[Magdalen] Well at least that's over with.

[Jay Weigel]

Bernie's got a surprising following here in the Shenandoah Valley, of all
places. One of my friends, who is from Vermont, is organizing for him. And
you have to realize that, as in Vermont, he's got followers across party
lines.

On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 7:17 PM, Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com
> wrote:

> On 21/10/2015 23:16, Christopher Hart wrote:
>
>> I like nearly all of what Bernie has to say and stands for, but I wonder
>> if he can win in a general election.
>>
>
> From what I have read he does not appeal in the Southern States. We have a
> similar problem over here where there are grave doubts as to whether the
> newly elected Leader of the Labour Party might put people off in a General
> Election.  A poll indicated that people like his ideas until they hear
> whose ideas they are.
>
> I would gladly take Hillary over anyone in the Republican field.
>>
>
> Fair comment. Is the USA in for more government stalemate with Republican
> candidates unelectable as President but ther House and most State
> legislatures with Republican control?  A good deal of pragfmatism and
> determination to allow the country to function is needed but can sensible
> Repyblicans sell that idea to the grass-roots?
>
> Roger
>