Hillary Clinton has 33-point lead in Maryland Democratic primary, new poll shows

[TexasTowelie]

Hillary Clinton has a significant lead in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in Maryland, underscoring her strength with African-American voters and women, a new poll for The Baltimore Sun and the University of Baltimore has found.

The former secretary of state has a vast, 33-point advantage over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders among likely Democratic primary voters. Political observers said that margin makes it unlikely Sanders will be able to repeat the kind of upset he managed in Michigan when Marylanders go to the polls April 26.

"She's in a really strong position, almost across the board," said Steve Raabe, president of OpinionWorks, the Annapolis-based firm that conducted the poll.

African-American turnout is a key factor in Maryland primary elections. About 40 percent of Maryland's Democratic primary turnout in 2008 was African-American, and the poll assumes black voters will make up about 39 percent of the electorate — a number that could be higher than normal this year because of a competitive mayoral race in Baltimore

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/presidential-elections/bs-md-poll-president-dem-online-20160310-story.html

Maryland has 118 delegates available in the pirmary. It holds its primary on the same day as Pennsylvania (210), Connecticut (70), Rhode Island (33) and Delaware (31).

[DCBob]

1. My state is Hillary country!

No doubt she will win big here.

[woodsprite]

2. Is anybody paying any attention to polls after Michigan, no matter which way they lean? n/t

[BlueMTexpat]

4. Maryland has a closed primary.

Only registered Democrats can vote. The polls here are likely very accurate.

[bigtree]

5. a bit more to open-election states

...some states just have more accurate polling.

[BernieforPres2016]

9. So they're back to this as if Michigan never happened

Another Hillary shill goes to Full Ignore.

[Agschmid]

17. Add me to your list, and maybe skip the name calling next time.

[DCBob]

19. Funny.. I doubt anyone cares who you put on ignore.

[oasis]

31. So many "ignores" from the seldom seen crowd lately.

[PonyUp]

28. Yep, another one for ignore. Ignore is the best feature of this site. n/t

[NurseJackie]

3. Hooray, Maryland! GO, Hillary!

[bigtree]

6. lots of dependable Democrats here

...can't vote here in primaries if you're registered independent.

[pinebox]

7. which is shitty

Voting should be open everywhere. That is what Democracy is. You shouldn't have to join a special club to vote for someone you like. This is something which needs to change.

[randome]

8. So Republicans should be able to vote for whoever they see as the weaker candidate?

There is a reason people choose parties.
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[Joe the Revelator]

11. They have their own primary to worry about, Independents should be able to support someone.

[Gwhittey]

18. If only we could get the (I) voters to not be counted in the GE.

Maybe we could move districts around. Or pass laws that made it harder for (I) to register?

[grossproffit]

12. +1 No "I'm a Democrat today." voters.

[Joe the Revelator]

20. Why? Don't we want people involved with our candidates to get them engaged in the GE?

[grossproffit]

22. I don't want disrupters choosing our candidate.

Some have ill intentions when they vote in open primaries. Not everyone, but some states have closed primaries for a reason. You have to register for one party or the other, but you're free to vote for anyone you wish in November.

[Joe the Revelator]

23. Sounds like a good way to alienate people. remember we're the big tent.

[pinebox]

35. And there is your voter suppression folks!

Have a nice day!

[Scootaloo]

26. Republicans are, of course, well-known for their political savvy and acumen n/t

[pinebox]

33. People should be able to vote for whomever they wish to. Period.

And please, don't tell me Dems wouldn't play that game either.

[DCBob]

13. Disagree.

This is the Democratic primary to pick the Democratic nominee. If someone wants to participate they should join the Democratic party.

[grossproffit]

16. Yep. Many states have closed primaries for this reason. No funny business.

[Agschmid]

15. ... No.

[Blue_In_AK]

27. There will probably come a time

(it's already here in Alaska) when independents outnumber Republicans and Democrats combined. With closed primaries, their majority voice is completely silenced when determining candidiates. In this state, at least for the Democratic caucus, independents can sign on as Democrats for the caucus on the day of and then switch back to independent afterwards if they want. I'm completely fine with that.

[pinebox]

34. Indy's already do

They are the largest voting block and outnumber all others.

[Blue_In_AK]

39. "Some of my best friends" are indies,

and they are far more liberal than many of the Democrats I know.

[pinebox]

41. That is what I am

[Kittycat]

36. They already do. 30/40/30

It's been a big topic of discussion. Not to mention bringing new voters in to the fold. But we could keep kicking them, and making them not feel welcome.

[Hortensis]

38. Yes, Bernie IS benefiting from GOP crossovers

voting for him in hopes of defeating the one candidate they are very afraid of, isn't he?

[pinebox]

42. Sure

That is why they helped him get elected, right?
Sorry but Hillary has 30 years of baggage, you can quit your false pretenses now.

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/11/the-lifelong-conservatives-who-love-bernie-sanders/417441/

Afraid of Hillary? lol She loses in ALL GE matchups beating only Trump. Why do you think the GOP is tossing him under the bus and citing those figures?

[Lucinda]

10. Excellent!

Thanks!

[DCBob]

21. April 26 is going to be another big day for Hillary.

All those states MD, PA, CT, RI and DE are likely to go to Hillary and probably in a big way. Probably another ~100 delegate gain.

[Joe the Revelator]

24. Of those, I'd only put my money on MD

And with over a month to campaign yet, I wouldn't put a lot of money out.

[DCBob]

25. Sure.. long way to go but the indicators are good for Hillary on this batch of states.

None of these states are like Michigan.. they are more like Virginia and Mass.

BTW, these are all closed primaries.. which benefits Hillary.

[zappaman]

29. Oligarchy!

Fascism!

Goldman-Sachs!

[SheenaR]

30. 46 days until MD

Polls 3 days before will catch my eye.

[Waiting For Everyman]

32. Tell Independents: register by APRIL 5th in MD

to vote in the Primary. There's still time to get many signed up, and it could make a big difference!

https://vote.berniesanders.com/MD

[FlatBaroque]

37. This is like someone telling you the same stupid joke over and over again /

[riversedge]

40. The Force is with HER