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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Unfortunately it's a fact, some voters will not support Clinton if she is Democratic nominee [View all]LiberalArkie
(16,098 posts)62. I think that is most of the south, the reason for the Southern Strategy, so that
the Republican would not be just a Northern party. Part of me says wants to Republicans to win the Presidency since it would be the last time they ever won anything again. Be like a Whig. But then again it scares me also, and I believe it scares the people in charge of the Republican party. I never thought they wanted to win with McCain/Palin.
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Unfortunately it's a fact, some voters will not support Clinton if she is Democratic nominee [View all]
Cheese Sandwich
Nov 2015
OP
Once again you got the highly prized (for some) #1 response spot. It must take some
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#95
DINO's are people that call themselves Democrats but agree with Republicons on many issues.
rhett o rick
Dec 2015
#209
I find that hard to believe. I know a lot of people here in Arkansas would have voted
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#30
I think that is most of the south, the reason for the Southern Strategy, so that
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#62
I think brooklynite is being sarcastic there.Dean is a Democrat and so were his enthusiastic workers
Hekate
Nov 2015
#100
I was for Dean also, but did the Kerry thing anyway. The Democratic party really
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#104
I am 67 and I feel almost like that, but I will vote for HRC anyway. I really disliked
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#31
What a disgusting comment. It should and probably will be alerted on. nt
Live and Learn
Nov 2015
#12
That has nothing to do with your disgusting comment and does not excuse it.
Live and Learn
Nov 2015
#15
If a person was a child during the Bush years, I can see why they'd be spoiled by
Starry Messenger
Nov 2015
#17
If more Democratic voters do indeed prefer Clinton, then that vindicates my decision
Maedhros
Nov 2015
#23
You are either intentionally misreading what I am saying or what I am not sure.
randys1
Dec 2015
#170
What gets me is that the ones that haven't suffered must at least know a few people that have
A Simple Game
Nov 2015
#101
DU seems to be contaminated more and more with the type of person you recall from the past.
A Simple Game
Nov 2015
#121
California may be the deciding factor in next year's primary election cycle.
Major Hogwash
Nov 2015
#27
Yes, it is insanity. Because it means a slow loss of all those rights you are concerned about
jeff47
Dec 2015
#184
Finding a "Warm, Purple place" to work with Republicans requires giving up something.
jeff47
Dec 2015
#189
Yes write-ins count ... But they don't count for electing the President you want, though ...
1StrongBlackMan
Nov 2015
#37
If the majority of the voters cast write-in votes for a person who is not the nominee . . .
Major Hogwash
Nov 2015
#46
You are an odd duck alright, suggesting that a write in candidate probably wont win
randys1
Nov 2015
#86
I am very well informed about the electoral college and how it works ...
1StrongBlackMan
Dec 2015
#161
It's probably also a fact that some voters won't support Sanders if he's the nominee.
onenote
Nov 2015
#39
If we actually manage to lose the WH, Women and Gay and Black Americans will die
randys1
Nov 2015
#87
And that's exactly why we need to heed the OP and nominate Sanders. He has a much better
rhett o rick
Dec 2015
#210
Joan WalshSeriously did @salon sponsor a contest to find the dumbest dudebro writing about Hillary
riversedge
Nov 2015
#43
Some people only care about them damn selves.. not a clue about the Planet. They're so into
Cha
Dec 2015
#154
And I'm Coming To The Realization That It May Just Happen No Matter Who We Elect...
WillyT
Nov 2015
#91
And if that happens, the blame will lie squarely on those who chose the unelectable Hillary.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2015
#63
How did you feel about Gore vs Dubya? Was there a dime's worth of difference between them?
Hekate
Dec 2015
#214
That's What's Ironic... I Always Vote, And It's Usually For Down Ballot Candidates And Propositions
WillyT
Nov 2015
#82
It is also a fact, many will run away instead of voting for a Socialist. Meh.
seabeyond
Nov 2015
#81
non-Sanders voters I mention her to inevitably say "erch--isn't there anyone running against her?"
MisterP
Nov 2015
#83
This is obviously a desparation OP. Bernie can't win with just talking points so you
upaloopa
Nov 2015
#90
So? We've always known the misogynists in the party won't vote for her, among others.
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#96
And since there are misogynists that will not vote for a woman, no woman should run.
seabeyond
Nov 2015
#108
Yup. That seems to be the idea. There are too many men who loathe and despise her.
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#115
Most of us care more about the less fortunate than she does. Or any other DINO.
RiverLover
Dec 2015
#158
Why buy the cow? WTF? That makes absolutely no sense but to throw out a disgusting sexist slur.
seabeyond
Nov 2015
#109
Clinton is the top 15% most progressive in congress. She has devoted a life to progressive
seabeyond
Nov 2015
#137
Facts really do not count in some argument. I can't do anything for that one.
seabeyond
Dec 2015
#143
"Because I am not making a factual claim" Trust me, I get that. I prefer to deal in facts.
seabeyond
Dec 2015
#149
The real Democratic base is 30% of the electorate. You don't win with 30%. (nt)
jeff47
Nov 2015
#124
You are correct. Many Democrats and nearly all Republicans will not vote for her. Fair or not,
GoneFishin
Nov 2015
#123
Hillary's supporters are under the bizarre misapprehension that she only has to win the Primary.
Romulox
Nov 2015
#135
I will (and have never) in my life supported a presidential candidate who makes blatant (or subtle)
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2015
#144
In 2014, voter turnout was 36.4%. If Hillary is our 2016 nominee it will be higher, much higher ....
Scuba
Dec 2015
#162
I predict that if she's our candidate, we'll get clobbered. The right will turn out to vote ...
Scuba
Dec 2015
#165
The left will turn out to vote against the Republicans, true. It won't be enough.
Scuba
Dec 2015
#167
Let's help Bernie win the primary, then we'll win the GE and have some coattails!
Scuba
Dec 2015
#169
As I said in a previous post I think this election is going to be much like 2012.
DCBob
Dec 2015
#193
We will hope at that time Bernie will step up and help to convince those voters of their fallacy.
DCBob
Dec 2015
#163
Especially when we're told, in effect, that he can convince Congress to do his will.
randome
Dec 2015
#171
disingenious....and a pethetic set of reasoning for not supporting your candidate. nt
Sheepshank
Dec 2015
#198
What are you thinking? Your country has only two parties! One will fuck the US
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2015
#215