Bernie-mania running wild as Hillary Clinton sputters

[Jesus Malverde]

Bernie-mania swept through here last night, as more than 7,500 screaming, sign-waving supporters packed a downtown arena — many lining up hours early — for surging Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The outpouring came as a Bay State Democratic congressman warned one-time sure-shot Hillary Clinton has an “excitement problem” in the Democratic race for the White House.

“In case you didn’t notice, this is a big turnout,” Sanders told the cheering crowd at Cross Insurance Arena. “From Maine to California — we have friends from Alaska and Hawaii as well — the American people understand that establishment politics and establishment economics is not working for America.”

The rally started 20 minutes late so the people stuck in line outside could filter in, and nearly every seat was filled. Some supporters waved homemade signs, including one that read “#Bern Baby Bern” and “Feel the Bern.”

http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2015/07/bernie_mania_running_wild_as_hillary_clinton_sputters

[Kalidurga]

1. I saw a post...

10,000 Mainiacs. So, I am adding Maine to my list of states where I think Bernie will win the primary. I actually think he will get most of the Northeast, most of the Midwest. I dunno about the South.

[JaneyVee]

2. Which states is Hillary sputtering in?

[morningfog]

3. Iowa and NH so far. Lead is fading quickly.

Even statements that he may lose either or both of those. She seems to be conceding without fighting for those states that they may be lost. She's relying on her hubris, sense of entitlement, money and a national strategy to ignore Bernie's inroads.

[JaneyVee]

4. So in other words, she's still winning?

I have no doubt Bernie will win some states.

[morningfog]

5. She's losing ground.

She'd do great if the vote was tomorrow.

[JaneyVee]

6. Yes, from astronomical to outstanding.

That's how primaries work. Every candidate cuts into someone else's lead.

[morningfog]

8. She's losing states.

Early states. Critical states.

[MineralMan]

11. Actually, she's not losing any states, yet.

Her lead over Sanders is decreasing, but it's still a lead. Senator Sanders might overcome her lead, but that's not certain, nor inevitable. It's still a long time until the IA caucuses and the NH primary.

I wouldn't be over-confident.

[uponit7771]

7. Yeap, 10,000 Bernie fans in Southside KC !!!! No? oh.... sigh...

[Darb]

9. There is "mania" all right, but not by the majority.

I'd characterize it more lie "fanaticism". I like Bernie, but the Obama presidency has taught me a lot. The main thing is that the other side is willing to burn down the house if they do not get their way. I think Hillary will be a better choice right now.

[frylock]

10. ummm... hunh?