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This article has a new entry, using a Twitter statement from the person discussed, as a reference. Assuming that the connection to the Twitter account is real, can this be regarded as a WP:Reliable source? Otherwise, what do we do with the contribution that is supported by the tweet? This issue would pertain to quotations from Donald Trump's tweets, as well. User:HopsonRoad 11:42, 19 April 2017 (UTC)
In a recent edit, I posited that it was premature to post images of candidates in the infobox, prior to the primaries, and therefore I deleted an image of incumbent Bernie Sanders, who is an independent. Liberaltarian12345 correctly pointed out that there is no "independent" primary and restored the image, further pointing out that Sanders is the incumbent.
I have reverted this, pending discussion, because if there were an image available for each independent then they logically all should be posted immediately—since there is no need to wait for a primary as would be appropriate for the established parties. Placing an image of Sanders now in the independent column may give him undue emphasis among independents before the primaries.
My difficulty is that Sanders has typically run in the Democratic primary and, upon winning, shed the mantle of Democrat to be an independent with no Democratic opposition—a shrewd and legitimate electoral strategy. I would like to hear some discussion from others before placing one or more images of independents in that slot in the infobox. Please answer what to do if there are multiple independents with images and whether waiting for the Vermont primary in August is the appropriate timing for populating those boxes. Cheers, HopsonRoad ( talk) 02:44, 4 June 2018 (UTC)
@ Kart2401real and Nevermore27: Instead of reverting each other's contributions, could you discuss the approach that each of you advocates, here, and arrive at consensus with the rest of us? Sincerely, HopsonRoad ( talk) 00:16, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
@ Kart2401real and Nevermore27: I'm glad that you are having this conversation. Can I recommend that you continue it at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Elections and Referendums, for the benefit of all interested parties? HopsonRoad ( talk) 13:42, 18 June 2018 (UTC)
@ Richelieu94: Thank you for working on the "Predictions" table. I notice that the first three rows calls the election "safe" for "I", as if "I" was a party. It's important to note that it's safe for Sanders, who will run as a Democrat in the primary to eliminate rivals and then declare his independence from both parties, but still be listed on the ballot as a Democrat and as an independent (which is not the name of a party). No other independent has a prayer in this election. I suggest at least adding Sanders' name to the yellow portions of the table. Cheers, HopsonRoad ( talk) 12:01, 15 July 2018 (UTC)
The Vermont Secretary of State results show...
...which is different from the results shown in this article (in parentheses). Sincerely, HopsonRoad ( talk) 04:12, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
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This article has a new entry, using a Twitter statement from the person discussed, as a reference. Assuming that the connection to the Twitter account is real, can this be regarded as a WP:Reliable source? Otherwise, what do we do with the contribution that is supported by the tweet? This issue would pertain to quotations from Donald Trump's tweets, as well. User:HopsonRoad 11:42, 19 April 2017 (UTC)
In a recent edit, I posited that it was premature to post images of candidates in the infobox, prior to the primaries, and therefore I deleted an image of incumbent Bernie Sanders, who is an independent. Liberaltarian12345 correctly pointed out that there is no "independent" primary and restored the image, further pointing out that Sanders is the incumbent.
I have reverted this, pending discussion, because if there were an image available for each independent then they logically all should be posted immediately—since there is no need to wait for a primary as would be appropriate for the established parties. Placing an image of Sanders now in the independent column may give him undue emphasis among independents before the primaries.
My difficulty is that Sanders has typically run in the Democratic primary and, upon winning, shed the mantle of Democrat to be an independent with no Democratic opposition—a shrewd and legitimate electoral strategy. I would like to hear some discussion from others before placing one or more images of independents in that slot in the infobox. Please answer what to do if there are multiple independents with images and whether waiting for the Vermont primary in August is the appropriate timing for populating those boxes. Cheers, HopsonRoad ( talk) 02:44, 4 June 2018 (UTC)
@ Kart2401real and Nevermore27: Instead of reverting each other's contributions, could you discuss the approach that each of you advocates, here, and arrive at consensus with the rest of us? Sincerely, HopsonRoad ( talk) 00:16, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
@ Kart2401real and Nevermore27: I'm glad that you are having this conversation. Can I recommend that you continue it at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Elections and Referendums, for the benefit of all interested parties? HopsonRoad ( talk) 13:42, 18 June 2018 (UTC)
@ Richelieu94: Thank you for working on the "Predictions" table. I notice that the first three rows calls the election "safe" for "I", as if "I" was a party. It's important to note that it's safe for Sanders, who will run as a Democrat in the primary to eliminate rivals and then declare his independence from both parties, but still be listed on the ballot as a Democrat and as an independent (which is not the name of a party). No other independent has a prayer in this election. I suggest at least adding Sanders' name to the yellow portions of the table. Cheers, HopsonRoad ( talk) 12:01, 15 July 2018 (UTC)
The Vermont Secretary of State results show...
...which is different from the results shown in this article (in parentheses). Sincerely, HopsonRoad ( talk) 04:12, 18 January 2020 (UTC)