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In reply to the discussion: Is it surprising that DU has rallied around the most liberal candidate running? [View all]Cha
(297,975 posts)27. Wow.. Edwards and Kucinich.. I do remember those Edwards' supporters were brutal in their
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support. Whoa!
And, look at how many votes they got between them! Big Numbers.. 3x as much as then Senators Clinton and Obama.
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Is it surprising that DU has rallied around the most liberal candidate running? [View all]
Fearless
May 2015
OP
Kind of: DU's silent majority seems to be to the left of some of the most prolific posters.
redgreenandblue
May 2015
#1
HAs it occurred to you that some people don't bother to respond to opt-in polls?
brooklynite
May 2015
#11
I have, but I don't see how that effect would be biased towards one of the choices.
redgreenandblue
May 2015
#16
It's called "Democratic Underground" because the Democratic PARTY took a turn to the Right.
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2015
#3
I agree that a large segment of Democratic politicans went right. However, I don't think
merrily
May 2015
#4
Want to hear something funny? A while ago my mother said I should fear the cops....
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2015
#8
Not at all. It's a little surprising that so many people think he's actually going to win, though.
DanTex
May 2015
#13
Not surprising. On most issues, we agree with him. He's not the Not As Bad candidate.
Tierra_y_Libertad
May 2015
#15
No, not surprising....the more time I spend here I realize the DU represents the fringe left like FR
beaglelover
May 2015
#19
Wow.. Edwards and Kucinich.. I do remember those Edwards' supporters were brutal in their
Cha
May 2015
#27