2016 Postmortem

Agnosticsherbet

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68. That actually is probably quite fast.

Fri Jun 10, 2016, 02:18 AM

Jun 2016

There are many steps in process mail-in ballots, it is labor intensive, and everything must be properly witnessed.

In most states touchscreen computers without a paper trail go to tabulators that count the votes. Most of them do not have any way of going back and looking at the raw votes, but they are fast.

Anytime it is necessary to check and scan in votes by hand, it takes a while.

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Bernie Sanders (at DC Rally): "The Results Have Not Yet Come In From California..." [View all] brooklynite Jun 2016 OP

But he is right. BUT, those results are hurting him even more. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1

Lies for the sheep. baldguy Jun 2016 #2

Desperate, sad man. nt LexVegas Jun 2016 #3

Yes. I think so too. This was his last shot at being something other than a backbencher brush Jun 2016 #32

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #4

I am starting to feel that for a while now Txbluedog Jun 2016 #18

It's a delay tactic Renew Deal Jun 2016 #5

Play it again Bernie, just once more for old time's sake. YouDig Jun 2016 #6

lol nt firebrand80 Jun 2016 #88

The rest of the world has moved on annavictorious Jun 2016 #7

I was living in the Philippines in 1974 when they pulled him out... brooklynite Jun 2016 #10

I read it. Good article. Beacool Jun 2016 #17

Why do I have the feeling ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #8

nixon enid602 Jun 2016 #27

Haha! NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #35

Tonight? Who is he kidding? bettyellen Jun 2016 #9

Give the guy a break Armstead Jun 2016 #80

... OilemFirchen Jun 2016 #11

WTF is wrong with you all... leftinportland Jun 2016 #12

He's continuing a charade as if he has any shot at winning. He needs to start being honest. qdouble Jun 2016 #20

No he is not... leftinportland Jun 2016 #42

He's still leaving some of his supporters thinking that he is still has a realistic chance at the qdouble Jun 2016 #44

Why is that your problem... leftinportland Jun 2016 #54

I don't like to see people being taken advantage of or to be fed bullshit, do you? qdouble Jun 2016 #57

They are not being fed bullshit... leftinportland Jun 2016 #59

The snake oil is having his followers believe that he has a good chance of winning the nomination qdouble Jun 2016 #65

Bernie has been crystal clear about slim chance. pat_k Jun 2016 #69

You haven't been reading some of the stuff that I've been reading from Bernie supporters here and qdouble Jun 2016 #70

I'd be very surprised if any would say "good chance" when pressed. pat_k Jun 2016 #73

Well it is the internet, so hard to tell some folks real motives. qdouble Jun 2016 #74

You like to go spy on JPR? yuiyoshida Jun 2016 #76

I don't post, but when news comes out I like to see how it's received by hardcore Bernie supporters qdouble Jun 2016 #79

After Bernie is completely eliminated even in his supporters mind than what happens at JPR? Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #97

Disturbing. pat_k Jun 2016 #77

Some people seem to have a "burn it to the ground" mentality if they don't win, but honestly... qdouble Jun 2016 #82

A roller coaster indeed. pat_k Jun 2016 #85

I think most of the calls for Bernie to end his campaign as soon as possible comes from people qdouble Jun 2016 #86

I don't think many are "in limbo" pat_k Jun 2016 #90

The only way Sanders would have had a legitimate argument at the convention is if he won Cali qdouble Jun 2016 #91

I think the projection is accurate... pat_k Jun 2016 #96

Like I said, it's like presuming there's a reasonable doubt when there's only 1% reporting and they qdouble Jun 2016 #100

Pure Brockoli. You registered March '16. HooptieWagon Jun 2016 #99

Nope, do a google search.... you can easily find more than a few posts on JPR where members qdouble Jun 2016 #101

Hold on, I thought you were putting that on Bernie? What Happened? samson212 Jun 2016 #102

It's the people's belief because Bernie isn't being clear about his intentions...it's hand waving... qdouble Jun 2016 #103

Talk about hand waving samson212 Jun 2016 #104

Him saying that he's taking the fight onto the convention is handwaving. He hasn't made it clear qdouble Jun 2016 #105

Hold on, you're being intellectually dishonest. samson212 Jun 2016 #106

The convention is procedural and ceremonial, not revelational. Bernie should know this. qdouble Jun 2016 #108

Whatevs. Nice trying to chat with you. nt. samson212 Jun 2016 #110

I wonder if Bernie plans to fund raise off of it. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #94

That was before jcgoldie Jun 2016 #21

Perhaps they are really DINO'S? imagine2015 Jun 2016 #22

Our "Queen"? You mean the Democratic Nominee? leftofcool Jun 2016 #26

Yep, on this site at least a coronation took place... leftinportland Jun 2016 #46

"Sanders was revered ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #41

I disagree with your statement... k8conant Jun 2016 #55

The nomination process ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #58

Keep telling yourself that while the votes are still being counted in California... k8conant Jun 2016 #60

Because the votes in California ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #62

I don't believe it's over until it's over (at the end of July) k8conant Jun 2016 #63

And what you ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #64

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors in game six to ... Tortmaster Jun 2016 #84

I agree. Bernie Sanders, despite damn near 30 years in Congress, barely registered a blip with me Number23 Jun 2016 #75

The first time I heard ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #81

When I saw the arrogance and superciliousness of Hillary and her supporters, k8conant Jun 2016 #98

Sounds like you have alot of shit to deal with right now. I have no doubt you'll keep us all posted Number23 Jun 2016 #109

We did? No, we didn't. But we did respect him. Hekate Jun 2016 #61

sigh Florencenj2point0 Jun 2016 #13

Why even say that? KingFlorez Jun 2016 #14

Well, lets be honest--It is what he has been doing for some time now. riversedge Jun 2016 #16

Eh. He's doing the right thing. Give him some space. nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #15

Agree. He'll stand down after DC, I think. NT Adrahil Jun 2016 #47

They haven't. AzDar Jun 2016 #19

It amazes me that stating a simple fact prompts such disdainful remarks. pat_k Jun 2016 #71

Paging Dr. Phil... fried eggs Jun 2016 #23

Also, keep sending money. nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #24

Aren't there about a million ballots yet to be counted? panader0 Jun 2016 #25

Yep and they are the provisional ballots which many Bernie supporters had to use. nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #28

Here ya go Zorro Jun 2016 #33

So Bernie's right. The final results are not in. panader0 Jun 2016 #34

Yes. senseandsensibility Jun 2016 #39

same as every previous election: it takes time to count the votes Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #52

That's a fine crystal ball you've got. avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #36

Math is hard for Berniacs Zorro Jun 2016 #37

You can't do math without the numbers. avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #38

The numbers are in the linked report and website Zorro Jun 2016 #40

Hold the press. ....Jeez.why don't you get off your indolent azz avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #43

Public education has obviously failed you Zorro Jun 2016 #45

Just perhaps it is YOU that public education has failed when you think avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #48

Failure at math AND a failure at reading comprehension. A twofer. Zorro Jun 2016 #49

:shakinghead: postatomic Jun 2016 #29

You people are greasy wendylaroux Jun 2016 #30

California: Unprocessed Ballots Status Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #31

Seems like they could go faster than this: pat_k Jun 2016 #67

That actually is probably quite fast. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #68

I'll take slow and verifiable any day. pat_k Jun 2016 #72

Poor guy. nt BreakfastClub Jun 2016 #50

may be not.... chillfactor Jun 2016 #51

What's so sad and wrong with wanting every vote counted? (n/t) Basement Beat Jun 2016 #53

+1 pat_k Jun 2016 #66

And if every uncounted ballot went to Bernie... bhikkhu Jun 2016 #56

To all of you santimonious jackasses Armstead Jun 2016 #78

Trying to figure out what's next? Clearly, making decisions under pressure... NurseJackie Jun 2016 #93

You wrote establishment, but what you mean is the fact that more people mythology Jun 2016 #95

I have never seen results flip once called MFM008 Jun 2016 #83

it is true, so he gets to say it. quaker bill Jun 2016 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #89

Bernie looks so bad ...so bad. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #92

How many were supposed to be counted? Orsino Jun 2016 #107