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In reply to the discussion: FiveThirtyEight Chat: Is Bernie Sanders Really The Democratic Front-Runner? [View all]Demsrule86
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FiveThirtyEight Chat: Is Bernie Sanders Really The Democratic Front-Runner? [View all]
Purveyor
Jul 2017
OP
Nate's mistake throughout that interview is assuming that Hillary's millions of 2016 voters
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#1
Honestly, I vote for the candidate with the :"D" next to their name, but I can't speak for others.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#17
That wasn't the question. The question was who would be the favorite/front runner for the
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#18
He didn't come close. He lost by 4 million votes. And there's no reason to believe
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#21
I don't think it's likely Independent voices would have any more success "drowning out"
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#23
Bernie's apprentice- yes whoever that is has my vote. Bernie will be too old I think.
MiltonBrown
Jul 2017
#67
I don't want a president in his 80's...I have seen cognitive failure in weeks and sometimes
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#164
Absolutely, especially if Bernie runs for the Democratic ticket again, as I expect him to.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#29
Bernie only switched back to Independent to run for re-election in his Vermont Senate race...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#48
He has withheld from the party his supporters database, which should be put in use right now
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#77
And courts have ruled that the party's nomination process is its own. His failure to share his list
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#89
I agree, Bernie will be the nominee in 2020... we need to come together...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#111
He could have remained a Democrat for his run...so I don't buy it. He is not a loyal Democrat
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#135
Weren't you around in 2015? He asked the DNC to be put on ballots in the primaries.
brush
Jul 2017
#102
Agreed on those issues. Fresh blood needed. But why ask me if I've contacted Perez?
brush
Jul 2017
#109
He can run as an independent but not as a Democrat...time to move on past the 2016 primary.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#120
I myself don't want Hillary, Bernie, or Joe to run next time, personally.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#126
He can't say he is a Democrat because he is not...he has an 'I' next to his name...and for
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#133
Easy answer. We all know he's not a Democrat. He can try the converting trick again...
brush
Jul 2017
#144
Yes... but "people won't support him this time" isn't the same thing as
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#153
Huh? Since he's not a Democrat, he wil still have to get permission to run as Democrat.
brush
Jul 2017
#155
We already went through this. He had to get approved by the DNC. Not likely to happen again...
brush
Jul 2017
#157
Where is your evidence that the DNC at the national level had to "allow" him to run?
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#158
You apparently weren't alive during the last campaign. That he asked to run as a Dem was...
brush
Jul 2017
#160
I'm bored with this. If you weren't paying attention during 2015-16 that's on you.
brush
Jul 2017
#162
Less than enthusiastically, I'd say. Not being a loyal Dem is a huge problem for me right now-
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#52
He won't win a primary...so it is a moot point...the best chance was last time.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#121
Quite true...but I just don't see the support for another run...and he could damage our chances in
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#131
I am more concerned with 18...but my fear is if Sen. Sanders runs again in20...he will
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#139
Of course they would support Bernie, just like Bernie's supporters did for Hillary.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#112
I would...but no I don't think some would vote for him. I also think he would lose very badly
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#119
After what Bernie has said about the Democratic Party, I would not vote for him in a primary.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#16
Nope. They can just turn someone else into the front runner. In the extremely unlikely event
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#76
It isn't a matter of being "punished" for running against Hillary. Can't rehash the primary but
seaglass
Jul 2017
#128
I defiinitely dont want a singular, pre-ordained "marquee" candidate sucking the air out of the room
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#129
I don't really get why people were surprised at Bernie's success, he had a strong message that
seaglass
Jul 2017
#143
oh, you mean us? They represent us right? I'm not sure how popular that decision
JCanete
Jul 2017
#47
Yes, somebody makes a decision on our behalf. You don't think barring a liberal from running
JCanete
Jul 2017
#74
bottom line a candidate SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN ON A DEMOCRATIC PARTY TICKET
onetexan
Jul 2017
#96
When he runs he says he is a democrat, and enough of us are happy to invite him to run in our party.
JCanete
Jul 2017
#115
I don't think it likely Sanders will run. If we have a candidate who represents what he represents,
JCanete
Jul 2017
#72
favorable rating. I don't mean to mislead here, and there is a difference between those two things..
JCanete
Jul 2017
#114
It would be popular with Democrats...and I do not believe he has an 80% approval rating...he would
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#122
of course you see a great deal of anger. You are here on DU where it gets hashed out every day.
JCanete
Jul 2017
#147
I don't think a non-Democrat on the ticket is a good idea...I want to win. In a center left country,
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#148
of course there would be a move to do that, and certainly no move to make primaries open. This isn't
JCanete
Jul 2017
#150
He's 75, ferchrissakes-- anyone really want a President in his 80's? He's got great name...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2017
#3
She sure does tho I think @this early stage Bernie wud have to be the favorite if he decides to run.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#49
I was hoping Hillary would pick Castro. Kaine wa political calculus I guess to appeal to white males
brush
Jul 2017
#42
I forgot about Bacerra. He is also impressive. Some of these mentions could slide nicely into..
brush
Jul 2017
#44
Sorry, didn't know it was a no-no. But you have nothing to contribute to the discussion but that?
brush
Jul 2017
#103
I also like Jay Inslee of Washington. And Oregon has two excellent Senators.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#154
No he is not the frontrunner...he is not Democrat. As he went back to running as an independent ,
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#12
Do love the way Maxine isnt afraid to speak her mind... she would make mincemeat of Donny Tiny Hands
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#32
I am thinking Sanders will not be invited to participate in another Democratic primary. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#25
The party can choose to replace all the caucuses -- where he got most of his vote -- with primaries.
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#105
As I recall, in order to be the Democratic front runner, you have to be a Democrat, and if
still_one
Jul 2017
#27
In order for someone to be considered the Democratic front runner, he has to run as a Democrat
still_one
Jul 2017
#58
No, He won't even get on the ballot as a Democrat in most states unless he identifies as a Democrat
still_one
Jul 2017
#65
He won't get the nomination...and would end up I believe with embarrassing numbers.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#33
He can't win a primary in 20 in my opinion...and will certainly lose a general in 20...
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#124
Are they asking this because the Sanders group "Our Revolution" has proven such a powerful
Squinch
Jul 2017
#53
I would not support Sen. Sanders in a primary or Sec Clinton. I want a fresh face. nt
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#125
Nah, responding to a Matt Iglesias article that was all the rage in twitter-land
emulatorloo
Jul 2017
#60
And that's one of the reasons why I think the election was stolen. Was every poll wrong?
lunamagica
Jul 2017
#92
Maybe I'm the only one, but I have the feeling Sanders wants to run as an Independent in 2020.
betsuni
Jul 2017
#134
I don't think it's sunk in to most people yet, but I doubt Bernie will be running for anything.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#138
Does he want his legacy to be acting as a 'Nader' and electing Republicans ...I don't believe that.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#140
Well if he runs as an independent and gives the GOP a lock down on the courts,
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#149