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Fears of Bernie Sanders winning growing among Democratic Establishment [View all] booley Jan 2020 OP

Must be the reason behind all the unhinged attacks. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2020 #1

DESPERATION... EXACTLY!! THEY FEAR THE BERN... AND FOR GOOD REASON!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #3

Endangered Democrats sound the alarm on Bernie and Warren Gothmog Jan 2020 #121

What "unhinged attacks?" ehrnst Jan 2020 #4

Irony is dead. The Valley Below Jan 2020 #13

The Valley Below, thanks for the good laugh out loud. :) eom Sloumeau Jan 2020 #17

You know it melman Jan 2020 #23

You guys consistently push the 'desperation' and 'scared' memes. LanternWaste Jan 2020 #28

If he wins it's McGovern all over again. The repugs will blast he's a socialist 24/7. brush Jan 2020 #50

Yep. I think that's a VERY safe bet. calimary Jan 2020 #56

I agree! sheshe2 Jan 2020 #60

Didn't work the first time, won't work this time. BTW, you forgot this link: George II Jan 2020 #2

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I'm talking about the OP about a week or two ago (no, I won't go looking for it) that claimed.... George II Jan 2020 #11

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Bernie has the Enthusiasm and Organizational Edge in Iowa ritapria Jan 2020 #6

With his record cash haul, one would expect Sanders to be doing much better than he is. LanternWaste Jan 2020 #31

Enthusiasm doesn't mean your vote counts more than anyone else. ehrnst Jan 2020 #37

Bernie Sanders: Mr. Enthusiasm. Gets the people excited. And sometimes energized. Scurrilous Jan 2020 #88

THIS... 100 PERCENT!! THE ENTHUSIASM BUILDING FOR BERNIE'S PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT IS MASSIVE!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #125

There is nothing said group likes to think more than that they are feared. TidalWave46 Jan 2020 #7

I hope that DNC respects the will of the people Perseus Jan 2020 #8

The DNC respects the will of the majority of primary voters. They always have. ehrnst Jan 2020 #12

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I do. Where does your source say "the DNC didn't respect the will of the majority of voters?" ehrnst Jan 2020 #18

The source is Sanders. He's been feeding them that for 5 years. nt Hortensis Jan 2020 #21

Because it sure isn't in the article that was provided in response, that's for sure. ehrnst Jan 2020 #22

It's developed the strength of secular religion. Hortensis Jan 2020 #25

So the DNC made an apology for ......nothing? LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #29

So your source had nothing to do with my question about how "the DNC was ehrnst Jan 2020 #33

Sometimes when dealing with the unhinged, you apologize for nothing Steven Maurer Jan 2020 #59

The DNC did NOT apologize for injuring him in any way. Hortensis Jan 2020 #87

Bernie IS a master political strategist, as confirmed by the masterful campaign he is running. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #126

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Still not seeing where the "DNC was not respecting the will of the majority of Democratic ehrnst Jan 2020 #34

None so blind... LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #36

Got nothing, I see... ehrnst Jan 2020 #38

How is it you don't see that they DIDN'T DO IT? Hortensis Jan 2020 #42

Indeed. (nt) ehrnst Jan 2020 #47

That's right. Cha Jan 2020 #69

Can you show me where the will of the majority of Democrats was actually thwarted by the DNC ehrnst Jan 2020 #41

Sanders: "Trust me, if they went into our emails -- I suppose which could happen, who knows -- betsuni Jan 2020 #57

Yep. ehrnst Jan 2020 #62

Perhaps you should follow your own advice? Cha Jan 2020 #68

Hopefully Bernie respects the will of the people whistler162 Jan 2020 #55

+1000. ehrnst Jan 2020 #91

President Sanders most certainly WILL... starting the minute he takes the oath of office!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #127

So true, on so many levels!! People know what's what. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #102

What is an "establishment Democrat"? A candidate who didn't hire Briana Joy Gray, Jill Stein still_one Jan 2020 #10

Establishment Democrats are full time, loyal Democrats. nt oasis Jan 2020 #112

True still_one Jan 2020 #113

They'll pull the "Donna Brazille" thing again. Fix The Stupid Jan 2020 #15

What's this "Donna Brazille thing" the Democratic Establishment supposedly "pulled?" ehrnst Jan 2020 #30

Cat got your tongue? ehrnst Jan 2020 #89

I'm pretty sure Donna Brazille issued an apology, for which she should be given credit & forgiven. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #133

I'm not sure it's a winning strategy for a campaign (or its supporters) to highlight The Valley Below Jan 2020 #16

LOL :) Sloumeau Jan 2020 #19

don't forget the organizational skills lapfog_1 Jan 2020 #44

... ehrnst Jan 2020 #20

The largest fund raiser from small donations in history? LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #35

Not a chance. The Valley Below Jan 2020 #39

If those donations don't represent voters, they're not really indicative of that candidate's ehrnst Jan 2020 #46

Per the Economist model, Sanders hasn't gained an inch since the race began... brooklynite Jan 2020 #24

I'm fearful of what he does when he doesn't get the nomination Dream Girl Jan 2020 #27

Certain repeated characteristics usually ascribed to trump by DUers? empedocles Jan 2020 #40

You guys are really pushing the "scared" meme, but never offer evidence to support it. LanternWaste Jan 2020 #32

Truth to power scares a lot of people. Lunabell Jan 2020 #43

I don't think that he does. In fact he has a bit of enthusiastic support on the GOP side. ehrnst Jan 2020 #48

It sure does! Fortunately theres a cure for "Fear the Bern" syndrome...his name is President Sanders InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #131

Winning an an outright majority in the primaries? crazytown Jan 2020 #45

Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it Gothmog Jan 2020 #49

that's one of the reasons I support Bernie janterry Jan 2020 #51

If sanders is the nominee, trump could win 45+ states Gothmog Jan 2020 #53

I really don't think so janterry Jan 2020 #54

No, that's not how "someone like Trump got elected." ehrnst Jan 2020 #64

I only can report on how I feel janterry Jan 2020 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Jan 2020 #75

He could just as easily beat Joe. It's going to be a tough fight no matter who gets the totodeinhere Jan 2020 #63

There was more than one vote for bombing Iraq. ehrnst Jan 2020 #66

I love Elizabeth and I would gladly vote for her if she gets the nomination. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2020 #83

But you would vote for the candidate that voted to bomb Iraq in 1998. ehrnst Jan 2020 #92

No one thinks that sanders has a chance Gothmog Jan 2020 #67

"No one" is quite a stretch. Of course we can disagree on who we think has the best chance. totodeinhere Jan 2020 #84

The media is pushing a horse race for ratings Gothmog Jan 2020 #85

There is that too. Of course the media wants a horse race. But Nate Silver, who totodeinhere Jan 2020 #93

Isn't that "a hypothetical?" ehrnst Jan 2020 #96

No, I'm just repeating what Nate's analysis is. That's not the same as subjecting totodeinhere Jan 2020 #100

But you are "responding" to that hypothetical, yes? ehrnst Jan 2020 #105

Nate has sanders at one chance out of five Gothmog Jan 2020 #97

Yes, as I said, no candidate has a better than 50-50 chance at this point according totodeinhere Jan 2020 #101

But still, it's a hypothetical at this point, yes? ehrnst Jan 2020 #106

No it's a finite result of polling and it is the totodeinhere Jan 2020 #114

Then it's speculation, yes? ehrnst Jan 2020 #117

42% is significantly closer to 50% than 21% Gothmog Jan 2020 #111

Of ocurse if you support him for the nomination then you would like totodeinhere Jan 2020 #115

You would lean towards the hypthetical prediction that he has a better chance. ehrnst Jan 2020 #118

Remember, there was a 'plethora' of DU posts that stated "bernie just might win this thing" ehrnst Jan 2020 #90

I usually don't respond to hypotheticals. totodeinhere Jan 2020 #94

Except if that hypothetical involves speculation that Bernie "might win" the nomination. ehrnst Jan 2020 #95

No, I also think that Joe or Elizabeth or someone else might also win. totodeinhere Jan 2020 #98

More hypotheticals... I guess you've changed your mind about responding to them? ehrnst Jan 2020 #99

You're trying to set me up here. I will support whoever gets the nomination as I already said. totodeinhere Jan 2020 #103

I'm just trying to get an answer to my question, and you keep evading with ehrnst Jan 2020 #107

Let me try one more time. It's as if I asked you if you would support Warren if she took totodeinhere Jan 2020 #109

Yet, you keep responding repeatedly. With evasions. ehrnst Jan 2020 #110

Hypothetically Joe could win, but IMHO it's unlikely wh you look at the trend & his poor performance InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #124

I don't think you realize that Biden has built a very impressive resume since 2008 as Obama's emmaverybo Jan 2020 #136

You make a fair point emma... Joe was a VERY loyal VP to Obama & he does deserve credit for that. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #137

Well, loyalty certainly goes to his character and folks being glad on behalf of Obama. But he did emmaverybo Jan 2020 #139

Why would you? You notice these "hypotheticalists" always know peep's inner most thoughts & motives InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #123

The last time we experimented with a close to Bernie and Liz candidate was in 1972-George McGovern. Gothmog Jan 2020 #122

that's pretty much crystal clear AlexSFCA Jan 2020 #52

not looking for a new messiah but thanks for sharing anyway nt msongs Jan 2020 #58

I thought that said "whining" instead of "winning." betsuni Jan 2020 #61

LOL may I please have whatever you are ingesting? Post it enough and maybe it will come true! nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #65

I'm looking forward to casting a vote for Bernie Sanders! David__77 Jan 2020 #70

YOU AND ME BOTH!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #134

He keeps using that word.... MrsCoffee Jan 2020 #71

No one really thinks that sanders will be the nominee Gothmog Jan 2020 #72

"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." RandiFan1290 Jan 2020 #74

Anti establishment feelings are very Alpeduez21 Jan 2020 #76

Anti establishment feelings are very prevalent in ehrnst Jan 2020 #77

We probably shouldn't use Trump supporters as our baseline. TwilightZone Jan 2020 #79

Bernie's bold progressive agenda will triumph over moderate incrementalism! We The People demand it! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #132

If Bernie wins Evergreen Emerald Jan 2020 #78

You misspelled "Biden." InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #129

"Fears of Bernie Sanders winning..." myohmy2 Jan 2020 #80

Yes, fear of President Sanders is irrational. Indeed, Bernie is continually growing on those people InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #108

The only thing I fear is the massive oppo research the Rethugs would unleash on Biden... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #130

Well, I know I'm shaking in my boots, for sure. MineralMan Jan 2020 #81

Caucuses are meaningless and we need to get rid of them. liberalmuse Jan 2020 #82

Nevada and Iowa are two of the few remaining caucuses Gothmog Jan 2020 #86

you people are funny..... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #104

If he does win - THEY'D BETTER FUCKING SUPPORT HIM lame54 Jan 2020 #116

YOU'RE DAMN FUCKIN' RIGHT!! WE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER YEAR OF THE PUMA!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #135

They should be afraid TSIAS Jan 2020 #119

Yes VERY afraid, but Fear the Bern will soon give way to Hear the Bern when he gives his nomiation InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #138

Obama campaign guru: Trump would love to run against Bernie Gothmog Jan 2020 #120

That post removed person always posts to threads like this one. n/t rzemanfl Jan 2020 #128