2016 Postmortem

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(22,457 posts) Wed Apr 27, 2016, 12:58 AM Apr 2016

Simple solution Skinner, a POLL, should Skinner "Call It"??? [View all]

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	Yes, Skinner should "Call it"
	30 (13%)
	No, Skinner should NOT "Call it"
	203 (87%)
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Simple solution Skinner, a POLL, should Skinner "Call It"??? [View all] Logical Apr 2016 OP

I don't know what this means. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #1

The poster is asking if Skinner should declare Hillary the presumptive nominee StevieM Apr 2016 #9

But what does THAT mean, exactly? Smarmie Doofus Apr 2016 #11

The one week countdown refers to a period that begins right after StevieM Apr 2016 #24

It means a large number of people will leave or be thrown off DU. greymouse Apr 2016 #45

Not really Andy823 Apr 2016 #94

greymouse, it doesn't look like you were here in 2008. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #106

It means DU Hillary supporters are looking for the purge to happen and get the TransitJohn Apr 2016 #118

But they seem to comprise about a 1/4 of the board? Smarmie Doofus Apr 2016 #122

More like about 1/10th. John Poet Apr 2016 #123

And who knows how many remaining after the $1 million runs out. GoneFishin Apr 2016 #129

It means that 17% of DU wants to purge the remaining 83%. Good luck with that one . . . nt leveymg Apr 2016 #153

There isn't going to be a purge. It simply means that one week after we have StevieM Apr 2016 #157

It means party unity philosslayer Apr 2016 #149

That's pretty vague. Intentionally so? Smarmie Doofus Apr 2016 #156

This is the Democratic Underground philosslayer Apr 2016 #158

I asked three relatively simple questions. Smarmie Doofus Apr 2016 #159

ok I'll play Matt_R Apr 2016 #162

Really ? oldandhappy Apr 2016 #12

You are misunderstanding what I am saying. StevieM Apr 2016 #20

OK Makes sense. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #23

with 10 states yet to vote that would be against everything DU stands for PatrynXX Apr 2016 #26

I agree. Skinner shouldn't--and won't--"call it" until the voting is over. StevieM Apr 2016 #34

I do not have to rally behind a candidate that I do not believe in RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #79

You bet. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #107

And, fwiw, after a GREAT many Bernie supporters have been driven out of DU. snot Apr 2016 #2

well hard to scare me away PatrynXX Apr 2016 #29

yes but as an alternative - commondreams.org will take you Unicorn Apr 2016 #59

Have you checked this out? jackpineradicals.org n/t RKP5637 Apr 2016 #78

I'm there. snot Apr 2016 #144

I'll be coming over too, just haven't done it yet. n/t RKP5637 Apr 2016 #146

I've posted there a few times, I was pointed it out, I think the day I got here. Unicorn Apr 2016 #154

You decide. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #108

It's not so much following the rules Gore1FL Apr 2016 #126

Won't make the least difference one way or another. ucrdem Apr 2016 #3

Two out of three seems likely. Chan790 Apr 2016 #4

seems a bit premature nt cloudythescribbler Apr 2016 #7

I find it hard to believe that Hillary will be a worse president than StevieM Apr 2016 #14

Hopefuly she'd suck less than W. That's a very low bar... think Apr 2016 #27

At least Hillary is getting off her ass and raising money for downticket Dems. MADem Apr 2016 #31

Is she? Scootaloo Apr 2016 #41

No, it isn't. The bulk of the dough raised at those shindigs go to the PARTY, not the headliner. MADem Apr 2016 #60

Who oversees distribution? Scootaloo Apr 2016 #62

The Party. The headliner gets a cut, the headliner does not control the cash at all. nt MADem Apr 2016 #63

So is NPR just full of shit, then? Scootaloo Apr 2016 #64

You weren't talking about the HVF--you were talking about the DNC agreed-upon fundraisers. MADem Apr 2016 #66

It looks as though I were confusing two separate things, then Scootaloo Apr 2016 #119

Corporate money Carolina Apr 2016 #48

For winners of the primary contests, so they can compete in the general election. MADem Apr 2016 #58

So let me remind you of Carolina Apr 2016 #61

Nope. When Lamont won the primary the Clintons switched their support to him. StevieM Apr 2016 #115

I like Bernie, voted for him, but I agree with you on Hillary. The US could RKP5637 Apr 2016 #84

Well if she ignores the Convention in July maybe PatrynXX Apr 2016 #33

I don't see her getting elected once let alone twice. nt artislife Apr 2016 #36

She doesn't need to win for the internet to hate her for even one day...let alone 8 years. Chan790 Apr 2016 #39

Kasich? talk about the road less travelled. How will he machete out his path to victory? Hiraeth Apr 2016 #88

No idea. Chan790 Apr 2016 #91

gotta admit - shit just got really interesting. in a hopeless sorta way but, interesting nonetheless Hiraeth Apr 2016 #92

Let me explain how your theory will play out in real life. StevieM Apr 2016 #121

Oh Stevie. Chan790 Apr 2016 #148

Well, back in 2008 I was also told that I should be ashamed. I responded that supporting StevieM Apr 2016 #150

Funny you say that. Chan790 Apr 2016 #155

yes, one of the worst greymouse Apr 2016 #46

That is a terrible pic of Hillary! There are much better ones. Nt Logical Apr 2016 #8

Oof, agree! Scootaloo Apr 2016 #42

Sometimes a Great Notion ucrdem Apr 2016 #71

He called it the day he placed Clinton supporters above the TOS. Scootaloo Apr 2016 #5

True Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #10

👆 this lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #13

You mean the day he ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #19

No, I mean the day he decided trolls should be free to troll on DU. Scootaloo Apr 2016 #35

Well I disagree. nolawarlock Apr 2016 #43

I once got a hide for telling a person who was literally supporting Adolf Hitler to GTFO. Scootaloo Apr 2016 #50

Well ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #54

Except, as noted, it didn't happen Scootaloo Apr 2016 #56

Plus a brazillion. opiate69 Apr 2016 #133

Broken? Only if your a rude hill supporter. Ny Logical Apr 2016 #137

Nah. nolawarlock Apr 2016 #138

If Skinner 'calls it', ... HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #6

For Christ sakes! Stop ringing that cockamamie bell! longship Apr 2016 #15

The clinton team is talking about unity. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #16

Why does this Skinner thing have the name of an X-File character? quantumjunkie Apr 2016 #17

I'm going to defend Skinner here. PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #18

I am a Bernie supporter! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #21

Sorry it's not you. PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #22

You are correct! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #25

EVERYBODY has lately been harrased by Hillary supporters. n/t Binkie The Clown Apr 2016 #30

Well, you know the saying, if you give an inch... Scootaloo Apr 2016 #38

I don't care if he Tweets it. I'll remain resolute. desmiller Apr 2016 #28

Why are you so afraid of Bernie's continued candidacy? Of letting all the Democrats have their say? highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #32

We had to register for that tent back in October. artislife Apr 2016 #37

I truly pray that the smallmindedness on both sides, but in this case on the Hillary side, ceases. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #44

I am a lifelong Dem who is almost completely out the door now artislife Apr 2016 #47

Sorry for the misinformation. Kudos to lifelong Dem and Bernie supporter. I agree that the highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #51

It's probably Hillary vs. Trump. I do think she is going to have a hard time RKP5637 Apr 2016 #86

So true! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #89

What or whom is he calling? Rex Apr 2016 #40

I think international. They have great rates right now. nt RepubliCON-Watch Apr 2016 #49

Skinner has a bigger risk in this...let him decide on his own. n/t Contrary1 Apr 2016 #52

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #53

Your poll is scewed toward the group with the most members. procon Apr 2016 #55

true...theres a ton of pro bernie-anti dem trolls here qdouble Apr 2016 #57

There are 4 troll pro-bernie accounts for every 1 genuine pro-Hillary account qdouble Apr 2016 #65

Do you have any hard data to back that up Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #80

qdouble, DU member for 5 weeks knows everything @ DU, Art riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #139

Really? blackspade Apr 2016 #134

I'm a Californian AND I HAVEN'T VOTED YET! Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #67

I'm a Californian too and in total agreement with you. I'm sick and tired of us Raine Apr 2016 #68

Yeah, if the primaries would start in CA, NY, FL, TX on the first day, JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #72

Uh, in 2008 CA voted on Super Tuesday, early in the cycle and CA voted for Hillary. Barack won Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #98

2008 was strange. Hillary got most of the votes, but lost on delegates. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #109

+1 jack_krass Apr 2016 #125

Frankly Sherman A1 Apr 2016 #69

If it's a question, I don't want to be here Joob Apr 2016 #70

Does DWS post under the name "Skinner"? JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #73

DWS probably goes by the handle "RepublicanInDisguise" if she is honest in her self-naming. Gore1FL Apr 2016 #127

Continuing the charade of the Sanders Campaign at this point just helps Republicans. baldguy Apr 2016 #74

Bernie needs to stay in until the last primary is over. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #75

Skinner shouldn't call anything until the party does. Bad Dog Apr 2016 #76

Looks like a couple hundred DUers aren't done insulting HRC just yet. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #77

And that is exactly the point. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #141

+1 Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #142

Your post was alerted airplaneman Apr 2016 #161

LOL! Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #81

Whether Bernie could somehow pull it off, or not, he is in it to build our movement! Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #82

That would be the Hillary way ... AirmensMom Apr 2016 #83

No. He should let the board descend further into chaos and internecine warfare over a settled manner DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #85

The board is fine, groups of people who thinks thier candidate is best. Nt Logical Apr 2016 #90

Who cares? I doubt whether or not "it's called" will be an earth-shaking event. Vinca Apr 2016 #87

To what specific* end? LanternWaste Apr 2016 #93

Not unless the party has LWolf Apr 2016 #95

What Skinner does is up to Skinner. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #96

Problem with that, Hillary keeps promoting Republicans: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #99

1) Clinton is not a member here. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #100

voting no. Amimnoch Apr 2016 #97

Unrec. You should delete this post. haikugal Apr 2016 #101

From here on out Skinner should dump anyone asking him to call it. peace13 Apr 2016 #102

Dear Skinner, the poll results clearly show why you should call it. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #103

Quit whining! Hides dont matter! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #136

Are you dizzy from all that spinning? B Calm Apr 2016 #147

Oh lord Scootaloo Apr 2016 #160

I say no rock Apr 2016 #104

That's an ugly sentiment. Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #112

I'm an ugly guy rock Apr 2016 #120

Lol. Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #128

OK, I'm not as mean as I look rock Apr 2016 #130

Thanks! Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #131

kick Segami Apr 2016 #105

At what point in 2008 did he do so? treestar Apr 2016 #110

I think it was after the last of the primaries had their vote but before the convention n/t musicblind Apr 2016 #143

Not until the primaries are over. (nt) Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #111

Its still Bernie Underground aikoaiko Apr 2016 #113

85-15 again Dem2 Apr 2016 #114

It's his choice to make. Once he does this place will probably be a ghost town. nt NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #116

If he does, he'll lose a lot of money TransitJohn Apr 2016 #117

I didn't know Skinner had this power. Gore1FL Apr 2016 #124

Looks like the NO's have it! B Calm Apr 2016 #132

85% skinner! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #135

People asking Skinner to "call it" are fascists. earthshine Apr 2016 #140

It's a right-wing authoritarian point of view. B Calm Apr 2016 #145

Call it, friendo. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #151

Call it, maybe. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2016 #152

2nd stage grief: "bargaining" ProgressiveEconomist Apr 2016 #163

Lol, i dont think you know what that word means! Hill fans love whining! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #166

Call it and immediately turn the time outs back on for those with active transparency pages Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #164

No, because we're not finished. senz Apr 2016 #165

Call it Friendo stevenleser Apr 2016 #167

Not a fan of you but this is funny. Nt Logical Apr 2016 #168