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68. Only if it is YOUR candidate that is getting the

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Poll puts Sanders on presidential race radar [View all] cali Oct 2014 OP

4 whole percent huh? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #1

why yes, 'Nilla. did you read where Dean was at the same time prior to his run? cali Oct 2014 #5

i forget . .Did Dean win? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #7

Hillary And Bill are CLOSE Friends Of The Bushes billhicks76 Oct 2014 #50

So Bill is George Sr.'s 5th son. Hoppy Oct 2014 #57

True billhicks76 Oct 2014 #90

so Fucking what...the pool of contemporaries that HAVE been in the Whitehouse is a rather VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #67

Wow...Did I Touch A Nerve? billhicks76 Oct 2014 #96

No I am having a ball! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #98

Keep Laughing billhicks76 Oct 2014 #107

I will THANKS!!!! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #108

Nice Try billhicks76 Oct 2014 #115

I am not "trying" anything....I am laughing my ass off! And its going swimmingly! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #116

this is what you call discussion? G_j Oct 2014 #127

and If I am just responding to those that keep responding to me? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #128

You Never Actually Conversed billhicks76 Oct 2014 #131

Yes I did...several times....do you think you were the only person I was speaking to? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #132

Uh Thats Untrue Too billhicks76 Oct 2014 #133

Oh so you are the arbiter of what is or isn't conversation now? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #142

Yes, he is. We had a vote and billhicks76 won. smokey nj Oct 2014 #145

Good for him.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #146

I Don't Believe We Should Nominate Bernie billhicks76 Oct 2014 #157

I think we should push for the one we think is right. It sends the wrong message to support Dustlawyer Oct 2014 #175

Eugene Debs billhicks76 Oct 2014 #243

We CAN'T nominate Sanders, he's not a Democrat. George II Oct 2014 #236

I haven't seen you "converse" even once on this forum... beerandjesus Oct 2014 #181

right because anyone who supports the VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #183

No, you're a troll because all you do is troll people with actual opinions. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #185

you are currently supporting a third party VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #196

Once again, no substance. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #198

just because you dont like the substsnce doesnt VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #202

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #204

right a Democrat supporting Democrats on VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #205

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #207

why dont you VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #208

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #209

are you committed to sypport the Democratic Primary VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #210

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #212

Are you committed to support the Primary winner VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #213

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #214

will you support the Democratic Primary VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #215

Troll beerandjesus Oct 2014 #216

I am the troll but YOU VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #218

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #220

sure I am...a staunch Democrat on a Democratic VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #223

Tell us ONE Democratic issue you support, troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #225

How about Equal Pay! How about Reproductive Rights....how about LGBT rights VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #248

Hey! Welcome back to the fold. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #258

You Are ProNSA On Every Thread Related To That billhicks76 Oct 2014 #244

Its Always proNSA BS With People Who Have Hijacked Our Party And Online Forums billhicks76 Oct 2014 #245

Oh really please link... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #249

Haha billhicks76 Oct 2014 #286

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

If Jeb Bush Became A Democrat billhicks76 Oct 2014 #296

+1 Marr Oct 2014 #308

While the article isn't specific Babel_17 Oct 2014 #200

if you support a non Democrat... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #203

The poll specified a Democratic primary Babel_17 Oct 2014 #226

So what....some say Bernie WILL become a Democrat....he cannot WIN the primary VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #251

Exactly, so what is your point? Babel_17 Oct 2014 #268

If you are NOT a Democrat and you are NOT a Republican you ARE a Third Party VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #250

Check what I said, and what is predicated by the poll Babel_17 Oct 2014 #269

THAT poll doesn't change the fact that you MUST be a Democrat to win the Democratic Primary VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #271

No, I'm supporting the idea of Senator Sanders running as a Democrat Babel_17 Oct 2014 #278

but at this point its fantasy....think about it.....do you think all the other Democrats are going VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #283

Are you serious? Babel_17 Oct 2014 #288

It was fantasy pure and simple... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #290

SOOOO.....EVEN IF Sanders became a Democrat....he only has 4% now VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #298

There you go again, suggesting the party is a club owned by insiders. Marr Oct 2014 #309

and that is not what I said at all.. VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #311

Uh-huh. Marr Oct 2014 #312

While you're laughing your ass off, you're completely missing the point kysrsoze Oct 2014 #232

uh how does 4% mean you can take over the Dem. VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #234

Troll. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #240

I know real ones vote for whomever wins the Democratic Primary... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #252

It comes down to being a party line Democrat ozone_man Oct 2014 #255

It comes down to.....are you committed to support the Democratic Primary winner....duly elected VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #256

Not a Democrat in name only. ozone_man Oct 2014 #282

Then you ARE committed to vote for the candidate that your FELLOW Democrats ELECTED VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #284

The ROTFL guy is particularly ineffective. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #56

Only if it is YOUR candidate that is getting the VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #68

I still have a President fadedrose Oct 2014 #126

Did Hillary? Marr Oct 2014 #141

Dean's movement is still going strong and making a difference. JDPriestly Oct 2014 #165

Hillary was leading at this time in 2006 also. Dawgs Oct 2014 #12

by 64%? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #14

She still lost. Dawgs Oct 2014 #15

and SHE has 64% NOW! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #16

Good thing for America 64% doesn't mean shit a year and half before the election. n/t Dawgs Oct 2014 #17

you keep telling yourself that VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #21

It did in 2008. Dawgs Oct 2014 #24

apparently not She's still here and stronger VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #26

She is no stronger than ever. Re-uninevitable. morningfog Oct 2014 #34

What part of 64% of Democrats favor her is "Re"? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #69

In 2007 and 2008, her presidency was presented with morningfog Oct 2014 #100

I was about to post the same thing. It's all about name recognition now, hedgehog Oct 2014 #176

Yes, she is.... daleanime Oct 2014 #49

Oh now the accusation is she is BUYING the 64%? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #74

I made no such accusation, that's all on you.... daleanime Oct 2014 #137

Another thread clogged with LondonReign2 Oct 2014 #291

If you support Bernie Sanders you support Third Party.. VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #292

Mission Accomplished! LondonReign2 Oct 2014 #293

Whatevah! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #294

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

aahahahahahaha....Wow just wow.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #135

"a massive war machine," you say? Perfect. A Freudian slip perhaps? RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #230

War mongers unite! grahamhgreen Oct 2014 #277

Hahaha billhicks76 Oct 2014 #299

Your Comments Are As Much A Joke As Your Sarcastic Emoji billhicks76 Oct 2014 #104

suuuuuurrrrrreeee..... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #106

Do you think Hillary would make a good candidate? JDPriestly Oct 2014 #167

Chirp, chirp..... blackspade Oct 2014 #172

Exactly. VR has no opinions. We do. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #186

I think you mean 'Team Free Republic' rather than 'Team Hillary'. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #184

Well one is polling at 8% and the other is polling at 4% n/t hootinholler Oct 2014 #27

and one is at 64% VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #30

But you said *real* Democrats. hootinholler Oct 2014 #112

sorry you are going to get your heart broken.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #136

Thanks for agreeing with me hootinholler Oct 2014 #152

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

and so is 64% VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #41

You are doing a bang-up job setting yourself up AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #64

why? I am committed to voting for whomever wins the Primary....aren't you? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #75

well bullywoogers for you AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #109

hahahahahahahahaha..... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #110

good lord you are a silly person AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #117

No I am a satisfied person..... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #118

Yes! MoonchildCA Oct 2014 #163

No! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #180

Wow, you freely admit to placing party before Country. Nice to know. n/t A Simple Game Oct 2014 #171

I freely admit to being a Democrat on Democratic VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #182

Yes, anyone that admits supporting an unknown candidate because of a letter after their name should A Simple Game Oct 2014 #187

an unknown? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #189

I blindly supported Democrats for over 20 years and it did indeed slow the A Simple Game Oct 2014 #193

you must have missed the part that says... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #195

See, a Democrat would know how to use "Democrat" and Democratic" properly beerandjesus Oct 2014 #222

There's also a part about electing the most liberal candidate possible A Simple Game Oct 2014 #224

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

Hillary Is Our Romney billhicks76 Oct 2014 #300

Vanilla is a troll with no skin in the game. beerandjesus Oct 2014 #227

I'm no Hillary supporter, but it does no one any good to compare poll numbers to 2008... Drunken Irishman Oct 2014 #261

just cursory research reveals AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #272

You're side stepping the point... Drunken Irishman Oct 2014 #273

I would caution you against absolute certainty... AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #274

I never said I was certain Hillary would win - but it's foolish to suggest 2008 is anywhere similar. Drunken Irishman Oct 2014 #280

and arent you doing the same? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #295

Interesting. OilemFirchen Oct 2014 #52

Obama wasn't included in that poll. Drunken Irishman Oct 2014 #263

If you're going to quote a poll, quote one that actually asks about Obama... Drunken Irishman Oct 2014 #262

I think that link supports my post more than yours! thesquanderer Oct 2014 #267

It doesn't support your claim at all. Drunken Irishman Oct 2014 #270

Unfortunately the leader in that poll is indistinguishable from a Republican. blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #65

exactly right AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #66

Yeah that is what all the Independents on DU are saying these days.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #76

Plenty of time for those numbers to shift. eom saltpoint Oct 2014 #71

You keep telling yourself that too.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #77

She sure had it goin' last time before she got saltpoint Oct 2014 #246

Like no one has ever been defeated and made a comeback huh? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #247

She had the same last time is the point. saltpoint Oct 2014 #260

Oh no my friend....she has MUCH MORE now....you will see... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #264

She leads now. She also led last time. saltpoint Oct 2014 #276

SOOO??? She is STILL in POLL position! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #285

You Confuse Me billhicks76 Oct 2014 #301

Trust me....you were confused before you came across me.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #303

Total BS billhicks76 Oct 2014 #304

a DEMOCRAT supports the DEMOCRATIC Party.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #305

Hillary Acts Like A Monarch billhicks76 Oct 2014 #306

bullshit... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #307

Wrong billhicks76 Oct 2014 #310

There should be a penalty for the stupid use of ROTFLOL HERVEPA Oct 2014 #89

Only when it is directed at YOUR side natch! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #91

You have no idea of my side. It's just a stupid use. HERVEPA Oct 2014 #92

Uh yeah I do.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #93

If she's the nominee, yes. Not my first choice. HERVEPA Oct 2014 #101

ANY Democrat that is elected by Primary by your fellow Democrats! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #111

Including Bernie of course. HERVEPA Oct 2014 #123

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

Voting for whomever wins the primary is how democracy works? DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2014 #138

Uh yes.....that's what elections are for! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #140

By "real democrats" do you mean the warmongers and corporate lickspittles? Magoo48 Oct 2014 #191

Troll hard. eom TransitJohn Oct 2014 #275

Great news, cali for both Senators! I love it! n/t sadoldgirl Oct 2014 #2

K&R woo me with science Oct 2014 #3

Ya gotta start somewhere. RUN, Bernie. Run. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2014 #4

Apparently, the 64% supporting Hillary have stronger nose-holding devices than I do. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2014 #6

apparently THEY are the Democrats as only VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #8

I'm a Democrat. And, have often held my nose for the "lesser of two evils" Democrats. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2014 #10

not everyone who votes FOR Democrats are. VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #11

Independants voting for Hillary? Dawgs Oct 2014 #13

who else they got when she wins the Primary? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #28

Noone Robbins Oct 2014 #31

says the Independent VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #43

+1 deutsey Oct 2014 #178

I am not doing that this time Robbins Oct 2014 #18

hello there Independent VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #23

Independent? Robbins Oct 2014 #35

Any response to the actual issues or points of contention mentioned? think Oct 2014 #37

my response VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #44

Hilarious..../nt think Oct 2014 #48

So, no tkmorris Oct 2014 #61

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

My principles are....I VOTE for Democrats..... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #121

Thomas Jefferson wrote the quote above. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2014 #148

I AM voting my Principles.....my Principles tell me....do NOT let Republicans win.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #149

As I said, your principles obviously differ from mine and TJ's. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2014 #151

64%....how is THAT for point! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #78

what a hollow way to decide your personal politics LiberalLovinLug Oct 2014 #241

I never like the DEM I always vote for every election. nt m-lekktor Oct 2014 #19

like I said.....you might be an Independent VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #22

ARE you committed to vote for the Primary winner? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #72

No. I'm not "committed" to any party or candidate. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2014 #113

Hello Independent Voter! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #114

Do you call this lunatic a Democrat? I sure don't. LawDeeDah Oct 2014 #63

Do we have to call you one? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #79

I am a Democrat, yes. One can be one and not lick Hillary's feet. LawDeeDah Oct 2014 #83

If you are not committed to voting for the winner of the Primary you are not! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #84

and the winner is?... LawDeeDah Oct 2014 #85

A DEMOCRAT!!!! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #86

and Hillary Is The Only Democrat... what are YOU drinking? LawDeeDah Oct 2014 #95

she is the ONLY one polling at 64% and can beat every single Republican comer VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #97

I got deja vu of 2008. LawDeeDah Oct 2014 #103

So... were you "happy" when Clinton didn't win in 2008 and you HAD to vote for Obama? cascadiance Oct 2014 #159

+1000 n/t MissDeeds Oct 2014 #188

Same here deutsey Oct 2014 #177

The comparison with Dean is interesting BeyondGeography Oct 2014 #9

Giving Kucinich a run for his money! OilemFirchen Oct 2014 #20

hahahaha that was clever! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #25

Will history repeat itself? OilemFirchen Oct 2014 #33

close only counts in horseshoes VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #45

If he runs he will make it interesting but i am supporting Hillary. hrmjustin Oct 2014 #29

thank you for your grace and civility .nt. AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #122

Your welcome. hrmjustin Oct 2014 #130

I'm in a similar spot. I love Bernie and hope he runs, but I am supporting Hillary. stevenleser Oct 2014 #194

They should both run if they choose to. MineralMan Oct 2014 #32

and they will VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #46

Maybe they will. We'll see in 2016. MineralMan Oct 2014 #62

Hillary's running....much to their chagrin! VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #81

Obama, is laughing at you! cascadiance Oct 2014 #160

Biased poll. RoccoR5955 Oct 2014 #36

Some of these replies make me chuckle. democrank Oct 2014 #38

I don't know if they are the same posts... tk2kewl Oct 2014 #42

Yeah because getting things done for Barack Obama.....has just been a breeze right? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #87

I'm gonna take a hit for this... SoapBox Oct 2014 #39

I think you're right. But having him in the conversation will hopefully highlight more progressive nomorenomore08 Oct 2014 #47

He wouldn't be running to win but geek tragedy Oct 2014 #53

Sadly, we audition people to play president, rather than elect people to BE president arcane1 Oct 2014 #54

Very True harun Oct 2014 #206

Yes, unfortunately. ozone_man Oct 2014 #257

no, but he sure has the ability to focus the attention of people on issues that would otherwise cali Oct 2014 #59

Unfortunately theater has a lot to do with it. LawDeeDah Oct 2014 #73

"Presence"? Perhaps not, but I prefer substance. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2014 #99

Thanks folks... SoapBox Oct 2014 #129

(as an example) way back when, I supported Jesse Jackson in the primaries G_j Oct 2014 #144

I know what you're saying, MoonchildCA Oct 2014 #164

4% is nothing to celebrate. geek tragedy Oct 2014 #51

Good. JoeyT Oct 2014 #55

Hey! OilemFirchen Oct 2014 #58

While I don't have money to spare sadoldgirl Oct 2014 #60

If Sanders runs... saltpoint Oct 2014 #70

If he runs it may stir up populace support for candidates other then the Oligarchy's favorite. nm rhett o rick Oct 2014 #238

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Cool- he's on the radar officially. panader0 Oct 2014 #88

so was Kucinich once... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #94

What IS your agenda? You're not doing your candidate a service. panader0 Oct 2014 #102

Bernie is NOT a Democrat....I favor Democrats.... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #105

"The Democrat primary..." beerandjesus Oct 2014 #217

I am on a phone...duh mistype VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #219

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Wow-- yeah, I've got to say, that settles it for me. Marr Oct 2014 #313

YEP. Rex Oct 2014 #314

Its agenda is to bully and disrupt. smokey nj Oct 2014 #120

...^ that - Go Bernie! 840high Oct 2014 #154

Yep. Guys' got a real rage-on for Bernie. Union Scribe Oct 2014 #155

Why is always a good question to ask. The answer, I believe, is fear. canoeist52 Oct 2014 #233

Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #161

Can we have just one discussion about the 2016 race without a certain someone highjacking the Stardust Oct 2014 #124

doesn't look too good G_j Oct 2014 #125

Hey, when you get paid to do a job, you do it. Marr Oct 2014 #147

They make me miss ProSense. Union Scribe Oct 2014 #156

Yeah, at least the Pro was coherent. Marr Oct 2014 #158

Hillary Is Toast And Trolls Paid Or Not Can't Change It billhicks76 Oct 2014 #302

That one views competition as apocalyptic to Hillary neverforget Oct 2014 #162

I haven't noticed anyone hijacking the thread Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #199

Not till that certain someone gets banned for trolling beerandjesus Oct 2014 #239

Alternate headline: Poll Shows Sanders with Statistically Insignificant Support tritsofme Oct 2014 #143

Great news, thanks for posting this n/t emulatorloo Oct 2014 #153

But god forbid you saying you are going to vote against Hillary davidpdx Oct 2014 #168

He doesn't have her name recognition and arthritisR_US Oct 2014 #169

OMG, what a pissing session!!!! SmittynMo Oct 2014 #170

LMAO! n/t marym625 Oct 2014 #173

It's 2 years away marym625 Oct 2014 #174

SC Nominees! Gamecock Lefty Oct 2014 #179

Run, Bernie, run! MissDeeds Oct 2014 #190

I predict Sanders will soon be at 10 percent Babel_17 Oct 2014 #197

Agree 100% Brewinblue Oct 2014 #231

Just to be clear, the poll is in regards to the Democratic primary Babel_17 Oct 2014 #201

Suppose we know for a FACT Bernie cannot win DonCoquixote Oct 2014 #211

And Dean didn't win the nomination. George II Oct 2014 #235

That must be one heck of a poweful radar... FBaggins Oct 2014 #237

Interesting! n/t DirkGently Oct 2014 #242

Bernie! Recommended. nt Zorra Oct 2014 #259

Run, Bernie! Run! nt magical thyme Oct 2014 #265

Not bad for a candidate this far out mmonk Oct 2014 #266

He's generating all kinds of excitement Babel_17 Oct 2014 #279

Oh dear! Rex Oct 2014 #281

Wow, 288 posts! Babel_17 Oct 2014 #289