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Old 03-16-2016, 11:22 AM
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Bernie would be less effective than even Obie was if elected.
If Trump is elected, the Congress would probably stay in Republican hands. They would rebel.

If Hillary is elected, her coattails would be pretty non-existent. That would leave the Congress in Republican hands too. The obstruction that followed would make the last 8 years look like a honeymoon.

If Bernie is elected, it would have to be part of a movement. Movements grow very long coattails which could flip the Congress.

Bernie is the best hope for an end to Republican misrule in the Congress.

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Agenda wise, he is my first choice but his message has no shot in 2016 USA.
So, since you think Bernie has no chance, you throw your support behind the candidate who's guaranteed not to implement a single shred of Bernie's agenda?
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