2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: So Bernistas are already descending into conspiracy theory land. A little soon, don't you think? [View all]BlueMTexpat
(15,389 posts)from my own experience of teaching, I certainly do not believe there is a conspiracy. If anything, this survey might understate Hillary's support among ALL teachers. AFT is more left-leaning than the National Education Association.
I don't appreciate threads that portray Hillary in negative terms on a Dem website - and this is certainly not one of those. But I also really would appreciate it if those of us who support her didn't use terms like "Bernistas" that might seem derogatory towards those DU colleagues who support Bernie.
Are some posts OTT? Yes, IMO. But, just as I try to call them out when I see them (most I just ignore), I must also say something about a term that Bernie's supporters might find offensive.
We have two wonderful DEM candidates at the top. IMO, their candidacies both complement and strengthen one another. I am a Hillary supporter and will remain so throughout the 2016 primary season. But if Dem voters actually choose otherwise, I will fully support that choice.
I appreciate the point that you are making, but the term detracts from it. JMO.
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