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Armstead

(47,803 posts)
Sat Mar 26, 2016, 09:30 PM Mar 2016

Noted in Bernie's speech tonite that he was kicking the ass of Republicans more

I know that's not totally new, but he seems to have placed more emphasis on it. Went after Scott Walker (I know, Wisconsin) and also the "cowardly GOP governors" and said the GOP presidential candidates are an embarrassment to America and "to sane Republicans too." He referred to them attacking wives and acting like kids having a food fight.

I'm wondering if he is shifting to the General a little more too. And/or perhaps showing the Democrats what he can do if let loose on them.

Just thought it was interesting.

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Noted in Bernie's speech tonite that he was kicking the ass of Republicans more (Original Post) Armstead Mar 2016 OP
Music to MY ears. blm Mar 2016 #1
Even msnbc noticed. I think he was also appealing to indies and moderate repugs. jillan Mar 2016 #2
Yeah I think he may be trying to reach out a bit more Armstead Mar 2016 #4
yes, I think he was tempting Republicans who hate Trump and Cruz. grasswire Mar 2016 #8
His supporters could take a lesson from that CorkySt.Clair Mar 2016 #3
I also noticed that his stump speech has been changing nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #5
I've noticed it too. And I think it's the correct strategy. Barack_America Mar 2016 #6
I saw that, too. grasswire Mar 2016 #7
Indeed, Grasswire, thanks for mention that again.. 2banon Mar 2016 #9
I have never heard a politician talk about Native American heritage and worth. nt grasswire Mar 2016 #10
 

CorkySt.Clair

(1,507 posts)
3. His supporters could take a lesson from that
Sat Mar 26, 2016, 09:43 PM
Mar 2016

Reading this forum every day it's clear some could use a refresher course in bashing the GOP.

And I watched every minute of it, btw. He took it to them.

Barack_America

(28,876 posts)
6. I've noticed it too. And I think it's the correct strategy.
Sat Mar 26, 2016, 09:46 PM
Mar 2016

It addresses his weakness as a candidate (I.e the misguided belief he can't win against Republicans). There's no need to convince people not to like Hillary (look at her unapproval numbers, lol), he just needs to prove that he's as effective a fighter as she.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
7. I saw that, too.
Sat Mar 26, 2016, 10:06 PM
Mar 2016

I thought "He is pivoting to General Election mode."

Another thing I noticed was his PLEDGE to overhaul treatment of Native Americans by the government. There was a NA family behind him on stage, and it was clear that they were moved by this man who SAID that their people had been treated terribly from colonial days and that we all owe a great debt to their culture and knowledge.

It was very cool.

 

2banon

(7,321 posts)
9. Indeed, Grasswire, thanks for mention that again..
Sat Mar 26, 2016, 10:13 PM
Mar 2016

it's awesome and I've no doubt of his sincerity.

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