2016 Presidental Election

[olive]

1- bernie is a democratic socialist not a socialist

2- the Hillary Clinton EMAIL scandal is still under investigation so I don't have all the facts to make an informative decision

[welcomechris]

Originally Posted by olive

1- bernie is a democratic socialist not a socialist

2- the Hillary Clinton EMAIL scandal is still under investigation so I don't have all the facts to make an informative decision

Can you please explain to me what a "democratic socialist" is

[BlueDenimLamp]

Looks like another nail in the "Hildabeast" coffin as the DOJ has granted immunity to ex-State Department and Clinton campaign staffer Bryan Pagliano, the IT specialist who set up and managed Hillary Clinton’s private email server at the State Department.
I bet he's singing like a bird.

A quote from the Huffington Post... "Obama's Justice Department Just Gave Bryan Pagliano Immunity and Bernie Sanders the Presidency"

Not looking like a good day for her.

More info about this on "The Internet"

[sorcerer999]

Originally Posted by welcomechris

Can you please explain to me what a "democratic socialist" is

You seem to be keen on posting videos to express your opinions, Joe.

So here's a video you can watch to educate yourself on the difference between socialism and "democratic socialism". Mr. Bernard Sanders is the only person in this presidential race who has NEVER waffled in his beliefs or personal stances. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, and genuinely wants what's best for EVERYONE in our country and not just the 1%.

Everyone of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, etc. He speaks for EVERYONE. He is a voice for EVERYONE! This man is the real deal!!!

[Macfanforever]

I'm enjoying the REP debates on FOX now.Poor John Kasich is not getting his airtime with the others bickering.

[estranged4life]

none of the above.

The only good politician, is a dead politician!!!

[Jondalar]

It's very strange watching the Republican Party destroy itself. If Hillary doesn't get indicted, she is pretty much a shoe in. The deck was stacked against the Outsiders, Sanders and Trump. The establishment, including the media, won't let them win.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

It's very strange watching the Republican Party destroy itself. If Hillary doesn't get indicted, she is pretty much a shoe in. The deck was stacked against the Outsiders, Sanders and Trump. The establishment, including the media, won't let them win.

I will say that watching the Republican party turn on each other is most unusual. After all, anything other than a fully united front from them just a year ago would have been viewed as a sign of weakness & heresy.

Regarding Hillary being a shoe-in, I was of that train of thought a year ago, but not now. I've been reading Op-Eds on how Trump is wooing not just Independents to his side, but even Democrats. I think he's far more of a force than anyone is giving him credit for. It's also worth noting that the overwhelming majority of two-term presidents are replaced by someone of their opposing political party.

I also have to say, a Hillary presidency fills me with dread. The Clintons are just so scandal-ridden and secretive. Because of that, I think the Republicans would put an even bigger target on Hillary's back than they have with Obama- can the country really take 4-8 more years of that?

[Macfanforever]

After watching last nights debates.I think the public should call in the WWE to have all go into the rink and wrestle it out.

Start with all and work their way down and the last one will be the winner.

I enjoy watching the debates.They all have good and bad points.They want the voters to believe what they say and vote for them at the primaries and the general election.

[olive]

a Huge Problem , the young and the " poorly educated" do not understand the electoral process and see the whole thing as a popularity contest / game and are completely unaware of the consequences to the choice that is being made for them by media / talk radio / political comedy shows ,providing they are registered voters .
a small percent think voting in a poll on line is the same as casting a vote .

this country is a mess and it doesn't look look there will be any help for it anytime soon

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I will say that watching the Republican party turn on each other is most unusual. After all, anything other than a fully united front from them just a year ago would have been viewed as a sign of weakness & heresy.

Regarding Hillary being a shoe-in, I was of that train of thought a year ago, but not now. I've been reading Op-Eds on how Trump is wooing not just Independents to his side, but even Democrats. I think he's far more of a force than anyone is giving him credit for. It's also worth noting that the overwhelming majority of two-term presidents are replaced by someone of their opposing political party.

I also have to say, a Hillary presidency fills me with dread. The Clintons are just so scandal-ridden and secretive. Because of that, I think the Republicans would put an even bigger target on Hillary's back than they have with Obama- can the country really take 4-8 more years of that?

If Hillary gets the nomination over Bernie the best thing that could happen for the party is that she would be indicted and Joe Biden steps in at the convention.He could do much better than she at keeping the mid-Atlantic and rust belt states in the Democratic column against Trump if he is the nominee and that would mean the election.

[Macfanforever]

I agree with Olive with the electoral college votes is what makes it happen .They need the magic number of 270 to be elected for president.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electo...ited_States%29

http://www.270towin.com/

I've been chatting with some friends the last few days and they been saying that Mr Trump might have a problem with the electoral college voters since he is an outsider.So with that in mind Hillary more likely get in since she is already a politician .

If Dr Carson and Carly Fiorina were the front runners .They would be having to same issues that Mr Trump if he wins the nomination since they are outsiders.

I would like to see the electoral college to get eliminated .

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

If Hillary gets the nomination over Bernie the best thing that could happen for the party is that she would be indicted and Joe Biden steps in at the convention.He could do much better than she at keeping the mid-Atlantic and rust belt states in the Democratic column against Trump if he is the nominee and that would mean the election.

Bernie has to do some magic since his delegate numbers are low

From Google .

Clinton 1058

Sanders 431

I'm still surprised that Mr Biden did not run.I rather see him running then Hillary.

Too bad the dems had a low candidate turnout .The dems only had only a handful of candidates and the rep had about a dozen and a half.

[Macfanforever]

A footnote.Its getting harder to pick anybody now since the news media twist up stories and leave out the important things the candidates say and sometimes make up the stories about the candidates .I do agree with Mr Trump and other candidates getting pissed off at them for the BS reporting they do .All they are looking for is selling papers,Magazines ,TV show ratings. I know they are in the biz to make money but they should clean it up and tell the truth.

[Macfanforever]

Dr Ben Carson has quit.