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2016 Postmortem

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I Changed My Mind! [View all] sabrina 1 Oct 2015 OP
"beating Clinton in the polls and in the first Debate. " NCTraveler Oct 2015 #1
I'm sure you've heard that people who have consciences are spoiled, selfish, rotten democracy sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #3
I'm sure I have. lol. nt. NCTraveler Oct 2015 #4
I bet you drive a volvo too! Bubzer Oct 2015 #72
I only learned recently that I was supposed to own a volvo. I wish people would sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #76
99% of the Democrats will vote for whoever the eventual nominee is. I think the same would apply to still_one Oct 2015 #2
Having signed up new dems who have not voted for years, so they can vote for BErnie sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #5
I disagree, and so do the polls, which is far less anecdotal. However, we are all entitled to our still_one Oct 2015 #7
Bernie won the debate, by every measure used to determine who wins sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #10
ok, whatever you say, have a nice day still_one Oct 2015 #11
It isn't what I say. It's what tens of thousands of people who actually watched the dabate sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #14
Exactly. Phlem Oct 2015 #17
Yes and it kind of goes with the inconsistency of the presumed nominee. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #40
I've always been a self thinker. Phlem Oct 2015 #73
Unless the polls state that HRC is in the lead d_legendary1 Oct 2015 #58
I wasn't talking about debate polls, I was talking about election polls. As far as DU is concerned, still_one Oct 2015 #66
Election polls don't matter. Obama proved this in 2008. d_legendary1 Oct 2015 #90
At this stage I agree, but they are an indicator. still_one Oct 2015 #96
Exactly. Phlem Oct 2015 #70
I will follow Bernie's example ... if he's not the nominee he will support and ALBliberal Oct 2015 #31
I don't follow anyone's example. Too bad you and many others are basing their sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #37
So you agree on keeping troops in Afghanistan? still_one Oct 2015 #55
Did she say every decision? artislife Oct 2015 #107
This message was self-deleted by its author ALBliberal Oct 2015 #103
Great answer. tecelote Oct 2015 #35
Who won or lost debates as far as DU is concerned depends on which candidate someone supports still_one Oct 2015 #65
Bernie didn't just win the debate...he crushed it! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2015 #78
Really good point, sabrina. in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #111
She was the "darling" last time Plucketeer Oct 2015 #36
October polls do not preduct June results. Scootaloo Oct 2015 #52
Correct. They only are an indication at that particular moment in time, and yes, things can and do still_one Oct 2015 #67
+1000 - IMO sabrina, you are 110% correct. It's time the people who really care to stand up 99th_Monkey Oct 2015 #12
I love that bumper sticker! Lol! sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #16
Me too. 99th_Monkey Oct 2015 #23
I had to re register as a Dem to vote for Bernie in the primaries litlbilly Oct 2015 #46
Hey! I was at the Portland rally too! 99th_Monkey Oct 2015 #50
They can't artislife Oct 2015 #108
+1 BeanMusical Oct 2015 #20
I agree artislife Oct 2015 #106
This was pretty much the path I took too except rosesaylavee Oct 2015 #6
Yes, obviously Warren would have been great. But we already see the attacks sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #9
Has an exchange with a well-respected friend of mine on FaceBook today rosesaylavee Oct 2015 #25
I still am hoping for a Sanders/Warren 2016 Democratic ticket. 99th_Monkey Oct 2015 #26
Barbara Lee! marym625 Oct 2015 #33
Another good VP choice, for sure. nt 99th_Monkey Oct 2015 #34
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Oct 2015 #8
Thank you. Cassiopeia Oct 2015 #13
K&R!!!! Phlem Oct 2015 #15
Pffft. I saw through your act from the very beginning. merrily Oct 2015 #18
Lol, some people are just too clever for their own good! sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #95
I am voting for Hillary Rodham Clinton.... stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #19
Is this a bot? Fawke Em Oct 2015 #38
You know i can't speak my mind on DU. stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #113
Yeah, we know. nt artislife Oct 2015 #110
I'm not so sure some of the Hillary people will vote this time if Bernie is the nominee. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #21
Sure they will. On DU it is a few of the Bernie supporters who are saying they will not vote for still_one Oct 2015 #24
Hillary as the nominee will stimulate republican turnout.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #27
Right, and a "socialist, who believes we should follow Denmark as an example" will not motivate any still_one Oct 2015 #29
I Believe I Heard That He Intends To Give A Big Speech On THIS ChiciB1 Oct 2015 #48
You are not arguing against me. My post was directed specifically at the comment that Hillary still_one Oct 2015 #53
There weren't enough anti-socialist right wingers like that to stop Obama.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #85
Hopefully you are right still_one Oct 2015 #89
I Agree With You AND It Has Started Already, TRUMP Is Shouting ChiciB1 Oct 2015 #97
Of course I agree, which is why the sooner Bernie comes out with his major speech explaining what still_one Oct 2015 #98
To Which I Also Agree, BUT Bernie Has A BIGGER Hurdle ChiciB1 Oct 2015 #101
I am not good at reading tea leaves. I am still considering the choices, which currently still_one Oct 2015 #102
Getting money out of politics and expanding Social Security resonates even with republican voters. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #49
Clinton, if nominee, will NOT win. SoapBox Oct 2015 #82
"...and several of these people (women) hate her." Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #88
What's funny is Hillary supporters acting all smug and superior.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #112
They say they will artislife Oct 2015 #109
Kick and R BeanMusical Oct 2015 #22
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Oct 2015 #28
I read Biden is gonna run...no really...this time.... AlbertCat Oct 2015 #30
I haven't changed my mind marym625 Oct 2015 #32
I am voting for Hillary Clinton the next POTUS leftofcool Oct 2015 #39
That's great, that's your choice, and I certainly won't be badgering, cajoling, nagging, sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #44
Without DU, a certain sitting POTUS would not have been. raven mad Oct 2015 #41
And according to many on DU back then that sitting POTUS didn't have a chance either sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #45
Didn't............... raven mad Oct 2015 #61
Wait, you think DU Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #93
No, what we are watching on DU is the same 'he can't win' claims we saw in 2008. That's all. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #100
That's not what the poster said, Sabrina. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #104
NEVER Had To Change My Mind, I Was A Bernie ChiciB1 Oct 2015 #42
I definitely knew he would be the best candidate we could get IF he decided to run. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #47
And OUR Job Is To Do All The Heavy Lifting We Can! ChiciB1 Oct 2015 #51
Absolutely I couldn't agree more. The Corporatists in both parties will be out to sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #54
+ a googolplex. hifiguy Oct 2015 #56
Hah! I love googolplex. Stardust Oct 2015 #86
Bernie: to know him (and his politics) is to love him. Headed toward the Stratosphere! AzDar Oct 2015 #43
Next time, please put a warning that Unknown Beatle Oct 2015 #57
Did anyone SAY you were allowed to not support Hillary in the primaries?!?!?!? Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #59
Did someone get you upset or something? Btw, we still live in a DEMOCRACY. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #62
Man, either I am losing my touch or you need to adjust your snark detector. Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #64
Lol, snark meter is now adjusted! And it wasn't you actually that was pretty good. I sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #68
Thanks! N.Y. to Paris Oct 2015 #60
No problem, N.Y. to Paris. I just get tired of the nonsense here and try to avoid the sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #69
sabrina 1 has a wonderful mind and a way with words. Stardust Oct 2015 #87
The real question should be aimed back at the Hillary people jimlup Oct 2015 #63
It's good that you decided for Bernie Sheepshank Oct 2015 #71
Lol, well it's okay to change one's mind. I'm hoping you will and come on over sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #75
Thanks for the invite Sheepshank Oct 2015 #80
I only have one complaint hootinholler Oct 2015 #74
I didn't really change my mind... sort of did... Kalidurga Oct 2015 #77
Another people barometer for Bernie aspirant Oct 2015 #79
NY had it's cut off date for non dem registrations on Oct 9th. One non voter I know registered sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #84
Thanks Sabrina, you're doing good work here. Yea I'm voting for the nominee!! MasonDreams Oct 2015 #81
K & R, Sabrina! SoapBox Oct 2015 #83
K and effing R Scuba Oct 2015 #91
love ya Sabrina!! yuiyoshida Oct 2015 #92
Love you back yuiyoshida! sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #94
I am officially curious Doc Holliday Oct 2015 #99
I never changed my mind. in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #105
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