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In reply to the discussion: Just saw a poll on MSNBC that said 81% of Democrats [View all]cheapdate
(3,811 posts)152. Yes, that is correct, with qualifications.
There are some solid Democrats in Lexington and Louisville who support Obama.
But outside of those urban areas there is another kind of voter. He or she voted for a Democratic governor in 2007 and for Clinton in 1992 and in 1996. They did not vote for Obama and they don't like him. They will support a Democrat, but Obama is a bridge too far.
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Uncharted territory. Bernie supporters are often quite intelligent...so adjust your thinking.
madfloridian
May 2015
#128
No, you don't get it. You and Josh M do NOT get to define "real" Democrats.
madfloridian
May 2015
#150
By their own words, it was a deliberate action to leave "traditional constituents" out of the mix..
madfloridian
May 2015
#174
I do not know if they would switch or not, but your analysis at least makes sense. Other than the
still_one
May 2015
#110
I did post grad work in Government at the Florida State University.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#130
There was no point for Cain's accusers to continue once he dropped out...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#138
What is it you supposedly understand? Grimes did worse than about any Democrat for either seat in
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#163
Winning Benton and the surrounding tens of people is not going to be a win for Democrats
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#195
I wonder who all those people are who have donated in small donations over $2 million to Bernie in
sabrina 1
May 2015
#129
I don't know who was polled, but since many people can't name their own senator...
arcane1
May 2015
#66
I'll bet you can ask any garden variety Democrat who Ted Cruz is, and they'll answer affirmatively.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2015
#70
Would an "objective" viewer make the distinctions you just made? I think not.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2015
#156
Devinitely not. They have heard his name but don't think of him as a candidate and
JDPriestly
May 2015
#100
I can't wait. Once he tries to distinguish himself between "Socialist" and "Democratic Socialist"..
Tarheel_Dem
May 2015
#157
Not according to Chuck Toad. Hartmann & Papantonio will have to pick up their slack.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2015
#212
The top bankers have not been indicted, and they are the ones that engineered the crisis.
JDPriestly
May 2015
#191
81% of Democrats would also "support" (definition variable) Warren....or Sanders...we are a supportive bunch.
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#9
Excellent way to handle this topic, what is wrong with people? Do we WANT to lose?
NoJusticeNoPeace
May 2015
#27
NO trouble for me, the differences between Hillary and ANY con are STARK
NoJusticeNoPeace
May 2015
#185
81% of democrats know who can win the general election in 2016 and the other 19%
beachbum bob
May 2015
#10
thank you. I have decided long ago that I will no longer just hold my nose and vote for whoever
liberal_at_heart
May 2015
#50
Hillary's negatives also equaled her positives in 2008. The closer she comes to being nominated
leveymg
May 2015
#39
She's going to take the Democrats and the country down with her if she's nominated.
leveymg
May 2015
#139
That poll is old, when about 81% of all Democrats thought Hillary was the only one running.
leveymg
May 2015
#34
New Poll: Just 25% of all voters give Hillary high marks for being honest and straightforward
Cheese Sandwich
May 2015
#36
Yeah, I just saw the post with over SEVEN HUNDRED votes that's going like 90% Bernie
Number23
May 2015
#37
One Could Argue That Supporting A Patron Of The Oligarchs Could Indicate Same
cantbeserious
May 2015
#85
You can't be serious if you think I am going to succumb to your obscurantism.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#89
No Surrender - The Best Insights Are Personal And Revelatory - Good Luck On Your Quest
cantbeserious
May 2015
#106
Although polls this early out are basically meaningles, it is good news for her supporters
Dragonfli
May 2015
#79
"And it doesn't mean that the people doing that survey have a clue in their head,"
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#84
And once again, people will vote against their self-interest (i.e., a FREE PONY!)
Buns_of_Fire
May 2015
#131
We'll see how this goes.. it's so long until the primaries are over. I know the President's
Cha
May 2015
#134
I just saw a poll on MSNBC that said only 25% of voters think she's honest.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
May 2015
#176