2016 Postmortem

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts) Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:10 PM Mar 2016

Regarding Alaska's caucus on Saturday,

the Alaska Democratic Party chair was on the news tonight and stated that so far 40% of the people who have preregistered for the Caucus statewide are independents who will be registering as Dems for the purpose of the caucus. This is very good news for Bernie.

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Regarding Alaska's caucus on Saturday, (Original Post) Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 OP

Now, Alaska is a RED STATE and doesn't count.....right? brooklynite Mar 2016 #1

Well, we know who they elect to the U.S. congress, but only 1/4 of RVs are Republican. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #3

When the DNC is here this August, I will be asking why 'Independents' can select our candidates. onehandle Mar 2016 #2

Why should independents not have a voice in who the ultimate candidates are Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #4

I read that Hillary did a telephone interview with one of the radio stations in TexasTowelie Mar 2016 #5

I read about it, Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #6

Of course it's good news for Bernie because that is the only way he wins book_worm Mar 2016 #7

Gosh I wonder who those motivated voters will vote for in November. nt artislife Mar 2016 #8

Not Hillary, I'm guessing. Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #9

I will pull the lever for Hillary in the GE if she is the nominee. xenoturkey Mar 2016 #11

Saturday will probably be Sanders's best day since NH Recursion Mar 2016 #10

brooklynite

(94,383 posts)

1. Now, Alaska is a RED STATE and doesn't count.....right?

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:12 PM

Mar 2016

JonLeibowitz

(6,282 posts)

3. Well, we know who they elect to the U.S. congress, but only 1/4 of RVs are Republican.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:14 PM

Mar 2016

So generally you're right, but AK is a bit of an odd ball.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)

2. When the DNC is here this August, I will be asking why 'Independents' can select our candidates.

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:13 PM

Mar 2016

I will not be smiling when I ask.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)

4. Why should independents not have a voice in who the ultimate candidates are

Reply to onehandle (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:15 PM

Mar 2016

especially in a state like Alaska where independents outnumber Democrats and Republicans combined?

I'm an issues voter, not a party voter, so I'm sure my perspective is different than yours.

TexasTowelie

(111,977 posts)

5. I read that Hillary did a telephone interview with one of the radio stations in

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:19 PM

Mar 2016

Anchorage today. Did you get to hear it?

http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/5712/hillary-clinton-takes-first-anchorage

There are a few other Alaska stories on that forum also.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)

6. I read about it,

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #5)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:31 PM

Mar 2016

but haven't had a chance to listen. I give her props for walking into the lion's den, though. I'm not familiar with these two DJs, but Anchorage talk radio is generally not friendly territory for Democrats.