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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: In 2008, Clinton was at 29.4%, Obama was at 27.7%, Edwards was at 25.5% the NIGHT BEFORE the caucus [View all]JVS
(61,935 posts)28. It not just enthusiasm. Organization is important.
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In 2008, Clinton was at 29.4%, Obama was at 27.7%, Edwards was at 25.5% the NIGHT BEFORE the caucus [View all]
Attorney in Texas
Dec 2015
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If it comes to enthusiasm, Sanders supporters have plenty and Clinton, well, not so much according
Attorney in Texas
Dec 2015
#2
One of the contenders is the old-guard party choice, the other is an unknown liberal senator....
reformist2
Dec 2015
#7
It was different in that Clinton was a much better liked and more widely trusted candidate in 2008
Attorney in Texas
Dec 2015
#19
I see no reason why voters of color will stick with Hillary. They owe her nothing.
reformist2
Dec 2015
#8
Half of them don't even know who Bernie is yet. I'm confident he will win them over.
reformist2
Dec 2015
#12
This is fair but I think the scenario relies on how Clinton's campaign reacts.
joshcryer
Dec 2015
#23
Nobody needs to "send" Bernie supports anywhere... they will show up in droves on their own!
reformist2
Dec 2015
#9
New Hampshire? Didn't she win the nomination and go on to beat McCain in the general election?
Attorney in Texas
Dec 2015
#20
Thankfully "that guy" will NEVER be called to negotiate, as US President
misterhighwasted
Dec 2015
#33