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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

sabrina 1

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13. And the other real question: 'Can Hillary win the all important Independent vote'? Considering how

Reply to Demeter (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 4, 2015, 12:16 PM

Apr 2015

many Dems now register as Independents due to the Party's swing to the right, we never see any polls of registered Independents.

That is the largest voting bloc now in the country, the Independent registered voters. They are approx 40% while the Dem vote is approx 32% and Repub approx 29%.

No one can win with just party loyalists, they need to be able to attract voters across the political spectrum.

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NY Times: Could Another Democrat Beat Hillary Clinton? Strategists Offer a Blueprint [View all] LiberalElite Apr 2015 OP

NY Times has been the most credible source in the last several years. In fact a few days ago they still_one Apr 2015 #1

I didn't open the link - maybe judith miller wrote this? calimary Apr 2015 #2

nah, she's working for fox now still_one Apr 2015 #3

So, do you think Hillary is the Dem Party's ONLY 'viable' candidate? sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #12

Nope. We will see what develops still_one Apr 2015 #14

I see this as a none story. The progressives must fight back against Wall Street domination rhett o rick Apr 2015 #4

I completely agree with you Rick Dragonfli Apr 2015 #6

Hear! Hear! Demeter Apr 2015 #10

I think there is hope. Some of the financial elitists see nothing but greed clouded rhett o rick Apr 2015 #11

+1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #9

Why not ask the real question: can Hillary beat the GOP candidate, whoever it may be? Demeter Apr 2015 #5

I am far from an expert Dragonfli Apr 2015 #7

I also doubt HRC can beat an R, because the R's will come out in force to defeat her peacebird Apr 2015 #15

And the other real question: 'Can Hillary win the all important Independent vote'? Considering how sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #13

Funny how this piece doesn't even mention Bernie Sanders. Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #8

When I retire (end of May) I will be volunteering for Bernie Sanders. peacebird Apr 2015 #16

Good for you. Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #17

3 anonymous "authorities". delrem Apr 2015 #18