Stop it, Sanders, stop it

[question everything]

The "Democratic establishment" put pressure on Buttigieg and on Klobuchar? Otherwise you would have won Minnesota?

Perhaps if we still had caucuses even though it appeared that you did not do as well as last time in IA and in NV.

Why, do you think, Klobuchar has been winning her senate seat? Why, do you think we flipped two R seats with moderates? And, yes, two D seats to R - the only ones? Because we are moderate. We are sensible Midwestern no nonsense citizens who do not go for "revolution" (Omar notwithstanding). That's why. And your appearance at Klobuchar backyard with Omar, on the eve of the primaries was offensive. For that alone you should have lost Minnesota.

Still, iff the "establishment" did send to convince them, good for them. We learned the lesson from the mistakes of the Republican party in 2016 though they could not decide who was worse: Trump or Cruz.

And, really, you cannot out whine our whiner in chief in the White House. So stop it please. In the words of Palin (Palin?) man up.

[msongs]

1. thats the kind of person he is. unchangeable. imo. nt

[trueblue2007]

42. thats the kind of person he is. he isn't a truth telling kinda guy in my opinion.

[leftieNanner]

2. "The Democratic Establishment"

Is me.

And you're right, Bernie. I would rather not vote for you.

[calimary]

23. And me. And he lost my vote a long time ago.

[yardwork]

3. It's always a woman's fault, according to Bernie.

[subana]

9. just like comrade donnie...

...it's always someone else's fault, not his!!!

[MarcA]

10. Really?

Let's see how this sounds - It's always a woman's fault according to Joe.

[Missiris]

15. Your basis?

Please explain the basis for this suggestion. For either candidate.

[yardwork]

24. Here's what I've seen....

In the aftermath of the 2016 election, Bernie blamed Hillary and the DNC, who was headed by a woman. Bernie is now blaming Elizabeth Warren for .... everything. And now it's Amy Klobuchar's fault that he lost MN. See the pattern?

[trueblue2007]

43. he doesn't like women?

[Cha]

61. he most certainly did blame

Hillary and the "elite".. and look where it finally got him.

[OhZone]

4. We we can!

[question everything]

5. Wish I did not have to look at his fat ass

Hope the Home Page will change tomorrow

[OhZone]

7. Sorry - wrong pic ha

fixed

[BidenBacker]

38. Was wondering what the hell was going on when I read his comment

I've heard Obama called a lot of things but never a "Fat Ass".

[question everything]

56. That was the pic posted. From the home page

[Under The Radar]

6. Bernie claims the other candidates should have ....

....stay in the race to help siphon votes from Joe that helps Bernie. So does Joe have the right to cry about the Democratic Establishment because they were in the race at all?

[NYMinute]

8. Bernie. Should. Just. Go. Away.

[yaesu]

13. He can't, he is a presidential candidate

[spudspud]

22. Hopefully, not for long.

[NYMinute]

35. He can ... just give a press release and boom, he can go.

It is not can't ... you mean won't

[Orrex]

44. If he fails to secure the nomination, will he drop out?

Or will he linger on as he did last time, with the dubious intent of "steering the discussion" or however he rationalized keeping the spotlight on himself to the detriment of the Democratic candidate?

It would be nice if he (Sanders the divider, Sanders the Democrat of convenience, Sanders the self-declared foe of Democrats and Republicans alike) would take the principled step now of committing to support the eventual nominee, even if (god forbid) it once again isn't Sanders?

And will his supporters join him in supporting that candidate? Or will they content themselves by tilting at windmills until Trump retakes the oath in Jan 2021?

[cstanleytech]

47. Actually any of the candidates including Bernie can drop out of seeking the nomination.

The real question is should he? The answer to that I think is dependant on how he does on the 17th and if he fails to win enough to keep him as a true competitor for the nomination I would hope he would drop out just like I will hope Biden will do the same should Bernie stage a strong enough comeback to put him ahead with a clear lead.
I also think Bernie needs to stay in the party this time if he loses especially if he wants to make another run for the nomination in 4 to 8 years that way he can build a better foundation to win.

[TwilightZone]

51. Sure, he can.

Candidates withdraw every cycle. There's nothing stopping him.

I think he'll wait until the results come in on the 17th, then make an exit.

[MontanaFarmer]

52. I suppose he'll wait that long, for a

chance to debate. I think tomorrow's results will be sufficiently devastating to him that he could drop out Wednesday, but the hammer falls on the 17th, for sure. A 2-1 loss in the 4th largest state is a death sentence.

[we can do it]

25. And soon.

[showblue22]

11. In other words

If the votes were divided I would have won a plurality.

[wryter2000]

12. Every word out of his mouth causes more damage

Does anyone still wonder why so many Democrats are fed up with him?

[Thekaspervote]

29. Indeed..new Quinnipiac poll out today shows sanders net favorability down 11 pts

[question everything]

34. Fed up with someone who is not a Democrat, not plan to be a Democrat. What novelty

[William769]

14. Kick & recommended.

[LuvNewcastle]

16. It's really the voters he has a problem with.

We're the Democratic establishment that he has such a problem with.

[Thekaspervote]

30. +1000

[Maru Kitteh]

36. YESSSSSS!!!!!!

Bingo.

All us dumb, unwashed, not-pure, un-revolutionary, regular, walking-around Democrats who just aren't enlightened enough to know what we, ourselves want.

[question everything]

59. This is characteristic of a revolutionary. I know what is good for you

[GulfCoast66]

45. At least a certain segment of our voters who are more numerous in the South.

[Vivienne235729]

53. +10000 EXACTLY!!

[C Moon]

17. He asked Warren to back him for president. No word.

So the Sanders' camp is now saying she'd be a great VP pick, should Sanders be the Democratic candidate for President.
Warren didn't even say she'd back Sanders for president, and they are still using her name. Sneaky.

[Rebl2]

19. I think

she was pretty angry with him after one of the recent debates. Don’t know what was said, but I think she was not happy with him. Hard to see how she backs him. I would not be surprised if she decides not to endorse anyone.

[C Moon]

20. I imagine you're correct about the not endorsing.

[True Blue American]

27. Bernie called her a liar

Then after was rude when she confronted him.

[Ilsa]

18. They keep running the Obama ad, as if PBO has endorsed him. nt

[former9thward]

55. Biden runs the same ad.

Implying Obama has endorsed him.

[Cha]

21. TY, question everything!

[True Blue American]

26. Pete just contradicted him!

[Skittles]

28. so, so, so, SO SICK OF HIM

[Thekaspervote]

31. MEEEE TOO!

[rzemanfl]

32. +1 Skittles. n/t

[SocialLibFiscalMod]

48. BEYOND Berned Out!!

Amen!! Bernie Sanders has no desire whatsoever to lead the Democratic Party...he wants to destroy it! Trump accomplished this in his Trumpublican Party. True Democrats who care about our democracy don’t want to become the Berniecratic Party and we WON’T let it happen! Voters on Super Tuesday made that abundantly clear. The sooner we send accomplish-nothing Senator Sanders packing, the better!!

[Skittles]

64. OK I have to say

I find it disconcerting when a first post on DU is trashing a candidate. I really don't care for either of the front-runners but I will vote for ANYONE who goes up against Donald Fucking Trump. Even if it is Bernie.

[DinahMoeHum]

33. His "Justice Democrats" and "Our Revolution" people. . .

. . .haven't exactly covered themselves in glory, either

The candidates endorsed by these vehicles, with one or two exceptions, had their asses handed to them in the 2018 primaries.

The Democrats who defeated them, became the vanguard of the Blue Wave, went on to oust their GOP counterparts, and win seats in Congress and other offices were, for the most part moderates, in red or purple districts.

If they're serious about "taking over the Democratic Party", they should actually join their Democratic committees in their own hometowns and work from there as district leaders/precinct captains, etc. Get enough of them at those levels, work their way upward by winning small offices, then big ones, then maybe the DNC will have a place for them at the table.

As it is, their approach to politics and elections is like dumping a truckload of sugar in the ocean and expecting syrup in return. They'd do a lot better by sweetening the cup in their own communities first.

[Catch2.2]

37. A lot of people here

love to bash Bernie. Just remember, a large chunk of Democrats support him. We need to come together and defeat Dotard Trump. Posting numerous Bernie Bashing threads will not help. Saying things like "Bernie always blames women" or "I'm sick of seeing him, I wish he'd just go away" will not help.


* Just to let everyone know, I'm ready to support Biden and defeat Trump. I'm just tired of hearing that Sanders is the worst person in the world threads!

[question everything]

39. Agree. We have to come together. But whining about others not endorsing him?

[Gore1FL]

46. But ultimately, who cares?

Mathematically, Biden is going to win the nomination unless some extraordinary event happens. Why pick fights with Sanders at this point? What benefit does this give to Biden in the fall? Let the process play out as designed. Let every state vote. It's OK if people vote. Your guy is going to win the nomination. Focus now on building bridges. Being welcoming isn't going to harm the outcome of the nomination phase, but it well better unify the party in the Fall.

[question everything]

62. I was personally offended.

I supported Klobuchar to the end. She was going to win Minnesota. So even before she quit I was, yes, pissed that he chose to come to Minnesota on the eve of the primary. Really just like Trump visiting all the states before the primaries to rally his base.

And when I heard him whining like that, well I rushed over here.

[Gore1FL]

63. It's OK to be annoyed.

I get annoyed at my neighbor for being loud. She and Sanders almost the same chance of being president.

She's a Republican based on previous yard signs. Sanders voters are likely Democrats. Even if they don't vote for Biden, they'll vote down-ticket. In a best-case scenario they will vote for Biden too. In a worst case, they won't vote at all.

I submit we need them; sometimes it's best to let annoyances go for the larger goal.

[Gore1FL]

41. +1

I prefer Sanders to Biden, but prefer neither overall. I, too, am blue no matter who. I agree the behavior is pretty caustic here at times.

Biden supporters here don't do their candidate any good with the constant venom.

[nini]

60. He earned the disdain he is receiving

He has made a career bashing very good people.

[Cha]

65. Amazing! We don't like him bashing the Dem Party!

[R B Garr]

40. His continued attacks on Democrats need to STOP.

I just watched him fabricate another conspiracy that insults voters more than his “establishment” boogeyman. Voters decided! That’s how it works.

[Celerity]

49. he needs to drop out, resign from Congress, & go enjoy the rest of his life, he is not a healthy man

and he needs to take care of himself for his family's sake, and also to stop this shambolic politics of division, this tilting at windmills.

[CaptainTruth]

50. I wish he would stop attacking Democrats.

[Scurrilous]

54. K&R

[betsuni]

57. K&R

[nini]

58. I will be so glad when he gets his ass handed to him tomorrow

We need to move on without him and keep emphasizing the unity and strength in the Democratic Party. We don't have time for the divide and disrupt cult.