▲ 1964 ▼ Just a reminder (lemmy.world) submitted 2 years ago* by ekZepp@lemmy.world to c/politicalmemes@lemmy.world 762 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bernie didn't have the numbers because he didn't have the DNC support, the media support or the pre-assigned superdelegate support. However, he did have the numbers to beat Trump which is what really counts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) He had the Republican numbers rofl Though blacks, Hispanics, women and moderate voters consistently support either Democratic candidate when faced with Trump as the Republican alternative, there are two significant groups that Sanders wins over by much larger margins than Clinton and help him beat Trump by double digits: Republicans under 30 and Independents who do not lean toward either party. I highly doubt these Republicans (and Republicans but too ashamed to admit it) would have done anything other than fall in line like they always have during election season. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think you underestimate how many Republicans dislike Trump. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) He had the Republican numbers rofl Though blacks, Hispanics, women and moderate voters consistently support either Democratic candidate when faced with Trump as the Republican alternative, there are two significant groups that Sanders wins over by much larger margins than Clinton and help him beat Trump by double digits: Republicans under 30 and Independents who do not lean toward either party. I highly doubt these Republicans (and Republicans but too ashamed to admit it) would have done anything other than fall in line like they always have during election season. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think you underestimate how many Republicans dislike Trump. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think you underestimate how many Republicans dislike Trump. permalink fedilink source parent