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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]Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)30. Did Sanders ever give the keynote speech at the DNC?
No, Obama gained lots of respect, people started looking at Obama after this speech. He was a senator who was only in congress for eight years, Sanders has been in congress for twenty five years. Now similarly Hillary was in congress for eight years, based on the thinking used here Hillary will be the winner by a ling shot because her poll numbers are higher this campaign and there isn't a third person who is pulling a third of the vote. Twenty five years of a congressional voting record is not Sanders friend, he isn't an outsider.
The more people gets to know Sanders the more it is realized he is not as qualified as Hillary. Try another appeal, this one is not good enough.
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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