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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie, Bernie, Bernie... [View all]leftofcool
(19,460 posts)1. Oh Boy!  Where's my popcorn?
        I am so glad this forum will be gone tomorrow!
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        I do NOT blame Bernie.  I do blame Comey and the FBI.  Bernie after all endorsed Hillary, and
        still_one
        Jan 2017
        #3
      
        
        A third party has got to be formed at the grass roots level and build up. Shortcuts just fuck us up
        bettyellen
        Jan 2017
        #5
      
        
        it was a pretty big thing and one of the biggest things pushed against her even on this site
        JI7
        Jan 2017
        #12
      
        
        It's ridiculous that anyone blames a primary candidate for a general loss
        VoicesAcrossAmerica
        Jan 2017
        #16
      
        
        That's an accurate view, IMO.  Plus, any former Bernie supporters who didn't turn out for her
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #18
      
        
        I might have a bit more insight into what happened on the Sanders side, but think what you need to.
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #35
      
        
        He followed rules.  The same cannot be said for her campaign.  That's why many lost all enthusiasm
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #19
      
        
        The negative framing of Hillary worked and remained with voters who described voting for her as:
        JHan
        Jan 2017
        #27
      
        
        LOL, ok if you say so.  I'm sure that's what happened.  The rust belt went meh because of Bernie.
        JudyM
        Jan 2017
        #28