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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Clinton Attack Dog Claire McCaskill Implies Democratic Candidate Bernie Sanders Is A Communist [View all]Cassiopeia
(2,603 posts)54. The GOP actually fears a run against Bernie. It's a run against HRC they want
and for good reason.
A run against Clinton means their friends, family, bankers and businesses win regardless of who takes the WH.
A loss to Bernie will endanger all of that.
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Clinton Attack Dog Claire McCaskill Implies Democratic Candidate Bernie Sanders Is A Communist [View all]
Segami
Jan 2016
OP
She's said he's a Socialist and she also said he is not a serious candidate because--wait for it--
merrily
Jan 2016
#6
It was never about policy. Policy was simply a means to an end, and can change any time.
arcane1
Jan 2016
#153
It was disgusting what he did but he hasn't discussed it beyond that and has halted
roguevalley
Jan 2016
#180
It will fail when they do. The MSM will have to cover Bernie vs. Clown Car winner and
Dustlawyer
Jan 2016
#79
And just how many hearts and flowers do you think Hillary will get from the repukes?
hobbit709
Jan 2016
#107
You mean the GOP will distort and demonize a Democratic politician? Whoda thunk it?
Armstead
Jan 2016
#163
Why? You disagree & think Republicans won't use Bernie's SOVIET FLAG to torpedo him?
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#96
I never respected her and she is just a tool for HRC to use. HRC hates her for the
roguevalley
Jan 2016
#179
Yeah because like Republicans are going to line up to vote for Clinton.
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2016
#3
IIRC the last time Claire attacked Bernie he got a couple points bump in the polls.
Kalidurga
Jan 2016
#13
We're creative people. We can figure out a way over this seemingly unclearable hurdle.
Ed Suspicious
Jan 2016
#78
I think being able to correctly identify Bernie's ideology is an intelligence test.
shawn703
Jan 2016
#40
true, like with the years & years & years of birther crap. republicans will wait.
Sunlei
Jan 2016
#43
What's her logic here? The GOP will not distort and lie about Clinton too or that those
Jefferson23
Jan 2016
#49
And we don't care what Republicans think. We're all commies to the puke hive.
Ed Suspicious
Jan 2016
#66
The GOP actually fears a run against Bernie. It's a run against HRC they want
Cassiopeia
Jan 2016
#54
They've been viciously tearing into Hillary and actually tweeting support for Bernie.
JudyM
Jan 2016
#73
Trump today said that Biden would have to join the race -- I think he is a fraidy cat.
JonLeibowitz
Jan 2016
#156
Sanders appeals to a broad swath of Americans, including Republicans and Independents
JonLeibowitz
Jan 2016
#171
I'll take Bernie's alleged hammer and sickle over the usual knife in the back from these people. n/t
deutsey
Jan 2016
#81
Sanders is untouched by Republican attacks. His SOVIET FLAG in his office is all it will take...
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#95
Did you honeymoon in the Soviet Union? Support the Sandinistas as Communists?
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#118
If Bernie can't handle a little heat in the primary he has no business in the general election
Freddie Stubbs
Jan 2016
#137
If Bernie has already handled the heat and 'WON' on this issue, I'm sure that he has nothing to fear
Freddie Stubbs
Jan 2016
#167
It's one thing to be too liberal--this is about his being sympathetic to our enemies
Freddie Stubbs
Jan 2016
#191
It is much better to get this out in the open now, rather that after it is too late
Freddie Stubbs
Jan 2016
#189
After Ferguson, I have no use for her. She needs to go along with that gasbag of a governor.
onecaliberal
Jan 2016
#151
This coming from a senator whose state is plugged into the socialist teet of NJ, CA and NY! nt
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2016
#159
and just what kind of ads will they run against Hillary? Sunshine and rainbows?
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2016
#168
Trump just called him a "Socialst/Communist" in his speech today on MSNBC. nt
TeamPooka
Jan 2016
#173