Hypothetically - If For Some Reason Due To Some Scandal Hillary Gets Knocked Off As The Democratic..

[global1]

nominee for the presidency - would the Dems then get behind Bernie or would they urge another Dem to run for the nomination.

We all know that the Repugs are gunning for Hillary looking for any angle to knock her out - be it Benghazi, these e-mails or some other invented scandal. I was just wondering if they are successful in some way, shape or form and she has to drop out of the race for the Dem nomination - who would the Dems back?

[NCTraveler]

1. We really need to see the field.

I think the structured components of the party would back O'Malley at this point in time. I believe he is going to get in very soon. Fair question. Look forward to the replies.

[arcane1]

2. And where would the pro-Clinton Super-PACs spend their money?

Assuming they spend it on campaigns, of course.

[leftofcool]

3. I would go the O'Malley route.

[eloydude]

18. What if O'Malley decides not to run.. and neither Democrat jumps in..

Just Bernie and Hillary...

Then what? Bernie is the perfect candidate to go with today's toxic climate. It's time to learn if the people wants to go back to productivity or the same old shit.

Hillary represents the same old shit.

Bernie represents new ideas and bold moves.

[Cali_Democrat]

27. Just Bernie and Hillary?

I don't think those two will be the only people on the debate stage.

[FSogol]

38. O'Malley will announce on the 30th. He's already rented 7500 sq ft of office in Baltimore

for his HQ.

[randome]

4. You betray your agenda by using the word 'scandal'.

It's what you hope for, isn't it?

You could say "If Clinton decides not to run" and still have an interesting OP. I mean, what if she develops a health issue? What if she decides she really does want to spend more time doing something else?

It's a long time until the Primary so anything is possible.
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[global1]

11. Sorry But There Is No Agenda Here On My Part.....

I was asking an honest question cause this a.m. I heard that the State Dept won't release her e-mails until January. It was a what if question because I like to be prepared for all circumstances. Yes - you are right - she may develop a health issue or want to be a Grandma more than President - anything can happen. The question still stands - who would the Dems back should she drop out for any reason?

[randome]

21. The email stuff isn't much of a 'scandal' IMO, but sorry if I presumed too much.

17 months until the election. I don't even think we should be worrying this much about who will be President in 2017 until, oh, let's say the start of 2016.

We're gonna wear ourselves out.
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[Autumn]

5. Bernie if they want to win.

[TheNutcracker]

6. Good post.We now learn Hill's emails won't be disclosed until Jan. Just in time for a shit show

we don't have the money to defend. It will, be all defense. Bad strategy from the get go. That is why I support Bernie Sanders, who's record is all about us, and why I see Hillary as a flawed candidate. Defense, defense, defense. It is what it is.....

[hrmjustin]

7. If Hillary dropped out you mean?

I have no idea but not likely Sanders.

Someone else would have to join the race.

[eloydude]

19. Then you are not a true Democrat. You are part of the problem, justin.

If you reject Bernie outright before anything has started, then you have a serious problem with the current electorate.

Bernie will break through, and will win, resoundingly - it's about the 1% vs 99%. It's no longer about Democrat vs Republican.

It's about INCOME INEQUALITY - why do you insist on continuing to enrich the 1% at the expense of people like me?

[hrmjustin]

20. I would say something here but you are not worth a hidden post.

[eloydude]

22. I'm not interested in baiting you. I'm trying to understand why you insist on stubbornly supporting

Hillary Clinton? She does not represent anyone. She represents the 1%. If you think you are a part of the 1%, then good luck, my friend. I want you to sit down, listen to Bernie, and see if he truly represents your interests. If not, then again, good luck.

If Hillary Clinton is the nominee, I'll just give her my vote. She earns nothing else from me - she can pay me to vote for her if she wants to "excite" me.

She's about as exciting as watching paint dry.

[hrmjustin]

23. Oh really. Seems like you are baiting me.

Good bye!

[Sobax]

29. +1

[leftofcool]

26. Not worth it! Not worth it! Not worth your time!

Wash, rinse, repeat!

[hrmjustin]

32. Agreed!

[ChisolmTrailDem]

8. Benghazi nor any other rightwing manufactured hysteria is going to cause Hillary

supporters to change their vote.

Also, despite the banners I'm currently flying, I will support Hillary if she is our nominee.

But, to hypothetically answer your question, it looks to me like Sen. Warren is poised to take over if Hill gets scandalized out of the race. I still think the only reason she's not jumping in to challenge Hillary is because A) she supports Hillary, and 2) she believes it would be futile and a waste of funds and resources that could be directed to Hillary's effort.

[PeteSelman]

9. Remember, the "Dems" don't want anyone rocking the corporate boat either.

So the party would certainly not back Sanders. In fact, they'd certainly rather have the Republican win than he.

No. They'd use someone other than Sanders.

[JustAnotherGen]

10. They aren't the only two people in the race

And per Senator Sanders (read this at DU yesterday) he has not formally declared yet.

We still have Webb and O'Malley to announce. I believe O'Malley is targeted for May 30th.

When those two get in the race - it's going to get very interesting.

[Lil Missy]

12. That's not going to happen

It's nothing but a right wingnut (and fringe left) wet dream.

[Tarheel_Dem]

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[Lil Missy]

42. Thanks for the update. I should have known it would ruffle a feather or 2. n/t

[Tarheel_Dem]

43. I know from experience around here that Sanders supporters have to grow a thicker skin.

They simply aren't going to be able to ban Sanders opponents out of existence at DU. If that worked, many of us wouldn't be here.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. The party would rally around Joe Biden and I suspect the president would get actively involved...

That being said HRC is the most tenacious, the most persistent, the most battle hardened, the most looking forward to a good fight person, I have ever seen in public life.

It would take an "act of God" to deter her from her quest so I wouldn't get my hopes up.

[F4lconF16]

14. They will push for a moderate.

Anything to avoid rocking the establishment

Though Sanders really isn't a threat to them--he could easily end up being their best friend.

[LanternWaste]

15. I would think the Democrats would push someone who both illustrates the party platform and is

I would think the Democrats would push someone who both illustrates the party platform and is electable. I'd guess that if either condition is not met by a candidate, that candidate would not have the support.

[kentuck]

16. I would have to think...

...that the Republicans would think Bernie would be an easy mark as a "socialist"? However, the old saying about "be careful what you wish for" comes to mind. Nothing can stop an idea whose time has come, regardless of name-calling and labeling, in my opinion.

[Cleita]

17. I would want another Dem to run against Bernie.

It gives him the opportunity to put his ideas forward that he wouldn't have if he becomes the anointed candidate. Don't worry though. Corporate Democrats will never let him go unchallenged.

[stevenleser]

24. Joe Biden. nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

35. Logical minds think alike. See Post 13/NT

[rocktivity]

25. Knocked off by "scandal?" As opposed to what?

Getting knocked off by winning fewer primary contests? It wouldn't be the first time for her.


rocktivity

[DemocratSinceBirth]

34. Except this time she has a fifty point lead to play with...

Except this time she has a fifty point lead to play with...



DemocratSinceBirthativity

[rocktivity]

41. Against which field -- the Dems or Repubs?

rockerSinceSeeingTheBeatlesOnTheEdSullivanShow

[DemocratSinceBirth]

46. The Dems....

http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/2016-national-democratic-primary

She has a much smaller leads over the Repugs but leads nonetheless:

http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/2016-general-election-bush-vs-clinton


If she had a fifty point lead over the Repugs I would do a happy dance.

[upaloopa]

28. So Bernie needs a Hillary scandal to get the

nomination? Got any new ones cooking up ?

[leftofcool]

40. No doubt there will be one, manufactured of course, but it is around the corner.

[Cali_Democrat]

31. Whoever has the most delegates.

Simple.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

[Tarheel_Dem]

33. MARK! THIS! DOWN! Bernie Sanders, under no circumstances, will be the Democratic candidate.

[sadoldgirl]

36. Should Hillary decide not to run

I be Elizabeth Warren will step in. She clearly refrains
from doing so now, but in that weird case the
equation could change.

[Cali_Democrat]

37. Hillary has already announced that she will be seeking the Democratic nomination.

Right wing attacks aren't going to force her to drop out.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

39. The only thing that would stop her is an "act of God."

She is the most persistent person I have ever seen in my life.

[madokie]

45. I've read these words so many times before

I say fuck that noise.

Oh I don't do the God thingy. I'm a proud, half assed intelligent, NON-Religious person.
When I die it will be no different than the bug that hit my windshield the last time I was driving.

[davidn3600]

47. Voters might stop her.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

48. I literally wouldn't bet against her./Nt

[madokie]

44. Its not going to matter

as the whole country will and ARE going to get behind Bernie. Bernie Sanders will be our next POTUS. Mark my word on that. I'm here in reddest of the red Oklahoma and I'm seeing bernie being listed too like no other politician has since maybe Jfk

We're tire of politics as its been the last 50 years or so and Bernie Sanders is a breath of fresh air to us. Again Bernie Sanders is our next President. You can take that to the bank.

The press and Hillary supporters are trying to get him to engage in a food fight with Hillary but he's not biting, its not his style. He's a Smart Man and again he will be our next President

[uponit7771]

49. Yes, of course... most dems would fall in love with Bernie too... I think we have best of both

... to choose from

I'm not going to demonize Hillary

[DCBob]

50. If Hillary dropped out I suspect Elizabeth Warren would jump in.

And possibly several others because it would be wide open.

[MohRokTah]

51. Hypothetically, if pigs sprouted wings and began flying...

we'd all start carrying super strong umbrellas.