'16 Democratic Nomination Thread

[DMT]

Frankly, I think Bernie is going to have to do something significant to make a massive dent into minority voters who've aligned with Hillary in order to win the thing.

Which is exactly why he should have come out in favor of reparations IMO.

[nots]

I think a win in Nevada could be a real game changer for him. It would further underscore his viability as a candidate as he would be winning in a state that demographically is much more favorable for her.

[nots]

Well...that's certainly not the result I was hoping for

[GwynnInTheHall]

Well...that's certainly not the result I was hoping for

I caucused and actually got elected to be a Sanders delegate at the county convention.

I saw this and it was echoed in the precinct my wife and daughter went to, the Clinton supporters were older, well off and somewhat snobbish vs the Sanders group which was younger, more middle/lower income and much more friendly. It's easy to see why those supporting Clinton are doing so--They don't WANT things to change because they have it good. Sanders supporters, not so much. Still a 4 point loss in a state where he was trailing by 20 and losing by less than Obama did vs HRC I consider good. If he can stay close in SC, then he needs to hammer her in the next debate. Of course every good thin Sanders say is being Borged into Hillarys campaign like it was her idea in the first place. You could see the money that went into both campaigns was vastly different too as Hillary supporters got t shirts and flags, pins and placards Us Sanders folks got maybe a sign and a pin.

Time to get really involved and pull back the curtain.........

[onejayhawk]

I think a win in Nevada could be a real game changer for him. It would further underscore his viability as a candidate as he would be winning in a state that demographically is much more favorable for her.

He has plenty of chances to do that in ten days. I did my part in Texas.

J

[Pogues]

I saw this and it was echoed in the precinct my wife and daughter went to, the Clinton supporters were older, well off and somewhat snobbish vs the Sanders group which was younger, more middle/lower income and much more friendly.

Gosh, it's like you are describing the perception of all Republicans there...

[In the Corn]

Just spit-balling here, but it seems to me that a Saturday caucus would lend itself to not have many young people involved. Who works weekends? College-age students. Who doesn't work weekends? Retirees and white-collar workers.

Bernie can't catch a break.

[swampdragon]

Just spit-balling here, but it seems to me that a Saturday caucus would lend itself to not have many young people involved. Who works weekends? College-age students. Who doesn't work weekends? Retirees and white-collar workers.

Bernie can't catch a break.

better question

Why isnt presidential election day a federal holiday? and also make is easier for people to vote absentee

[GwynnInTheHall]

Just spit-balling here, but it seems to me that a Saturday caucus would lend itself to not have many young people involved. Who works weekends? College-age students. Who doesn't work weekends? Retirees and white-collar workers.

Bernie can't catch a break.

My wife, who is new to this politics stuff, has watched every debate both GOP and Dem. She says that, from her perspective, there is a definite media bias in their portrayal of Sanders. But that's been a pretty c;ear narrative since day 1. they, the DNC, does NOT want Bernie to run, win or become the POTUS and will use every bit of influence and shady trick to get this done.

The debate dates and times. the bullshit from Steinem, Albright and now Huerta. The continued assertions that diminish Sanders right and left (almost everyone unwarranted) The Media. Superdelegates.


Every fucking thing they can do to dissuade or discourage people from vote for sanders is being done and they're being obviously conspiratorial about it.



I'm done with the DNC, Hillary and all these fuckers who thing they own the system.

If Hillary gets the nod, I'm voting GOP even if it's Trump.

It'll serve the asshats right to not only have their chosen one beat by a buffoon, but that they allowed a viable candidate, one who could have won easily, to be pushed by the wayside because of someone's entitled belief that THEY deserve and have EARNED the right to be president.

Fuck em all.

[Pogues]

better question

Why isnt presidential election day a federal holiday? and also make is easier for people to vote absentee

What do you suggest to make voting abstentee easier? Does your state not do early voting? Maryland has early voting for a week, and it takes place about a week to two weeks before the November election day.

[revo]

The date of the Nevada caucus was set well before anyone knew Bernie Sanders was running. Blame the party leaders who wanted to make them relevant by holding them early in the process than a conspiracy against Bernie.

[Hodor]

The date of the Nevada caucus was set well before anyone knew Bernie Sanders was running. Blame the party leaders who wanted to make them relevant by holding them early in the process than a conspiracy against Bernie.

I wasn't really referring to the Nevada caucuses but rather the entire process, which I believe was slanted to favor Clinton over any other candidate

[swampdragon]

My wife, who is new to this politics stuff, has watched every debate both GOP and Dem. She says that, from her perspective, there is a definite media bias in their portrayal of Sanders. But that's been a pretty c;ear narrative since day 1. they, the DNC, does NOT want Bernie to run, win or become the POTUS and will use every bit of influence and shady trick to get this done.

The debate dates and times. the bullshit from Steinem, Albright and now Huerta. The continued assertions that diminish Sanders right and left (almost everyone unwarranted) The Media. Superdelegates.


Every fucking thing they can do to dissuade or discourage people from vote for sanders is being done and they're being obviously conspiratorial about it.



I'm done with the DNC, Hillary and all these fuckers who thing they own the system.

If Hillary gets the nod, I'm voting GOP even if it's Trump.

It'll serve the asshats right to not only have their chosen one beat by a buffoon, but that they allowed a viable candidate, one who could have won easily, to be pushed by the wayside because of someone's entitled belief that THEY deserve and have EARNED the right to be president.

Fuck em all.

so you would vote Trump/Kasich just for spite - hopefully your anger will turn to reason if needed

[Lucky]

Well, early voted yesterday here in the Heart of Texas, so I'm good until November!

The Sanders/Clinton thing is getting out of hand. So many of the Sanders supporters (not all, GITH, but many) are relatively new to politics, and get so amped up they get into slash-and-burn mode. Their Hillary hatred has gotten so intense they refuse to realize she is the closest thing on the board to Bernie. They say silly things like "If Hillary gets the nomination, I'll just vote for Trump!" Crazy sh*t.

I don't mind saying that I cast my single, insignificant vote for Bernie. Even though I don't think he can win, I thought it was the right thing to do. I don't know how many presidential elections I have left, and I don't want to spend any of them voting for compromise candidates.

[frae]

I too will probably vote for Bernie if he is still in when PA votes. That said I am not going to throw the baby out with the bath water here, if HRC is the nominee I will get in line and be ready to back her. Cruz or Trump would be a disaster and I certainly don't want Rubio to wind up winning either. It was fun to see Bernie get some attention and do well, but I think Super Tuesday will leave him very damaged and it might be over then.