2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forum"Clinton Sustains Huge Lead in Democratic Nomination Race"
From November 16, 2007.According to the Nov. 11-14, 2007, poll, 48% of Democrats say they are most likely to support Clinton for the party’s presidential nomination in 2008, followed by Obama at 21% and Edwards at 12%. No other candidate garners more than 4% support.
Perhaps this is why so many of us are tired of the proclamations that Clinton has already won this. That Sanders supports should just stop being divisive and admit that the nominee has been crowned. We aren't groveling at the feet of our new presidential candidate because we actually remember what happened 8 years ago and that Clinton lost the nomination with pretty much the EXACT SAME NUMBERS that she has at this point in the process 8 years ago.
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Faux pas
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Robbins
(5,066 posts)her numbers would have likely been higher.
Yeah Clinton's numbers are higher than they were at this time in 2007 but bernie is higher than Obama was at this time in 2007.
Sorry O'Malley fans but this race is basicly a 2 person race.even if you still think O'Malley has a shot.this is much smaller field.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Bernie seems to be going with cynicism and bitterness. Also, Bernie is polling at 8% with African Americans.
Goblinmonger
(22,340 posts)at a time when we are reaching the income gaps we had in the 20s, so it seems like a good time to get that shit under control.
JaneyVee
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brooklynite
(94,681 posts)That extract of yours has a critical number: 48. in 2007-2008, Clinton was never consistently over 50%, allowing Obama to assembling a winning coalition. This time around, she consistently IS over 50% (and is currently rising in the polls).
I could also point out that 1) Obama was a polished debater; 2) he had far more money in the bank; 3) he had far more political endorsements; and 4) he had a far larger campaign team on the ground.
Goblinmonger
(22,340 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)There is no Obama this time around. You are missing that Edwards and a couple others were polling somewhat well. Truly apples and oranges.
As to your overall point, no Sanders supporter should give up in any way. I would never back that even if I feel and say I think Clinton has it locked up.
bvar22
(39,909 posts)headline should be changed to read,
"Wall Street sustains Huge Lead in Democratic Nomination Race."
Just as accurate...if not more so.
