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2016 Postmortem

YouDig

(2,280 posts) Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:04 AM Apr 2016

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Apparently a lot of Sanders supporters here are concerned that Trump will beat Hillary.

As a Hillary supporter, I am scared of that too. It's not likely, the odds are in her favor, but the prospect of a Trump presidency is so frightening that even the 25% chance that the odds makers have for it is unsettling.

If you're worried, here's what you can do to help prevent it.

1) Obviously, vote for Hillary in November.
2) Contribute and/or volunteer for her campaign.
3) Talk to everyone you know about how important it is to elect Hillary and prevent Trump from winning.

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Apparently a lot of Sanders supporters here are concerned that Trump will beat Hillary. (Original Post) YouDig Apr 2016 OP

The concerns are many nt firebrand80 Apr 2016 #1

Most of Bernie's supporters, as well as Bernie, will back Clinton. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #2

Trump has a propensity for winning metroins Apr 2016 #3

He has had his companies file for bankruptcy many times more than The Second Stone Apr 2016 #18

Primary turnout is not the same as general election turnout. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #21

I voted for Bernie, but will have absolutely no problem voting for Hillary! RKP5637 Apr 2016 #4

You can also just nominate the better inchhigh Apr 2016 #5

The nomination is over. nt stevenleser Apr 2016 #11

If it is, I hope you're not overjoyed about the choices in November imagine2015 Apr 2016 #17

Most of the people I recruited to vote fro Bernie were previously Trump supporters hellofromreddit Apr 2016 #6

Yes Clinton Will lose Texas-What does that Have to Do With Anything? Stallion Apr 2016 #9

How can I "vote for Hillary in November" when Bernie is the nominee? GreatGazoo Apr 2016 #7

because that is how elections are decided where? The Second Stone Apr 2016 #19

You ask yourself a question and you get the answer wrong. GreatGazoo Apr 2016 #22

Good luck to your candidate! The Second Stone Apr 2016 #24

#NeverTrump JaneyVee Apr 2016 #8

I think she would defeat him easily. Orsino Apr 2016 #10

Great positive message. Thank you. Lets get it done!!! nt. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #12

My greater concern is that neither will prioritize and accomplish any meaningfully different Vote2016 Apr 2016 #13

If Trump or any GOP wins, he has both chambers of congress. He could do some real damage. YouDig Apr 2016 #16

Not so much "concern" as "desperately hoping" Codeine Apr 2016 #14

Pretty sure my state will go Trump. Bet my life my county will go Trump. No concern here. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #15

Stop worrying...Hillary has got this. workinclasszero Apr 2016 #20

Not me texstad79 Apr 2016 #23

firebrand80

(2,760 posts)

1. The concerns are many nt

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:05 AM

Apr 2016

LexVegas

(6,063 posts)

2. Most of Bernie's supporters, as well as Bernie, will back Clinton. nt

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:10 AM

Apr 2016

metroins

(2,550 posts)

3. Trump has a propensity for winning

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:12 AM

Apr 2016

We cannot underestimate him.

GOP primary turnout is up, we'll need to really work hard to stop him.

The Second Stone

(2,900 posts)

18. He has had his companies file for bankruptcy many times more than

Reply to metroins (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:09 PM

Apr 2016

he has won a public office.

NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)

21. Primary turnout is not the same as general election turnout.

Reply to metroins (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:25 PM

Apr 2016

RKP5637

(67,108 posts)

4. I voted for Bernie, but will have absolutely no problem voting for Hillary!

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:20 AM

Apr 2016

Sometimes we just have to face the reality/potential of a Trump presidency, and it would be horrific.

inchhigh

(384 posts)

5. You can also just nominate the better

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:27 AM

Apr 2016

Candidate.

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)

11. The nomination is over. nt

Reply to inchhigh (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:56 AM

Apr 2016

imagine2015

(2,054 posts)

17. If it is, I hope you're not overjoyed about the choices in November

Reply to stevenleser (Reply #11)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:09 PM

Apr 2016

But, it's hardly over.

hellofromreddit

(1,182 posts)

6. Most of the people I recruited to vote fro Bernie were previously Trump supporters

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:28 AM

Apr 2016

Your plan will go nowhere with them.

If you want to see how much of a corner Hillary will paint herself into in the GE, study the Wendy Davis campaign down in Texas. Hillary's is following a very similar pattern so far and it could pretty easily backfire if her opponent doesn't simply self-destruct.

Hillary needs a message that's a hell of a lot stronger than "how important it is to elect Hillary and prevent Trump from winning" and she needs it very soon.

Stallion

(6,474 posts)

9. Yes Clinton Will lose Texas-What does that Have to Do With Anything?

Reply to hellofromreddit (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:18 AM

Apr 2016

nm

GreatGazoo

(3,937 posts)

7. How can I "vote for Hillary in November" when Bernie is the nominee?

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:46 AM

Apr 2016

Sanders will protect and expand on the excellent legacy of the last 8 years:

The Second Stone

(2,900 posts)

19. because that is how elections are decided where?

Reply to GreatGazoo (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:11 PM

Apr 2016

Not here. Most votes counts.

GreatGazoo

(3,937 posts)

22. You ask yourself a question and you get the answer wrong.

Reply to The Second Stone (Reply #19)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 01:11 PM

Apr 2016

Electoral college for the GE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_College_%28United_States%29

Or by delegates for the Dem primary
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delegate#Democratic_Party

Welcome to America !

The Second Stone

(2,900 posts)

24. Good luck to your candidate!

Reply to GreatGazoo (Reply #22)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:14 PM

Apr 2016

Hillary is going to wipe the floor with her opponent.

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)

8. #NeverTrump

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:47 AM

Apr 2016

Orsino

(37,428 posts)

10. I think she would defeat him easily.

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:35 AM

Apr 2016

As long as she keeps her nose clean.

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)

12. Great positive message. Thank you. Lets get it done!!! nt.

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:57 AM

Apr 2016

Vote2016

(1,198 posts)

13. My greater concern is that neither will prioritize and accomplish any meaningfully different

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:00 PM

Apr 2016

domestic policies and she is more of a neocon on foreign policy.

I'm not saying they have no differeced domestically, e.g.,Trump would tout immigration policies that will never get through congress and Hillary will float gun control laws that stand an equal d.o.a. fate in congress.

What they'd spend political capital to actually get passed would be very similar (status quo to protect the financial well being of the investor class at the expense of the rest of us).

She's more of a neocon so there is that meaningful distinction.

YouDig

(2,280 posts)

16. If Trump or any GOP wins, he has both chambers of congress. He could do some real damage.

Reply to Vote2016 (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:04 PM

Apr 2016

Plus there's the supreme court. And then foreign policy, say what you will about Hillary, but the idea of Trump in charge is frightening for the entire world.

Codeine

(25,586 posts)

14. Not so much "concern" as "desperately hoping"

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:01 PM

Apr 2016

so they can justify all their nastiness.

Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)

15. Pretty sure my state will go Trump. Bet my life my county will go Trump. No concern here.

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:02 PM

Apr 2016

Just speaking truth is all.

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)

20. Stop worrying...Hillary has got this.

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:19 PM

Apr 2016

Election Night Observations and Feeling the Votes: Clinton Finishes First, Sanders Places Behind Trump
Spandan Chakrabarti April 26, 2016

In PA, Hillary Clinton got 80,000 more votes than Trump, Bernie Sanders got 100,000 fewer votes than Donald Trump.

In MD, Bernie Sanders got barely more votes than Trump, while Clinton got more votes than Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders combined.

In DE, Clinton topped Trump's vote total by more than 13,000 votes, while Sanders got about 6,000 fewer votes than Trump.

In every single state that voted tonight, Hillary Clinton got more votes than Donald Trump (including in Rhode Island, which she lost to Sanders). In just two states did Sanders accomplish the same.

In total popular vote, Hillary Clinton will come out of tonight with well over 12 million votes, Trump with about 10 million, and Sanders will finish in third place with 9 million votes.

Math, and voters, seem to have a clear bias towards Hillary Clinton.

http://www.thepeoplesview.net/main/2016/4/26/april-26-primary-observation-feel-the-vote

texstad79

(115 posts)

23. Not me

Reply to YouDig (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 01:46 PM

Apr 2016

I think Trump will underperform Romney and get blown out.

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