2016 Postmortem
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If your vote is determined based on the issues, there's only one candidate that meets the highest standard. The majority of the people align with Senator Bernie Sanders on nearly every issue, he's no "radical," as they like to label him. His positions are not only mainstream, but overwhelmingly supported by the majority. But that's still not enough, you have to trust that your chosen candidate will follow through on what he or she says he or she will do, regardless of the issues. So trust is part of that package, yes? Again, only one candidate scores high in trustworthiness, honesty and integrity. Only one candidate has a strong record of ethical behavior, even when it was politically painful. He still stood on the right side of history in nearly every instance.
If your vote is going to be based on effectiveness and experience, again, Senator Bernie is no slouch. He's been fighting for main street, for regular folks for decades. And winning.
If, however, your vote is to be decided based on other reasons such as practicality, that's your right. Your inalienable right to vote however you see fit is still legit. And Bernie is a practical choice, regardless of the rumors.
*Edited to add: If voting against Trump is your thing, according to polling, Bernie beats every republican by huge margins, including Trump. Especially Trump.
Many will try to frame the debate in terms of the general election, but last I checked, we are still in the swing of the primaries. You still have a choice for the democratic nominee, regardless of the math. Your options are still open.
Lastly, let's be real - on the issues, Bernie is clearest choice.
DURHAM D
(32,609 posts)NOT REALLY -
http://www.thepeoplesview.net/main/2016/3/18/me-first-why-bernie-sanders-voted-against-protecting-children
Rebkeh
(2,450 posts)For your perusal, for everyone's perusal
http://www.ontheissues.org/Bernie_Sanders.htm
Rebkeh
(2,450 posts)Agschmid
(28,749 posts)He just isn't the person I've selected in the primary, I'm frustrated by this primary because it's divided us so much, but at this point we just have to wait and see how the primary goes.
Rebkeh
(2,450 posts)People deserve to have a full understanding of their options, unity can come later.
And I believe we should unify on the issues anyway, there's no reason to obscure differences in order to have conformity unity.
mak3cats
(1,573 posts)leftofcool
(19,460 posts)And yet the votes don't show that. Hillary has over 2 million more popular votes and almost twice the delegates
Rebkeh
(2,450 posts)It ain't over yet.
Tarc
(10,476 posts)We realize that Sanders supporters have few few cards left to play here, but, dictating things like this is not a winning hand.
Rebkeh
(2,450 posts)Tarc
(10,476 posts)Just want to make sure downstream voters don't fall for this empty, silly rhetoric.
mak3cats
(1,573 posts)...to make my own decision, thank you. And I'll be voting for Bernie.
Mike__M
(1,052 posts)If my precinct isn't unanimous for Bernie at caucus Saturday, your list will be useful in the discussion phase.
Thank you, Rebkeh.
Rebkeh
(2,450 posts)freedom fighter jh
(1,782 posts)Indeed we are. About half the pledged delegates remain to be -- what do you call it -- pledged. We are at the halfway point.