As of today, I am supporting Bernie Sanders for President.

[kentuck]

He may not win. Most likely he won't.

But that is not the most important reason to give him my vote.

The reason he will have my vote is that the Democratic Party has lost its way. Somebody needs to put it back on the right track. Somebody needs to talk about issues that matter to average Americans. Bernie has shown that he is willing to do that.

We, as Democrats, need to know what other Democrats are thinking about money in politics, about secret trade treaties, about preserving and strengthening Social Security, about cutting back on the military adventurism, about how our democracy is corrupted by money, etc. It is not acceptable to many of us that some candidates may want to be ambiguous on these issues. We need to hear them talk about those issues. We can no longer vote on blind faith.

I want my Party to believe in the same principles and issues that I believe in. That may seem unrealistic to a lot of Democrats? Bernie Sanders has been talking about the issues that I think are most important to our country. We need to have the discussion. It will be healthy for the Democratic Party.


(I reserve the right to change my vote if Elizabeth Warren changes her mind and decides to run)

[Sherman A1]

1. I will vote for the eventual Democratic Nominee

but, until that time I will look over all the candidates looking for the one closest to my views. At this point that would be Bernie Sanders.

[LiberalLoner]

12. Me too.

[CK_John]

2. Bernie's problem he one of those people that can't make a decision. He won't

switch to DEM and if he runs as a IND the Koch brothers will pump 45 million into his campaign and own it within an hour.

[kentuck]

5. I would agree with you that he should run as a Democrat...

...not that there is anything wrong with being an Independent Socialist. But surely our ideas should stand for more than our political Label...?

[orpupilofnature57]

9. They'll spend more to Vilify,nullify, and try to dismiss him as old, even though

he has more perspicacity than 99% of Congress.

[JDPriestly]

84. Yes, But he has integrity. That is -- he does what he says.

He may change his mind. But he doesn't just put words together based on research by people who decide what sells in politics.

He thinks and then he talks.

He is really great one on one in unrehearsed situations. He handles the unexpected question well.

In short, he is authentic. It is very hard to pick on a person who is authentic. The public senses the reality, the genuine remorse or pain or joy or outrage or love. It's something very deep within us.

Bernie is himself. That is how he will defeat all the criticism and ridicule of himself.

I think that people will like him.

And people are really sick of the trade agreements, etc.

[sendit]

93. What he is , is honest

How can anyone that calls them selves progressive not support him

[orpupilofnature57]

145. A rare species .

[RiverNoord]

162. And that's why there must be a powerful counter-force to oppose big money.

At this unfortunate time in the history of our 'democratic' form of government, someone like Sanders would be worth devoting heavy volunteering time across the country for, in what would have to be record numbers. Fight the money in the trenches, not on the airwaves.

[Dragonfli]

14. Bernie can't be bought by the Kochs as you imply. You do not know his history re money do you?

Look into where he has raised money in the past, he has I think perhaps the best record regarding taking money from wealthy interests. Where do you get the idea that the Kochs can buy him for a few million dollars?

The front runner I can see, she is already purchased by the banks, probably room for one more at the 'ol influence troth in that camp. Remember she had no problem with the Kochs giving her and the other founding members of the DLC money (and seats on the board of that center right organization) when they started up.

[CK_John]

29. Bernie has no say in who donates or sets up a pac to support a candidate

[Dragonfli]

32. You are saying they will buy him whether he likes it or not?

That he has no say in the matter if the Kochs want to give him money?

the Koch brothers will pump 45 million into his campaign and own it within an hour.

You are apparently not to be taken seriously in a discussion.

May be worth a laugh or two tho.

[CK_John]

44. They already have 50 states organization ready to collect signatures and get

him on the ballot in all 50 states.

[jwirr]

59. Documentation? And the candidate does have the right to say NO.

[Dragonfli]

64. I was wrong, you aren't even worth a laugh or two.

Still not to be taken seriously, he has not been conspiring with the kocks to do anything with them in any states let alone fifty.

You are just a slanderous ....

....no one is buying your lies.

[Ken Burch]

71. Bernie wouldn't go there and you know it.

If he found out the Koch-heads were pulling a stunt like that, Bernie would immediately denounce that and dissassociate himself from it.

And once he did, nobody would fall for a Koch-backed scam like that.

So stop smearing Bernie about something you know perfectly well he wouldn't do.

Bernie has nothing in common with Nader.

[Agschmid]

122. Again it's sort of out of his control...

see Citizens United.

[Ken Burch]

134. Nobody would vote for Bernie as a third-party candidate

If Bernie was put on the ballot against his will.

You can't hold Bernie responsible for the Kochs doing that if they tried it, either.

[Agschmid]

137. I wasn't trying to hold him responsible.

But I guarantee you some would vote for him if he was on the ballot, as is their right.

[QuestionAlways]

97. Bernie has said he would not run as a Independent in the GE

this may be because under the rules a candidate can not coordinate with a PAC supporting him. The Koch brothers can form and pump 45 million into an independent campaign PAC, if Bernie ran as an Independent. The Pac would try to pull votes away from Hillary, under the guise of being for Bernie, and thus help the Republican (major) party.

[Agschmid]

123. This.

[totodeinhere]

130. The last I heard he said he hadn't made his mind yet on running as a Democrat.

Do you have a link to his saying that?

[Agschmid]

121. All they have to do is put up SuperPac ads in his favor in Purple states...

and then Rubio (or one of them) wins.

It's easy...

[Dragonfli]

126. Why would they support him over the Republican?

Why do you think he will partner with them?
Why slander Sanders as you do?

If he runs he may or may not win the primary, I hope he does, I will vote accordingly and NY is early I believe this cycle.

Are you saying the Kocks align with FDR values and are opposed to the DLC alumni in the race (a group they once supported financially)?

Bullshit! - all of this innuendo!

I suppose he is to be labeled a "papa paul" supporter, as well as "a tool of the Kochs" now.


I think you are slandering a good man.

I think you are now the third person on my ignore list

[Agschmid]

129. ...

I don't think that he would partner with them.

*IF* Bernie were to run as an independent (which he says he won't). The Koch Bros. will ABSOLUTELY start a PAC in his favor and run adds in purple states to pull votes away from the DEM candidate thus ensuring a win for the Republican. Again this is Citizens United at work, the Koch brothers (or any republican donor) would be fools not to take advantage of that opportunity...

Bernie himself would have nothing to do with it, but he wouldn't have to thats how SuperPac's work.

And even if he denounced the actions they took, it would still most likely effect the outcome of the vote.

Sorry thats just the way it is, and I am not slandering anyone.

Also it's foolish to ignore someone who has a reasonable point...

[Dragonfli]

131. Your entire premise rests on the assumption that he is a liar

That will only run to be a spoiler, that is why it is slanderous, without your assumption, your reply to me would not even exist.
That is all I have to say to you, congrats, you are one of only three whose bullshit is too much for even me to want to read - I usually find even the worst posters merely amusing (in a train wreck sort of way)

[Agschmid]

138. And people still think Warren is going to run...

Your entire premise rests on the assumption that he is a liar

You call them out like you are calling me out?

[merrily]

151. Accepting donations does not equal selling out. He's never sold out in his life. Stop smearing.

[JDPriestly]

87. The Kochs can set up PACs pro and anti Bernie.

Bernie will stand on his own two feet (or sit) and say what he thinks, what he knows to be true. He is pretty untouchable. He is a funny looking guy, and he doesn't try to "fix" it. He doesn't have ego in the game. He has the desire to do what is right.

It is very hard to ridicule or criticize a candidate who is as genuine as Bernie Sanders.

Bernie is an extremely moral man in the sense that he tries to do what is right even if sometimes he makes mistakes. There is no other candidate or potential candidate (other than maybe Elizabeth Warren) who stand on his level when it comes to social morality and honesty.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

95. Perfect one word for Bernie: genuine

[haikugal]

127. I agree, that's a good word for him.

[sammythecat]

166. Good thinking there

That is just perfect. Bernie Sanders is genuine. Absolutely genuine. It's such a dreadful reality that being genuine sets him apart from just about every single one of our "leaders" in Washington. He's for the people and he tells the truth. In other words, he does his fucking job and that makes him the exception. It's awful, the situation we're in.

[bunnies]

17. He said he would not run as an Ind.

Months ago at a speech in NH I attended. He has no intention of being a spoiler. He made that very clear.

[bvf]

23. He wouldn't run as an Independent.

What makes you say he can't make a decision, btw?

[tazkcmo]

35. This is a moot point.

Sen. Sanders is on record as saying he will not run as a spoiler candidate and will in no way allow his actions to enable, assist or aide a Republican victory.
He is adamant on this point.

[Mnpaul]

49. Republicans using Bernie

Ran into a big fail last week on Fox News Sunday. Wallace tried baiting him into criticizing Hillary but he was having no part of it.

[arcane1]

53. That reminds me, I still haven't watched that interview!

Thanks!!

[JDPriestly]

89. He is a moral, fair-minded man.

He will let Hillary say what she thinks, and he will say what he thinks.

I want to see a debate between Hillary and Bernie Sanders. I very much want to see that. And let the best candidate win the primary.

I have volunteered for Bernie Sanders and I hope others do too.

[Ikonoklast]

108. And he was never a Republican at any point in his life.

Other so-called potential and current candidates cannot say the same.

[merrily]

159. I thought he said he was undecided about running as a Dem or as an Indie.

It doesn't matter to me. Either way, I will be voting in the Dem Primary.

[tazkcmo]

181. He did.

And followed it up with the not helping the GOP qualifier.

[merrily]

182. Funny that some apparently heard only part of that.

[Ken Burch]

69. We all know he's not going to go Nader on us.

Just give that one a rest.

[still_one]

128. absolutely correct. He will either run as a Democrat or not run. We will know soon enough

[Dragonfli]

132. No, several posters above are pushing the meme he will run as a spoiler with the help of the Kochs.

A bunch of slanderous bullshit that is pissing me off.

[Agschmid]

140. That is ABSOLUTELY NOT what we are saying...

We are saying if he does run (which is his right), then they will take advantage of that. Why wouldn't they?

You don't get to just pretend that we are saying that?!?!

I've voted for Bernie multiple times in VT, and I support him as a politician, so your meme is just that.

[JaneyVee]

81. Good point. I've already seen RW bloggers suggesting that.

Telling Koch to "hedge" their bets with Bernie Sanders.

[smokey nj]

98. It's a ridiculous point.

In His First Appearance On Meet The Press Bernie Sanders Terrifies The Koch Brothers
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/09/14/appearance-meet-press-bernie-sanders-terrifies-koch-brothers.html


Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary
http://www.thenation.com/blog/195929/bernie-sanders-wont-be-entering-koch-brothers-primary

[rhett o rick]

109. He can't make a decision? Really? What exactly are you basing that on?

Sen Sanders knows that if he runs for president he and his family will be subject to attack that no one should have to be subject to. He has indicated that he is willing to take the risk if he gets enough people to back him. If that's what you are basing your he "can't make a decision" on, I am disappointed. He doesn't enjoy the comfort of having the Olgarchs behind him. I hope you will support him and not the Oligarch's choice.

[merrily]

150. I thought he said he might run as a Dem, if he got support for that.

No one will own his campaign but him, regardless of who donates. You have zero basis to make that claim.

[cali]

157. not sure why I bother to respond to your invariably bizarre claims

But that is your usual steaming pile. You are wrong. He's my senator.

[lame54]

3. is he running?

[ananda]

4. I would vote for Sanders and Warren over Clinton but...

... if Clinton is the eventual nominee, I will support her and
vote for her.

[orpupilofnature57]

7. I resentfully, regretfully would also, I'm going to do whatever to help

Sanders/Warren however I can .

[kentuck]

10. United we Stand...

Divided we Fall...

[orpupilofnature57]

24. Believe me I see hillary as same old story, Sanders/ Warren is

our only shot for change .

[kentuck]

28. It would help her a little if she came out against the TPP, I think?

But she said she would decide once it was completed...??

[Dragonfli]

42. the old "It will have to pass so I can see what's in it" - I thought that was Pelosi's old tact.

Sounds like the same sort of reasoning, she will decide when it is passed if she "likes" it or not I suppose.

Perhaps a word or two about fast track legislation while we are waiting for her to decide would be in order?

[orpupilofnature57]

56. She'll use the same out as WMD's , I fear . N/T

[QuestionAlways]

99. Yes, I support Hillary, but I want her to come out against Fast Track NOW

She does not have to know what is in TPP in order to do that.

[handmade34]

90. our only hope for change

is to motivate and get all good people out to vote... our only hope for change is to get people out to vote to get the Republicans out of office and good democratic/progressive people in... our only hope for change is action by all of US!!

Hillary Clinton will be a fine President as long as we elect Democrats to take over the Legislature and we continue to work for what is good and healthy for our people and environment...

[JaneyVee]

82. +1.

[polichick]

6. Just waiting to see if he gets in - we'll know soon.

[Autumn]

8. Welcome aboard. If he's running it's up to us to make sure his message gets out there

because he can win. He should be announcing one way or the other by the end of the month.

[kentuck]

11. I hope someone delivers your message.

[Autumn]

19. Here's the thing, all those little short blurbs Bernie posts? I post them on my FB

Bernie Sanders. Independent Senator from Vermont. They get a lot of likes and shares and even my republican friends and family members like them I'll post one one where he says something about taking care of our Veterans and they go ape shit over it, they are all Independent Socialists from Vermont, they just don't know it. . People hear his message, people like his message.

[kentuck]

20. Those are great !

I always share them on FB.

I think he might get more Republican votes than some folks might think? They are willing to look at ideas over a Party Label, such as Independent Socialist. If it makes sense and sounds like the truth, most folks are willing to listen. Labels are nothing but labels. Its ideas that are real. Bernie is simply saying it is time to change directions...

[Autumn]

21. My republican Niece in Texas who always shared conservative crap is sharing stuff from Bernies FB

page. It's a start. We can do this.

[kentuck]

22. Bravo !

My ideal ticket would be Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.

And they could flip a coin to see who was on top of the ticket.

And it would not matter to me if they ran as Democrats or as Independents. Ideas mean more than Party labels.

[Autumn]

25. We are at a crossroads here. We need change and we need it now.

More of the same old corporate bipartisanship from two parties seeing to the needs of the wealthy over the needs of the poor, the elderly and the working class can't go on those people are drowning.

[kentuck]

30. The motto:

Time For A Change In Direction ?

[Autumn]

36. That's a good one, can't wait to see what Bernie come up with.

It's gonna be good. I think his would be something like that.

[merrily]

153. We needed it long ago, but I'll settle for now since that's the best that is possible.

[zeemike]

112. And I would predict a mass grass root movement.

Either way that ticket was structured...people are tired of hell at the same old same old.
And you would see a change in congress as well
And if it is Hillary with anyone else it will be the same old same old and few will vote...and perhaps another president Bush.

That is my prediction for what it is worth.

[arcane1]

41. His words get the hell shared out of them on Facebook, from many pages.

It seems like every good quote that passes through my news feed ends up being a Sanders quote

[kacekwl]

85. Thank You Autumn

for spreading the message.

[JDPriestly]

91. Yes.

[handmade34]

92. I wish

all Vermonters were Independent Socialists

and I really want Bernie in the Senate!!

[hrmjustin]

15. Well we support different candidates but I respect your view.

[hifiguy]

16. I stand with you, kentuck.

[kentuck]

18. Peace

[NYC_SKP]

26. I also support Bernie.

I'm pulling for Warren but I love Sanders just as much and for the same reasons.

K/R

[NRaleighLiberal]

39. +1.

[MissDeeds]

27. Great post, kentuck

I support Bernie too, 100 percent!

K&R

[kentuck]

34. We need to take a stand.

[Enthusiast]

31. I'm with you, kentuck. Excellent post. I agree on every point.

[daleanime]

33. K&R.....

[cantbeserious]

37. I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Vote HRC - The 1% Manchurian Candidate

[Sienna86]

38. I feel the same as you. I admire his values and actions.

We need to find the very best candidate out there who represents us. I won't give up.

[one_voice]

40. Is he running? Did I miss the announcement..

shit, I miss everything.

[H2O Man]

43. I met him many

years ago. If he does enter the Democratic primary contest, I would be very interested. While I haven't made any decision on who I'd voe for in the primary, I would definitely make a financial contribution to his campaign. I believe that would be a solid investment in having a discussion of important issues.

Thank you for this OP/thread.

Recommended.

[kentuck]

46. Hey!

[H2O Man]

51. This is a curious

election cycle, is it not?

[kentuck]

58. There is an unease amongst the masses...

They are not happy with the direction we are going.

[Autumn]

74. The Great Unwashed

[hifiguy]

76. It's getting awfully hot in this handcart

and even some of the sheeple are beginning to sense something is very wrong.

[hootinholler]

105. That's exctly why the TeaParty was so easy to gin up

My mistake was dismissing them as astroturf instead of astrokudzu.

[JDPriestly]

94. Great! Thanks.

[Cryptoad]

45. Too Bad he is not running,,,,,,

[Ken Burch]

73. He hasn't said that.

besides, it does your candidate no harm if Bernie runs in the primaries and caucuses.

[arcane1]

77. Last I heard, he's deciding on April 30th

[2banon]

102. when did Bernie say he isn't running?

[workinclasszero]

47. Has he announced that he's running?

Oh and, he's not a Democrat either.

I would not vote for an independent with no chance to win. That would just get us President Cruz or some other republican whack job.

[bvf]

143. If he were to run

it would be as a Democrat. I don't have a cite at my fingertips, but I'm fairly certain he's said as much.

[Maedhros]

174. And I won't vote for a Democrat who will sell us out, just because they're a Democrat.[n/t]

[Dr Hobbitstein]

48. Has he declared yet?

It's cool if you support him (hell, I think he'd make an EXCEPTIONAL president), but I hadn't heard he had declared and joined the Democratic Party at this point.

[blue neen]

50. Is he a Democrat?

I thought this forum was Democratic Underground.

Until, and unless, Bernie Sanders a) Switches to the Democratic Party and b) Declares he is running for President as a Democrat, then any more talk of Sanders is moot.

[Maedhros]

175. Bernie has said on many occasions that he won't run as an Independent.

He would switch to the Democrats before announcing.

[emulatorloo]

52. When he announces I will support him.

He needs to run!

[Ilsa]

54. If he runs, I'll vote for Bernie.

I'll vote for the Democratic nominee and hope it's Bernie.

[grandpamike1]

55. It really ticks me off

To hear that people who would be turned off by HRC, would, either not vote, vote for someone else, and take a chance that a Republican gets the Presidency. Selfish, is one of the words to describe people of this sort. A house, Senate and Presidency with Republicans in all those offices, would mean that the next picks for the Supreme Court would be filled with ideologue Republicans like the ones we have now, and the though of that, even if I hated HRC is something I do not want to consider.

[TheKentuckian]

61. The folks that wipe and dangle for Jamie, Lloyd, the surrvilence state and the whole "stakeholder"

gang while robbing the poor and working people into fucking oblivion have some fucking nerve to even mention selfishness is crazy.

Prop up and expand too big to fail and you want to try to take to task the people trying to make it?

The Turd Way power grab has been running unopposed for a generation and you have the nerve to whine about people having enough? Please. Can the lame as guilt trips and fucking help instead of tossing us an anchor while making a path of rose petals for the greediest motherfuckers in all of human history.

[hifiguy]

183. Damn tootin'!! nt

[Sherman A1]

78. Pardon me for a moment

Each of us is entitled to their opinions and to make up their own mind as to their choice in both the primary elections and in November of 2106. One hopes that those are informed decisions, but even if not, those decisions belong to the individual, they may chose to vote for Candidate "A" or "B" or not to vote at all as they may feel that the candidates do not represent their beliefs.

While you may not agree with the choices that others make, I would hesitate to engage in what appears to be name calling. You may believe them to be "Selfish", but it may be that they view the world differently than you do.

[JaneyVee]

83. +1.

[2banon]

104. ,

[QuestionAlways]

111. I love Bernie, his ideas, but vote for Hillary

The fact that he is a self-declared socialist is a killer in the GE. Low information voters think socialist equals Russia. I love him and his ideas, but I must vote or Hillary and a sane SCOTUS.

[merrily]

154. If his label is actually death at the polls, he won't survive the primary anyway.

[MisterP]

118. so the danger, then, is that the GOP will pass bad laws--laws so bad it wouldn't matter

who, hypothetically, backed them?

right?

this is what we're supposed to oppose, correct?

[Maedhros]

176. My vote is mine to cast, not yours.

I will not vote for the status quo anymore. I will vote for the candidate that best represents my interests. If that candidate is a Democrat, then great. If not, so be it.

[Jester Messiah]

178. Then don't risk it. Don't risk losing those votes. Run a better candidate. [nt]

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

57. I hear you, I support him too, you will NOT vote for him, however, in the november election

unless he beats whoever is running in the Democratic election because he has sworn NOT to run as 3rd party

unless you write in his name, I guess

[winter is coming]

62. Are you for real?

The OP isn't a toddler. Telling him whom he may NOT vote for as if he were trying to snag an extra cookie is ludicrous. It's an excellent way, however, to ensure that people won't take you seriously.

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

63. YOu didnt read what I said, I said he, or for you I guess I have to add ANYBODY cant vote

for Bernie in nov unless he won the democratic primary

do you understand that?

[winter is coming]

65. I did read what you said. Thanks for confirming that it's a waste of time to read your posts. n/t

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

66. So how does one vote for Bernie if he isnt on the ballot by his OWN CHOICE?

You sure are rude, BTW

[liberal_at_heart]

125. I will write his name in if I have to.

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

169. Hypothetical ? here: YOUR vote is the swing vote. You write in Bernie and as a result Scott Walker

is the next president.

You check off next to Hillary's name, and he isnt.

What do you do?

[PowerToThePeople]

60. bravo!

[jwirr]

67. I am voting for Bernie in the primary and for whoever wins in the general.

[chknltl]

68. If Senator Sanders runs for the Dem Nominee, he has my support too. KnR/nt

[flying-skeleton]

70. I will vote for the eventual Democratic Nominee

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[G_j]

72. I too do

Run Bernie Run!!

[Octafish]

75. Good on you, kentuck.

I'm so old I remember where Bernie's standing was called the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party.

[JDPriestly]

79. I have volunteered for Bernie Sanders.

He speaks truth to power. We need someone who is fearless.

And he is.

[BrotherIvan]

106. Me too

I think this country needs someone with his integrity very badly. It makes me so sad to hear, "He's too old" or "He looks funny." This isn't American Idol, this is our country, slipping into ruin. I want someone that can't be bought. That's pretty much the measure now.

[JDPriestly]

119. He is older than I am, and I consider myself old. And he doesn't

focus on his looks. He isn't vain. He is not overly concerned about those superficial things. And that will work for him. That will be an asset for him.

[BrotherIvan]

146. I hope so

I think many are drawn to looks so might go for O'Malley rather than someone who doesn't give them a tingle. I think Independents might be swayed (I think for all the conservatives that might agree with what he says, their preachers will tell them that gawd said to vote for Jeb and that will be that). We'll see. I'm surprised at how low people go on this board alone.

[kacekwl]

80. Welcome

to the party. Run Bernie Run.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

86. I support Bernie too!

But he's not announced he's running, has he?

[BKH70041]

88. I'm supporting Titleist as my favorite golf ball.

Until I miss a very makable putt, then I reserve the right to switch.

[Zorra]

96. Welcome home!

[TheKentuckian]

100. I'd like to draft Brown but I'm down with Bernie.

[MrMickeysMom]

101. Honestly... Everything he's stood for better represents the Democratic party, so we all should.

I believe it because I've witnessed them all in action. He represents the platform we should all support.

K&R

[NorthCarolina]

103. I couldn't agree more.

If Bernie is in it, I'll do my part to try and help him win it.

[arely staircase]

107. I am voting for Clinton in the primaries,even if Sanders runs

If he is the nominee I will support him enthusiastically.

[customerserviceguy]

110. Hillary hopes he will run

That will accomplish two things.

First, it will legitimize her claim to the Democratic nomination by actually beating an opponent, no matter how outmatched he may be.

Second, Bernie will make her look younger to the voters.

[WillyT]

113. Huge K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[blondie58]

114. I would LOVE a dual ticket!

Warren/Sanders. It would be perfect.

[liberal_at_heart]

115. I'm voting for Bernie Sanders too.

[blkmusclmachine]

116. Not Ready For Hillary 2016

[rury]

120. I'm not Ready for Hillary, either.

[wildbilln864]

117. plus another! n/t

[Populist_Prole]

124. Me too, but as of several months ago.

[BreakfastClub]

133. No, he won't win. Absolutely not. Practicality trumps idealism

in politics. Purists forget that to our party's detriment. That's the reason I could never fully adore Ted Kennedy. He railed against Jimmy Carter not being liberal enough and tried to primary a sitting president. He had a hand in giving us Ronald Reagan as a result of his idealism. He also killed Carter's healthcare reform because it wasn't liberal enough. That hurt a lot of people, set us back 30 years, and ultimately killed many who died without access to adequate health care.

Idealism has its place, but it isn't in politics. On the other side of the aisle, we see the purists doing the same thing; shutting down government, insisting on their way or the highway, turning Americans against them because they insist on purity over politics. Politics is dirty, and the best that you can hope for is a good compromise most of the time. It's not for the purist, that's for sure.

[kentuck]

136. What you may call "purity"...

..others may call common sense necessity.

[sabrina 1]

135. Just give us the chance Bernie!

Great OP, we so need an opposition party.

[Hoyt]

139. Not me.. The guy is willing to lie about Obama and an agreement important to our

future for votes and recognition. None of the good he's done changes that.

[Ichingcarpenter]

141. So Bernie Sanders is a liar

interesting

[Dragonfli]

142. Not only that, but he is a liar that they think will run with Koch help

As a spoiler.

They have a theory that has the Kochs working with him to get on the ballot in all 50 states and then focus on the purple ones just to screw us all!

Read up thread.
It is breaking news in their little world.

[cali]

160. how do you know he's lying?

And you surely don't know what's in the tpp. I know Senator Sanders. I've never Sen any evidence that he's a liar.

[TheKentuckian]

188. Add to the mountains of evidence that the Turd Way are the enemy in league with the corporate wing

of the conservative movement.

[Hoyt]

189. If that were true, you'd be outnumbered 8 to 2.

[TheKentuckian]

190. The words are in English but they don't come together to mean anything

[kentuck]

144. I would agree with those that say he should run as a Democrat.

It should not be a topic of discussion whether or not he should change his party nomenclature?

His ideas are more important than Party labels.

Bernie is a Democrat.

[mmonk]

147. Moreso traditionally than many that hold office with a D beside their name.

I've already signed up so I'm glad you're on board.

[marym625]

148. Let's not say, "he may not win"

We don't need to have a self fulfilling prophecy like that. He can and will win.

We need someone that is strong on domestic policy and cares about the American people. He can have a secretary of state and VP strong on foreign policy that aren't warmongers

[RoccoR5955]

149. He has my vote in the primaries

In the general I shall vote for the Democratic Party's candidate. No matter how bad she/he is, he/she is better than anyone the RepubliCONs put on the ballot!

[Vinca]

152. I will vote for Bernie in the NH primary and I hope he wins the nomination.

In the general I will vote for whoever isn't the Republican.

[Joe Worker]

155. I too will vote

for Sanders if he runs. Isn't it disgusting to see this party take on second and third tier issues while ignoring the inferno that is jobs and the economy? (the media is a large part of the problem)

Failed policies since 1983........why would we ever support more of the same abuse?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

156. As of today, I am supporting your supporting Bernie Sanders for President...

Unless, of course, Elizabeth Warren also runs for President. I expect an announcement any day that she's at least considering it.

[rtracey]

158. Well

I like Bernie Sanders, he is a compassionate, caring individual. Good luck on his nomination. My personally believe he will not be the nominee, but that is strictly my opinion. My reason is this... he will need to become a democrat, and I feel he is doing much better of a job as an independent.

[imthevicar]

161. I will vote for whom I feel

is the best person for the job. Not dried ink from a rubber stamp, nor a shadow of a doubt. I will not vote for any evil, be it the greater or lessor! Don't you dare point your finger at me, for three of them will be pointing back at you for condoning such evil!

[kentuck]

164. I'm not pointing fingers...

I'm simply stating who I am voting for and why? If he chooses not to run, then I will have to find another candidate.

[RiverNoord]

165. I don't agree that he 'most likely won't' win. If he was up against whatever loony

the Republicans would eventually select, he would be able to cultivate massive support among people with some modicum of common sense.

And with respect to a Democratic party primary, his straight talk would distinguish him profoundly from Clinton, whose carefully cultivated style of maneuvering around any definitive answer to any question could render her irrelevant.

[Sheepshank]

167. Sanders will not be able to win. It's too bad, but the country will

have the fear of Socialism and Communism rammed down their throat....... and remembering the general votership is an uninformed group. They know and see what the media feeds them. The Kochs and Murdock will determine what information will be fed to the public. Sanders will not be able to garner the $1B+ it would take to get out his message.

[George II]

168. Sanders can do nothing for the Democratic Party until he JOINS the Democratic Party....

....

I like him, but he's been playing this "I may decide" game too long, and he's turning some of HIS supporters off because of it.

[closeupready]

170. Me too. Thanks!

K&R

[Sheepshank]

171. so are hanging at a DEM site, but throw your lot in with a NON DEM

make sense I suppose.. Explains so very much.

[valerief]

172. I always vote for who I want in the primary. It's already bought and paid for anyway.

I voted for Jerry Brown instead of Clinton. I voted for Kucinich instead of Obama. And, of course, I voted for the later dethroned President Gore.

[cstanleytech]

173. No, it doesnt seem unrealistic..........it is unrealistic.

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No party has every single member on the same exact page and sharing the exact same beliefs and opinions, not the republicans, the democrats or whatever party you care to name unless of course its a party of one in which case its not much of a party.
Now if Sanders runs I will consider him but thats as far as I am willing to go at this time except to say that so far every single republican whos announced that they are running is a wacked out nutjob.

[Jester Messiah]

177. Hear, hear!

I will not vote for a conservative, I don't care what party they claim.

[upaloopa]

179. Again he is not a Democrat and he is not running.

May as well vote for the cookie monster

[donnasgirl]

180. Kentuck

I agree and will back you 1000%. Sorry I am late to the post

[RedCappedBandit]

184. No idea why anyone would support Hillary over Bernie or Warren

[staggerleem]

185. Because Bernie is NOT going to get the funding he'll need ...

... to run a competitive campaign, and when he realizes that, he's not going to run.

I've sent Bernie's campaign a bit of cash, and may send more when I can, but I'm not expecting much. I'm also not responding to any of the "Run Warren Run" e-mails any more, because I believe her when she says she wants to remain in the Senate, and that she can be VERY effective for us there.

Am I in LOVE with the idea of a Hillary Clinton Presidency? No. Will I vote for her over ANY Republican? You can bet the farm on it! Why? Because on the day the next President is inaugurated, 5 Supreme Court Justices will be 79 or older. If a Republican gets to appoint their replacements, I'm moving to New Zealand!

[RedCappedBandit]

186. Is that because people don't agree with him on policy,

or is it just because everyone assumes he won't win? Thus, he can't..

I would amend my statement to "No idea why anyone would support Hillary over Bernie or Warren on the policies"


I am in agreement regarding voting for Hillary over any of these republican "candidates".

[woo me with science]

187. Huge K&R

[philosslayer]

191. Have I stumbled into the IndependentUnderground?

He's not even a Democrat. Why are you here?

[kentuck]

192. Early endorsement for Bernie: