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Discussion: U.S. Election 2016: Primary Season
Member Since: 1/1/2014
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This is how close it is in Indiana. "Winner" will get 42 delegates, "loser" will get 41. 
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Wait are any of the Bernties here actually old enough to vote? 
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Member Since: 12/22/2011
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Originally posted by Cupid
Sometimes I forget i'm watching an actual speech with Trump and I'm waiting for the SNL credits to come up
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Entertainment legend always wins
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Member Since: 8/17/2013
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Originally posted by Retro
"Trump hates minorities and women" is obviously true. There is not statistically sufficient evidence to support the generalization that "illegal immigrants are committing crimes so we need to be tougher on them" - not to mention that the logic there doesn't work and "tougher" doesn't mean "deporting every last one of them." "Our trade deals are a mess" is actually something that can be argued, but I'll give you that, kinda, because that will be reformed no matter who wins. As far as Iraq, I really don't think anyone - including Hillary - disagrees with that, and I don't think that it's an important thing off which to base your vote; try staying in the present and looking at issues like ISIS, climate change, or reproductive rights (like when Trump said we should criminally prosecute women who get abortions)!
What? Sister, that was still us. We are still that joke, PLUS the added benefit of nominating this racist, sexist demagogue for President. We are more a joke than ever.
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1. There is enough evidence that illegal immigrants are committing crimes at a higher rate than the native population. Check the statistics, it is true. Deporting everyone is a dumb idea though.
2. Hilary is not going to reform trade the way Bernie would. There is a high chance of her signing TPP because that's what Obama wants.
3. It's not just Iraq, Hilary is a warmonger of the highest order, just ask the New York Times. However she is VERY knowledgeable about foreign policy, which is a good thing.
4. Trump was asked a hypothetical about abortions, his he wants to move the GOP platform left on that issue. However, he will be beholden to the GOP to have a conservative stance on that issue.
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Member Since: 11/27/2010
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Bernie and Trump are still winning and Hillary is still losing.
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
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It's interesting how Cruz dropped out because there was no longer "a viable path". He didn't even wait for Donald to get 1,237.
Bernie should do the same. He doesn't have a viable path to the nomination, even though Hillary hasn't gotten 2,384 yet.
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Member Since: 9/16/2011
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If/when Bernie drops out, where does he go? Does he still have a spot in te senate, or will he just be floating around without a position?
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Member Since: 8/16/2010
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Trump is so thin-skinned, he's going to get eaten alive once opposition research kicks in.
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 3/22/2012
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Originally posted by RatedG²
Y'all aren't understanding
The reason Bernie isn't dropping out (and should not) is because of his role in shaping the democratic platform. The more contests he wins, the more votes he gets, the more interest he generates, the more clout and significance and respect he has going into the convention to convince Hillary to shape her platform as progressive as he possibly can get it.
It's not even about winning the nomination but making sure what he believes in will be enacted
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We understand that just fine. What we probably all are thinking is that it's not worth the time and money that will be spent combating his silly little challenges when his point has been well made.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Originally posted by Retro
Fine, go ahead and elect Trump, #BernieOrBust y'all, you're just digging your own damn grave and your country's with it. 
Scare tactic or not, it's the truth. |
They would only have themselves to blame - like the Ralph Nader voters before them being responsible for Bush.
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Member Since: 1/4/2012
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We can see right through you Trump. So pandering. 
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Member Since: 4/6/2011
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Originally posted by Marvin
Again, he's not going anywhere  |
Yes he is. He isn't getting the nomination. It doesn't matter how many times you use the emoji.
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
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Originally posted by Marvin
Again, he's not going anywhere |
You're right. He's not going anywhere near the Democratic nomination.
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Member Since: 3/7/2011
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Originally posted by Retro
"Trump hates minorities and women" is obviously true. There is not statistically sufficient evidence to support the generalization that "illegal immigrants are committing crimes so we need to be tougher on them" - not to mention that the logic there doesn't work and "tougher" doesn't mean "deporting every last one of them." "Our trade deals are a mess" is actually something that can be argued, but I'll give you that, kinda, because that will be reformed no matter who wins. As far as Iraq, I really don't think anyone - including Hillary - disagrees with that, and I don't think that it's an important thing off which to base your vote; try staying in the present and looking at issues like ISIS, climate change, or reproductive rights (like when Trump said we should criminally prosecute women who get abortions)!
What? Sister, that was still us. We are still that joke, PLUS the added benefit of nominating this racist, sexist demagogue for President. We are more a joke than ever.
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"Obviously true"  No, it's really not, and I'm sorry you feel that way. This is why the pendulum is swinging RIGHT, because the left has abandoned all logic. Because we need to put AMERICA FIRST in this country and stop focusing on how we're a "joke" to other countries, whatever that means.
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Member Since: 5/12/2012
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Quote:
Originally posted by RatedG²
Y'all aren't understanding
The reason Bernie isn't dropping out (and should not) is because of his role in shaping the democratic platform. The more contests he wins, the more votes he gets, the more interest he generates, the more clout and significance and respect he has going into the convention to convince Hillary to shape her platform as progressive as he possibly can get it.
It's not even about winning the nomination but making sure what he believes in will be enacted
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And all of that will be for naught with the direction that his campaign is going. He needs to start unifying behind Hillary so that his base doesn't hold a chance to cost the election to Trump. He's already have significant impact in terms of policy and the party's direction with his run, and he'd have longer significance if he rallied behind Clinton and tried to get at least a cabinet position to focus on his issues and to work with Hillary during her presidency.
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Member Since: 8/16/2010
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Quote:
Originally posted by RatedG²
Y'all aren't understanding
The reason Bernie isn't dropping out (and should not) is because of his role in shaping the democratic platform. The more contests he wins, the more votes he gets, the more interest he generates, the more clout and significance and respect he has going into the convention to convince Hillary to shape her platform as progressive as he possibly can get it.
It's not even about winning the nomination but making sure what he believes in will be enacted
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If this were true Bernie would be speaking on policy rather than attacking Hillary. Not the case.
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Member Since: 8/3/2010
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Originally posted by Retro
We understand that just fine. What we probably all are thinking is that it's not worth the time and money that will be spent combating his silly little challenges when his point has been well made.
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Well if you understood then you wouldn't be calling for him to drop out before July.
And she ain't even spending money, she spent $0 in Indiana 
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Member Since: 11/26/2010
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Originally posted by Reza
he won by about 6 delegates he's literally 800 behind yeah, he should drop out. |
The pledged delegate gap is only a little over 300 bebz. He's not dropping out.
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Member Since: 3/5/2011
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White gay men voting for Trump are the biggest joke ever. They think he won't throw them under the bus to keep conservatives happy.
His SCOTUS pick  Gay marriage will be overturned so fast your heads will spin.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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people in denial that Hillary has the nomination
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