It will be interesting those who continue to post if their candidate preference isn't the nominee

[still_one]

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. What do you think will happen?

[still_one]

4. I believe most here will unite behind our nominee. Some of the back and forth that

goes on, and i am not referring to differences we have on the issues, can be counterproductive i think, and generate unecesssary antagonism

[sheshe2]

8. A brokered convention.

I see one or two that might do that.

[Demsrule86]

27. Then we lose the general. It is that simple.

We have never won a brokered convention.

[Drunken Irishman]

30. If it's a brokered convention, it's game over for the Democrats.

I don't think people understand what a brokered convention looks like. The closest we've seen recently was 1980 and even that wasn't a brokered convention. Essentially, the entire duration of the convention would be spent on attempting to get enough delegates to actually win the nomination. It would be a mess of a fight with a chaotic atmosphere and, probably, backroom deals that burn the candidates who don't manage to get the delegates needed.

There's a reason brokered conventions are a thing of the past an it's because, in the modern era of politics, it's an utter disaster from the optics point of view. Worse, it allows little time for campaigns to reconcile and unite around the nominee. That's what the modern convention is all about - putting everything aside and going full throttle in support of the nominee. That was the case in 2008 after the bitter primary fight between Obama and Clinton and it was what we saw with the GOP in 2016 with Trump.

A brokered convention, though? It doesn't happen. It's too fresh in the minds of many.

The last actual brokered convention for either party was 1952. But things have changed so much that if it were to happen today, it'd be an utter disaster for the Democrats.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

32. We are not going to have a brokered convention.

Really.

[applegrove]

2. I have never seen us so unified in promising to support the eventual

nominee.

[NYMinute]

3. ...

There are always kids on the playground who would rather take their ball and go home rather than have other kids play the game.

[NastyRiffraff]

6. I really hope you're right

And I think you are right with most here. As happened in the last presidential race, however, there seems to still be a significant minority who will throw poutfits.

[still_one]

9. We should

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I would be very surprised if Pete Buttigieg got the nomination.

But even if he doesn't, I plan to keep posting.

I am, after all, a Democrat! I will not be silenced. I will continue to have opinions to state, ideas to promote and our success at the 2020 election confirmed.

[still_one]

11. Anyone who made through 2016 will be here for sure

[WheelWalker]

13. Damn straight !

[JI7]

10. actually i think it's a good idea if some people stop posting

instead of the constant negative shit some always engage in.

[still_one]

14. Differences between candidates is one thing, and understand that isn't what. You are referring to

[betsuni]

20. I agree.

There are plenty of other places to go.

[oldsoftie]

12. This isnt '16. There is agreement on ONE thing; winning. Platform positions mean nothing without it

I've said before, there will be no Jill Stein problem. I know people who said "I cant vote for hillary". I know no one today who say they wont vote for the nominee this time

[still_one]

15. +++++++

[redstatebluegirl]

34. Agreed!

I have two of the candidates that I would have to hold my nose hard to vote for but i will if they manage to win the nomination. ANYBODY is better than Trump.

[iwannaknow]

16. If neither Kamala, nor Elizabeth, nor Bernie wins the nomination

my preference will change to whomever does.

[GeorgeGist]

17. Too early for that shit. IMO

[demmiblue]

28. Some people like continuous drama. n/t

[Joe941]

18. It will be really intering what people say if bernie wins...

[TwilightZone]

19. It's more likely to be an issue...

if he doesn't.

[comradebillyboy]

21. It looks likke it will be Biden or Warren right now. My preferred

candidate doesn't look like she's going to make it. I'll be honored to vote for either one of those two.

[still_one]

22. I think it is way too early to make that determination. Too many things can happen in 5 months

[floppyboo]

23. I sure hope they do!

For instance, I'd like to see people continue to share news about any/all the brave folks who may be the next candidate.

[Demsrule86]

25. Next candidate for what?

[Demsrule86]

24. Well we have a general to win...and no matter who wins, we have to try...

blue no matter who.

[Funtatlaguy]

26. We have a great Democratic unifier. Donald Trump.

[Demsrule86]

29. That unifies us...and if we had direct elections...we would win hands down. But we

don't. We need indepependentsand moderates too. Thus, it is going to be a tough election...and we need three states in our column...the blue wall will do it. People hate it when I say that IMHO...Biden will be the nominee or we will lose...particularly if it is a brokered convention that ignroes the will of the AA community. I will vote blue and work my ass off for whomever...but incumbents win much of the time. We have to stop thinking that anyone can beat Trump because it is not true.

[lark]

31. I'd be one of them

I really like Joe, so he's my preference, but Liz is a great candidate as well. I really think it will be one of these 2. I'll still be around even if it's not - even if it's Sanders and he's the worst in my book of those who are still in play. #BLUE2020 is my mantra and I'm not giving up on that - no way.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

33. Part of the reason I officially show as Undecided here

is that it will be far easier to support the eventual nominee.

Yeah, I have my top two favorites, and I do hope they become the slate when all is said and done, but even if the eventual nominee is my current least favorite, I will vote for that person.

[still_one]

35. Pretty close to where I am now, though after the field narrows down I will be selecting

a preferred candidate