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Well, if polls don't lie... (Original Post) NewHampshiriteGuy Feb 2016 OP
Yeah, it says that a quarter of supporters of either would play PUMA, no matter which wins. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #1
Yeah, you just know this is going to get alerted on . . . brush Feb 2016 #2
That reality is true among ALL Democrats BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #3
so EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #4
Interesting. And about that: Buzz Clik Feb 2016 #5
20-30% "say" they won't vote for the other candidate... NewHampshiriteGuy Feb 2016 #6

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
1. Yeah, it says that a quarter of supporters of either would play PUMA, no matter which wins.
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 11:59 AM
Feb 2016

Doesn't seem like much hyperbole.

BlueMTexpat

(15,374 posts)
3. That reality is true among ALL Democrats
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 12:02 PM
Feb 2016

I know, whichever candidate they support in the primaries. I know that it is true for me.

The hyperbole seems to be coming primarily and most vociferously from those who consider themselves "independent" or "libertarian" or who are new to the political process entirely.

EdwardBernays

(3,343 posts)
4. so
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 12:02 PM
Feb 2016

20-30% won't support either Bernie or Clinton if they win... and this is unity?

It's also months away from the election, and Clinton has no long history of her numbers going up dramatically.

 

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)
5. Interesting. And about that:
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 12:17 PM
Feb 2016


In question three, more of Sanders' supporters are viewed unfavorably. Why do you suppose that is?
6. 20-30% "say" they won't vote for the other candidate...
Sun Feb 28, 2016, 01:34 PM
Feb 2016

...but that's in the context of the passion of the primary fight. How many Clinton supporters in '08 said the same about not voting for Obama, only to join the coalition against McCain/Palin.

...I find it hard to believe very many sane Sanders or Clinton supporters will assess the situation come November and decide to hand the White House, the Supreme Court nominations, and the nuclear codes over to The Donald if their candidate does not become the dem nominee.

Context is King! When a nominee is chosen, the choice becomes much more stark and the stakes way too high for thinking people to sit on their hands. I don't buy it. Sorry.

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