Democratic Primaries

Gore1FL

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79. I started watching all of this in 1976.

Wed Mar 25, 2020, 04:42 PM

Mar 2020

In 1976 it went to the convention. We won.
in 1984 it went to the convention. We lost.
in 1988 it went to the convention. We lost.
in 1992 it went to the convention. We won.
it didn't in 2000 and we lost
it didn't in 2004 and we lost
in 2008 it went to the convention We won.
in 2016 it went to the convention We lost.

Not including when incumbents ran, during that time six times the process went to the convention. Twice it did not. I call bullshit on the premise that telling people in states that haven't voted that they don't matter and to tell Sanders supporters to stuff it as a good way to win 2020.

The process involves including everyone. What harm does it do to include people? Why make unforced errors by short circuiting this in the name of unsupported claims and assumptions? Why can't it just work as designed?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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NEWS: Bernie plans to participate in an April DNC debate-sign he isn't planning on dropping out soon [View all] Skya Rhen Mar 2020 OP

Oh geez. Gimme a break. C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #1

WE DON'T NEED NO MORE STINKIN' DEBATES. People are dying. DROP OUT NOW B.S. trueblue2007 Mar 2020 #4

Who will this debate kill exactly? nt Gore1FL Mar 2020 #24

Uh..... people are dying. COVID-19 You not know this?? trueblue2007 Mar 2020 #30

So not having a Democratic debate will solve Covid 19? Does the WHO know? nt Gore1FL Mar 2020 #51

The primary is over and there should be no debate...people have to work cameras and other tech stuff Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #65

All you need now are "Sore Loserman" signs. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #66

The Process, Sir, Is Intended To Play Out With The Obvious Loser Folding The Magistrate Mar 2020 #74

I started watching all of this in 1976. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #79

What Do You Think Those Numbers Support, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #83

2 losses when it went the way you proscribe. 0-2 doesn't sound like good odds to me. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #87

Much Thunder, Sir, Much Lightening, Yet No Rain The Magistrate Mar 2020 #88

The other correlation is we usually lose when we go to the middle for safety. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #91

The Fact That Left Elements Cannot Be Relied On, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #92

They can't be relied on, perhaps, because they were ignored since 1988. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #93

If They Had Proved Reliable, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #94

No--- it was a false narrative that sprung from 1984 Gore1FL Mar 2020 #95

Produced From False Consciousness, Sir, Doubtless The Magistrate Mar 2020 #98

I am not arguing that point. It still is human nature. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #99

That Is Good, Sir, Because You Have No Argument To Press The Magistrate Mar 2020 #102

This message was self-deleted by its author TwilightZone Mar 2020 #90

It is not a good thing...Consider 16 and the General...but no worries Biden won't play his game nor Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #85

Consider 16, when the Dems told Sanders supporters to take a hike? Gore1FL Mar 2020 #96

That, Sir, Is Worthy Of The Old Politburo The Magistrate Mar 2020 #100

What will another debate accomplish. Do either candidate have anything new? George II Mar 2020 #70

Give Biden free air time for one. With people staying home the audience might be huge. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #72

I live in a state that hasn't had its primary yet and that doesn't have excuse-free absentee ballots femmedem Mar 2020 #76

Blaming Sanders for state laws seems strange. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #82

I agree. Any media attention is good. Remind the public that we're still here!! nt LAS14 Mar 2020 #81

Bernie can't go do his job in the Senate. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #101

It's not about Bernie. It's about Biden and winning in the fall. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #105

WE dont need no more elections... fallout87 Mar 2020 #78

Bernie's Supporters Prob Have No Idea How Much He is Disliked By Large Numbers of Dems or Why Indykatie Mar 2020 #12

Disliked, DISLIKED! You are much too kind. justhanginon Mar 2020 #17

I don't understand why the strategy should be to make them hate Biden. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #97

There are no more debates scheduled still_one Mar 2020 #2

... William769 Mar 2020 #13

Did something change? still_one Mar 2020 #15

/Who is BS going to debate? Cha Mar 2020 #44

??? still_one Mar 2020 #49

himself? Cha Mar 2020 #58

Yup still_one Mar 2020 #61

He'll debate Jane, Nina T., Weaver, Sirota, M.M., and Brihana Joy Gray. oasis Mar 2020 #50

Of course there will be musical guests. George II Mar 2020 #69

Cenk will have his feelings hurt if he is left out Todd79 Mar 2020 #84

"bitter end" nt sheshe2 Mar 2020 #103

The train left the station without you, Bernie bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #3

His votes so far this year are 81% of those in 2016 for states that can be compared.... George II Mar 2020 #29

The DNC shouldn't hold anymore debates. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #5

I think the voters know enough of each candidates position FloridaBlues Mar 2020 #6

It's 2016 all over again. nt Mars and Minerva Mar 2020 #7

Cancel all debates - tell Bernie publicly that the election is over NCProgressive Mar 2020 #8

This Debate Should be after 4/28 When the Next Multi-State Primaries Are Scheduled Indykatie Mar 2020 #9

Nope, Biden must now say No more debates and they must concentrate on the big picture. sunonmars Mar 2020 #10

There Should Be No Further Debate, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #11

With all the hot air he is full of William769 Mar 2020 #14

Mountebank! Bravo, sir, emmaverybo Mar 2020 #43

Holy crap relayerbob Mar 2020 #16

Good luck. The participant in that debate can do it from his living room. The last debate was 3/15. George II Mar 2020 #18

I feel it's time for Bernie to debate Bernie! bluestarone Mar 2020 #19

Maybe they can hold it in the Senate Chamber? George II Mar 2020 #20

Bernie challenges Joe to the April debate: beastie boy Mar 2020 #21

😂 LOL emmaverybo Mar 2020 #45

So sad. It's over. It's a lost cause. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #22

They can do it on Skype wearing masks Dream Girl Mar 2020 #23

DNC debate BidenBacker Mar 2020 #25

That's more free air time for Biden. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #26

Pound sand, Bernie BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #27

What are the HONEST numbers in remaining states yet to vote? Eliot Rosewater Mar 2020 #28

No. He's forecast to lose ALL of the last 27 primaries/caucuses. Delegate-wise... George II Mar 2020 #32

Maybe in normal times it would not be fair to ask him to pull out with those numbers Eliot Rosewater Mar 2020 #35

Jesus, Mary and Joseph nini Mar 2020 #31

Why?to get clobbered by Joe again? onetexan Mar 2020 #33

Perez could get sneaky and add an eligibility requirement BidenBacker Mar 2020 #34

Hell BidenBacker Mar 2020 #37

Let him stand on the stage by himself... SidDithers Mar 2020 #36

You guys realize that BidenBacker Mar 2020 #38

We are exhausted with debates. We know enough about both candidates to make up our minds. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #39

I so agree. This is farcical. ucrdem Mar 2020 #40

Bernie, just go away. IluvPitties Mar 2020 #41

Bernie will debate himself. And still lose. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #42

No more debates MFM008 Mar 2020 #46

Viewership BidenBacker Mar 2020 #47

Interesting. Could be we came to see Biden. ucrdem Mar 2020 #57

Could be BidenBacker Mar 2020 #59

At this point, murielm99 Mar 2020 #48

Great! It just makes Biden look Presidential and makes Bernie look like redstateblues Mar 2020 #52

Huh? We don't need another debate. Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #53

Where did HE come up with that date? bluestarone Mar 2020 #54

You know? Just.... . For five years I have been saying, what integrity? LizBeth Mar 2020 #55

He's Just Being Spiteful Me. Mar 2020 #56

can joe just skip it? we dont need any more 'debates'... samnsara Mar 2020 #60

Biden needs a bridge...not a tightrope BidenBacker Mar 2020 #62

Whatever... BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #63

Biden is the nominee...no attention for this guy ...no more. NO DEBATE Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #64

As I said before Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2020 #67

... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #68

He was desperate that the OH primary be cancelled...So explain Kahuna Mar 2020 #71

Why have more debates??? Gothmog Mar 2020 #73

Because Bernie decided he isn't yet done with his 15 minutes of fame. onetexan Mar 2020 #75

Go away Bernie, you are beating a dead horse here. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #77

I think he's doing us a favor. We need all the media attention we can get. nt LAS14 Mar 2020 #80

Maybe Bernie will debate Clint Eastwood's empty chair. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #86

"All by myself..." NurseJackie Mar 2020 #89

I have just come to the conclusion that Bernie is just an asshole. Doreen Mar 2020 #104

Stick a fork in it. flying rabbit Mar 2020 #106