Bernie Sanders will win Democracy For America endorsement.

[bobbobbins01]

From Reddit user liquidlanguage:

"Out of 2133 Twitter posts that explicitly state who they are voting for, Bernie Sanders is at 89.78%, Hillary Clinton 8.95%, Martin O'Malley 1.27%. This is a larger sample size than post presidential polls. The margin of error being ±3% based on an estimated 1,000,000 DFA Member base."

DFA has said 200000 votes have been cast, so that's a huge sample size. I think its safe to call this one for Bernie.

[NorthCarolina]

1. But, but, but

It's an unscientific poll! Maybe just ONE Bernie voter voted 200,000 times in the poll, and only the Hillary number is accurate because they would never do such a thing. Either that, or maybe the poll is something for camp Hillary to worry about. A quandary.

[Vincardog]

2. ++Good

[shenmue]

3. Reddit, the fountain of accuracy

[bobbobbins01]

6. Well I counted as well.

Bernie is killing it. Feel free to try it yourself and post your results: https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23DFA2016VOTE&src=typd

[Jester Messiah]

11. I've a feeling you'll eat those words.

[workinclasszero]

12. Cool Bernie wins another fantasy click bait

Online poll and Hillary wins the actual primary.

See everything works out fine.

[bobbobbins01]

14. Not quite.

"DFA’s endorsement brings with it a million person-strong grassroots army that has knocked hundreds of thousands of doors, made over 11 million phone calls, and raised and contributed more than $32.7 million to help elect 843 progressive candidates nationwide."

[workinclasszero]

17. Okay

Can they deliver Iowa to Bernie in 47 days?

[bobbobbins01]

19. Yes, they can and will.

Although Bernie would more than likely have taken Iowa anyway, this will definitely keep the momentum up going into the first primary.

[workinclasszero]

38. We will see

soon.

[UglyGreed]

40. They only have the

clickity click defense for the lack of enthusiasm HRC supporters seem to have.

[leftofcool]

26. Reddit fantasy island.

[bobbobbins01]

28. You can calculate it yourself:

https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23DFA2016VOTE&src=typd

I'd be interested to see if you get similar results. I think they're actually skewing even more towards Bernie as we get closer to the deadline.

[Ned_Devine]

30. Don't bother arguing with them. Their responses are so predictable.

Haven't you noticed? Don't post any good news about Bernie because they'll be the first to respond to your thread every time to tell you how foolish you are for thinking anything you write is worthwhile or meaningful...and of course followed by a Every single fucking time

[CoffeeCat]

32. They sure do love that little guy don't they?

^^^aren't they so adorable?

ROFL guy--packs a punch! If you end your post with ROFL guy, you are sure to win your argument!

[Ned_Devine]

36. Those couple of days away from DU were so peaceful for me

I was secretly hoping the site would be down longer so I wouldn't feel that sense of frustration I get from the HRC camp here on this site. Hey, all we can do is everything we can to get Bernie to win Iowa and New Hampshire. Once that happens, we'll have to change the ROFL guy to a STFU guy

[CoffeeCat]

39. It's ok to be on DU...

...as long as you are doing whatever you are able to elect Bernie.

And if it is frustrating you, it is a good idea to take a break.

Or take a look at the Greatest Page and see the Bernie love. I don't think a pro-Hillary post has made it to the Greatest Page.

[jeepers]

41. I have a three year old who does that

when things aren't going her way

[merrily]

33. LOL! "It's funny 'cause it's true." Stephen Colbert.

[demwing]

57. Still laughing?

Bernie Sanders wins the day
The Vermont senator gets a burst of good news in advance of the Democratic debate.

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/bernie-sanders-democracy-for-america-endorsement-216902

[Starry Messenger]

4. To make some people here feel better about my clicktivism

I voted twice for HRC.

[tazkcmo]

35. You are

swell!

[WillyT]

5. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

7. Good news!

[sufrommich]

8. I thought only DFA members could vote? nt

[bobbobbins01]

9. I believe its anyone with an email address.

They make you confirm your selection via email once you vote, and voting puts you on their mailing list. I'm not sure if that constitutes becoming a member or not, but I've been getting emails from them since.

[NCTraveler]

10. The sample size is....

Anyone with email an email account(s).

[bobbobbins01]

13. No, the sample size is 2133.

Possible voters are anyone with email accounts. But as I said, right now there are around 200k votes.

[NCTraveler]

15. You can draw no conclusion between...

Tweets and votes. It's simply not possible. I didn't tweet my vote. Don't have a Twitter account. Love some things people foolishly say on redit.

[bobbobbins01]

16. Of course you can.

Those are tweets of voters. You not tweeting means nothing. The votes of people who did tweet are still valid.

[NCTraveler]

20. They are valid.

Not for meaningful statistical analysis. What percentage of Clinton supporters and Sanders supporters have Twitter accounts? I would like to know how these numbers are being weighted. Thanks.

[MADem]

56. Anyone who knows how to use mailinator. nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. Congratulations

[bobbobbins01]

21. Thanks!

Its good to see supporters of other candidates share their well wishes with others. When Bernie wins, we all win!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

22. I never crap on an endorsement. It's pointless...

I even defended Killer Mike:





http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=900551

[bobbobbins01]

23. Yes, you stay above the fray.

And for that I thank you.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

24. Your colleagues wouldn't think so...

Touting and defending my candidate-90% of my time
Attacking other candidates-10% of my time.

But lately I am doing more touting and less defending. I am not vain or delusional enough to think I can change some person's mind here.

[bobbobbins01]

25. Well thank you for touting Bernie in this thread.

Your support is appreciated.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

27. You are welcome.

And congratulations again.

[pugetres]

29. More great news!

DFA has been keeping track of who votes and even if you vote multiple times, only the last vote counts. I've gotten emails from all the DNC candidates through DFA these past couple of weeks so they have been great about offering equal exposure for all the candidates.

I cannot wait to see if I get an emailed link to see the final results over the next few days.

[postatomic]

31. Well I should think so

A 'questionable' PAC based in Burlington, VT. (I know, originally founded by Howard Dean, etc, etc)

Just for fun I spent a few minutes and voted for Hillary Clinton 10 (ten) times. No IP check. All the emails were confirmed. I wish Sanders supporters would realize how easily anything on the internetz can be gamed.

Oh, and I'd be hesitant to give this group any money. They are currently running behind on their financials. They need money to get back on track. Buyer beware.

[PADemD]

37. Even if you vote multiple times, only the last vote counts.

It was stated in the DFA email.

[postatomic]

43. No, they all were counted

I used a different email for each vote but used the same Name and Zip Code.

[merrily]

45. How would you know if they were all counted? You have 10 different emails? Really?

[postatomic]

46. Doesn't everyone

Actually, I have more than 10 email accounts. Some are specific and others are catchalls. I had to spend a little time this morn' opting out of receiving emails on Bernie Sanders (the "winner&quot on all 10 emails.

I assume if I receive an email (times 10) that confirms my vote and I receive another 10 emails notifying me of the "winner" that all 10 votes were counted.

[merrily]

48. Yeah, the story is hard to buy.

[postatomic]

53. I'm okay with that

How does that quote go? Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.


Not that I consider you an enemy. Fuck, I don't even know you.

Our environment and beliefs can have a profound effect on how we process information. I am being quite honest. What you believe really doesn't matter to me.

Happy Holidays!!!!

[reformist2]

49. "Doesn't everyone" have 10 e-mail accounts??? Um, NO.

[postatomic]

50. I can see where some would see this as excessive

But for me, it makes my life a whole lot simpler.

[nc4bo]

47. Heh. Used 'em for Twitter too?

That'd explain some of the thangs I've read

[MrMickeysMom]

34. YouGH K&R!

[cali]

42. That would be nice. We'll see.

[emsimon33]

44. Dean has sold out so I think the DFA poll will be rigged

If so, DFA will lose most of its support.

[Thinkingabout]

51. Don't worry, DFA and CWA will be in Hillary's camp in the GE.

[Tote Life]

54. Uh, they'll remain on Bernie's side

as he remains the Democratic nominee for the President of the United States.

Clinton fatigue has now officially set in.

[Thinkingabout]

55. Hillary will be the DNC nominee in 2016.

[in_cog_ni_to]

52. Ha! So much for that "Reddit fantasy land", eh?

Go Bernie!

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE