7771
Oct 2015
#31
Yeap, like Ben Carson said here recently.. "its what I believe"... not reality
uponit7771
Oct 2015
#32
And your candidate can't take a position until it's been poll tested to death.
onecaliberal
Oct 2015
#132
Vote for Bernie because he is the ONLY candidate that gives us a chance . . .
DrBulldog
Oct 2015
#17
She wouldn't be a figurehead, she would lose to whoever the Republican candidate is.
A Simple Game
Oct 2015
#37
If you are constantly bashing Democratic candidates, you are part of the problem.
JTFrog
Oct 2015
#44
Of course, just holding Democratic candidates accountable for past words or actions..
frylock
Oct 2015
#91
It is impossible to actually oppose the TeaPubliKlans with the Turd Way running and representing
TheKentuckian
Oct 2015
#140
He is. He's polling better, has more money, and draws larger crowds than Obama did.
frylock
Oct 2015
#93
He has been great for Vermont. I especially love that Obamacare insurance can use ANY
Sunlei
Oct 2015
#59
HRC is -10 among Independents, the biggest bloc of votes. If you're a good Dem, don't nominate her.
leveymg
Oct 2015
#52
Independents and the unaffiliated simply don't exist in the world of Clinton supporter.
frylock
Oct 2015
#94
Many Democratic voters will not take Sanders seriously until they are convinced that he is viable
Gothmog
Oct 2015
#129
With explanations like the above, it is no wonder why most Democrats are hesitant to support Sanders
Gothmog
Oct 2015
#141
Self-explanatory -- except to those who benefit from the status quo or who haven't been
antigop
Oct 2015
#143
Say "Hi" to Debbie when you see her and tell her thanks for that moment of candor! nt
antigop
Oct 2015
#154
IF she's nominated AND loses the General....liberals, progressives and Bernie supporters will
neverforget
Oct 2015
#109
How about owning up to the FACT that this country is NOT ready to vote for a Socialist
Persondem
Oct 2015
#114
I am not voting on the basis of one stinkin' poll. Try not to be so condescending.
Persondem
Oct 2015
#119
"Sanders is an old, crazy looking, conscientious objecting, tax raising, Socialist from New England"
Bonobo
Oct 2015
#120
Oh, there will be attack ads, but they will be much more nuanced and take much more
Persondem
Oct 2015
#148
It is definately a tricky issue. I do not think Socialism and Race compare all that well though.
Persondem
Oct 2015
#162
No flaming here. The party is at a crossroads. I'm in whichever camp is further to the left.
silvershadow
Oct 2015
#116
I'd really like someone to explain "Bernie would do better than Hillary in the GE"...
brooklynite
Oct 2015
#151
As requested, here's why I think "Bernie would do better than Hillary in the GE"
thesquanderer
Oct 2015
#156