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WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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7. Awesome, but that's an extremely rare stance around here.

Sat Apr 12, 2014, 03:46 PM

Apr 2014

I never even thought about it that way.

Hillary supporters, would you vote for McCain, Romney, Jeb, Christie.. if she loses the primary?

But, that's interesting, but beside the point.

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Please explain why YOU bypass the Democratic primary? [View all] WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 OP

then RUN one.....put your proverbial money where you mouth is... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #1

Why would someone who can beat Hillary be "less electable?" WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #3

First off, Hillary Clinton's never won a tough political battle. MannyGoldstein Apr 2014 #5

She would have beat McCain with about the same margin as Obama. JoePhilly Apr 2014 #33

unfortunately, Hillary is quite likely to win the primary hfojvt Apr 2014 #2

Thats may in fact be so... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #6

Didn't happen before. HooptieWagon Apr 2014 #20

The folks who wanted a primary of Obama in 2012 should have started JoePhilly Apr 2014 #34

if people don't want her to be the nominee they can vote for someone else JI7 Apr 2014 #48

You're free to vote for whomsoever you wish to in any election. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #4

Awesome, but that's an extremely rare stance around here. WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #7

I do wish there was a national primary month, though. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #30

We'd vote for whichever Dem wins the primary. JoePhilly Apr 2014 #36

Many times, the Democratic Primary bypasses ME . . . Journeyman Apr 2014 #8

THAT is a great point. It bypasses most of us to be honest WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #10

Having a primary on the same day pretty much guarantees Hillary a win... Drunken Irishman Apr 2014 #22

Single issue absolutism destroys political coalitions. baldguy Apr 2014 #9

Perfect! Typical dodge! What part of... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #11

How does *NOT* supporting the Democratic candidate help your cause? baldguy Apr 2014 #14

You really are proving the OP's point. Union Scribe Apr 2014 #35

The OP's point is shit. It doesn't just apply to Hillary, but to ANY possible candidate. baldguy Apr 2014 #55

:crazy eyes: WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #40

If the single issue happened to be a total disregard for what America wanted, what the world wanted, rhett o rick Apr 2014 #45

"For people who care about progressive issues Ralph Nader & others like him is really not an option" dflprincess Apr 2014 #52

Because Californians usually end up having no say in who the presidential candidate will be? Brother Buzz Apr 2014 #12

Illinois, too WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #13

Nor us. I wonder what percentage of the population typically gets a real say between the highly TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #17

See my post #8 above. . . Journeyman Apr 2014 #19

Ours is the same day as Kentucky davidpdx Apr 2014 #27

See my post #8 above. . . Journeyman Apr 2014 #15

Word! Brother Buzz Apr 2014 #16

That is absurd treestar Apr 2014 #21

California played a huge role in the 2008 primary. Drunken Irishman Apr 2014 #23

California's 2008 primary was held in February Brother Buzz Apr 2014 #24

Blame your governor then... Drunken Irishman Apr 2014 #26

i'm in California and don't really care JI7 Apr 2014 #47

I don't really care, either. I live in Utah... Drunken Irishman Apr 2014 #49

CA is free to move its primary to a far earlier date. former9thward Apr 2014 #25

Not completely free Jim Lane Apr 2014 #54

I don't see why a political party should be able to tell a state when they can have an election. former9thward Apr 2014 #56

If it's left up to the states, everything will be front-loaded Jim Lane Apr 2014 #58

Hillary SUpporters are already working in CAlifornia to get support for Her JI7 Apr 2014 #46

I saw no significant difference in social or economic policy between Clinton Zorra Apr 2014 #18

I Don't Vote In Democratic Primaries Because I Am A Member Of The Green Party. left on green only Apr 2014 #28

At this point who the hell even knows? Drale Apr 2014 #29

Or, maybe you could promote a better candidate?? JoePhilly Apr 2014 #31

huh? WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #41

Ok, who else is running? NightWatcher Apr 2014 #32

First of all tabbycat31 Apr 2014 #37

Hillary Clinton is one of the few Democrats who could put Texas in play Gothmog Apr 2014 #38

When the seat is open or occupied by a Republican's useless butt Warpy Apr 2014 #39

Personally I would vote for Satan if he were on the Democratic ticket Major Nikon Apr 2014 #42

Beaut-i-ful...Almost 40 replies and only 2 or 3 gave a direct reply WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #43

The question was, basically: Why are you skipping the primary? Iggo Apr 2014 #57

Holy Shit, I forgot how crazy you guys were after Obama beat Hillary lol WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #44

No pro-Hillary person has opposed a Primary brooklynite Apr 2014 #50

Hillary represents the past. SheilaT Apr 2014 #51

I'm voting in the Democratic primary. SwankyXomb Apr 2014 #53

Add to that what happened in MI and FL during the '08 primary Motown_Johnny Apr 2014 #59