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Has Bernie plateaued? (Original Post) Cosmic Kitten Aug 2015 OP
According to the Wise Ones, SheilaT Aug 2015 #1
Hillary still needs to start her campaign far as I can see? Cosmic Kitten Aug 2015 #3
Still gaining HassleCat Aug 2015 #2
I don't believe the polls AT ALL Cosmic Kitten Aug 2015 #4
I agree with you. MuseRider Aug 2015 #7
I'm hearing similare stories every day! Cosmic Kitten Aug 2015 #9
probably a little... it's just simple math fbc Aug 2015 #5
Yes! He's on the highest plateau right now looking down at all the Cleita Aug 2015 #6
We still have a ways to go! Cosmic Kitten Aug 2015 #8
Timing is everything Demeter Aug 2015 #10
I tend to agree with ya. Cosmic Kitten Aug 2015 #11
Oh now stop that! SoapBox Aug 2015 #12
IDK, has he planked? hootinholler Aug 2015 #13
Has he Tebowed... SoapBox Aug 2015 #14
What is tebowed? RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #15
Here hootinholler Aug 2015 #16
OMFG! RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #17
 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
1. According to the Wise Ones,
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 03:45 PM
Aug 2015

he has.

We can all feel comforted that Hillary the Inevitable hasn't plateaued yet.

Cosmic Kitten

(3,498 posts)
3. Hillary still needs to start her campaign far as I can see?
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 03:49 PM
Aug 2015


She has started her campaign?
It's not clear yet, maybe she's still listening?
 

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
2. Still gaining
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 03:46 PM
Aug 2015

Sanders is still gaining on Clinton. Maybe not fast enough, and perhaps only in certain places, but he could collect enough delegates so that nobody goes into the convention with the number necessary to prevent a first round nomination. That would be interesting. I wonder if it's time for the Democratic Party to honor values over loyalty. I guess we'll find out.

Cosmic Kitten

(3,498 posts)
4. I don't believe the polls AT ALL
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 03:52 PM
Aug 2015

Bernie is crushing in the "real world".

Polls are statistics twisted to fit the agenda
of whoever is paying for the poll.

When Hillary can draw 10,000 people
I'll believe she has widespread support.

Until then, she has the support of a few hundred
people who answer a phone call, not thousands
who drive long distances and stand in long lines
to hear her speak.

MuseRider

(34,115 posts)
7. I agree with you.
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 04:00 PM
Aug 2015

Besides all of this I am watching my 30 something sons get engaged and involved. I said nothing to them. They just told me themselves. My oldest was so cynical he had not voted since he went to college (except the time that he was home and I drug him to the polls). He is now registered again and getting involved. I am not surprised my youngest is involved and watching closely but I knew it would take a nuclear blast to move my oldest back into caring. Apparently a Bernie Blast was what it took. I hear this from other people as well and see it myself.

Will it be enough? I certainly sounds and looks like I am not alone by a long shot here.

We have a long way to go. I am encouraged.

Cosmic Kitten

(3,498 posts)
9. I'm hearing similare stories every day!
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 04:06 PM
Aug 2015

My neighbor worked hard for Hillary in '08

She said to me the other day;
"I was hoping Hillary wouldn't run again"
she couldn't stand any more scandal and distractions.
And is really beginning to loath the idea of Bill in the WH.

We agreed her candidacy would be lame form the get go.
Republicans would obstruct any meaningful changes.

Great hearing about the turn of events in your family
Your children are getting informed and involved.
That's awesome!

 

fbc

(1,668 posts)
5. probably a little... it's just simple math
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 03:56 PM
Aug 2015

He can't continue a pace that will have him earning 300% of the vote in the primaries. The maximum is 100%.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
6. Yes! He's on the highest plateau right now looking down at all the
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 03:57 PM
Aug 2015

other candidates, left and right, on the valley floor beneath him. It will be a long climb for them to reach his plateau.

Cosmic Kitten

(3,498 posts)
8. We still have a ways to go!
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 04:02 PM
Aug 2015

But he is leaving those status quo
and regressive politicians in his wake!

Go Bernie!

 

Demeter

(85,373 posts)
10. Timing is everything
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 04:18 PM
Aug 2015

You don't want a candidate to peak too soon.

I think Bernie has got the right timing, recipe, and situation. And he's nobody's fool---how many candidates ever could make that claim?

Cosmic Kitten

(3,498 posts)
11. I tend to agree with ya.
Tue Aug 11, 2015, 04:23 PM
Aug 2015

He is building slow, deep and wide.
Has limited media presence, so its not overwhelming.
(not necessarily by choice, but circumstance)

There are NO sign of Bernie fatigue, unlike Clinton fatigue.
The Donald will burn out before his best by date too.

YEP, Bernie is hitting the right notes
and people are embracing his message.

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