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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sanders campaign was NOT sabotaged by plants in NC. The Dem CONVENTION was here in 2012 [View all]blm
(113,065 posts)22. No - because around me most were in Bernie's camp. Proudly, and openly so.
Last edited Sat Mar 19, 2016, 07:14 PM - Edit history (1)
We're very accustomed to mixed view meetings over the last decade. Like all these older church ladies who came around on gay marriage issue and then started fighting for it - it was interesting to behold. Aisha and her mom were actually on the forefront of that battle here, too. The religious left vote is becoming as powerful a block as the fundies here in Billy Graham Land. ; )
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Sanders campaign was NOT sabotaged by plants in NC. The Dem CONVENTION was here in 2012 [View all]
blm
Mar 2016
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NO Sanders voters here are acting like this - and Sanders swamped Clinton around here.
blm
Mar 2016
#3
His people here actually did a really GREAT job, and we made it FAR tighter than expected.
blm
Mar 2016
#8
Yep - that was likely an opportunistic act. When Dem voters STILL rejected his candidacy he
blm
Mar 2016
#57
Same here. Election day I worked 3 GOTV driving shifts. Turned out 6 votes for Sanders, 5 HRC.
blm
Mar 2016
#28
Do you know the difference between North Carolina and South Carolina? Have you ever
blm
Mar 2016
#66
Getting along great? Not how I view this--it looks like a Dem party split
marions ghost
Mar 2016
#20
Most campaign operatives don't base their loyalty on ideological purity - it's a paid gig for
blm
Mar 2016
#67
It's certainly not fair that people are trusting the conclusions of an inexperienced new kid over
blm
Mar 2016
#42
Communication - She was correct to say the presence of candidates and their gear was not welcome -
blm
Mar 2016
#44
No, it's NOT. Not from campaign POV, and, at that level, ALL she is to focus on is CAMPAIGN ISSUES.
blm
Mar 2016
#46
I support the truth - you wish for Sanders' pick to do the heavy lifting in NC to be seen
blm
Mar 2016
#58
I'm always clear about what you say you support. I'm not as clear about what or who you do support.
merrily
Mar 2016
#61
Baloney - I chalked it up to INEXPERIENCE first. Only after Bernie's original grassroots organizer
blm
Mar 2016
#77