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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: At least people are trying to explain away the Bernie rallies. People sense something doesn't add up [View all]I always vote (for the last 20 years) but I just attended my first rally the other day.
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At least people are trying to explain away the Bernie rallies. People sense something doesn't add up [View all]
reformist2
Jun 2016
OP
I was in a California polling place on election day. There were an awful lot of provisional ballots
JDPriestly
Jun 2016
#101
It's not 'explaining away'. It's pointing out the obvious to people who are invested in conspiracy.
CrowCityDem
Jun 2016
#5
Okay i just read up on it and I now understand what ND means by vote totals
underthematrix
Jun 2016
#48
In some cases, the crowd estimates by Sanders's handlers were out of proportion
annavictorious
Jun 2016
#8
That's how most of the people vote in my area in Florida, and not just the elderly.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2016
#99
No but it has a greater risk of potential problems. And Hillarys number were high for some reason.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#109
How many rallies had tables where people were encouraged to apply for an absentee ballot?
brooklynite
Jun 2016
#40
oh dear you forgot to post any proof of your asserting that a crime was committed nt
msongs
Jun 2016
#33
As with religion, you're free to believe what you want...convincing anyone else requires evidence
brooklynite
Jun 2016
#41
It's fine so long as it benefits her, when it happens TO her in the GE they will be screaming
onecaliberal
Jun 2016
#10
What's fine when it benefits her? There was no fraud in the primaries. NONE. -nt-
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#105
It is odd that the Obama crowds in 2008 translated into votes but Sanders rallies in 2016 less so.
PufPuf23
Jun 2016
#14
Rally crowd sizes have nothing to do with it. It's voting booth crowds that matter.
brush
Jun 2016
#56
Odd that two posters mis-read my post and felt the need to tell me I was wrong anyway.
PufPuf23
Jun 2016
#61
You know it doesn't add up. They cheated their asses off and they are already trying to rewrite
GoneFishin
Jun 2016
#15
Delusional denial of reality is not proof of anything other than questionable judgement
annavictorious
Jun 2016
#26
A lot of her supporters have turned a blind eye to demonstrable proof before.
Juicy_Bellows
Jun 2016
#62
He atrracted younger people who don't also vote and have time to go to rallies.
Lil Missy
Jun 2016
#37
Sanders' rallies were held exclusively in and around college campuses. When someone tries to
Trust Buster
Jun 2016
#81
Bands fill stadiums all the time. Doesn't mean I'd make Justin Beiber the President. nt
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#84
Large stadium crowds had LITTLE to do with the MILLIONS of people who actually VOTED.
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#96