The Hill (April 2016) - Sanders will be Democrat for life, campaign says

[TomCADem]

But this time, Bernie means it! Last time, the campaign was crossing its fingers, so it does not count.

https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/dem-primaries/277086-sanders-will-be-democrat-for-life-campaign-says

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will remain with the party if he does not get the nomination, his campaign manager said Wednesday.

n an interview on Bloomberg’s “With All Due Respect,” host Mark Halperin asked campaign manager Jeff Weaver if the Independent senator will stay in the Democratic Party if he doesn't become the nominee.

“Well, he is a Democrat, he said he’s a Democrat and he’s gonna be supporting the Democratic nominee, whoever that is,” Weaver responded.

“But he’s a member of the Democratic Party now for life?” Halperin pressed. “Yes, he is,” Weaver said.

[Squinch]

1. And once again, people are SURE he won't double deal on this. Again. Some never learn.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. I don't believe a word of that.

He did not give his "full support" of our nominee last time, and he won't this time. He will take his toys and go home an independent before the sun sets on the convention.

I go back to the behavior of some of his supporters at the convention, it was appalling.

[Fla Dem]

3. This was from a 2016 interview. His campaign manager, Weaver, obviously lied.

[TomCADem]

7. But this time, His Campaign Means It

After all, under the new rules, The candidate has to affirm in writing that they are a Democrat.

[The Truth Is Here]

12. Done. As of yesterday.

[redstatebluegirl]

4. Sorry I should have read it closer.

[honest.abe]

5. Wow... I never heard that back then.

That's why he cannot be trusted.

[BootinUp]

6. Rofl. Nt

[crazytown]

8. I'm a Demomcrat ... that's where I am and that's where I'll stay.

July 12, 2016

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/10/23/bernie-sanders-i-am-an-independent/792186001/

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

9. All evidence to the contrary.

He couldn't drop out of the Democratic Party fast enough after the 2016 election. As Rachel says, "Watch what they do, not what they say."

[TomCADem]

10. It Does Not Matter...

...it is like Trump supporters. You can show Bernie’s repeated statements attacking Democrats, echoing Trump’s views on trade and tariffs, and against immigration, and his votes in support of Russia, but it just does not matter.

[LongtimeAZDem]

11. K&R