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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Fascinating that Sanders' supporters are a mere 8% here [View all]Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)19. fun fact: More 2008 Clinton primary voters didn't vote for Obama...
than 2016 Sanders primary voters who didn't vote for Clinton. But keep sucking on those sour grapes if it makes you feel better, I guess.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Wait until Biden officially announces his candidacy next week, he'll probably spike....
George II
Apr 2019
#3
I think they left for a popular spot in central New Jersey - the "Pine Barrens".
George II
Apr 2019
#24
vague and incomplete answers to questions about your post, not even providing a link...
FreepFryer
Apr 2019
#177
Then your standard response, like your OP, is easily dismissed. Thanks for playing! (n/t)
FreepFryer
Apr 2019
#182
Intelligent people do not feel the need to try to insult others intelligence. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Apr 2019
#187
Nope, I'd blame voter suppression and Russian interference, which had as sizeable an effect
Spider Jerusalem
Apr 2019
#37
It was a perfect storm but that doesn't negate the fact that if Stein voters had voted for Clinton
Cary
Apr 2019
#42
More votes were affected by suppression and interference than Stein got
Spider Jerusalem
Apr 2019
#50
I understand what you said perfectly; the problem is that your argument is idiotic bullshit?
Spider Jerusalem
Apr 2019
#56
Brutally defensive? You got a little testy Cary because I told you Stein ran in 2012 and Obama won.
Autumn
Apr 2019
#157
I can't do any better. I maxed out donating to my choice for the primary, caucused for him and
Autumn
Apr 2019
#162
Why? It's demonstrably false and the stats linked above are considered common knowledge. nt
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#82
Can I ask where you have contradictory information, other than opinion? n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#92
There you go again... citing inconvenient facts. Common knowledge is right!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#114
Humility in victory or defeat, friend. Quench your zeal in the waters of wisdom.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#117
Every one of us should be determined to avoid the mistakes of D.U. 2016.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#123
To that end, then I'm sure you & everyone here agrees the extreme Bernie bashing should end, pronto!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#136
Every election has some odd points. The Sanders/Trump supporters, the Obama/McCain supporters...
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#96
Probably. Or right-wing Dems. Or something in the Debates that turned voters off.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#98
In an electorate that votes for candidates based on height and hairlines, it doesn't surprise me...
Hassin Bin Sober
Apr 2019
#194
1 in 10 Sanders supporters voted for Trump in 2016, and another 1 in 10 eithere voted for Stein or
still_one
Apr 2019
#133
DU was more welcoming to those on the left who weren't dedicated to Democrats.
aikoaiko
Apr 2019
#35
They may mean "Dedicated 100% to Democrats." AKA, left-leaning Indies or ideological "Dems".
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#84
I think we may be two ships passing in the night. I'm not referring to you or anyone else.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#87
Lots of folk, Clinton and Sanders alike, got blown up in the 2016 wars.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#41
Hmm, I tend to think the "Democratic" in the DU name says that most of us are ... Democrats.
dawg day
Apr 2019
#127
Much like Sanders' Senate career, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
LonePirate
Apr 2019
#155
That is exactly why IMO people have chosen not to choose him in the primary forum.
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#205
It is easy to understand when a voter looks at the best choices we have.
democratisphere
Apr 2019
#192
Related Point: Sanders Haters Claim He's Not A Democrat Yet DU Classifies Him As Such
corbettkroehler
Apr 2019
#210