If Biden’s black support holds up that long, he will have prevented Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) from locking up the nomination before the convention. Democrats award their delegates according to a candidate’s share of the popular vote, so long as that person received at least 15 percent either statewide or in a congressional district. If Biden has locked up the black vote and former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg and former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg are each breaking 15 percent of the white vote, then Sanders will not have a large delegate lead after four states vote on March 17. More than 61 percent of the delegates will have been awarded by that date; Sanders cannot win the remaining states by large enough margins to give him a majority before the convention. This means Biden can go into the convention with a good shot of winning because of his support among the Democratic establishment. These party leaders comprise the uncommitted superdelegates, who also will attend the party convention. They won’t be allowed to vote on the first ballot, but they can vote on any ballot after that if the convention is deadlocked. Biden’s black support will ensure such a deadlock if it holds up, and then the establishment can rally behind the man they always hoped would lead the ticket. Gamblers know that the odds are almost always with the house, and in the Democratic Party, the superdelegates are the house.
notobtuse wrote: » Trump haters, of course. That would include Democrats and Socialists, Liberals, Progressives, the vast majority of the mainstream media, Hollywood elite, the Deep State, Never-Trumpers, and Grumpy Cat.
notobtuse wrote: » Bloomberg is the only one seemingly in no need of cash as he is willing to spend billions of his own money in this election.
notobtuse wrote: » I don’t think in US history we’ve ever had so many viable candidates still in a primary race at this point. .
rossie1977 wrote: » I count 8. There was still 12 Republicans running on February 1st 2016 and half dropped out by February 20th
notobtuse wrote: » Elizabeth Warren is out of money after spending heavily. So much so that her campaign had to take out a $3 million loan because they feared she would run out of cash. Reports are Biden's donors are abandoning him. Buttigieg's campaign raised around $6 million in January but spent $14 million that same month. His campaign only had about $6.6 million in the start of February. Now Mike Bloomberg is throwing around money like he has an unlimited supply (which he pretty much does), which causes the other candidates to spend much more on ad purchases then they ever wanted to in order to continue their campaigns. The writing is on the wall, determined by cash, that the democrats choice will either be Bloomberg or Sanders. And neither of them is a democrat! This is crazy. When will democrats realize radical leftism now controls their party, and something needs to be done about it if they wish to remain a viable political party?
Boggles wrote: » Is Bloomberg a "radical leftist" even by American standards? I suppose the democrats could go the way of the Republican Party *. * High jacked, gutted and remolded by a former Democrat and turned into The Party of Trump.
notobtuse wrote: » Mike Bloomberg isn't a radical leftist. He's just buying the radical leftists off.
TheValeyard wrote: » I dunno, anyone an inch to the left is a radical loonie leftie, anyone an inch to the right, is a far right fascist. Well, according to American Internet warriors.
Boggles wrote: » Exactly what Trump did really.
notobtuse wrote: » No. Hillary Clinton's campiagn spent over double of what Trump's did in 2016 and Trump used very little of his own money. Trump won because people were tired of living under Obama’s foolishness, Trump promised to look out for the forgotten middle class, and Trump promised to blow up the establishment. Mission accomplished. And that is why he will win again.
Boggles wrote: » And Putin helped him win. You forgot that one.
notobtuse wrote: » Russia, Russia, Russia? Dear god... The power of Christ compels you!
Boggles wrote: » Well it's a fact. Drives the Donald his beat me harder please big bad orange man cheer leaders nuts though for some reason.
notobtuse wrote: » Listen, I understand denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.
Boggles wrote: » That would be The Nile. But anyway, Russia did meddle in the 2016 election and are currently meddling in the 2020 election. It's an absolute fact. Strange that stanch members of the party of law order can't admit that. We know why Trump won't.
MonkeyTennis wrote: » Establishment well and truly smashed except for Betsy Devos ... and Steve Mnuchin oh and William Barr Oh and Wilbur Ross Oh and Elaine Chao
notobtuse wrote: » Sure Russia is... as they have always done. But they're simply sowing the seeds of chaos against both republicans and democrats. Prove me wrong!
notobtuse wrote: » Getting rid of the deeply entrenched establishment is proving to be a tough slog. But Trump soldiers on.
MonkeyTennis wrote: » Didnt he just appoint some millionaire donor to be an ambassador a few days ago? You are delusional
Boggles wrote: » Jaysus lad, calm down. It's not my opinion. It's the opinion of the Republican led Intelligence Committee just as one example.Senate report finds Russia tried to harm Clinton, boost Trump in 2016 election
Calhoun wrote: » Interesting to see how this one goes , If the Democrats are smart they will put in a candidate that can beat Trump but I see allot of crap online related to identity politics and tearing candidates down because they don't click certain boxes. It's almost like they are trying to sabotage themselves.
