[US Election 2016] Democratic Primary Megathread

[Valrifell]

Google is telling me Bernie has already won

What is happening

It's a bit early, but probably a safe call to make. Clinton pulling out a win would be a crazy upset.

And, I feel, only possible if she sold her soul to Satan and/or rigged something.

[Galloism]

It's a bit early, but probably a safe call to make. Clinton pulling out a win would be a crazy upset.

And, I feel, only possible if she sold her soul to Satan and/or rigged something.

I like how you throw in the "and", like even Satan would be like "Ok, this is a really tall order. I'm gonna need some help."

[Mike the Progressive]

Well I have some reservations about online voting. But I do agree with your first proposal. Especially automatic registration and paid postage.

I mean, we complain and complain and complain we can't get people to show up and vote.

If it was as simple as marking a box, signing your name, and putting it in the envelope and putting it out for the mailman, you'd probably get at least 80% participation. And the rest? Well, you'd probably only get em to vote if you paid em to.

I doubt it would be that high, tbh. But it would be more convenient and very much cheaper than making election day a holiday.

[The Romulan Republic]

FEEL THE BERN!

CNN called it pretty much the instant the polls closed at eight.

Sadly, they also called it for Trump.

Both say a lot about NH voters, doesn't it.

To treat Sanders as comparable to Trump is idiocy bordering on defamatory.

[Galloism]

I mean, we complain and complain and complain we can't get people to show up and vote.

If it was as simple as marking a box, signing your name, and putting it in the envelope and putting it out for the mailman, you'd probably get at least 80% participation. And the rest? Well, you'd probably only get em to vote if you paid em to.

I doubt it would be that high, tbh. But it would be more convenient and very much cheaper than making election day a holiday.

That it would be.

I mean, my union sends out ballots that way. They send out a letter which describes the candidates goals, positions, and history, with more information on their website. Also included is a ballot for who to elect, with a postage paid return envelope.

I've actually never missed a vote. Usually do it the same day.

[Corrian]

14% lead for Sanders

Welp

Of course Trump has a huge lead this time around as well...The last one was a lot closer for him.

[Mike the Progressive]

Both say a lot about NH voters, doesn't it.

To treat Sanders as comparable to Trump is idiocy bordering on defamatory.

Sorry? You didn't like that bern?

And no, I honestly view both as being pretty dumb.

[The Romulan Republic]

14% lead for Sanders

Welp

Of course Trump has a huge lead this time around as well...The last one was a lot closer for him.

He lost Iowa. It wasn't "closer for him." He lost.

[Mike the Progressive]

14% lead for Sanders

Welp

Of course Trump has a huge lead this time around as well...The last one was a lot closer for him.

He lost Iowa. It wasn't "closer for him." He lost.

So did Sanders. God, elections right? "Why can't the people -those dumb plebs- just vote for the person that I want?"

Don't worry RR, South Carolina will get it right.

[Corrian]

14% lead for Sanders

Welp

Of course Trump has a huge lead this time around as well...The last one was a lot closer for him.

He lost Iowa. It wasn't "closer for him." He lost.

Closer, as in, about 3 candidates weren't hugely far off from each other.

Trump has a pretty obvious lead this time.

[The Romulan Republic]

To treat Sanders as comparable to Trump is idiocy bordering on defamatory.

Sorry? You didn't like that bern?

And no, I honestly view both as being pretty dumb.

I don't like partisan misrepresentation and dishonesty, no.

One is interested in helping all people.

The other is an obvious sexist who panders to and stirs up xenophobes and white supremacists while promoting the interests of the rich.

[Valrifell]

He lost Iowa. It wasn't "closer for him." He lost.

So did Sanders. God, elections right? "Why can't the people -those dumb plebs- just vote for the person that I want?"

Those silly uneducated masses. We should go back to having property being a requirement to vote.

[Mike the Progressive]

http://www.nytimes.com/live/new-hampshi ... l-policies

[Faustian Fantasies]

To treat Sanders as comparable to Trump is idiocy bordering on defamatory.

Sorry? You didn't like that bern?

And no, I honestly view both as being pretty dumb.

But there's a thousand leagues between them.

[Mike the Progressive]

Sorry? You didn't like that bern?

And no, I honestly view both as being pretty dumb.

I don't like partisan misrepresentation and dishonesty, no.

One is interested in helping all people.

The other is an obvious sexist who panders to and stirs up xenophobes and white supremacists while promoting the interests of the rich.

Dude stop talking about Sanders that way. Don't worry when SC primary comes, 50% of the Democratic voters are black, so we'll give Hillary the victory she needs and deserves.

[Faustian Fantasies]

http://www.nytimes.com/live/new-hampshire-primary-2016-election/most-democrats-do-not-want-more-liberal-policies

So the number of people who want to stay as liberal as Obama, and the number of people who want to go farther, is the same. Makes sense.

[Valrifell]

http://www.nytimes.com/live/new-hampshire-primary-2016-election/most-democrats-do-not-want-more-liberal-policies

So I guess everyone accidentally is checking of Sander's name, then, eh? Or do they just not know what he stands for, like, at all?

[Galloism]

Ok, so O'Malley has 0.3% of the vote.

Who the fuck is out there voting for a guy that's not running anymore?

[Mike the Progressive]

Sorry? You didn't like that bern?

And no, I honestly view both as being pretty dumb.

But there's a thousand leagues between them.

No, I don't think NH is that large of a state.

[Valrifell]

Ok, so O'Malley has 0.3% of the vote.

Who the fuck is out there voting for a guy that's not running anymore?

Probably a guy named Geoff.

[Mike the Progressive]

http://www.nytimes.com/live/new-hampshire-primary-2016-election/most-democrats-do-not-want-more-liberal-policies

Or do they just not know what he stands for, like, at all?

Bingo. Seriously I challenge you. Go to any college campus and ask people passing by what their thoughts on Sander's policies are. hell read verbatim Hillary's tax plan and say it's Sanders, I can guarantee you most of them are going to nod and try to defend it. And that's Bernie Sander's voting bloc. The uneducated college kids of America.

[Faustian Fantasies]

But there's a thousand leagues between them.

No, I don't think NH is that large of a state.

Good job Voltaire.

[The Republic of American Freedom]

Ok, so O'Malley has 0.3% of the vote.

Who the fuck is out there voting for a guy that's not running anymore?

Rand still got .7% in the Republican Primaries.

[Angry Young Men For Bernie]

I don't like partisan misrepresentation and dishonesty, no.

One is interested in helping all people.

The other is an obvious sexist who panders to and stirs up xenophobes and white supremacists while promoting the interests of the rich.

Dude stop talking about Sanders that way. Don't worry when SC primary comes, 50% of the Democratic voters are black, so we'll give Hillary the victory she needs and deserves.

You know what they say about counting unhatched eggs as chickens. However, tonight, meaning NOW, HRC loses to Bernie BIG!

[Galloism]

Ok, so O'Malley has 0.3% of the vote.

Who the fuck is out there voting for a guy that's not running anymore?

Rand still got .7% in the Republican Primaries.

Who ARE these people?