Bernie Sanders

merrily

(45,251 posts) Thu Sep 10, 2015, 07:30 AM Sep 2015

OMG, Silvers' 538 saying nice things about Sanders!

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/stop-comparing-donald-trump-and-bernie-sanders/

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OMG, Silvers' 538 saying nice things about Sanders! (Original Post) merrily Sep 2015 OP

Meh. LiberalElite Sep 2015 #1

I saw that, but did not think he meant it as a dig. He's contrasting with Trump, who knows nothing merrily Sep 2015 #2

'Bernie Wouldn't Be Leading in Iowa Without You! Keep Building the Political Revolution!' sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #5

+1 merrily Sep 2015 #6

Enjoy it now, it won't last. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2015 #3

Exactly. I don't trust his motives. But, for today, it beats a sharp stick in the eye. merrily Sep 2015 #4

He still dismisses him Robbins Sep 2015 #7

First, a loss is a loss and a win is a win. Second, I am so tired of the McGovern-Mondale myths. merrily Sep 2015 #8

Nate Silver has already been embarassed once Admiral Loinpresser Sep 2015 #9

LiberalElite

(14,691 posts)

1. Meh.

Reply to merrily (Original post)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 07:43 AM

Sep 2015

Did he really have to use the term "career politician?" Thanks Nate!

merrily

(45,251 posts)

2. I saw that, but did not think he meant it as a dig. He's contrasting with Trump, who knows nothing

Reply to LiberalElite (Reply #1)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 07:56 AM

Sep 2015

about political campaigns (or governing, for that matter).

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)

5. 'Bernie Wouldn't Be Leading in Iowa Without You! Keep Building the Political Revolution!'

Reply to LiberalElite (Reply #1)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:33 AM

Sep 2015

People For Bernie ?@People4Bernie 1h1 hour ago
Bernie wouldnt be leading in Iowa and New Hampshire without you! Keep building the political revolution #FeelTheBern

merrily

(45,251 posts)

6. +1

Reply to sabrina 1 (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:03 AM

Sep 2015

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)

3. Enjoy it now, it won't last. nt

Reply to merrily (Original post)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 08:09 AM

Sep 2015

merrily

(45,251 posts)

4. Exactly. I don't trust his motives. But, for today, it beats a sharp stick in the eye.

Reply to Erich Bloodaxe BSN (Reply #3)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 08:30 AM

Sep 2015

Robbins

(5,066 posts)

7. He still dismisses him

Reply to merrily (Original post)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:10 AM

Sep 2015

1:Trying to downplay bernie's strength In Iowa and NH
2:Still dismisses idea of bernie winning nomination
3:says if bernie wins it would be a 1964 or 1972 loss.

merrily

(45,251 posts)

8. First, a loss is a loss and a win is a win. Second, I am so tired of the McGovern-Mondale myths.

Reply to Robbins (Reply #7)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:24 AM

Sep 2015

Enough swallowing political memes whole and unexamined, ffs.http://www.democraticunderground.com/12804651

1964? Please.

Admiral Loinpresser

(3,859 posts)

9. Nate Silver has already been embarassed once

Reply to Robbins (Reply #7)

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 11:20 AM

Sep 2015

and had to apologize about Bernie. He entirely leaves out the possibility that Bernie is comparable to FDR in 1932 or Reagan in 1980, proposing radical change and getting elected.

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