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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: We cannot win a general election with a candidate who is widely distrusted and disliked [View all]Attorney in Texas
(3,373 posts)7. I agree that Clinton is Nixonian, but I'm otherwise unpersuaded
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We cannot win a general election with a candidate who is widely distrusted and disliked [View all]
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
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No, if we're REALLY lucky we can see your candidate lose 49 states in the general election
jmowreader
Feb 2016
#39
if they win they have the power: if they lose they can blame us and further exclude us: win-win
MisterP
Feb 2016
#19
Thank you for the post, but let's dispense with the facts shall we?
debunction.junction
Feb 2016
#25
You're thinking of General Discussion, not General Discussion: Primaries. Plus Cruz does 15% better
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#28
So we bet the whole election on the Republicans choosing Trump over Rubio? Sanders beats them both,
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#34
Modern "moderate" Democrats are status-quo and pro-oligarchy and they are perfectly willing to
SciDude
Feb 2016
#36
Fucking Nixon created OSHA, the EPA, the Clean Water and Air Acts - don't sully his accomplishments
Vote2016
Feb 2016
#47
If his age is an issue, then we agree Hillary should take a one-term pledge? Polls say voters trust
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#50
So the 70 year old part was just an ageist slur? Gotcha. You know the difference between a socialist
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#53
Only Sanders can defeat Trump and Rubio. Clinton cannot beat either (and Clinton vs. Rubio wouldn't
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#54