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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: We're not voting for Bernie [View all]Autumn
(45,167 posts)44. Don't bet the farm on that. Bernie has a very broad coalition.
It's not just bros: Sanders wins with a diverse coalition
Analysis: The Vermont senator's victory in Nevada should strike fear in the hearts of his rivals and critics, with his electorate reflecting a cross-section of the party.
LAS VEGAS Put "Bernie Bros" on the back-burner.
It's the army of sobrinos and sobrinas the Spanish words for nephews and nieces who should strike fear in the hearts of Bernie Sanders' rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination and party elites after he ran up the score among Latino voters in the Nevada caucuses Saturday. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and other Latino backers of Sanders refer to him fondly as their "tío," or uncle.
Sanders was the choice of 54 percent of Hispanic caucus-goers Saturday on his way to steamrolling to the most convincing victory of the primary season, according to an NBC entrance poll. His closest competitor, former Vice President Joe Biden, racked up 14 percent, with no other candidate cracking double digits.
Those results signaled that the energy Sanders has poured into building a more diverse coalition than his failed 2016 campaign is paying off at just the right time. He can now stake the first claim less than two weeks before the "Super Tuesday" contests in 14 states to having won a state where white, Hispanic and black voters are all represented in substantial numbers.
"If you cant put two out of those three together, you should start figuring out your exit plan," Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said of most of Sanders' rivals excluding Biden and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg in a telephone interview.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/it-s-not-just-bros-sanders-wins-diverse-coalition-n1141251
It's the army of sobrinos and sobrinas the Spanish words for nephews and nieces who should strike fear in the hearts of Bernie Sanders' rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination and party elites after he ran up the score among Latino voters in the Nevada caucuses Saturday. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and other Latino backers of Sanders refer to him fondly as their "tío," or uncle.
Sanders was the choice of 54 percent of Hispanic caucus-goers Saturday on his way to steamrolling to the most convincing victory of the primary season, according to an NBC entrance poll. His closest competitor, former Vice President Joe Biden, racked up 14 percent, with no other candidate cracking double digits.
Those results signaled that the energy Sanders has poured into building a more diverse coalition than his failed 2016 campaign is paying off at just the right time. He can now stake the first claim less than two weeks before the "Super Tuesday" contests in 14 states to having won a state where white, Hispanic and black voters are all represented in substantial numbers.
"If you cant put two out of those three together, you should start figuring out your exit plan," Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said of most of Sanders' rivals excluding Biden and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg in a telephone interview.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/it-s-not-just-bros-sanders-wins-diverse-coalition-n1141251
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So we all get 3 houses if Bernie wins? We're all going to be equal, right? n/t
zackymilly
Feb 2020
#3
Majority of voters don't know the difference between a Socialist, Communist, Democratic Socialist
zackymilly
Feb 2020
#8
Good, but most voters I come in contact with in my southern state don't know or care.
zackymilly
Feb 2020
#13
The Southern Baptist pulpit in the south is where most white people get their politics
BComplex
Feb 2020
#116
Heh. You realize that Biden's going to be called a socialist, too, right? nt
MisterFred
Feb 2020
#73
Yep. But in my experience the people who won't vote for a socialist will also
MisterFred
Feb 2020
#122
I don't think those terms have much relevance for most folks under 60-ish. n/t
thesquanderer
Feb 2020
#119
Saw a pic on Lisa Casey's All Hat No Cattle site which would seem to address this...
aka-chmeee
Feb 2020
#91
I don't vote for whatever person is there. I vote for the person who best represents my needs and
Autumn
Feb 2020
#7
And? Isn't that what you base your choice on? Bernie beats Biden by a wider margin against
Autumn
Feb 2020
#21
He will not beat Trump after the vetting from the GOP begins...hell will be unleashed.
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#97
You just described Bernie perfectly... Bernie is the Democrat who polls best against Dolt45.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#50
Someone should clue in our children that Bernie's agenda requires Congress passing it
dlk
Feb 2020
#19
Young people know that. They aren't stupid. Bernie has told them he can't do it by himself.
Autumn
Feb 2020
#24
Young people aren't asking for freebies. They are asking for the same shot at the American dream
Autumn
Feb 2020
#46
It does seem some Americans are rather selfish. I'm not going to spend all morning responding to
Autumn
Feb 2020
#71
Bernie has proved that he has the ability to build a coalitions of disparate factions.
Autumn
Feb 2020
#47
No he hasn't...and those campaigns that depend on young voters are doomed to lose...and not so many
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#92
Yes young Liberals are demanding that the current Democrat be primaried. In your imagination.
Autumn
Feb 2020
#62
Normally I would care about universal healthcare, climate change & lbgt right but not this election,
stewrat
Feb 2020
#27
CBS morning news doesn't generally cover income inequality stories, not much at all.
BeckyDem
Feb 2020
#42
YES, You ARE voting for the man. This is EXACTLY why attacks on Trump DON'T work.
bitterross
Feb 2020
#86
I am not voting for Bernie in the primary...I like some of his policies but don't think he can win
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#90
"His (Trump) supporters also look at his policies first and foremost."
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2020
#102