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In reply to the discussion: Poll puts Sanders on presidential race radar [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)5. why yes, 'Nilla. did you read where Dean was at the same time prior to his run?
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so Fucking what...the pool of contemporaries that HAVE been in the Whitehouse is a rather
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#67
I am not "trying" anything....I am laughing my ass off! And its going swimmingly!
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#116
Yes I did...several times....do you think you were the only person I was speaking to?
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#132
I think we should push for the one we think is right. It sends the wrong message to support
Dustlawyer
Oct 2014
#175
No, you're a troll because all you do is troll people with actual opinions.
beerandjesus
Oct 2014
#185
How about Equal Pay! How about Reproductive Rights....how about LGBT rights
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#248
Its Always proNSA BS With People Who Have Hijacked Our Party And Online Forums
billhicks76
Oct 2014
#245
Please link where I "shilled" for them....its not a good idea to accuse others of getting paid here.
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#287
and I am saying YOU are....you cannot even commit to voting for whom the Democrats select in the
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#297
So what....some say Bernie WILL become a Democrat....he cannot WIN the primary
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#251
If you are NOT a Democrat and you are NOT a Republican you ARE a Third Party
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#250
THAT poll doesn't change the fact that you MUST be a Democrat to win the Democratic Primary
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#271
but at this point its fantasy....think about it.....do you think all the other Democrats are going
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#283
It comes down to.....are you committed to support the Democratic Primary winner....duly elected
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#256
Then you ARE committed to vote for the candidate that your FELLOW Democrats ELECTED
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#284
Good thing for America 64% doesn't mean shit a year and half before the election. n/t
Dawgs
Oct 2014
#17
Hillary Clinton's high poll numbers are to a great extent due to name recognition.
JDPriestly
Oct 2014
#166
Absolutely correct! It's like fans who gloat about their team's exhibition season victories
RufusTFirefly
Oct 2014
#229
Looks like President-elect Hillary's got some genuine Joementum. Get used to it, Dawgs!
RufusTFirefly
Oct 2014
#228
The most visible candidate has the highest support before the campaign starts?
Alittleliberal
Oct 2014
#134
More real than someone who cannot commit to voting for the Democratic Primary winner
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#253
4% is better than Obama had at this time in 2006 when Hillary had 35%. Check this poll...
thesquanderer
Oct 2014
#40
why? I am committed to voting for whomever wins the Primary....aren't you?
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#75
Wow, you freely admit to placing party before Country. Nice to know. n/t
A Simple Game
Oct 2014
#171
Yes, anyone that admits supporting an unknown candidate because of a letter after their name should
A Simple Game
Oct 2014
#187
I blindly supported Democrats for over 20 years and it did indeed slow the
A Simple Game
Oct 2014
#193
See, a Democrat would know how to use "Democrat" and Democratic" properly
beerandjesus
Oct 2014
#222
BUT....and its a BIG BUT.....it says in the MISSION STATEMENT not just the terms of service
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#254
By the way, how come you never chime on on threads about the Kansas Senate race?
beerandjesus
Oct 2014
#192
I'm no Hillary supporter, but it does no one any good to compare poll numbers to 2008...
Drunken Irishman
Oct 2014
#261
I never said I was certain Hillary would win - but it's foolish to suggest 2008 is anywhere similar.
Drunken Irishman
Oct 2014
#280
If you're going to quote a poll, quote one that actually asks about Obama...
Drunken Irishman
Oct 2014
#262
Unfortunately the leader in that poll is indistinguishable from a Republican.
blackcrowflies
Oct 2014
#65
First he has to become one.....then he has to convince the Party to support him....
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#139
The way democracy works, Bernie has to convince voters to support him, not "the party".
dflprincess
Oct 2014
#150
Apparently, the 64% supporting Hillary have stronger nose-holding devices than I do.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2014
#6
I'm a Democrat. And, have often held my nose for the "lesser of two evils" Democrats.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2014
#10
Actually I am a Democrat on DU who is committed to vote for the Democratic Primary winner
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#82
Obviously, your principles concerning party differ from mine and TJ's.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2014
#119
I AM voting my Principles.....my Principles tell me....do NOT let Republicans win....
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#149
If you are not committed to voting for the winner of the Primary you are not!
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#84
she is the ONLY one polling at 64% and can beat every single Republican comer
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#97
So... were you "happy" when Clinton didn't win in 2008 and you HAD to vote for Obama?
cascadiance
Oct 2014
#159
I'm in a similar spot. I love Bernie and hope he runs, but I am supporting Hillary.
stevenleser
Oct 2014
#194
Yeah because getting things done for Barack Obama.....has just been a breeze right?
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#87
I think you're right. But having him in the conversation will hopefully highlight more progressive
nomorenomore08
Oct 2014
#47
Sadly, we audition people to play president, rather than elect people to BE president
arcane1
Oct 2014
#54
no, but he sure has the ability to focus the attention of people on issues that would otherwise
cali
Oct 2014
#59
If he runs it may stir up populace support for candidates other then the Oligarchy's favorite. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#238
Can we have just one discussion about the 2016 race without a certain someone highjacking the
Stardust
Oct 2014
#124
Alternate headline: Poll Shows Sanders with Statistically Insignificant Support
tritsofme
Oct 2014
#143