If Bernie Sanders Loses, His Backers May Not Be There For Clinton In November (poll, Bill Clinton) - Elections - Page 7 - City-Data Forum

pknopp · 02-09-2016, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

Not if most people vote for the GOP if it's high turnout.

Not sure what you said.

WaldoKitty · 02-09-2016, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pknopp

Not sure what you said.

i.e. I don't think overall turnout is a predictor of which politician might win. Iowa just proved this theory completely wrong.

GreenGene · 02-09-2016, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

That would be their foolish mistake. I hope they enjoy President Cruz and his theocracy.

There is no 'perfect' candidate. Not one. Not Bernie. Not Hillary. Not Trump. Not ~ well, you get the picture.

I would vote for either Hillary or Bernie as opposed to any of the Republicans currently running. Their beliefs are not mine.

I agree.

While I like some of Bernie's ideas, I don't think the country as a whole is yet ready for them. And while I like some of Hillary's ideas, she's kind of a "Bill lite."

BUT, I really don't like the Republican field. Trump is bad, Cruz is worse, and Rubio would perhaps be the biggest disaster. Bush appears to be the sanest of the bunch, but I just don't see a third Bush getting into the White House.

I'll vote for the Democratic nominee. I would prefer that the Republican field included a candidate who would really make me think about voting GOP, but it ain't happening this year. The inmates have taken over the asylum.

pknopp · 02-09-2016, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

i.e. I don't think overall turnout is a predictor of which politician might win. Iowa just proved this theory completely wrong.

Iowa is a caucus....one that seems wasn't exactly above board. Few ever turn out for them.

pknopp · 02-09-2016, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenGene

I agree.

While I like some of Bernie's ideas, I don't think the country as a whole is yet ready for them. And while I like some of Hillary's ideas, she's kind of a "Bill lite."

Which ideas would this be?

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BUT, I really don't like the Republican field. Trump is bad, Cruz is worse, and Rubio would perhaps be the biggest disaster. Bush appears to be the sanest of the bunch, but I just don't see a third Bush getting into the White House.

I'll vote for the Democratic nominee. I would prefer that the Republican field included a candidate who would really make me think about voting GOP, but it ain't happening this year. The inmates have taken over the asylum.

Inmate comes closest to defining Hillary.

WaldoKitty · 02-09-2016, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pknopp

Iowa is a caucus....one that seems wasn't exactly above board. Few ever turn out for them.

Doesn't matter. Both sides were making predictions about turnout that turned out completely wrong.

pknopp · 02-09-2016, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

Doesn't matter. Both sides were making predictions about turnout that turned out completely wrong.

I have no clue what that has to do with my point. If turnout is low for the presidential election, the GOP will win.

florida.bob · 02-09-2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesa123

If Bernie Sanders loses, his backers may not be there for Hillary Clinton in November - LA Times

Wow, not I bet the GOP field really is pulling for Clinton.

I am excited, this is my presidential election I am legally allowed to vote in (turned 18 not too long ago)

Some of Bernie's backers will vote for the candidate they have always supported, the GOP nominee... the Dems in that group, will vote for Hillary

WaldoKitty · 02-09-2016, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pknopp

I have no clue what that has to do with my point. If turnout is low for the presidential election, the GOP will win.

If turnout is low the DNC might win.

If turnout is high the GOP might win.

It comes down to the candidate and who they can get to turnout for them. The one who does the best job will win the election.

MTQ3000 · 02-09-2016, 06:19 AM

Well, clearly Bernie will tell his supporters to go vote for Hillary, because he is a team player . . . even though he is not a Democrat.

People vote for the "lesser evil" all the time.

Look, Republicans said in 2008 that Hillary supporters are very bitter and would never vote for Obama. How did that work out for ya?

Mick