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Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:45 AM Apr 2016

Awkward moment for the Sanders rally?



Sure, it's hyperbole, maybe serious, maybe tongue-in-cheek... but it rings true. We've seen this before in states like Texas and Florida where huge crowds at Sanders rallies fail to translate into huge support at the ballot box, especially in closed-primaries like New York's.
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Awkward moment for the Sanders rally? (Original Post) bigtree Apr 2016 OP
that's not awkward RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #1
Is there verification of this? still_one Apr 2016 #2
Totally true! Human101948 Apr 2016 #3
it's hyperbole bigtree Apr 2016 #8
It's probably more like 80% not registered to vote ... salinsky Apr 2016 #4
Funny, but how does he know that? Renew Deal Apr 2016 #5
Rec. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #6
More awkward when Albatross Frankie can't back that up TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #7
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