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There's Something Happening Here (Original Post) hootinholler Jan 2016 OP
We don't pay attention to pollsters RandySF Jan 2016 #1
And Clinton ahead of Obama...? TheProgressive Jan 2016 #7
cause South Carolina? tia (link inside) uponit7771 Jan 2016 #2
That would explain why PP has endorsed a candidate before the nomination for the first time. winter is coming Jan 2016 #3
Sanders has a real good shot at taking both Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #4
When I hear our three Democratic saltpoint Jan 2016 #5
Great post! babylonsister Jan 2016 #9
Hey there. saltpoint Jan 2016 #10
Great post! BlueMTexpat Jan 2016 #26
And as horrifying as Republican candidates saltpoint Jan 2016 #49
+1 uponit7771 Jan 2016 #52
+1000 nt Quayblue Jan 2016 #54
Great post Saltpoint Matariki Jan 2016 #66
This message was self-deleted by its author postatomic Jan 2016 #6
I totally agree Kalidurga Jan 2016 #11
I've been saying that all along. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #62
Iowa plateau? thereismore Jan 2016 #8
Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #12
Hear, hear. BINGO! Gracias. George II Jan 2016 #14
I am in tears, sheshe2 Jan 2016 #15
That was cruel and hateful. And sadly (at least on the surface), it was done in the name of.... George II Jan 2016 #16
Sauce for the goose served on the gander hootinholler Jan 2016 #31
Gross Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #57
Yes, homophobia is pretty gross. hootinholler Jan 2016 #58
Right. Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #59
Wow, Hillary's dropping poll numbers are making you puke? hootinholler Jan 2016 #60
Duck and dodge Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #61
I'm confused by your replies to me. hootinholler Jan 2016 #63
You're not confused Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #64
Wow. ucrdem Jan 2016 #22
Yup. Tears. sheshe2 Jan 2016 #23
That's a happening all right ismnotwasm Jan 2016 #24
The number of hides for the simple fact of reposting another words. The original post though, stood. seabeyond Jan 2016 #48
Fascinating. Another damning indictment of the jury system. If reposting it is so bad, why wasnt stevenleser Jan 2016 #50
This is the FOURTH post hidden just for excerpting that sick trash, which was not hidden. Squinch Jan 2016 #68
Amazing! I guess crappy gross nastiness is the order of the day. Pretty sickening. Squinch Jan 2016 #67
It's "blurry" even without the addition of that psychotic post Number23 Jan 2016 #51
Lovely how the original post was allowed to stand Codeine Jan 2016 #65
Wow again. randome Jan 2016 #25
Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #27
Wonder why? I guess you should look around a bit more. I know that I have posted.... George II Jan 2016 #13
Following the drama...which has nothing to do with this OP. artislife Jan 2016 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Jan 2016 #18
Take it to the admins artislife Jan 2016 #19
Already did. ATA sheshe2 Jan 2016 #20
Clinton leading with a +19.5 spread? ucrdem Jan 2016 #21
Yep hootinholler Jan 2016 #28
Yes, as the OP says, "There's Something Happening Here"..... George II Jan 2016 #35
Or because Hillary's down 7 points from 12/9? demwing Jan 2016 #53
What the fuck is "Camp Weathervane"? betsuni Jan 2016 #29
Where have you been? hootinholler Jan 2016 #30
I've been here: betsuni Jan 2016 #32
Funny it seems to me that I'm not the one hating hootinholler Jan 2016 #33
Wut? betsuni Jan 2016 #34
That's awesome! Thank you! hootinholler Jan 2016 #36
Everyone is wrong except you. You don't seem to be available for introspection. randome Jan 2016 #37
It is apropos to the situation hootinholler Jan 2016 #40
I so agree. You are very creative. Autumn Jan 2016 #43
Crickets hootinholler Jan 2016 #55
No I didn't, just got on to check out the group Autumn Jan 2016 #56
That was truly disturbing. Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #41
I agree. It goes way beyond politics, and it's repellent. Squinch Jan 2016 #69
For much the same reason that Republicans refer to it as the Democrat party mythology Jan 2016 #38
Sadly, when the Sanders "Surge" of July and part of August stalled, his supporters.... George II Jan 2016 #39
I think it's very interesting Hoot Autumn Jan 2016 #42
The threadjack was especially um hootinholler Jan 2016 #44
I have all the faith in the world that you will Autumn Jan 2016 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author TransitJohn Jan 2016 #45
Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #47

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)
3. That would explain why PP has endorsed a candidate before the nomination for the first time.
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 10:03 PM
Jan 2016

I couldn't understand their urgency.

 

Warren Stupidity

(48,181 posts)
4. Sanders has a real good shot at taking both
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 10:05 PM
Jan 2016

Iowa and New Hampshire. That would result in both a panic in the Clinton campaign and a boost for Sanders in the subsequent contests as voters become aware of his viability.

I expect that the Clinton campaign knows New Hampshire us a lost cause and is going to start resetting expectations.

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
5. When I hear our three Democratic
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 10:06 PM
Jan 2016

candidates, I hear things the Republican candidates won't address. When the Republican candidates speak, I hear dog-whistle racism and ethnic bigotry. I hear greed and a failure to recognize the dignity of work and the plight of the poor.

With Bernie Sanders, I hear language aimed at lifting citizenship in an individual life, a call for corporations to be better citizens and for ordinary citizens to be more engaged in, and better represented by, government.

From Governor O'Malley I hear an intelligent voice whose efforts have not registered in polling but whose aim has been very true. He is more valuable than he is regarded in the media. He is owed a much broader audience.

From Secretary Clinton I hear a world voice. She carries a global resume, not only for purposes of applying for the particular job she's applying for, but in the sense that she represents an accomplished adult.

Let any of our three step off a plane in any part of the world and not any of the multiple greed-hogs, war-mongers, hacks, lairs, propagandists, and assholes who comprise the GOP primary field. Let our three -- whichever one prevails in our primary -- go on to win the general and represent the United States.

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
10. Hey there.
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 10:29 PM
Jan 2016

Awfully good to see you knocking around these boards, babylonsister.

I have a favorite too. But I did want to offer some praise for the good blue team and slam the bad red team as hard as I could.

Folks start to votin' in less than a month!

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
49. And as horrifying as Republican candidates
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 04:43 PM
Jan 2016

usually are, this batch is even worse.

Pretty scary stuff to hear Ted Cruz tell a woman that if he were president he would deport her. Cruz claims a fervent belief in the ministry of Jesus. I'm secular as they come, but even I can sense that Jesus wouldn't have told anybody, "Left to me, you'd be on the next camel caravan the hell out of here."

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Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
11. I totally agree
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 10:44 PM
Jan 2016

But, poll watching err watching people react to polls is fun. Well in this case I am watching a certain segment not react.

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
62. I've been saying that all along.
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 11:51 AM
Jan 2016

But, it's funny that now that Bernie is within the MoE that Clinton supporters are saying it, as well.

Response to hootinholler (Original post)

sheshe2

(87,050 posts)
15. I am in tears,
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 01:10 AM
Jan 2016

That anyone with the avatar of our great Senator from Vermont would spew such filth.

George, later that night another member attacked William in a PM. They ridiculed him on the death of his partner. "How did that work out for you William" Who does that? Crying. Who the hell does that?

George II

(67,782 posts)
16. That was cruel and hateful. And sadly (at least on the surface), it was done in the name of....
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 01:15 AM
Jan 2016

...."progressive politics". Underlying thought, who knows? Homophobia should have no place here on DU. Period!

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
58. Yes, homophobia is pretty gross.
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 10:40 AM
Jan 2016

I try not to associate with those sorts.

BTW, do you have any comment on the subject of the OP??

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
60. Wow, Hillary's dropping poll numbers are making you puke?
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 11:40 AM
Jan 2016

You might want to go get some Zantac for that. I'm concerned for your esophagus, please stay healthy.

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
63. I'm confused by your replies to me.
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 12:24 PM
Jan 2016

It's like there's something you want to tell me.

I thought you were commenting on Hillary's recent (and now today larger) drop in the national polling averages.

What is the duck and dodge about? I started this thread to discuss the polling trends.

So anything you can do to make things clearer for me is appreciated.

sheshe2

(87,050 posts)
23. Yup. Tears.
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 02:26 AM
Jan 2016

Allowed at DU. Said about sweet William.

Tears, how is that allowed here? I don't understand.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
48. The number of hides for the simple fact of reposting another words. The original post though, stood.
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 04:26 PM
Jan 2016
 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
50. Fascinating. Another damning indictment of the jury system. If reposting it is so bad, why wasnt
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 05:12 PM
Jan 2016

the original post hidden?

I think the original post should have resulted in a PPR for the poster. I have written the admins at least two notes about it.

I think this misguided hide of sheshe's post validates that.

Squinch

(52,397 posts)
68. This is the FOURTH post hidden just for excerpting that sick trash, which was not hidden.
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 04:17 PM
Jan 2016

I had to update this post. Another one is hidden at the bottom of the thread.

Number23

(24,544 posts)
51. It's "blurry" even without the addition of that psychotic post
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 07:08 PM
Jan 2016

I've looked at the link and it shows five polls. Hillary is winning every last one of the. The lowest has her winning by a massive 15 point margin, the highest has her winning by 31.

So I don't know what the OP thinks is "happening" but I don't think it's what he thinks it is.

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
65. Lovely how the original post was allowed to stand
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 01:05 PM
Jan 2016

but reposting it earned a hide. This fuckin' place sometimes. SMH.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
25. Wow again.
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 06:54 AM
Jan 2016

[hr][font color="blue"][center]There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it.
Nothing.
[/center][/font][hr]

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George II

(67,782 posts)
13. Wonder why? I guess you should look around a bit more. I know that I have posted....
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 12:38 AM
Jan 2016

....national polls a few times in the last week or two. As far as Clinton is concerned, still looking good!

Including today's Faux "News" poll, still a 20+ lead. And no, this is NOT where Clinton was vs. Obama back in 2008.




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artislife

(9,497 posts)
19. Take it to the admins
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 01:39 AM
Jan 2016

This has nothing to do with the OP.

Edited to add.

The words used are cruel whether they are Gay or straight. And the the victim has also said some pretty cruel words as well.

I agree with neither of them.

I also think this is drama that has nothing to do with the OP.

sheshe2

(87,050 posts)
20. Already did. ATA
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 01:59 AM
Jan 2016

Multiple, multiple alerts on that post, not just by me.

Silence. Silence. Silence.

Well it has to do with the integrity of what they post. Who gives credence to a poster that posts filth to another DUer.

Do you agree with what was said? That was disgusting.

ucrdem

(15,700 posts)
21. Clinton leading with a +19.5 spread?
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 02:02 AM
Jan 2016
RCP Average 12/16 - 1/7 -- -- Clinton - 52.8| Sanders - 33.3| O'Malley - 3.8| Spread - Clinton +19.5


That's the first line of the polling results at your link.

George II

(67,782 posts)
35. Yes, as the OP says, "There's Something Happening Here".....
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 09:09 AM
Jan 2016

....and here, 20.4%:



People have been crowing about how this was in 2008, but Clinton was never above 50% in 2008 and except for a few weeks in the summer, has never been below 50% this year.

betsuni

(27,255 posts)
29. What the fuck is "Camp Weathervane"?
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 07:46 AM
Jan 2016

There's something happening here, and it's exactly clear. Use grown-up language. Wonder why?

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
37. Everyone is wrong except you. You don't seem to be available for introspection.
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 09:16 AM
Jan 2016

The hateful stuff you posted is trash and you are incapable of acknowledging it. And if this results in yet another hide in this thread, it won't change that fact.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it.
Nothing.
[/center][/font][hr]

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
40. It is apropos to the situation
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 09:37 AM
Jan 2016

Was it rude? Yes! Incredibly rude! I wholly acknowledge that. Sometimes rude is apropos. I'm not always rude, but when I am I try to be creative.

Nor will people following me around with crocodile tears for their "sweet william" who deserved it completely, posting it as a non sequitur in replies to me change any of that. It's funny how they only post the one paragraph and not the entire reply, eh? Forget the OP replied to is one where he uses a protected group to accuse people trying to escape a hostile environment of doing what he actually did. Context is relevant.

I fully expected that to be hidden, it never occurred to me that a jury might agree that it needed to be said, but then they did.

Tell you what, you get ol billy boy to apologize for his behavior and then I'll consider apologizing.

Bobbie Jo

(14,341 posts)
41. That was truly disturbing.
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 09:54 AM
Jan 2016

I'm at a loss for acceptable words here.

No amount of "context" makes that exhibitition okay.

This guy makes my skin crawl.

 

mythology

(9,527 posts)
38. For much the same reason that Republicans refer to it as the Democrat party
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 09:20 AM
Jan 2016

It's childish petulance. Most of us grow out of using names like that. Some don't.

George II

(67,782 posts)
39. Sadly, when the Sanders "Surge" of July and part of August stalled, his supporters....
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 09:35 AM
Jan 2016

....ratcheted up their personal attacks on his opponent and her supporters.

Although Sanders has changed positions on a number of important issues, they portray the Clinton Campaign as changing, i.e., "Camp Weathervane".

Unfortunately that is some people's way of conducting "civil political discussion". Too bad they don't realize that such behavior on this site isn't going to advance the cause or position in the electorate of their candidate.

Thankfully Clinton's supporters are out campaigning FOR their candidate, not against her opponent.

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
44. The threadjack was especially um
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 01:08 PM
Jan 2016

Well I'm at a loss, let's say impressive.

I suspect it's just a sample as the trend continues. I shall however endeavor to persevere.

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