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In reply to the discussion: Don't look now Hillbots, but Bernie's poll numbers are at record highs, and continue to climb! [View all]Jarqui
(10,130 posts)100. Hillary won the state in 2008 BUT .... (as you say ..)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/nv/nevada_democratic_caucus-236.html
she lost the Nevada delegates contest 11-14 to Obama:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/democratic_delegate_count.html
Hillary's biggest lead on Obama in South Carolina was around +18
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/sc/south_carolina_democratic_primary-234.html
She lost the state to Obama -28.9.
This time, Hillary is +46.9 over Sanders in SC - WAY ahead of where she was in 2008
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/sc/south_carolina_democratic_presidential_primary-4167.html
That lead is so massive, it's hard to imagine Bernie catching up. 30% of the population is black and Bernie isn't doing nearly as well with Blacks as Obama did.
So if Harry can tilt NV Hillary's way along with her winning the state vote again like she did last time against Obama (she's +26.5 right now) and SC goes the way it's looking to go, Bernie pretty much has to get Iowa and hang on to New Hampshire. Since September, Sanders pretty much lost his 12 point lead in New Hampshire and has fallen from a tie to down 24 points in Iowa. So the recent trends probably have to turn around in those states or he's toast. If you want Bernie to win, that's where he could really use some help.
she lost the Nevada delegates contest 11-14 to Obama:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/democratic_delegate_count.html
Hillary's biggest lead on Obama in South Carolina was around +18
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/sc/south_carolina_democratic_primary-234.html
She lost the state to Obama -28.9.
This time, Hillary is +46.9 over Sanders in SC - WAY ahead of where she was in 2008
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/sc/south_carolina_democratic_presidential_primary-4167.html
That lead is so massive, it's hard to imagine Bernie catching up. 30% of the population is black and Bernie isn't doing nearly as well with Blacks as Obama did.
So if Harry can tilt NV Hillary's way along with her winning the state vote again like she did last time against Obama (she's +26.5 right now) and SC goes the way it's looking to go, Bernie pretty much has to get Iowa and hang on to New Hampshire. Since September, Sanders pretty much lost his 12 point lead in New Hampshire and has fallen from a tie to down 24 points in Iowa. So the recent trends probably have to turn around in those states or he's toast. If you want Bernie to win, that's where he could really use some help.
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Don't look now Hillbots, but Bernie's poll numbers are at record highs, and continue to climb! [View all]
reformist2
Nov 2015
OP
She's only been elected twice in her life and lost her third try. I wouldn't call voting
sabrina 1
Nov 2015
#113
While I dislike when people give strangers directives, I appreciate the sentiment
Android3.14
Nov 2015
#18
When this shows up in as many pro-Hillary threads as it does in pro-Bernie threads, I'll be right
Ed Suspicious
Nov 2015
#74
Awwww... How 'cute', you have a flyswatter. Haven't you heard? The new meme is a can of bug spray
peacebird
Nov 2015
#9
I'm rec'ing for the news, but really wish the OP didn't use the term Hillbots.
femmedem
Nov 2015
#10
Rec'g with reservations...me too. Its fantastic news!, but delivered in a stink bomb.
RiverLover
Nov 2015
#13
I have given up trying to figure out why Obama was golden but Hillary is trash.
yardwork
Nov 2015
#155
It doesn't even rise to the transitive argument fallacy because none of the elements are there.
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2015
#50
I never thought Bernie could ever poll 35 and I've always been planning to vote for him.
mucifer
Nov 2015
#60
You missed an obvious one but my stellar character prevents me from hurling epithets at my...
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2015
#44
Sorry but Bernie has flattened out for the most part and can't get above 33_35%
FloridaBlues
Nov 2015
#28
This is good news but I won't rec because of your use of the word Hillbot.
beam me up scottie
Nov 2015
#34
Sadly, the "hating with a passion" thing seems to be coming from over here...
brooklynite
Nov 2015
#79
they have ALWAYS gone after Clinton....and guess what....she is still standing...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#89
SHE has had them crafting faux controversies against her for 30 yrs...she is STILL here
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#95
wonder if the same folks who used the term "Obamabots"....are the same ones using the term "Hillbots
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#77
Sure - it's kind of amusing! I mean we can tease each other a little, can't we???
reformist2
Nov 2015
#142
Also lost in the flurry is that Clinton's poll numbers are rising at a faster rate:
George II
Nov 2015
#104
I'm a Bernie supporter, but I think the term 'Hillbot' is both tasteless and disrespectful. n/t
ColesCountyDem
Nov 2015
#111
Just like Obama was "unelectable" with LOWER numbers. Never happened I guess then too!!!
cascadiance
Nov 2015
#131
Bernie Sanders is no Obama. It will never happen. Ever. Take it to the bank. Unelectable.
Beausoir
Nov 2015
#133
Yep, Bernie is "no Obama". He likely will be seen as more trustworthy than Obama...
cascadiance
Nov 2015
#137
Bernie is unelectable. Hillary is by far the better candidate. Time to deal with it.
Beausoir
Nov 2015
#148
Hillbots eh? Looks like you're pushing more BS from the BS-ers. (2 can do the "name" crap)
Persondem
Nov 2015
#139