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George II

(67,782 posts)
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 09:22 PM Apr 2020

Briahna Gray and David Sirota have been released from the Sanders Campaign!

Gray's Twitter Profile (a lot of "formers" there!):

Former National Press Secretary for #BernieSanders2020. Former Contributing Editor @curaffairs. Former Senior Politics Editor @theintercept

Sirota's Twitter Profile(a lot of "pasts" there!):

Denverite. Character on @TheGoldbergsABC. @EmilyforCO's spouse.

Past: @BernieSanders' speechwriter, journalist at IBT/@Newsweek @CapitalandMain @GuardianUS.

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Briahna Gray and David Sirota have been released from the Sanders Campaign! (Original Post) George II Apr 2020 OP
Is there an actual campaign any more that needs those two bomb-throwers? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #1
Honestly, there never was. George II Apr 2020 #7
Isn't using the term "cult" against the rules? ConnorMarc Apr 2020 #14
Not that I know of. It's been used quite frequently, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #15
Hmmm...Really?!?? This is good to know. ConnorMarc Apr 2020 #16
I'm sure that won't deter their attacks on Joe Biden. Salviati Apr 2020 #2
It wouldn't surprise me, or for whatever 3rd party candidate shows up. Not sure if Stein will.... George II Apr 2020 #3
That's What I'm Wondering About Those Two Me. Apr 2020 #5
Exactly still_one Apr 2020 #4
It Will Soon Be Evident, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #6
See ya later vercetti2021 Apr 2020 #8
You're welcome. Want to see some "divisive horseshit"? Check their tweets. George II Apr 2020 #12
You mean like Dave, Nina and Bri's social media presence? HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #13
Will prospective employers contact Bernie TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #9
'...a lot of 'formers' there!' ROFL Scurrilous Apr 2020 #10
Yeah Gothmog Apr 2020 #11

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,656 posts)
1. Is there an actual campaign any more that needs those two bomb-throwers?
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 09:26 PM
Apr 2020

Or is it all just Bernie hanging around and sending out emails urging his cult to vote for him in the remaining primaries just so he can exert "leverage" that he no longer has?

 

ConnorMarc

(653 posts)
14. Isn't using the term "cult" against the rules?
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 10:45 AM
Apr 2020

I'm certain someone would get an infraction it was used referring to an Establishment candidate/individual.

Salviati

(6,008 posts)
2. I'm sure that won't deter their attacks on Joe Biden.
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 09:29 PM
Apr 2020

They'll happily put in pro-bono work for the trump campaign.

George II

(67,782 posts)
3. It wouldn't surprise me, or for whatever 3rd party candidate shows up. Not sure if Stein will....
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 09:35 PM
Apr 2020

Orfalea has been working "pro bono" (i.e., under the table) ever since he was hired/fired months ago.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
5. That's What I'm Wondering About Those Two
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 09:47 PM
Apr 2020

As you may guess I'm skeptical about anything that 'not a campaign' does. Past actions leave me not trusting them.

The Magistrate

(95,244 posts)
6. It Will Soon Be Evident, Sir
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 10:38 PM
Apr 2020

Whether this a real discard, or merely an exercise in plausible deniability....

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
10. '...a lot of 'formers' there!' ROFL
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 12:05 AM
Apr 2020



Good to see those two toxic twins cut loose. Looks like Bernie may be cleaning up his organization. getting ready to help in the GE.
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