Quinnipiac University National poll: Warren 27% Biden 25% Sanders 16%

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The big question is: Is this a peak, short term hype for Warren or the beginning of something bigger? Biden has definitely reason to worry, but what I expected all along. Sanders path to the nomination seems nearly closed now.

Thats an extremely important takeaway, are we seeing a Thompson-rise or a McCain-rise? If its more like the former then Sanders or Biden can comeback and take the lead. If its a McCain-rise then Warren should be on track to win the nomination.

There is about zero chance of Democrats running to Bernie Sanders, a guy who proudly likes to brag about not being a member of the party whose nomination he's seeking.

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Also, normal humans don't care about this.

There is nothing abnormal in wanting to nominate one of your own instead of an interloper.

I get calling himself an “independent” is a big part of Bernie’s whole appeal, but it’s also one of his biggest liabilities in a Democratic primary. Why should we trust someone who doesn’t want to be associated with it?