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2016 Postmortem

JaneyVee

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8. Bernie is starting with no loaf.

Reply to thereismore (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 29, 2016, 07:26 PM

Feb 2016

He raised $0 for downticket races. President doesnt hand out loaves, congress/senate do. Which is why Hillary has raised 10s of millions for downticket races.

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Bernie Sanders Steps Up CRITICISM Of Hillary Clinton, Supporters: "WE WILL NOT STOP!" [View all] Segami Feb 2016 OP

I need half a loaf. That's why I am going with a candidate who's starting position is a whole loaf. thereismore Feb 2016 #1

Negotiating 101...... Segami Feb 2016 #2

When she comes back with half the heel of the loaf hifiguy Feb 2016 #6

Bernie is starting with no loaf. JaneyVee Feb 2016 #8

Your logic: Hillary raised 10s of millions because Congress hands out loaves. I think you have thereismore Feb 2016 #10

Which branch controls the purse strings? JaneyVee Feb 2016 #11

That's not the issue. It is a parable about a negotiation position and you know it. thereismore Feb 2016 #12

Oh for a moment I thought you were serious. JaneyVee Feb 2016 #14

Desperation does not become him. kennetha Feb 2016 #3

He is expressing the desperation of many -- including me Armstead Feb 2016 #7

Dems in Open States should Vote Cruz - Sure Shoe-In for Bernie! gg4usa Feb 2016 #4

Liked it on youtube Babel_17 Feb 2016 #5

Good! farleftlib Feb 2016 #9

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #13