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SheenaR

(2,052 posts)
Fri Jan 29, 2016, 02:05 PM Jan 2016

When Bernie says...

He does not think we will get an Obama turnout, do you think this is him being truthful or being coy. I personally don't think he could come out and say yes and leave himself open to criticism if the numbers are lower. But by framing it this way, perhaps he knows something we do not internally about their ground game. Anddd, perhaps that's why the attacks are coming in full force from Clinton?

Also, anyone find that AARP mailer yet?

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When Bernie says... (Original Post) SheenaR Jan 2016 OP
Coy. Managing expectations. nt thereismore Jan 2016 #1
I think he means that, to most, he's an old white guy Rebkeh Jan 2016 #2

Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
2. I think he means that, to most, he's an old white guy
Fri Jan 29, 2016, 02:17 PM
Jan 2016

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There's no "novelty" in terms of demographics. His being Jewish, as much as he identifies as such anyway, will not bring out the same fervor that Obama brought out..

However, his policies and positions are very much a qualification for that but it only works with people who are engaged in politics. The average American isn't plugged in. It's a hurdle but one that we can overcome. We can do this, we just gotta introduce him to average America.

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