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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary won more votes tonight than the 7 elections Bernie won, combined [View all]angrychair
(9,889 posts)60. Net loss of 31
But she went down 16 after some state delegate conventions over the last couple weeks so sh actually only gained 16 or so in last week and half. Yes a gain but hardly a crushing victory.
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Hillary won more votes tonight than the 7 elections Bernie won, combined [View all]
Renew Deal
Apr 2016
OP
When you study advanced physics, you learn about something called "reverse momentum".
George II
Apr 2016
#68
Not to mention she still won 60% of the state, so likely a majority of those voters are hers.
MadBadger
Apr 2016
#61
Comparing apples and oranges. A lot of Bernies wins were in caucuses where fraud isn't as easy to
Skwmom
Apr 2016
#14
The establishment usually has a hard time recognizing the "others" accomplishments
uponit7771
Apr 2016
#41
Another interesting factoid. Hillary received more votes tonight than all 3 Republicans combined.
Trust Buster
Apr 2016
#30
Kinda puts it in perspective doesn't it? And I say this as a Bernie supporter.
Still In Wisconsin
Apr 2016
#34
I don't think it will be that hard. Important thing for Bernie supporters is to acknowledge
Still In Wisconsin
Apr 2016
#44
Same thing with Florida. This is why he can't catch up. She's won all the big states so far.
pnwmom
Apr 2016
#35
Did she? Maybe. But it's true that tiny caucus states do have a disproportionate share,
pnwmom
Apr 2016
#40
Each state should have 1/50th of a share, with DC being the scale tipper.
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2016
#43
Hah! I understand the concept perfectly well. And I disagree with you that it should require
pnwmom
Apr 2016
#46
It isn't if you want to go to a popular vote and get rid of the electoral college.
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2016
#75