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Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:00 PM Feb 2016

So let's play this out...

Ten AM tomorrow, in Boston Bernie Sanders gets on to a stage with... Elizabeth Warren and she endorses him for President.

It would be less than 24 hours before primary voting starts in Massachusetts but the story would make HEADLINES all day, and would be extensively carried by all Massachusetts TV/Radio/Print media.

Is it enough to sway an electorate with a spread somewhere between 0-8 points? Is there enough time that it would make a difference?

What do you think?
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A Warren endorsement could push Sanders over the top in Mass.
10 (83%)
The electorate in Mass. has decided the endorsement wouldn't change the outcome.
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Joe the Revelator

(14,915 posts)
1. I voted that it COULD change things...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:02 PM
Feb 2016

....if the 'could' was replaced with 'will' i would have voted other.

Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
6. I certainly think it could tighten the race...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:04 PM
Feb 2016

And it really depends on where the race really is. Is Hillary within 4, 6, or 8.

SidDithers

(44,228 posts)
5. I don't think she endorses him, at this point...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:04 PM
Feb 2016

I think if she was going to do it, she would have done it already. In fact, I don't think she'll endorse either of them.

I think by not endorsing either candidate, she maintains an influential position with whomever is the eventual nominee - and probably the President.

Endorsing Hillary at this point would be seen as opportunistic. Endorsing Sanders, after he's lost 3 of the first 4 states, and polling is looking very bad for Tuesday, would burn too much political capital that could be better used down the road.

Sid

Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
7. Her political gamble has been interesting to watch...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:05 PM
Feb 2016

She has in some way alienated both sides now.

Chitown Kev

(2,197 posts)
8. In Massachusetts, yes
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:05 PM
Feb 2016

I think that would sway enough votes to push Sanders over the top in Massachusetts.

Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
9. It's a really interesting dynamic.
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:06 PM
Feb 2016

And ever since the Christie endorsement we know surprises can happen at any time.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
12. I don't think Warren endorsing Sanders will move the needle much ...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:08 PM
Feb 2016

Sanders supporters were Warren supporters, first.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
15. Hows that? I thought we were all raving misogynistic "bros" who just dont like strong women.
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:12 PM
Feb 2016

Although I do suspect the single-digit IQ ad hominem attacks will slow down as more Hillary supporters pivot towrds the GE.

... Down the memory hole!

Mike Nelson

(9,968 posts)
16. Going with "could" but it's iffy...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 09:13 PM
Feb 2016

...it would have to come tomorrow. And, most importantly, Bernie would have to win. If the polls I saw here are true, he's down 8 points. So, if Warren endorses and he wins, they both win. However, if she endorses and he loses, they both lose... If she endorses and he wins MA, but loses overall, it's still a bit of a win for Warren. Personally, I don't think she's going to do it...

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