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Sunlei

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131. we will have to wait and see how the midterms go because that will determine a lot of 2016 strat.

Mon Sep 15, 2014, 04:32 PM

Sep 2014

Right now, I prefer Mrs. Clinton wait as long as possible before she shows republicans who they should focus on.

I'd be happy with both of them Sen. Sanders and Mrs. Clinton as VP & President, President & VP. in the White House. I'd also be happy with others, like John Kerry, Al Gore, Mrs. Warren, VP Biden.

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Y'all keep laughing at me... [View all] MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 OP

First of all Manny.. he would have to change parties.. Peacetrain Sep 2014 #1

He specifically said yesterday that he might run as a Dem in the Dem primary. merrily Sep 2014 #3

Well I did not see the interview yesterday.. so that is news to me Peacetrain Sep 2014 #5

See my reply #2 if you want to see the video of the interview. It was outstanding. merrily Sep 2014 #7

Thanks! Peacetrain Sep 2014 #9

He's already a member of The Senate Democratic Caucus, not that big a stretch... PoliticAverse Sep 2014 #151

I'm not laughing. Links to the petition to encourage Bernie to run and his merrily Sep 2014 #2

I think you're incorrect. Whether or not Bernie Sanders runs or whether MineralMan Sep 2014 #4

In that case, his running as a Dem can only help the Dem party. merrily Sep 2014 #10

If Bernie runs, he'll run as a Democrat. That's certain. MineralMan Sep 2014 #13

Not the point at all. merrily Sep 2014 #17

As I've said several times, I hope he does run. MineralMan Sep 2014 #18

I hope he does run as well. In fact, I hope a lot of Dems run. merrily Sep 2014 #20

I hope not too many, actually. MineralMan Sep 2014 #23

Exactly. The field narrows quickly. Just ask President Lieberman. merrily Sep 2014 #25

I can't disagree with that. MineralMan Sep 2014 #26

We need more than candidates like Hillary eg, being forced to move to the left during campaigns. sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #67

Well, we certainly have a different outlook on this. MineralMan Sep 2014 #78

I will vote for him in a primary but I fully understand he probably cannot win. However, he will get jwirr Sep 2014 #37

I completely agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #44

As a 'Sanders supporter' Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #51

To be clear ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #59

So am I. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #65

That's reasonable. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #69

Thanks. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2014 #70

True. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #83

I voted for Kucinich in the primaries, even though I knew he wouldn't win, but I worked for and Ghost in the Machine Sep 2014 #150

I voted for him ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #157

I respectfully disagree. Laelth Sep 2014 #86

Bernie who? aikoaiko Sep 2014 #6

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over there, to your left. BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #142

You know, like those hippies Eisenhower and the Roosevelt boys. whereisjustice Sep 2014 #154

Actually, VT sensibilities are just my style. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #159

So you don't think Bernie is sexy enough? BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #160

I was just teasing Manny for whining about a Clinton, again. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #161

Fair enough BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #162

I think it's possible. el_bryanto Sep 2014 #8

Goldberg? Which Goldberg, and gets into what? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #16

Oops - i meant Bernie Sanders of course. nt el_bryanto Sep 2014 #36

The resentment on DU of a candidate who speaks against oligarchy is amusing. merrily Sep 2014 #11

+1. Nt newfie11 Sep 2014 #38

I know, right? He talks about helping the middle class and DU panics. merrily Sep 2014 #56

What resentment? eom 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #46

Look around the board and see how desperate some posters are merrily Sep 2014 #58

Is that resentment? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #61

Call it whatever you want. It's amusing. merrily Sep 2014 #64

The average voter isn't particularly 'political', they are concerned about issues and who might sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #84

Yep. Also, bernie is "daring" to interfere with the anointing the DNC types merrily Sep 2014 #88

After she lost to Obama, I would not be surprised if she was 'promised' she would be next. sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #93

I agree with much of what you have written; however, ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #89

So criticism isn't inherently "bashing", huh? /nt Marr Sep 2014 #92

Who is criticizing Bernie? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #94

I see what you did there BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #143

I think the moment is closer for one of those "Unelectable candidates" to win than many suspect .... marmar Sep 2014 #12

SOME people are sick of "robo-candidates." MineralMan Sep 2014 #14

"It's a mistake to think that your own perspective is shared by the mass of voters" merrily Sep 2014 #19

Lots of people are unhappy with how things are going. MineralMan Sep 2014 #22

A very large group is fed up with both the largest political parties and with the system. merrily Sep 2014 #24

What's the evidence that Hillary has amazing popularity? 2banon Sep 2014 #48

You got it marmar watoos Sep 2014 #27

I hope Bernie or someone a lot like him does become President. merrily Sep 2014 #30

^^^^This^^^ +1000 2banon Sep 2014 #47

I share your enthusiasm for Bernie, but not your faith in the system. 2banon Sep 2014 #50

2banon, we seem to have a lot of similar thoughts. merrily Sep 2014 #54

I've noticed that too.. 2banon Sep 2014 #73

We may be the only two. Usually I feel that I am merrily Sep 2014 #85

LOL! But we're not alone! Take Solace! we have a lot of allies.. 2banon Sep 2014 #133

Assuming primaries and elections are what they seem to be, you could be right. merrily Sep 2014 #40

Few people have ever been more obviously running before an official announcement muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #15

So true ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #49

I definitely think Hillary would be stronger in the general if she's beaten Sanders. Jim Lane Sep 2014 #152

So true ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #158

Hillary has been running for years randr Sep 2014 #21

She may well get the nomination. I have serious doubts about the general. merrily Sep 2014 #32

We the people want Bernie, but the PTB would never let him run. valerief Sep 2014 #28

Sanders's a token leftist in the Senate. merrily Sep 2014 #39

Word meanings keep morphing. The right(ish) keep stealing our language. valerief Sep 2014 #45

Seriously. merrily Sep 2014 #62

excellent post merrily... 2banon Sep 2014 #68

Thank you! (I try, I try.) merrily Sep 2014 #71

completely agree. n/t 2banon Sep 2014 #74

She'd pick up quite a few Republican voters (with her views) though. KoKo Sep 2014 #29

I am not sure about Republicans. Remember they registered Dem in 2008 merrily Sep 2014 #34

Republicans voting for Hillary... ReRe Sep 2014 #102

One would hope. But, our Party has changed so much... KoKo Sep 2014 #107

This is what I know... ReRe Sep 2014 #119

That interview was an Incredible Watch...Thanks for the Heads Up.. KoKo Sep 2014 #135

BTW...here's the Link for "MOMENT OF TRUTH" KoKo Sep 2014 #148

Thanks... ReRe Sep 2014 #156

I think Sanders could get more Republican votes than Hillary ever will. Marr Sep 2014 #141

We're not laughing at you...we're laughing with you... brooklynite Sep 2014 #31

I think you're onto something Sienna86 Sep 2014 #33

Another prediction? Yes. Lol. Nt JoePhilly Sep 2014 #35

"Colda-been" is right. But then she has always ballyhoo Sep 2014 #41

I agree that Bernie is a long shot, but the more $ we send him, the more his message can resonate! Dustlawyer Sep 2014 #42

BINGO! And Early Money Is Like Yeast. It makes dough ($) rise. merrily Sep 2014 #77

I keep waiting for you to launch your "Ready for Bernie" superpac. nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #43

I can't figure out ... JoePhilly Sep 2014 #105

Let's see some examples MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #126

We've covered it many times. JoePhilly Sep 2014 #128

I predicted that Obama would call for cuts MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #129

No prediction on who announces first?? JoePhilly Sep 2014 #130

You're not going to acknowledge your prevarication? MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #134

You're way to coy. JoePhilly Sep 2014 #137

No. MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #138

No. JoePhilly Sep 2014 #166

+1 Marr Sep 2014 #145

Before "Ready for Hillary," it was "Tell Hillary you want her to run." merrily Sep 2014 #121

I won't laugh at you Kelvin Mace Sep 2014 #52

Whaaa???? orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #57

And you think that the Democratic/Wall Street Establishment will let him? Kelvin Mace Sep 2014 #109

In the land of megalomaniacs, your absolutely Correct . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #127

Pity the RePuker who has to debate him. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #53

Bernie Sanders drray23 Sep 2014 #55

Both of them would make a good team, VP and President. Maybe they can get together & talk. Sunlei Sep 2014 #60

They will not run two people in that age group for POTUS and VP. merrily Sep 2014 #76

No, I think this would be the best, first time in history, to be A orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #82

At least she's a coulda been libodem Sep 2014 #63

Aren't coulda been President and never was President about the same thing? merrily Sep 2014 #79

I'm not laughing; I'm hopin' Android3.14 Sep 2014 #66

More baggage than Louis Vuitton and Gucci combined. merrily Sep 2014 #81

You have absolutely no respect for your opponent BeyondGeography Sep 2014 #72

His running would help Hillary hack89 Sep 2014 #75

His running would help America and the Dem Party. merrily Sep 2014 #80

Hillary should actually state that she is running until then this is all justq mulsh Sep 2014 #87

Actually, she's messing with America and the Democratic Party. merrily Sep 2014 #91

No, I'd rather she wait until next year around Nov. to 'mess with' republicans. Keep Rs in the dark. Sunlei Sep 2014 #95

Right, because America is her private sandbox and all that merrily Sep 2014 #98

I want to keep the republicans 'guessing' & spending as long as possible. Sunlei Sep 2014 #110

She and her campaign attacked Obama during that primary, too, merrily Sep 2014 #111

The President has forgiven Mrs. Clinton, they both knew what the RW did in that primary. Sunlei Sep 2014 #114

You don't know what the Pres has done, but he was not the only one merrily Sep 2014 #116

we will have to wait and see how the midterms go because that will determine a lot of 2016 strat. Sunlei Sep 2014 #131

As a Clinton bundler and later Obama campaign worker and voter protection msanthrope Sep 2014 #132

Despite your involvement, I don't think you necessarily know. merrily Sep 2014 #139

He got elected, didn't he? And the Clinton machine had plenty of msanthrope Sep 2014 #146

? Did I say he didn't get elected? merrily Sep 2014 #149

Actually, she's brilliant Proud Public Servant Sep 2014 #97

Yes brilliant and tenacious in pursuit of her personal goals. merrily Sep 2014 #100

Hillary believes she is collecting her birthright Sen. Walter Sobchak Sep 2014 #90

Her birthright may have been to be the Republican Presidential nominee. merrily Sep 2014 #101

So let's think this through Proud Public Servant Sep 2014 #96

Can't we at least pretend to start a real primary before we assume who merrily Sep 2014 #103

Of course we can have a primary Proud Public Servant Sep 2014 #104

Not the point. BTW, did you ask that same question in Sept. 2006? merrily Sep 2014 #106

I WANT someone to oppose her Proud Public Servant Sep 2014 #112

bookmarking for fun later. wyldwolf Sep 2014 #99

Occurs to me, Manny. Even if she withdaws, she would still be seen as a two time loser. merrily Sep 2014 #108

"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool" MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #113

LOL! Are you (a) calling me a fool or (b) telling me that you will keep your merrily Sep 2014 #115

No! MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #117

I don't think her silence will stop people from merrily Sep 2014 #118

There is no way in hell the the PTB...... Hotler Sep 2014 #120

Was that the PTB getting to Obama or was that merrily Sep 2014 #122

FWIW... a year or more before Obama won the nomination... MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #123

Don't forget Daschle. merrily Sep 2014 #124

Ah, I think I meant Daschle MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #125

Very odd. I always mix up those two as well, especially merrily Sep 2014 #144

I expressed some concerns about Barack Obama's meteoric rise Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #165

the idea that onethatcares Sep 2014 #136

They are not laughing at you, they are grinding their teeth in frustration Rex Sep 2014 #140

Nope. She wants it too badly. winter is coming Sep 2014 #147

EVERYONE LOOK AT ME JI7 Sep 2014 #153

Hillary, the siren, luring love struck, latent conservatives to corporations, war and a police state whereisjustice Sep 2014 #155

I'm sorry, I can't hear a thing you say donheld Sep 2014 #163

Run Bernie Run! lonestarnot Sep 2014 #164

I would... NCTraveler Sep 2014 #167