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Will you vote for Trump if Bernie loses the primary? (Original Post) runaway hero Apr 2016 OP
Of course not whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #1
Hillary all the way. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #2
Will you vote for Trump if Hillary loses? northernsouthern Apr 2016 #3
Stop. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #4
Take a look in the Bernie group. Lots of pro-Trump Sanders supporters, apparently. Metric System Apr 2016 #132
I am part of the Bernie group. nt Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #133
I always vote for the Democrat in the race. Binkie The Clown Apr 2016 #5
No difference between Hillary and Trump in your eyes? Dem2 Apr 2016 #19
That's not what I said at all. Binkie The Clown Apr 2016 #20
Ahh, so only caviar for you Dem2 Apr 2016 #34
Caviar? metroins Apr 2016 #51
And Bernie is obviously caviar in his example. Good choice, I might add. n/t Binkie The Clown Apr 2016 #124
IF beedle Apr 2016 #6
Me either... peacebird Apr 2016 #154
No TSIAS Apr 2016 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author rbrnmw Apr 2016 #8
Sounds... MrWendel Apr 2016 #62
Not Really I am for Hillary rbrnmw Apr 2016 #67
I thought it was Bernie a "supporter" rbrnmw Apr 2016 #68
FUCK NO!!! Next stupid question. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #9
There are other options. I'll take one of them. 99Forever Apr 2016 #10
Oh, hell, no! The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #11
I think the problem runaway hero Apr 2016 #47
There are other choices Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #57
why not hillary? runaway hero Apr 2016 #64
A lot of people believe she's a big phony The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #85
I do not trust her Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #114
Then you think wrong. 99Forever Apr 2016 #96
Right but, wars are not fought in one day. runaway hero Apr 2016 #160
This message was self-deleted by its author xloadiex Apr 2016 #153
Dumb dumb dumb drm604 Apr 2016 #12
I'll vote for the most progressive candidate on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #13
Because protest write-in votes work in national elections, eh? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #24
Going along with the system and collaborating with Repbulicans works, eh? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #39
You must be a big Alito fan. Renew Deal Apr 2016 #94
I love the irony of people demanding we vote for a label claiming others are purists. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #97
No doubt a grad student or two looking for subjects Hortensis Apr 2016 #48
May not work for you but it works for us egalitegirl Apr 2016 #84
I too will be voting for Bernie this November. n/t me b zola Apr 2016 #40
.+1 840high Apr 2016 #103
Coaxing Bernie supporters to violate DU TOS is devious and evil. To quote HRC, "Cut it out!". Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #14
What? Adrahil Apr 2016 #149
Not a chance. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #15
Fuck, no. n/t Orsino Apr 2016 #16
Trump is sure to be the nominee? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #17
Seriously? TransitJohn Apr 2016 #18
Really? This is a stupid OP. JesterCS Apr 2016 #21
Results... Major Nikon Apr 2016 #22
Seriously? runaway hero Apr 2016 #74
No way in hell. Punkingal Apr 2016 #23
No I won't vote for Trump azurnoir Apr 2016 #25
No. (nt) enough Apr 2016 #26
What are your real intentions here? MuseRider Apr 2016 #27
You really expect an honest answer Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #59
Nah. n/t :-) MuseRider Apr 2016 #120
Oh hell no. TDale313 Apr 2016 #28
Maybe AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #29
People like you that want this country to go down the tubes MadBadger Apr 2016 #49
Bailing out Wall Street made it go down the tubes egalitegirl Apr 2016 #87
That ship has sailed, mate AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #102
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #108
Ah blaming the voters, not bad choices nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #111
Like it isn't already? artislife Apr 2016 #123
That's fucking stupid. Codeine Apr 2016 #110
watch carefully AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #113
You need to chill runaway hero Apr 2016 #143
Don't presume to give me orders. nt Codeine Apr 2016 #155
then don't attack other posters runaway hero Apr 2016 #158
Thinking about voting for Trump is a fucking brain dead move MadBadger Apr 2016 #162
Staying at home runaway hero Apr 2016 #165
Double hell friggin no kimbutgar Apr 2016 #30
Of course. basselope Apr 2016 #31
Looks like tombstone bait. Fuddnik Apr 2016 #32
Is it already loyalty oath time again? Matt_in_STL Apr 2016 #33
God no tymorial Apr 2016 #35
I'm undecided to be honest but I do have several people in my house who say yes to the Drumf. peace13 Apr 2016 #36
So what makes them like trump? runaway hero Apr 2016 #50
You got the loyalty duty today? Autumn Apr 2016 #37
No way, but I won't vote for Hillary either... TCJ70 Apr 2016 #38
like the past elections, I'll vote for lesser of two evils--HRC dmosh42 Apr 2016 #41
I support Bernie because his values align with mine RedCappedBandit Apr 2016 #42
I'm asking because runaway hero Apr 2016 #43
Are those DU members? Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #61
some of them? runaway hero Apr 2016 #63
No. How silly! redwitch Apr 2016 #44
I will vote for the Democratic Candidate. Xyzse Apr 2016 #45
Why don't you vote absentee? That's how I always vote anymore. MoonRiver Apr 2016 #46
I like being at the polls and seeing everyone else. Xyzse Apr 2016 #55
I think Hillary will easily beat Trump or Cruz. MoonRiver Apr 2016 #100
Hopefully. I just don't think it will be either of those two however. Xyzse Apr 2016 #150
No Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #52
No (nt) bigwillq Apr 2016 #53
No Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #54
Is not voting at all, the same thing? n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #56
Will you vote for Trump if Bernie loses the primary? jmousso75 Apr 2016 #58
No fucking way. I will vote for the Democratic nominee. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2016 #60
I have no intention of voting for trump. Hillary? I don't much jwirr Apr 2016 #65
It seems that... MrWendel Apr 2016 #66
No Kalidurga Apr 2016 #69
No way any one who supports either sanders or Clinton could beachbumbob Apr 2016 #70
I wouldn't but.. fluffyclouds Apr 2016 #71
NO FUCKING WAY!!! HILLARY ALL THE WAY!!!! beaglelover Apr 2016 #72
Even if they put my balls in a vise I wouldn't vote for any GOPukes. eom mikehiggins Apr 2016 #73
are you INSANE? I have never voted GOP & can't envision ever doing so TheDormouse Apr 2016 #75
will some sit out the election is the more realistic question for this board TheDormouse Apr 2016 #76
No PatrickforO Apr 2016 #77
There are some on DU that will. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #78
She gets my vote. Arkana Apr 2016 #79
NFW Retrograde Apr 2016 #80
Hillary will ally with Bush egalitegirl Apr 2016 #81
I do not see that happening in my future. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #82
HELL NO!!!!!! KPN Apr 2016 #83
I will not support another corrupt candidate. smiley Apr 2016 #86
Questions like this are a waste of time. Bernie will win. haikugal Apr 2016 #88
Will win what? Certainly not the Miss Congeniality prize. COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #112
Please stop asking stupid questions. louis-t Apr 2016 #89
Fuck no!! Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #90
Of course not TeddyR Apr 2016 #91
No. What is your purpose here? demmiblue Apr 2016 #92
No, but chances are many will sit this election out. B Calm Apr 2016 #93
I honestly think it's a misguided question Rebkeh Apr 2016 #95
This whole line of questioning is dishonest. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #98
+1 B Calm Apr 2016 #106
I like the quote But runaway hero Apr 2016 #119
Now, now, don't be a talking point parrot pdsimdars Apr 2016 #125
Not a chance in hell! nm floriduck Apr 2016 #99
A million dollars worth of 'Neener! Neener! Neener!' AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #101
No LyndaG Apr 2016 #104
No, of course not. nt SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #105
Nope. Green Party. rickford66 Apr 2016 #107
Your other question should be how many people intend to NOT VOTE nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #109
Secret is right Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #116
Oh for gods' sakes. Of course not. DeadLetterOffice Apr 2016 #115
Nope. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2016 #117
No. I will still vote for Sanders in the GE, along with all the Democrats downticket. Chan790 Apr 2016 #118
Definately jack_krass Apr 2016 #121
Dammit! You figured us out! Arugula Latte Apr 2016 #122
I will vote for the winner of the Democratic Party Nomination.. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2016 #126
No apcalc Apr 2016 #127
HELL NO! Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2016 #128
Hillary is not a dem, and a terrible candidate, but better than trump or cruz. But not one cent..... Logical Apr 2016 #129
Just may not vote randr Apr 2016 #130
I wouldn't vote for Trump if he were the only person on the ballot and running for Asshole. n/t winter is coming Apr 2016 #131
No. What a dumbass insulting question. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #134
To vote for a republican is cutting your own throat. Sunlei Apr 2016 #135
Hell no! I will vote for HRC. muntrv Apr 2016 #136
No. Buddyblazon Apr 2016 #137
No I won't vote for Trump Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #138
Jill Stein. RiverLover Apr 2016 #139
What a stupid question. LWolf Apr 2016 #140
I will vote for Clinton - but if she tries to start a war I will be in the streets immediately OutNow Apr 2016 #141
I'm with you, but look at what they did to OWS, for example. Non-adherence to "the system' is no RKP5637 Apr 2016 #152
Check this thread out runaway hero Apr 2016 #142
Jeebuz, get real. ridgenvalley Apr 2016 #144
Why did it take you two and a half years bvf Apr 2016 #145
well runaway hero Apr 2016 #146
That obviously didn't stop you here. bvf Apr 2016 #147
I think this is a fair question. runaway hero Apr 2016 #159
BROCKWURST!! FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #148
Ler's play rhyming words with Brock. Brock knock, Brock lock, Brock tock. Brock sock Autumn Apr 2016 #164
The polling I've seen on this is.... Funtatlaguy Apr 2016 #151
This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Apr 2016 #156
Hell No.. what a rediculous assumption. 2banon Apr 2016 #157
Why would you think anyone who is supporting sanders would then vote for Trump? Marrah_G Apr 2016 #161
Will you vote for Spock if Hillary loses the primary? Be Honest passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #163

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)
5. I always vote for the Democrat in the race.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 11:46 AM
Apr 2016

If Bernie is on the ballot then he gets my vote without a doubt.
But as far as I can see none of the other candidates on either side are really Democrats, regardless of what label they flaunt.
I'll decide which way to go once the ballot is in my hands.

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)
20. That's not what I said at all.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:03 PM
Apr 2016

If I said I always order a Big Mac and I'm given the choice of a tuna fish sandwich or a meatloaf, that does not imply that I think there's no difference between tuna fish and meatloaf. Do you understand why your false assertion is a logical fallacy? There IS a big difference between Trump and Clinton, and there IS a big difference between Tuna fish sandwich and meatloaf, but I still want a Big Mac right now.

Dem2

(8,168 posts)
34. Ahh, so only caviar for you
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:21 PM
Apr 2016

There will be no compromising - even 2nd best is as bad as the worst in your eyes.

Yes, it's a logical fallacy, but you're not leaving me much choice, sorry.

metroins

(2,550 posts)
51. Caviar?
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:21 PM
Apr 2016

The poster is comparing a big Mac to Bernie.

That's an insult to Bernie and I don't even like him as my democratic candidate. I would call Trump the big Mac.

 

beedle

(1,235 posts)
6. IF
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 11:47 AM
Apr 2016

1 - Hillary wins and doesn't end up in prison, or is allowed to run for office from her jail cell
2 - Trump shifts to the center, or left after the primaries
3 - Trump asks Bernie to be his running mate, Bernie makes Trump give large concessions, especially about getting money out of politics, and Bernie accepts
4 - Dr Jill Stein decides not to run
5 - they outlaw write in candidates, spoiled ballots, and force you to vote
6 - God does not manifest himself and threaten my immortal soul if I don't vote for Clinton

Then it's a serious consideration.

Unfortunately there is no way any marking device, or lever, that ends up in my hands will ever come near the name 'Clinton'.

Response to runaway hero (Original post)

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,735 posts)
11. Oh, hell, no!
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 11:52 AM
Apr 2016

I'll hold my nose and vote for Hillary. YMMV, but I view it this way: Right now we risk being inundated by a fetid swamp full of alligators and water moccasins and God knows what else. Electing Hillary, as disheartening as that would be, would at least serve the purpose of piling up sandbags to keep the stagnant water and the snakes from getting to us while we progressives take a few more years to drain the swamp altogether. The sandbag levee is not a solution but a stopgap; it's unsightly and it leaks and some of the alligators and snakes will get through. But Trump (and Cruz, too) is the swamp.

And yes, I hate the old lesser-of-two-evils situation but it seems like that's the way things almost always shake out. I hate it that I have to vote for someone I don't like in order to fend off someone worse. I hate it that the Democratic Party has the attitude that we have to vote for whoever they choose because where else are you going to go? But there it is - pile up the sandbags and then drain the swamp, I guess.

runaway hero

(835 posts)
47. I think the problem
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:03 PM
Apr 2016

So many people are mad, they don't realize we have to come together at some point. Bernie is too far away to win.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,735 posts)
85. A lot of people believe she's a big phony
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:36 PM
Apr 2016

and is only parroting liberal/progressive ideas because she's seen how well people respond to Bernie - and if she's elected she'll just swivel back to the centrist, pro-corporate crap she really seems to favor. I tend to agree, but, as I explained previously, I can (just barely) stomach voting for her to prevent Trump or Cruz from winning.

 

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)
114. I do not trust her
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:10 PM
Apr 2016

She is corrupt, she keeps shifting her positions from the polls. Do you want me to continue?

99Forever

(14,524 posts)
96. Then you think wrong.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:48 PM
Apr 2016

On all counts.

Mad? No, we are beyond sick and tired of being lied to by corrupt politicians, media and the scumbag rich that own them all.

We sure as fuck DON'T "have to come together at some point." Not with a bunch of lying, corrupt politicians, media and the scumbag rich that own them all.

Do I even need to tell just what kind of ratfucking lie your last "point" is?

Response to runaway hero (Reply #47)

 

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts)
13. I'll vote for the most progressive candidate on the ballot.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 11:52 AM
Apr 2016

Fortunately, my ballot comes with more than 2 choices and has a write-in option.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
48. No doubt a grad student or two looking for subjects
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:14 PM
Apr 2016

for papers might be interested in studying write-in patterns. And, of course, if silly enough a write-in might even be mentioned in a Daily Kos article on the subject. I've read that dogs consistently beat out cats.

 

egalitegirl

(362 posts)
84. May not work for you but it works for us
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:36 PM
Apr 2016

If the stakes are so high for you, you should start putting up candidates who are acceptable to Bernie supporters as well. Protest votes will eventually work because people like you will be forced to think twice before supporting a pro-war pro-Wall Street candidate in future.

 

Adrahil

(13,340 posts)
149. What?
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 10:21 PM
Apr 2016

There are a gazillion Bernie or Bust folks on this site posting all the time. Hell, look a couple posts up, you'll see another <redacted> declaring they will vote for a non-Democratic candidate.

No one is at risk here.

Major Nikon

(36,827 posts)
22. Results...
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:08 PM
Apr 2016

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Will you vote for Trump if Bernie loses the primary?
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ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Shit stirring trying to get Bernie supporters to get banned

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AgerolanAmerican

(1,000 posts)
29. Maybe
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:19 PM
Apr 2016

I'll have to assess the situation if it comes to that.

The choice is most definitely not a clear-cut one, that's for sure.

Most likely neither one will be acceptable enough to hold my nose for and I'll either sit it out or check out some minor party options.

If this is "ban bait" so be it. I'm not modifying my opinion to please anyone.

 

egalitegirl

(362 posts)
87. Bailing out Wall Street made it go down the tubes
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:38 PM
Apr 2016

It is not people like the poster but those who voted for wars, Wall Street bailout and work with the Bush family who want the country to go down the tubes.

 

AgerolanAmerican

(1,000 posts)
102. That ship has sailed, mate
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:01 PM
Apr 2016

it was Bon Voyage a long time ago

and it was Hillary's husband who cut the mooring lines by signing Glass-Steagall.

If you think she's going to prevent this country from going down the tubes rather than accelerating the process, you're delusional.

On all the biggest issues that really impact the lives of Americans, she is at least as far right as all the Republicans are, if not more so.

Response to MadBadger (Reply #49)

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
111. Ah blaming the voters, not bad choices
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:08 PM
Apr 2016

how classy.

By the way, that ship, as it was said above, sailed a while ago. Now it is going into a hurricane.

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
110. That's fucking stupid.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:07 PM
Apr 2016

If Skinner wasn't as kind and forgiving as he is you'd be banhammered for that level of raw, uncut idiocy.

runaway hero

(835 posts)
165. Staying at home
Sun Apr 24, 2016, 01:02 AM
Apr 2016

and not voting is just as bad. Hillary supporters need to be aware of this. You have to bring Bernie nation to your side here.

 

basselope

(2,565 posts)
31. Of course.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:19 PM
Apr 2016

We'll file this under, if you ask a stupid question, you will get a stupid answer.

You want me to explain why?

The GOP will get more of its agenda done under a Clinton administration.

tymorial

(3,433 posts)
35. God no
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:22 PM
Apr 2016

I will hold my nose and vote for Hillary and then watch the aftermath where any criticism of her policies will be labeled as nothing more than misogyny. Anyone who questions her on democrat forums and websites will be accused of being republican plants and liars. Silencing tactics will be engaged such as bullying and banning because she will be the president and it is "wrong to question the president."

How do I know that this will happen? Precedent. It has happened before. My boyfriend signed up in here many years ago and questioned the presidents use of drone strikes, signing extension to patriot act etc. He was called a republican and a bigot. There is "no other reason to criticise the president unless you are racist." He was banned with the statement it isnt right to insult the president.... which was rich considering it had been done daily for 8 years straight.

Anyway that was years ago but I anticipate seeing the same happen. Shaming tactics are an effective method to silence inconvenient questions. I honestly believe that some people would an act sedition laws if they could.


Despite this... a trump presidency would be a disaster. A McCain, A Romney president would be a disaster. Do I want to vote for Hillary no but I will. I would love for the establishment to lose their iron grip but I would rather see a moderate democrat in the white house than a lunatic. That will never change for me anyway...

What I would love to see change is the ability to discuss and debate without devolving to insult, histrionics and childish tantrums.

 

peace13

(11,076 posts)
36. I'm undecided to be honest but I do have several people in my house who say yes to the Drumf.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:24 PM
Apr 2016

These are people who worked like dogs for Obama. We had Obama campaign staff live with us for nine months and have never voted Rethug. Go figure.

RedCappedBandit

(5,514 posts)
42. I support Bernie because his values align with mine
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 12:38 PM
Apr 2016

This conflation between Trump and Bernie is pure bullshit.

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
45. I will vote for the Democratic Candidate.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:01 PM
Apr 2016

If it does become Hillary, it has been getting harder and harder to say that I will.

It is fortunate, that I care about local races, otherwise, it would be hard to get my spirit up to make time before work to vote.

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
55. I like being at the polls and seeing everyone else.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:33 PM
Apr 2016

There is excitement there. It makes me feel like I really am part of the process.

In either case, it will make it harder for me to cast my vote for the Presidency level if my choice is only Hillary. The way things have been done, in some ways makes me not want her to win either.

She would still be preferable to any of the Republican candidates out there, but at this point... I feel, not so much any more.

However, I don't think the people here are the ones you have to worry about though. I will vote for the Democrat.

It is the supporters hoping to shake up the current status quo that people have to work towards.

My younger brothers, and their friends, tend to consider Obama a miserable failure.
The thing is, I can't completely dismiss their point as he campaigned on Hope and Change, while capitulating towards the Republicans, giving them first what they want, and then when they ask for more, bow down and give in, while getting so little.

In some ways, Obama has passed legislation that would have been unthinkable during the Bush era as the Democrats would have actually fought against it. In the end, Obama castigated Democrats to go along with bad legislation. Granted, those were the only ones he could pass.

As President, the idea is not to move towards your opposition's position, hoping they would meet you halfway. It is to present your position, in the best possible light, and get them to move towards yours.

Many of them see Clinton doing the same thing, and to some of them, that is unacceptable.

Thing is, if you notice my posts, I have defended her quite a few times. I even mention that they really should not be focusing on the transcripts and emails as I consider that pointless, in many ways.

However, when some of them say that they will probably stay away from the polls if she won... I can't really say much other than to say focus on the local races.

I understand that Clinton really has not done anything wrong. She has used the system to her advantage, and it is legal. Even her Clinton Victory Fund which skirts the rule of law by using down-party tickets to get beyond the donation caps, which have not sent any of those funds to those State Parties yet(this started last year), is technically legal.

What people look for is a new or better way. The tried and old way has not been working.

I apologize... I digressed.

Short answer, I like the act of voting in the polls. It is like a Sacrament for me that I can actually be a part of. I would want everyone to be a part of it.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
100. I think Hillary will easily beat Trump or Cruz.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:00 PM
Apr 2016

Kasich is the only one we would have had to worry about, and the RepubliCONS are too stupid to nominate him, thank Dog.

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
150. Hopefully. I just don't think it will be either of those two however.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 10:25 PM
Apr 2016

That is, unless Trump does get the required delegates in time.

Sky Masterson

(5,240 posts)
52. No
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:26 PM
Apr 2016

Since we have a fuc_ed up voting system in this country,And I live in a solid red state that will vote red in the General(Kansas).
Since It doesn't matter in the least who I vote for here, I will vote for the Green Party Candidate.
I will vote out of protest for the way the DNC has unfairly backed Secretary Clinton and how they treated Bernie.
I will remember every douche-bag Thread I see posted by shit stirrers on various places on the web and it will confirm my reasoning for making this choice.
If I lived in a swing state I would probably vote for Clinton and just take heart that she will probably lose or be gone in 4 if she somehow wins the crown.
I still can't believe how far and unimaginative our nation has fallen and become to prop up this War Hawk.
We learn nothing.


 

jmousso75

(71 posts)
58. Will you vote for Trump if Bernie loses the primary?
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:36 PM
Apr 2016

No way Trump. But right now, I can't bring myself to vote for Hillary.......perhaps by time of the general, we shall see. And I want to see the platform first. If the Clinton operatives don't stop ripping Bernie and his supporters....absolutely not. I'll sit it out.

DinahMoeHum

(21,794 posts)
60. No fucking way. I will vote for the Democratic nominee. . .
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:37 PM
Apr 2016

. . .whether it's Clinton or Sanders.

BTW, I voted for Sanders in the NY primary.

MrWendel

(1,881 posts)
66. It seems that...
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:41 PM
Apr 2016

this question is way harder then it should be for my on DU. To be fair it should be asked or revisited in a few months.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
69. No
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:57 PM
Apr 2016

And if you are using a real life example of people who would do that, then you obviously are backing a flawed Democrat.

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
70. No way any one who supports either sanders or Clinton could
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:05 PM
Apr 2016

Unless they were faking support in the first place....it would shame either candidate...

 

fluffyclouds

(51 posts)
71. I wouldn't but..
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:07 PM
Apr 2016

My husband has talked about it. He is a bernie supporter and very liberal. He never voted republican in his life but he thinks that Trump is further to the left than Hillary and that all his crazy talk is just because he is very clever about manipulating the media.

LiberalFighter

(50,950 posts)
78. There are some on DU that will.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:30 PM
Apr 2016

If they do it is likely because they are new on here and only here to troll us.

Arkana

(24,347 posts)
79. She gets my vote.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:31 PM
Apr 2016

That's it.

And I'm doing it because I don't want Ben Carson on the Supreme Court or Chris Christie as AG. I have no compelling reason to vote FOR Hillary Clinton. I have many reasons to vote AGAINST the cretins on the right.

I still believe Hillary Clinton is a corrupt, rotten-to-the core, vindictive jerk who is utterly uninterested in anything except power. She believes she is "owed" our support and her past record does nothing to suggest that she'll actually do anything to rein in Wall Street excesses.

Congratulations, Clinton supporters. Your new slogan should be "Hillary Clinton 2016: You Hate Her Less, Right?"

 

egalitegirl

(362 posts)
81. Hillary will ally with Bush
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:34 PM
Apr 2016

It is not Bernie supporters who are the problem. Hillary is the problem and she has shown that she will ally with Bush and go against the interests of liberals and progressives.

KPN

(15,646 posts)
83. HELL NO!!!!!!
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:36 PM
Apr 2016

But I will have a choice to make because I believe in voting. Vote for Hillary who represents the status quo during a point in time when I believe the viability of the middle class is at risk and don't believe Hillary will fix that, or write Bernie in.

Currently leaning strongly toward writing Bernie in. It will depend on what specifically Hillary says she will aggressively pursue to bolster the middle class in the first 100 days of her Presidency and what priority she gives those proposals. ... But of course, there's still always the basic trust issue. As a lifelong Democratic voter up and down the ballot since 1972, I don't trust her.

 

TeddyR

(2,493 posts)
91. Of course not
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:39 PM
Apr 2016

I'd never vote for Trump (or Cruz). Hillary may be a criminal and the worst candidate since Nixon, but she's certainly preferable to Trump or Cruz.

Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
95. I honestly think it's a misguided question
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:45 PM
Apr 2016

As if the choice is either/or.

It also smells like bait. No thank you.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
98. This whole line of questioning is dishonest.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:52 PM
Apr 2016

There are so many of this type of dishonest question every day. They have no relevance. Total waste of time.

Right now is the PRIMARY,
when our focus should be to decide who is the best candidate. Based on electability and how well they fit on the ISSUES.

When that is DONE, the focus will change to the GE.

But until that time, you are purposefully muddying the waters, asking people to lose their focus on the job at hand.

If you do the job right in front of you to the best of your ability, the future will take care of itself. But if you never focus on what you should be doing, everything always ends up a mess.



 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
125. Now, now, don't be a talking point parrot
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 05:37 PM
Apr 2016

The fact is Bernie CAN (and I believe) will win.
And did you know this. . . .there is almost no way Hillary can get enough pledged delegates before the convention to lock it up. Isn't that interesting? She'd have to get 68% of the remaining delegates to lock it up.

She has a lot of super delegates but they don't matter until the convention, so she can't lock it up until then.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
109. Your other question should be how many people intend to NOT VOTE
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:06 PM
Apr 2016

I am hearing that one already.



Oh and I still consider my "vote" as much as I don't expect it to count, to be "secret."

DeadLetterOffice

(1,352 posts)
115. Oh for gods' sakes. Of course not.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:11 PM
Apr 2016

People who genuinely support what Bernie stands for LOATHE everything about Trump.

 

Chan790

(20,176 posts)
118. No. I will still vote for Sanders in the GE, along with all the Democrats downticket.
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:23 PM
Apr 2016

Thankfully, Dannel Malloy isn't running for anything this term because I'd have to vote against that clown too.

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
122. Dammit! You figured us out!
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:56 PM
Apr 2016

All of us who support Bernie are only pretending to like his positions and lack of corruption and stands on true liberal values. In reality, we are trying to make it easier for our guy Trump to win. Why?! We LOVE fascism! Hillary isn't bad as far as oligarchs go, but she just lacks the je ne sais quoi of The Donald. And we would have gotten away with our plan to get him installed as president if it weren't for you meddling kids!

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
126. I will vote for the winner of the Democratic Party Nomination..
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 05:39 PM
Apr 2016

I would not vote for Trump if they put a gun to my head.

 

Logical

(22,457 posts)
129. Hillary is not a dem, and a terrible candidate, but better than trump or cruz. But not one cent.....
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 05:46 PM
Apr 2016

or one phone call for her.

randr

(12,412 posts)
130. Just may not vote
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 05:52 PM
Apr 2016

Option my wife and I, life long Democrats, are considering. Also considering taking our retirement package to another country.

Ferd Berfel

(3,687 posts)
138. No I won't vote for Trump
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 07:06 PM
Apr 2016

But I won't vote for her either. She (the DLC, Third Way neo-Dem) doesn't represent me or my values, in fact she will take a huge dump on many of my values. She has Wall Street and (apparently) rigged eVoting machines. She doesn't need me. IT will be a battle of who has the most rigged machines.

I'll vote down ballot for progressives but that will leave out DINOS that have supported and sided with Republicans.
Can you hear me now Brad Schneider (IL)?

OutNow

(864 posts)
141. I will vote for Clinton - but if she tries to start a war I will be in the streets immediately
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 07:59 PM
Apr 2016

I don't trust her on foreign policy. Not one inch. She will be driven out of office by the same sort of peaceniks that ended LBJ's career. We're watching you Clinton.

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)
152. I'm with you, but look at what they did to OWS, for example. Non-adherence to "the system' is no
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 10:36 PM
Apr 2016

longer tolerated in a fascist country.

Autumn

(45,108 posts)
164. Ler's play rhyming words with Brock. Brock knock, Brock lock, Brock tock. Brock sock
Sun Apr 24, 2016, 12:58 AM
Apr 2016

That wore me out.

Funtatlaguy

(10,879 posts)
151. The polling I've seen on this is....
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 10:32 PM
Apr 2016

75% of Bernie voters will vote for Hillary
15% will not vote
10% will vote for "someone else".


Response to runaway hero (Original post)

 

2banon

(7,321 posts)
157. Hell No.. what a rediculous assumption.
Sun Apr 24, 2016, 12:13 AM
Apr 2016

I will be voting Bernie, either by checking his name, or writing it in.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
161. Why would you think anyone who is supporting sanders would then vote for Trump?
Sun Apr 24, 2016, 12:44 AM
Apr 2016

Stupidest fucking question of the day.

And on that note, I am going to put you on ignore so you can continue guarding bridges.

passiveporcupine

(8,175 posts)
163. Will you vote for Spock if Hillary loses the primary? Be Honest
Sun Apr 24, 2016, 12:52 AM
Apr 2016

If you do, I think we are all on the same team!

Now, if you vote for Jim, we might have problems.

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