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Betty Karlson

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65. I don't believe that for a second. My reply was an addition to reply #1
Wed May 25, 2016, 05:26 PM
May 2016

Jack Bone said that lots of things may still happen between now and the convention - and I added that camp Clinton tries to create the false notion that all conclusions are already foregone.

If that seemed to imply that you - of all people - had joined camp Clinton, then I apologise for my inartful way of phrasing the addition. I only and exclusively meant to enhance Jack Bone's sentiments.

I appriciate your notion... Jack Bone May 2016 #1
Clinton's camp is just desperate to create the false notion that all conclusions are foregone. Betty Karlson May 2016 #12
When does the Sanders camp accept reality? Renew Deal May 2016 #25
Clinton has more. tazkcmo May 2016 #26
Here's a test: who has a majority of PDs or PD+SD? lagomorph777 May 2016 #54
Has anyone argued that Clinton already has a majority of PDs? Garrett78 May 2016 #60
The constantly-repeated argument is that because she has a lead, she "has won." lagomorph777 May 2016 #61
Technically Speaking vs. Practically Speaking Garrett78 May 2016 #63
The OP is a Bernie supporter. auntpurl May 2016 #28
I know; see reply # 62 please. Betty Karlson May 2016 #66
If you actually believe I'm a Clinton supporter you need a reality check in a big way. cali May 2016 #43
I'm not a Clinton supporter either, but sound reasoning and DU don't mix. Garrett78 May 2016 #62
I don't believe that for a second. My reply was an addition to reply #1 Betty Karlson May 2016 #65
Cruz said he was going to the convention too Renew Deal May 2016 #24
State Dept. IG reports happen....nt Jack Bone May 2016 #59
I'm sorry that's your point of view, even sorrier if you are correct Voice for Peace May 2016 #2
The times they are a changing', not matter who becomes the nominee. Meantime, silvershadow May 2016 #4
Nice post, and a little different than the usual morose kind of fare around here. I agree. This is highprincipleswork May 2016 #5
It's not a simplistic contest PATRICK May 2016 #13
Simple reality. cali May 2016 #8
No. Simple reality is filled with unknowable possibilities. Voice for Peace May 2016 #10
Let me put it this way: his odds of winning the nomination are vanishingly small cali May 2016 #11
You're correct Cali. tazkcmo May 2016 #30
Precisely. n/t cali May 2016 #32
Good on ya. Garrett78 May 2016 #38
Vanishingly small, but he will be the thorn that the Third Way's throats convulse around VulgarPoet May 2016 #40
small, but growing fast thanks to help from Clinton herself lagomorph777 May 2016 #56
Well, why didn't you say you "had a feeling" earlier? brooklynite May 2016 #29
What do you think about this observation will have Ichingcarpenter May 2016 #3
That's why he won't concede. nt silvershadow May 2016 #6
There is no way Hillary will be indicted. No. Way. cali May 2016 #7
I didn't say that she would Ichingcarpenter May 2016 #9
If indicted PATRICK May 2016 #14
There is no way she will President either. Dawgs May 2016 #17
then we have no rule of law; expect leaks, etc amborin May 2016 #41
Thanks, Debbie Downer, for your efforts in the days preceding the Calif primary. delrem May 2016 #15
chomp, chomp, chomp! boston bean May 2016 #19
Funny isn't it. JoePhilly May 2016 #21
We've run out of buses. grossproffit May 2016 #23
What does that have to do with anything? Dawgs May 2016 #16
Zactly. Over. And over. And over. JudyM May 2016 #67
If it was SUCH a foregone conclusion they wouldn't be continuing the manipulative dog and pony shows Skwmom May 2016 #18
I came into this cycle hoping to have my assumptions about this nation proved false. VulgarPoet May 2016 #20
This is kinda the last chance for me. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #35
Functionally It will be over jzodda May 2016 #22
Man, do the Berniebros eat their own or what? You, a genuine Sanders supporter goes under the bus. LexVegas May 2016 #27
I'm fine with that. One faction or another here, has been throwing me cali May 2016 #36
Just what is it that Clinton is using to blackmail you? randome May 2016 #31
Sanders doesn't get special treatment just cause he isn't a Democrat running in our primary. seabeyond May 2016 #33
I agree entirely. I too predict that there will not be a contested convention. Vattel May 2016 #34
I hope Sanders is a thorn in their throat all the way up to the coronation. VulgarPoet May 2016 #39
I agree AND believe Bernie should fight hard all the way to the Convention if need be Tom Rinaldo May 2016 #37
No, HRC will not have enuf delegates to clinch nomination even after June 7; why amborin May 2016 #42
When she clinches a majority of pledged delegates (2026+), it's mere formalities after that. Garrett78 May 2016 #50
I partly agree but mostly disagree. Here's why: Attorney in Texas May 2016 #44
care to repeat your OR/KY prediction for the classroom? MisterP May 2016 #45
I always downplay my expectations for my candidate though that's not cali May 2016 #46
I'm just hoping all this is some sort of ritual where you make downer predictions to keep MisterP May 2016 #47
Nice catch. Seems Cali may have accidentally used the wrong logo. lagomorph777 May 2016 #49
Why are you giving up, just as HRC is going down in flames? lagomorph777 May 2016 #48
She shouldn't have used a private server. Garrett78 May 2016 #51
And Nixon shouldn't have broken into Watergate. lagomorph777 May 2016 #52
If you think those 2 things are remotely equivalent, you're *way* overselling. Garrett78 May 2016 #55
You're right: Watergate was just a campaign dirty trick; the e-mails damaged our national security. lagomorph777 May 2016 #57
Meh. I just want to make it as difficult as possible for mewling corporate toadies to succeed.[n/t] Maedhros May 2016 #53
I do not think it will be contested. riversedge May 2016 #58
Reality is the mountain of issues past presidents have failed to deal with. Orsino May 2016 #64
Then say "Hello" to President Trump. That's just reality. - nt KingCharlemagne May 2016 #68
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