Bernie Sanders: "I Am Getting a REALLY GOOD FEELING About Iowa"

[Segami]

"...There is only one more debate before the six early states, Sunday January 17th in South Carolina. That debate is sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus. It is unfortunate that there haven't been more debates and that they have been so poorly scheduled. Bernie is clearly running against Hillary Clinton and the DNC who has already anointed Clinton. I don't think the DNC will get their way this time. Bernie may crash the coronation and take the nomination..."

This Bernie speech is well worth a watch!!.....its 58 minutes long but worth it.....



During a recent three-day swing through Iowa, Bernie Sanders took the stage before 1,800 supporters in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and declared that he believes he can win Iowa and New Hampshire, creating a path to victory.

"I am getting a really good feeling about Iowa. Last night we were in Sioux City and had about 1,200 people out, tonight I think we have about 1,500 people out here. [Official crowd estimate, 1,800] ... So keep it a secret, don't tell anybody: I think we are going to win here, we are going to make history. And I think we have a great chance to win New Hampshire, and if you win Iowa and New Hampshire you have a path to victory."

The media will not tell you this, but recent polling shows a path to victory for Bernie as well. If you watch the pundits you will hear them say Sanders will run into a wall after New Hampshire. They continue to say he is not connecting with non-white voters. They must not be looking at their own polls. A new CNN survey shows that Bernie has demonstrated growing support among what the pollster refers to as non-white voters. In a survey last April, he had only 1 percent of voters in that category. As he has made a concerted effort to reach out to African-Americans and Latinos, Sanders' support has grown to an impressive 32 percent in the most recent poll.

The poll also has Bernie gaining on Hillary Clinton among all voters nationally. Clinton has dropped 8 points to 50% and Sanders has risen 4 points to 34%. President Obama was down 28 points nationally 8 years ago. So Bernie has reason to feel good about Iowa. He should also be feeling good about his chances to win the nomination. Momentum is on his side even though the corporate media won't admit it yet.

In the latest CBS poll of Iowa, Sanders was within 5 points of Clinton. Bernie has double digit leads in most polls of New Hampshire. He is right about what wins in both states would mean. It would shatter the belief among many that he can't win. Obama didn't start polling well nationally until he won Iowa.


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http://www.opednews.com/articles/Bernie-Sanders--I-Am-Gett-by-Scott-Galindez-Bernie-Sanders_Bernie-Sanders-Presidential-Campaign_Iowa-Caucus_Polls-151226-947.html

[Uncle Joe]

1. That was an outstanding speech!

Thanks for the thread, Segami.

[Live and Learn]

2. K&R nt

[SHRED]

3. K and R

[CorporatistNation]

4. Just Keep Doing What You Are Doing Bernie and WE Will Do The Rest...

[DCBob]

5. With all due respect.. I believe Bernie is delusional just like his supporters.

The polling shows Hillary holding a commanding stable lead in Iowa..

[reddread]

7. all due respect- can you read that?

only one line is going up

[DCBob]

9. Can you??

If you see an upward trend for Bernie then you are indeed have better eyes than I do!

[treestar]

17. "a really good feeling" is better than actual poll numbers!

or so we've been told repeatedly. Them damn corporate polls!

[joshcryer]

18. Geez, call all of us out, eh?

There are a good number of non mud flinging supporters here. I predict Sanders closes that gap and makes gains. He has a shitload of cash on hand.

[DCBob]

6. Bernie's problem is more with African American voters rather than overall non-white voters.

See the page 6 of latest (Dec 13-17) SC CBS/YOuGov poll.. Bernie only gets 19% of the black vote.



https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/xigw9y8qro/SC_ForRelease_20151220.pdf

He has made almost no progress after months of campaigning there.

[Vinca]

8. Do you think African American voters will line up for hours to vote for Hillary in the same way

they did for President Obama? I don't. I don't see Hillary creating enough excitement among people of any ethnic background who aren't already committed voters who show up come hell or high water at every election. That's what we'll need whether it's Hillary or Bernie. If we have a turnout like a mid-term election, we're toast. When it comes to Hillary, there is a huge motivating factor on the right. They despise her . . . possibly more so than Obama. Republicans will have a good turnout if Hillary is the nominee. She can win, of course, but it's not going to be a cake walk by any means and it won't be a surprise if she loses.

[treestar]

10. Yes why not?

Why would they be more willing to vote for Obama? Are you claiming they cared more because he was black?

[Vinca]

11. Well, people claim I should be excited about Hillary because I'm a woman.

[treestar]

16. I don't see much of that here really

it is more a charge made by Sanderites.

[DCBob]

12. Yes I do.

There will be too much at stake for any decent Democrat to stay at home on election day.

[Vinca]

13. I agree. That's why we need a candidate who can generate some enthusiasm.

[DCBob]

14. She will once the general election campaign picks up steam.

She is like an incumbent candidate given her extensive background and experience in politics. Incumbents don't usually generate alot excitement early on like an insurgent candidate would like Sanders or Trump. But once we get closer to election day things will get much more interesting.

[Vinca]

15. Assuming she's the candidate, I hope you're right.

If we end up with a Republican POTUS, House and Senate we're screwed.

[Nedsdag]

22. Really?

Even if she wins the nomination, I am not enthused over her. I will vote, but I will vote for my congressman who is literally up Hillary's ass anyway.

[DCBob]

24. I wouldn't expect everyone to be enthused..

but I suspect most normal Democrats who are paying attention will be.

[firebrand80]

19. And Bernie will motivate AA voters in the GE?

[Vinca]

20. I don't see why not.

I'm rather surprised at the lack of interest they reportedly have in him. Maybe they prefer a lower than $15 minimum wage or love paying for college for the rest of their lives or prefer the insurance company model for paying for health care - their choice I guess.

[firebrand80]

21. He hasn't excited AA voters yet nt

[Nedsdag]

23. He has my vote.

I still haven't forgiven the Clintons for 2008. I know you have, but I haven't.