Sanders polling: SC 7% (3rd); NV 14% (3rd); GA 8% (3rd); FL 9% (3rd); MD 10% (3rd); MO 14% (3rd)

[brooklynite]

I'm seeing a trend...

[Funtatlaguy]

1. Would like a Sanders voter to comment on these numbers.

Why is he dropping

[HerbChestnut]

6. Voted for him in 2016, him and Warren are my choices this time around.

His inability to change his campaign style, reluctance to answer questions without straying too far from his stump speech (during debates, he does much better in town halls), and his language in communicating his positions (tends to be aggressive) can be and are turnoffs for people. In my opinion, it's why he hasn't been able to expand his base. Notice, however, none of these things are related to his ideology and positions on the issues, which is ultimately more important. People vote with their emotions and would rather vote for someone like Warren who is similar in terms of policy but can be more personable and better at communicating her message.

[still_one]

7. I would venture he is losing supporters to Warren. The sum of Sanders and Warren numbers have

remained fairly constant totals the last several months, except Warrens numbers have increased while Sanders numbers decreased by a proportional amount

Just my speculation

[TidalWave46]

2. That he is consistently ahead of Buttigieg? NT

[brooklynite]

3. I'll acknowledge that...I'm not fixated on my candidate choice

[TidalWave46]

5. So you know, I was just having a bit of fun.

I like Buttigieg a lot. Sanders didn't make my original top 20 list.

[George II]

4. Delegates earned: SC 0, NV 0, GA 0, FL 0. Florida primary is March 17, Georgia hasn't been set yet.

By the time we get to Georgia I think only Biden and Warren will be remaining.

[Skya Rhen]

8. Agreed, then Joe will sweep all of the Red States.

[NurseJackie]

9. He's obviously NOT vying for the VP slot, nor a position on the cabinet...

He's obviously NOT vying for the VP slot, nor a position on the cabinet. Also, he's not priming himself for a THIRD run in 2028... so I think the best choice for BS is to just go ahead and get OUT of the race so that the party and the country can unify behind one of the two candidates who WILL end up being our party's choice.

PS: Those numbers from South Carolina are HUMILIATING.

[ritapria]

10. There is no trend

You are mainly referring to polls conducted by Tel Research and Goucher College …….In SC voters aged 18-44 comprise only 28% of their sample - Bernie's strength …. They comprised 35% of the Primary Vote in 2016 ......By contrast voters 65 years and older comprise 39% of their sample - A Bernie weakness …. What happened during the 2016 SC Democratic Primary ? …. Voters 65+ comprised 18% of the primary vote …… In 2018, we saw more participation by young people and that trend is likely to increase even in 2020 …… If Bernie was in collapse mode , that would be reflected in the National polls ….Nationally Emerson has Bernie at 22% , Quinnipiac 16 % YouGuv 16% …..He is slightly up in the latter two and slightly down in the former …..

[ritapria]

11. More Oversampling of Seniors in Mo from Show Me Victories

Their polling data : voters 18-44 comprise 26% of their sample v. 41% of the 2016 Primary vote Voters 65 and older: 36% of their sample v 22 % of the 2016 Primary Vote …. Bernie gets only 5-6% of the 65+ vote ...When you oversample this subgroup , you cut his support his support in half …..New National Poll from Zogby : Biden 31%..Bernie S. 17%...Liz 17% Buttigieg 6% ...Harris 5% ...Last 4 National Polls released in the last 24 hours ….Bernie at 22% (Emerson ) Bernie at 17% (Zogby) Bernie at 16% ( Youguv) Bernie at 16% (Quinnipiac) …..The consensus of these 4 polls : Bernie at 18% ….

[BlueMississippi]

13. That is like putting lipstick on a pig. It is over for BS. Finito.

[BlueMississippi]

12. Like I said before -- it is over for BS. He is done. nt