2016 Postmortem

Ferd Berfel

(3,687 posts) Mon Feb 1, 2016, 06:19 PM Feb 2016

Final Poll Gives Edge to Sanders, But Has Bernie Already Won Iowa?

http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/02/01/final-poll-gives-edge-sanders-has-bernie-already-won-iowa

Small donor contributions smash previous fundraising record as countdown ticks for pivotal caucus outcome

While the latest poll before the pivotal Iowa caucus on Monday shows Bernie Sanders holding a slight edge over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, observers argue that the campaign's clear momentum and success in bringing a bold populist agenda to the mainstream already signifies a substantial 'win' for the once-longshot candidate.

According to the poll conducted by Quinnipiac University, released Monday morning, the Vermont senator is ahead of Clinton 49 to 46 percent among Iowa's likely Democratic caucus-goers.

What's more, Sanders' advantage was secured by a substantial 62 to 35 percent lead among first-time attendees, underscoring the deep anti-establishment and grassroots support that his campaign has generated.

"Iowa isn’t about who wins the most delegates; it is about who gains momentum and legitimacy. What Sanders has already won is very real." —Robert Borosage, Campaign for America's Future

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Final Poll Gives Edge to Sanders, But Has Bernie Already Won Iowa? (Original Post) Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 OP

I think it's clear to everyone, he's done FAR better than closeupready Feb 2016 #1

Bernie has an amazing combination of authenticity and authority virtualobserver Feb 2016 #2

When he speaks, you know he is speaking to us the people, his words are real. Scalded Nun Feb 2016 #3

This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity. pangaia Feb 2016 #4

Not once in a lifetime! The start of a SEA CHANGE! Matariki Feb 2016 #5

I'll drink to that. pangaia Feb 2016 #6

Ooh! The good stuff! Ned_Devine Feb 2016 #7

Yea, a blessing and a curse.. pangaia Feb 2016 #8

!!! Matariki Feb 2016 #9

Back at'cha pangaia Feb 2016 #10

From your mouth to God's ear Jack Rabbit Feb 2016 #11

Beautiful, Jenny_92808 Feb 2016 #16

Yes, Bernie has already been successful in terms of goals seen when he began salib Feb 2016 #12

Hell yes, he started at like 4%. It's been amazing. Feel the Bern!!! nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #13

I have been watching/ admiring Bernie for years... NEVER dared to believe he might/will be AzDar Feb 2016 #14

The media is managing expectations on behalf of their corporate masters. hay rick Feb 2016 #15

This country Old Codger Feb 2016 #17

I'm listening to ABC Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #18

Only 7% in at this writing Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #19

I'm keep tabs on The Guardian Jack Rabbit Feb 2016 #20

My guess is Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #21

That sounds about right Jack Rabbit Feb 2016 #22

This, wish numbers straight from the colon Amishman Feb 2016 #23

closeupready

(29,503 posts)

1. I think it's clear to everyone, he's done FAR better than

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 06:24 PM

Feb 2016

anyone ever hoped - even myself; I've followed him for years now, loved his ideas and politics, and he was always what I considered my "dream" candidate along with Elizabeth Warren, but I never honestly felt he'd go very far, so the support he's enjoying just ASTOUNDS me, so yes, in my opinion, no matter what happens, he's won VERY big.

K&R

virtualobserver

(8,760 posts)

2. Bernie has an amazing combination of authenticity and authority

Reply to closeupready (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 06:30 PM

Feb 2016

I only had a surface awareness of Bernie before he announced. I am stunned by his success.....it certainly says something good about America.

Scalded Nun

(1,236 posts)

3. When he speaks, you know he is speaking to us the people, his words are real.

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 07:52 PM

Feb 2016

Not forced. Not tailored. Not negative. Not limiting.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

4. This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 07:54 PM

Feb 2016

We need to grab it NOW !!!

Matariki

(18,775 posts)

5. Not once in a lifetime! The start of a SEA CHANGE!

Reply to pangaia (Reply #4)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 07:55 PM

Feb 2016

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

6. I'll drink to that.

Reply to Matariki (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 07:57 PM

Feb 2016

Some BOOKERS to ya !

Ned_Devine

(3,146 posts)

7. Ooh! The good stuff!

Reply to pangaia (Reply #6)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 07:59 PM

Feb 2016

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

8. Yea, a blessing and a curse..

Reply to Ned_Devine (Reply #7)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:02 PM

Feb 2016

Also a '61 Lafitte once upon a time.

And a dinner at Masa,
and

a trip to Marvao, Portugal to hear a violinist give a one hour recital last August...
and...

I can't afford it...

Matariki

(18,775 posts)

9. !!!

Reply to pangaia (Reply #6)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:02 PM

Feb 2016

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

10. Back at'cha

Reply to Matariki (Reply #9)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:04 PM

Feb 2016

Jack Rabbit

(45,984 posts)

11. From your mouth to God's ear

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:04 PM

Feb 2016

I just heard Farron Cousins say it doesn't really matter, and I think it's nice, but defeating the corporatist candidate is always sweet.
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Jenny_92808

(1,342 posts)

16. Beautiful,

Reply to Jack Rabbit (Reply #11)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 09:25 PM

Feb 2016

Just Beautiful! Thank you for posting that Jack Rabbit.

salib

(2,116 posts)

12. Yes, Bernie has already been successful in terms of goals seen when he began

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:10 PM

Feb 2016

Hillary is definitely having a disappointing showing. She was supposed to trounce everyone else.

Not happening.

Live and Learn

(12,769 posts)

13. Hell yes, he started at like 4%. It's been amazing. Feel the Bern!!! nt

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:15 PM

Feb 2016

AzDar

(14,023 posts)

14. I have been watching/ admiring Bernie for years... NEVER dared to believe he might/will be

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 08:19 PM

Feb 2016

our next PRESIDENT. But it's all HAPPENING!!

BERNIE!!!

hay rick

(7,624 posts)

15. The media is managing expectations on behalf of their corporate masters.

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 09:08 PM

Feb 2016

Exactly 1 year ago today, the Des Moines Register poll (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2015/01/31/iowa-poll-hillary-clinton-big-lead/22661331/) showed Hillary leading the Democratic pack as first choice of 56% of Iowa Democrats. The trailers were Elizabeth Warren 16%, Joe Biden 9%, and Bernie Sanders 5%. The obvious story should be Bernie momentum. I have noticed that lately the media story has turned to "they are neck and neck." Now if Hillary wins by 5 or 10 points they will be trumpeting her victory, not her precipitous loss of support.

Old Codger

(4,205 posts)

17. This country

Reply to Ferd Berfel (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 09:42 PM

Feb 2016

Was/is ripe for some sort of revolution.The American people are notoriously patient but there is a limit. I believe we have reached that limit,we are fed up to our ears with the Bovine Excrement that has been thrown at us for the last 40 years.We are ready to see our elected officials do the jobs for the people rather than for the corporate hegemony .... Time for the change that is sorely overdue...