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In response to "ST Poll: Take emotions out (as best you can) and analyze. Do you think Bernie could win the general?" by ty97

I think he can, if... and this is a big IF... the progressives and the liberals and the moderates can stop attacking each other over ideology

Posted by Mr. Havens (aka EdwardHavens) Feb 22 '20, 16:21

and come together because no matter what Bernie represents, it's surely better than what 45* represents and would continue to represent.

I'm just not sure that can happen.

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eh, that's a primary. I think that (mostly) washes away after. - ty97 Feb 22, 16:27 5
- Yeah after the primary everyone is literally saying they support the nominee. -- nm - Qale Feb 22, 16:58 1
  - not *everyone* mainly -- nm - ty97 Feb 22, 17:08
- I just remember how a segment of the Bernie Bros were NeverHillary, and I'm starting to see it pop up again with NeverBernies - Mr. Havens Feb 22, 16:36 2
  - The lesson of 2016 was to not ignore danger signs in supposed safe states - TWuG Feb 22, 16:47 1
    - 80k net votes. Subtract the Hillary voters who would not vote for Bernie, you have to make up for them. - ty97 Feb 22, 17:10

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I think he can, if... and this is a big IF... the progressives and the liberals and the moderates can stop attacking each other over ideology

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