2016 Postmortem

obamanut2012

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50. The majority of the US population is the South

Wed Mar 2, 2016, 10:48 AM

Mar 2016

And the Midwest.

Also, people need to read up on the great Reverse Migration back into the South, and what that means, including how that's made VA blue, FL, and NC deep purple/lite blue.

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all attempts to bring down or demoralize bernie supporters will FAIL [View all] restorefreedom Mar 2016 OP

Trying to convince us or yourself? nt LexVegas Mar 2016 #1

Sorry, but we are already convinced and in it for the long haul. PonyUp Mar 2016 #4

It's hillaryious that the first response post is one of her supporters trying to cast doubts. Bubzer Mar 2016 #95

one of her supporters trying to cast doubts. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #178

Right on! Bangbangdem Mar 2016 #179

Yeppers & THANX Rockyj Mar 2016 #177

you're better off remaining unconvinced tk2kewl Mar 2016 #6

I'm voting for Bernie Sanders on March 15. erlewyne Mar 2016 #10

Bernie will make sure we all get our say! tk2kewl Mar 2016 #12

Ewwww! Bangbangdem Mar 2016 #180

Sounds like "restorefreedom" is already convinced, debunction.junction Mar 2016 #31

The whole goal is disenfranchisement... nothing more. Bubzer Mar 2016 #96

Since you were the first one to respond HoosierRadical Mar 2016 #32

.... LexVegas Mar 2016 #34

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author fun n serious Mar 2016 #169

The ROFL smiley wins all arguments instantly! JackRiddler Mar 2016 #136

Hahaha! Bangbangdem Mar 2016 #181

Don't you have a GE to go prepare for? Bubzer Mar 2016 #148

Life is short; eat dessert first. NJCher Mar 2016 #88

The only time being smug is cute.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #171

It just makes us donate more and support him harder. PonyUp Mar 2016 #2

who hooo! i can't wait to see the post ST fundraising numbers! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #3

Yep sending my $27 marions ghost Mar 2016 #20

Bernie wants everything I want and has always been constant and trustworthy. It's the message bjobotts Mar 2016 #172

feeling just as you. Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #5

the revolution will not be televised. m$$$$m will fight it all the way. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #7

We're used to being in the underdog position. Nothing has changed. Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #8

yes. but bernie has lots of $ to spend. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #13

He can keep going all the way to the convention. Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #16

and he is going to who hoooooo!! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #17

At this point, Sanders' supporters are near-impervious to Weathervane messaging. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #9

yup. bouncing right off. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #14

They get savaged on social media Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #25

Add a few scythes and a collection of axes and flails. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #104

Yes! You got it! Awknid Mar 2016 #151

Aye Capitan, we are ready to work for change yourpaljoey Mar 2016 #127

... PonyUp Mar 2016 #53

Yes we do - BUT dana_b Mar 2016 #118

I share your concerns. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #119

The hillary fans here are getting more arrogant daily, even rude. Nt Logical Mar 2016 #11

sadly, yes. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #15

And some have already started kissing up for our votes. n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #28

That ass kissing died abruptly when Bernie won thereismore Mar 2016 #44

I wish we could have both the civility and the victories, Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #72

If that is the way it is, I'll gladly sacrifice my good manners. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #113

I knew it would start quickly. Nt Logical Mar 2016 #94

That "arrogance" is just a shield, don't be fooled. HoosierRadical Mar 2016 #35

I am curious. chervilant Mar 2016 #49

The pretend "insult" was his money saving strategy of not campaigning heavily in the south. ieoeja Mar 2016 #90

Find a mirror. Darb Mar 2016 #45

And see a real democrat? Good idea! Nt Logical Mar 2016 #93

Yes. They basically reflect Hillary ... KPN Mar 2016 #83

They kind of always were. ozone_man Mar 2016 #163

Years of practice. She's been running for president for 10yrs bjobotts Mar 2016 #173

HRC suppoters don't get it; we're not going anywhere casperthegm Mar 2016 #18

they desperately wanted bernie out after tuesday restorefreedom Mar 2016 #21

Yes, that makes sense. They know senz Mar 2016 #138

corruption, like mold, hates sunlight. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #140

And, we must keep in mind: this is not just about Bernie, but also the soul of our party. FailureToCommunicate Mar 2016 #19

It is the biggest test of the Dem Party marions ghost Mar 2016 #22

yes, and we are in the process of recovering it. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #23

The party has no soul at this time. Bernie can bring it back. n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #29

It is not about Bernie. bvar22 Mar 2016 #137

The dates and delegate counts for the primaries/caucuses were established sometime last year... George II Mar 2016 #24

The majority of the US population is the South obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #50

yes, enough of the mind games-- let the process play out Fast Walker 52 Mar 2016 #26

No one is trying to demoralize liberal N proud Mar 2016 #27

sure. 75 percent of the country to vote, much of it restorefreedom Mar 2016 #30

Things have gone about as expected. malthaussen Mar 2016 #33

exactly. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #39

Sanders isn't winning without minority votes Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #36

and she won't win with such high unfavorables. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #40

I'm assuming you're talking about Latinos as well, no? Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #41

We'll see... Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #42

Or maybe they know how anti-Hillary you are and don't want to rock the boat, so they R B Garr Mar 2016 #47

Interesting theory with one major flaw. Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #48

Oklahoma has a very high minority of Native Americans. bvar22 Mar 2016 #139

And Hillary won't win without Independents, those who make under $250,000, and white liberal_at_heart Mar 2016 #71

There are still over half of the states waiting for their turn. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 2016 #37

Because he lost so badly in the southern states... SidDithers Mar 2016 #38

Attitude determines Altitude. Octafish Mar 2016 #46

From the massive change in verbiage... NCTraveler Mar 2016 #51

no doubt some are a bit more pessimistic, we all react differently restorefreedom Mar 2016 #57

I'm not packing it in though I do see... NCTraveler Mar 2016 #67

yes, we are both in till philly. but the more interesting numbers to me restorefreedom Mar 2016 #74

Turnout is a major concern. Agree. Nt NCTraveler Mar 2016 #78

Sounds like a pretty empty investment at this point. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #52

thanks for kicking the thread! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #58

Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Mar 2016 #54

:) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #59

Paul supporters said this in 2012 tymorial Mar 2016 #55

going to be very interesting. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #60

Right after it was reported that Bernie won Colorado mountain grammy Mar 2016 #56

bwahahahahahaa. m$nbc is so disgustingly obvious. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #62

The thing about presumptives sarge43 Mar 2016 #70

. UglyGreed Mar 2016 #61

K&R redqueen Mar 2016 #63

Well, as red herrings go, this isn't the reddest or herringest Orrex Mar 2016 #64

THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN! Zorro Mar 2016 #65

Damn right! Have a Bernie day to you too! I'm in WA. I can't wait to cast my vote for Bernie. liberal_at_heart Mar 2016 #66

:) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #75

The Bernie supporters ignore some inconvenient truths. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #68

mathematically eliminated with 25% votes cast. okey dokey. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #77

I said "nearing" mathematical elimination. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #85

his entire campaign has been mathematically unlikely. restorefreedom Mar 2016 #98

worthy of a thread on its own NJCher Mar 2016 #122

thanks, will try and do later! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #123

great, 'cuz NJCher Mar 2016 #128

He definitely did better than I hoped, and HRC has to be defecating building blocks Android3.14 Mar 2016 #69

yup. its downhill for her now. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #76

Optimism is fine ... but Hillary has more delegates, and that's what really counts. NurseJackie Mar 2016 #73

I'm having a Bernie day! Duval Mar 2016 #79

excellent!! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #80

not just you NJCher Mar 2016 #121

Recommended me b zola Mar 2016 #81

:) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #100

Bernie has been doing great. Helen Borg Mar 2016 #82

that is exactly it, and he and we, know it. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #99

tie difference is even more messes up in Mass when you figure out 14,000 went to other PatrynXX Mar 2016 #84

om? nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #101

Monica? Helen Borg Mar 2016 #117

All This With Possible Indictments Looming Yallow Mar 2016 #86

yup. big shoes to drop imo. another reason they want him out, restorefreedom Mar 2016 #105

I think the campaign is re-energized...and rightfully so! CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #87

can't wait to see the new fundraising numbers! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #106

The Lying MSM and their flock will get angrier by the day... so be it ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #89

and uglier. we have to be prepared. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #107

Well, we are used to fighting our way uphill... Orsino Mar 2016 #91

allegedly. lol. yes, completely stacked and he is still beating expectations! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #108

In it to Win it ~ TBF Mar 2016 #92

yup. the states coming are better for him. thats why hms clinton is desperate. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #109

Actually, it ended up being more than $42 million in Feb. Autumn Colors Mar 2016 #97

who hooooo! fixed op :) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #110

Hope you have comfortable shoes. GoldenThunder Mar 2016 #102

yes! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #111

We have been behind since the beginning. Look where we are today. Autumn Mar 2016 #103

yup. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #112

Gladly. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #115

I also love the reality shown in the polls pdsimdars Mar 2016 #114

denial is a strong force. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #124

What amazes me. OkSustainAg Mar 2016 #116

you want a real mindblower? restorefreedom Mar 2016 #125

Soon our evil plot to kill all the dreams will succeed! randome Mar 2016 #120

No need to bring Bernie supporters down. They do it to themselves. n/t Lil Missy Mar 2016 #126

you are an excellent spokesperson for your candidate. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #129

We're not planning to "take him down" brooklynite Mar 2016 #130

voting for the candidate of choice is not what i am talking about restorefreedom Mar 2016 #131

In other words, why can't we live in our own little bubble? brooklynite Mar 2016 #132

the media is one sided in their "reality" restorefreedom Mar 2016 #134

I love it when you talk Bernie to me! cui bono Mar 2016 #133

lol! bernies got the mojo! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #135

"You didn't think it was going to be that easy, did you?" Babel_17 Mar 2016 #141

we knew what we were up against. restorefreedom Mar 2016 #142

No more eyes wide shut as to the differences between the candidates Babel_17 Mar 2016 #146

Steven Rosenfeld Claims Bernie's In Trouble corbettkroehler Mar 2016 #143

we always knew it would be a rocky path.but he has a good chance in many upcoming states restorefreedom Mar 2016 #144

ps my internet is locking on the article restorefreedom Mar 2016 #145

Not sure where you're getting that impresion. Perhaps you could cite the passage? Bubzer Mar 2016 #150

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #147

:) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #153

K & R! TIME TO PANIC Mar 2016 #149

:) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #154

It's getting hot warrprayer Mar 2016 #152

definitely getting interesting nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #155

Go help Bernie and take the pledge Milliesmom Mar 2016 #156

Bill wants to take exception to your characterization: silvershadow Mar 2016 #157

snort! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #158

"have a bernie day!"!!!!! LOVE! You too!!!!! cleopotrick Mar 2016 #159

:) :) nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #160

god save my fingers as they start typing ad hominem expletives on every pro-hillary thread cleopotrick Mar 2016 #161

yes....ommmmm and namaste. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #164

I think it would be really awesome if the Sanders campaign came up Karma13612 Mar 2016 #162

its a good idea. maybe email the campaign? nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #183

Math is your enemy - not random online Clinton supporters. nt Bleacher Creature Mar 2016 #165

Bernie got my vote yesterday. 840high Mar 2016 #166

I dont think Hillary's organization is anything to bragg about in upcoming states INdemo Mar 2016 #167

K&R TheFarS1de Mar 2016 #168

Well with the FBI humbled_opinion Mar 2016 #170

yes that is lookimg ominous. usually they make deals restorefreedom Mar 2016 #184

It makes me laugh how desperate the attempts to try to stop the incredible momentum sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #174

and that is why the desperation is growing restorefreedom Mar 2016 #185

bernie did great here in Colorado... more people are fired up! kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #175

They disenfranchised Livluvgrow Mar 2016 #176

I have never seen any Hillary supporter make a case against Bernie on any thread. King_Klonopin Mar 2016 #182