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80. I Would Like To Believe He Has A Chance To Win Nomination

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 06:12 PM

Apr 2015

But realistically, I think Hillary is not going to allow herself to be beaten a 2nd time in the primaries.

Literally anything she must do, if she feels her frontrunner status is threatened, she will do. I don't put anything past her.

Bernie will be comfortable in his own skin, moving forward if he does not get the nomination. Hillary, however, has a win at all costs attitude, and views this as her legacy. She was taken by surprise when Barrack came out of nowhere to challenge her, and she is not going to let a politician far to her left, get any traction in 2015.

I hope Bernie is still in the race when CA primaries come around, as I intend to vote for him.

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Matt Taibbi: Give 'Em Hell, Bernie: Bernie Sanders is more serious than you think [View all] cali Apr 2015 OP

Marking for later read underpants Apr 2015 #1

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #117

Kick LondonReign2 Apr 2015 #2

Great and timely article! Koinos Apr 2015 #3

Excellent synopsis. TY /nt think Apr 2015 #4

I'd volunteer for a Sanders campaign-- I really hope he enters the race. /nt Marr Apr 2015 #5

Look for his announcement tomorrow. He's jumping in - as a Democratic candidate. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #8

I am happy he is going as a democrat donnasgirl Apr 2015 #9

He said he wouldn't be a spoiler so he has to run as a Democrat. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #12

Chisolm i understand that donnasgirl Apr 2015 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #118

K&R; nt stillwaiting Apr 2015 #6

i took sanders, seriously. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #7

Thanks for this, cali! smokey nj Apr 2015 #10

A bit more of the article which is a great read! KoKo Apr 2015 #11

My favorite quote from the article smokey nj Apr 2015 #21

Like. 840high Apr 2015 #96

As usual, Matt says it like it is - just like Bernie! k&r polichick Apr 2015 #13

Matt just wants another white Male for President!! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #15

Nice try. polichick Apr 2015 #20

Take it from where it's coming, polichick. smokey nj Apr 2015 #27

It really is hilarious - and we're just getting started. We're in for a fun ride! polichick Apr 2015 #29

Bernie Is A Real Democrat PatriceKelly Apr 2015 #35

+200 Bernie Sanders IS a Real Democrat, a Roosevelt one, not a Wall Street one. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #48

Hillary!! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #33

It's all about her, no one else matters!!!! Dragonfli Apr 2015 #93

Good one Polichick tiredtoo Apr 2015 #52

Really? THAT is your take away from this article? truebrit71 Apr 2015 #22

Based on the response, I suspect that person didn't bother to read the article. smokey nj Apr 2015 #24

Oh, based on that response I think that person lives under a bridge... truebrit71 Apr 2015 #26

You were much nicer than I was going to be. I started responding but deleted before posting. smokey nj Apr 2015 #28

Isn't the stuffing already out of the punching bag? sheeesh. Eleanors38 Apr 2015 #30

That statement is literally too stupid to insult. n/t Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #43

If that is what you got out of the article Aerows Apr 2015 #46

LOL You're going to have to try much harder than THAT! arcane1 Apr 2015 #47

Owl rly? hifiguy Apr 2015 #69

run along now frylock Apr 2015 #74

Hillary & Bernie Agree On Almost All The Issues SoCalMusicLover Apr 2015 #79

That's pretty much true MaggieD Apr 2015 #99

Agreeing on the issues and fighting for the ones that are most important are 2 different things. Dawgs Apr 2015 #106

You're playing to a tough audience, kid. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2015 #82

WOW, Kind Of Living In La-La Land... ChiciB1 Apr 2015 #91

How adorable! I just want to pinch yo widdle cheecks! Dragonfli Apr 2015 #92

LOL, Hillary supporter I assume? nt Logical Apr 2015 #97

I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Vote HRC - Yeah Right - "Won't Get Fooled Again" cantbeserious Apr 2015 #100

You have no actual criticism, so you just fabricate some baseless accusation. marmar Apr 2015 #111

How is the fact tha Bernie is white baseless accusation: Its a fact Bernie is a white male!! lewebley3 May 2015 #121

you're a real lewlew wendylaroux Apr 2015 #119

''Sanders genuinely, sincerely, does not care about optics.'' Octafish Apr 2015 #16

I think people will notice that, too. arcane1 Apr 2015 #49

He reminds me of a modern-day Harry Truman. hifiguy Apr 2015 #65

"But Sanders genuinely, sincerely, does not care about optics." cyberswede Apr 2015 #17

I liked this one: arcane1 Apr 2015 #51

Jimmy Carter had no $ when he started. He slept on people's couches in Iowa. cyberswede Apr 2015 #55

And people are sick of big money running everything. arcane1 Apr 2015 #56

Indeed and that frustration transcends ideology. smokey nj Apr 2015 #61

Exactly. And I bet Sanders will not hesitate to NAME where his opponents get their $$ arcane1 Apr 2015 #62

On a smaller scale, no one gave Paul Wellstone a chance in hell hifiguy Apr 2015 #66

I truly miss him. cyberswede Apr 2015 #70

Indeed. hifiguy Apr 2015 #71

Bernie is the closest to Paul Wellstone we have. Those values are few and far between in today's LuckyLib Apr 2015 #95

Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan agreed to run on ZERO campaign contributions.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #107

Yeah. We definitely need campaign finance reform. nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #115

He said he wouldn't run G_j Apr 2015 #18

A very enjoyable piece to read! Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #19

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #23

Go Bernie -- hopefully honesty is contagious but PufPuf23 Apr 2015 #25

I believe he is serious and fredamae Apr 2015 #31

That sums up why I am 100% hifiguy Apr 2015 #32

Me too! Aerows Apr 2015 #44

Me three! n/t markpkessinger Apr 2015 #72

FDR candidate Suney Apr 2015 #34

Great suggestion and welcome to DU! Cleita Apr 2015 #78

I have ticket to see Matt locally Friday marlakay Apr 2015 #36

K & R, for Taibbi & Bernie! Give 'em hell, Bernie! mother earth Apr 2015 #37

This is an especially great read when placed alongside Proud Public Servant Apr 2015 #38

+1000000 The contrast exposes Third way frauds and predators for what they are. woo me with science Apr 2015 #90

Check out this line... Priceless! Flying Squirrel Apr 2015 #39

The media is both corrupt Aerows Apr 2015 #42

The only remaining question is whether they are more arrogant hifiguy Apr 2015 #73

You are right Aerows Apr 2015 #75

You nailed that one. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #108

I love that last line "moves his lips when he reads".. truebrit71 Apr 2015 #45

Isn't it though? I had just copied that to post.. mountain grammy Apr 2015 #57

They are the biggest recipient of all the SuperPac cash, after all! arcane1 Apr 2015 #63

That is one of the pithiest and funniest takedowns of the Chimperor hifiguy Apr 2015 #67

Yep! DJ13 Apr 2015 #103

K&R...Thanks for posting, cali red dog 1 Apr 2015 #40

Run, Bernie - RUN Aerows Apr 2015 #41

Bernie!! AzDar Apr 2015 #50

With Rolling Stone beating the drum, here comes the youth vote BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #53

classic showdown WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #54

A great article, sorry about re posting the first paragraph but it's needed for the second. mountain grammy Apr 2015 #58

Double YEAH................ turbinetree Apr 2015 #59

bernie is coming to visit my town this saturday. redruddyred Apr 2015 #60

Man, does this quote hit the nail on the head: Maedhros Apr 2015 #64

That quote needs to be pinned, large and up front, LWolf Apr 2015 #88

That should be an OP. n/t winter is coming May 2015 #123

Go Bernie! democrank Apr 2015 #68

It's been many years since we've had an honest person running for office, haikugal Apr 2015 #76

He's got my Vote !!!! orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #77

I Would Like To Believe He Has A Chance To Win Nomination SoCalMusicLover Apr 2015 #80

I hope America doesn't blow this chance. May be the last NorthCarolina Apr 2015 #86

Not for nothing Cosmocat Apr 2015 #104

cali, here's the link to the Bernie Sanders group Autumn Apr 2015 #81

thanks, Autumn cali Apr 2015 #83

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #84

Yep. Bernie or bust! nt silvershadow Apr 2015 #85

K&R hotrod0808 Apr 2015 #87

Huge, huge K&R woo me with science Apr 2015 #89

K & R !!! Thespian2 Apr 2015 #94

Good article MaggieD Apr 2015 #98

I don't think Sanders knows how to lie fadedrose Apr 2015 #101

George Bush moves his lips when he reads? Oilwellian Apr 2015 #102

The right man at the right time Evar Apr 2015 #105

wow, thanks for this, cali!! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2015 #109

K&R. Overseas Apr 2015 #110

"Completely honest"? In the US Senate? No. Orsino Apr 2015 #112

Thanks Matt Taibbi, it is Bernie's honesty that might just win this race for all of us. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #113

K&R Don't have the time left to play footsie with oligarchs anymore. raouldukelives Apr 2015 #114

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #116

Kick and R. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #120

Matt nailed it. Again. AtomicKitten May 2015 #122