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2016 Postmortem

ThePhilosopher04

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10. Depends on the candidates and what they represent.

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Fri May 13, 2016, 11:55 PM

May 2016

I could easily see a scenario where I would vote for the nominee if it weren't my candidate. For example, 2008, I supported John Edwards but had no problem voting for Obama, and in fact, did so enthusiastically. However, this time around, there's only one horse I'm willing to ride, and thats Bernie Sanders. I would also vote for Elizabeth Warren but she's not a candidate. I will not support or vote for Hillary Clinton under any circumstance.

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Would you rather win the GE with the candidate you don't support or lose with your candidate? [View all] Renew Deal May 2016 OP

Is this more Sanders bashing? scscholar May 2016 #1

No. Not in any way. Renew Deal May 2016 #2

Especially given that Sanders has been polling bettre in the GE SheilaT May 2016 #3

How can you possibly win with a candidate you don't support? Bjorn Against May 2016 #4

Was Obama your first choice in 2008? Was his victory a loss? Renew Deal May 2016 #5

No because I supported Obama Bjorn Against May 2016 #6

Me too Renew Deal May 2016 #7

I could vote for either Sanders or Clinton Retrograde May 2016 #8

The question makes no sense in the context of a presidential election. It does make sense bjo59 May 2016 #9

Depends on the candidates and what they represent. ThePhilosopher04 May 2016 #10

I would risk a loss to break the cycle of abuse. GoneFishin May 2016 #11

I would rather Clinton be the nominee and win than Bernie be the nominee and lose democrattotheend May 2016 #12

There's an option you left out. hobbit709 May 2016 #13

Better a turd in the road than trump cali May 2016 #14

Taking it at face value, I'll have to pass. LWolf May 2016 #15