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red sox 777 posted...

Bernie would have won, fairly easily. Republicans will win in 2018 barring a major shift in the Democratic Party, involving the showing of genuine contrition and introspection, demonstrated by the replacement of the party leaders who have led us to unified Republican government.

The Democrats talk a lot about equality, but it's very hard to become a Democratic politician. You need a lot of credentials, and it's very hard indeed if you are not a minority or rich. And whoever you are, you need to hew the party line when talking about any number of an ever-increasing number of issues seen as fundamental.

On the other hand, anyone can become a Republican politician. You don't need any qualifications. And you can say whatever you please. Of course you will be judged by your votes in Congress, but only your voters will punish you and no one else.

I agree with all of this.

Also

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/attytood/Hes-Americas-most-popular-politicianWhy-wont-they-listen.html

How can anyone continue to say with a straight face "Yeah, Hillary, one of the most unpopular politicians in our lifetimes, lost, but so would literally the most liked"?
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