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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]Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)172. I agree totally.
There isn't a major cottage industry out there hating Bernie Sanders like there is hating Hillary Clinton.
Hillary's unfavorability ratings are the highest of any candidate whoever ran as a Democrat in any Presidential campaign since Harry Truman.
If Hillary is the nominee, you can count on 35 states being placed in the column for the Republican candidate before the first vote is even cast.
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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
Nov 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
Nov 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