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In reply to the discussion: Richard Painter tweets about Bernie, Clinton, and Putin... [View all]Dopers_Greed
(2,647 posts)32. I agree that Bernie was a good candidate...and I voted for him the primary
But you can't deny that he ended up helping Trump win the general. Of course he's not the only reason, but...
He spent more time during the primary blasting the DNC than Republicans, and chose not to gracefully concede even after the math was impossible for him to win.
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It's plausible Bernie could be a good candidate. We just don't need TWO at the same time!
Lil Missy
Jun 2018
#7
I am a Vermonter, and have sat in the same room as the man for several hours...
al bupp
Jun 2018
#57
Agreed, and the platform was written in collaboration w/ Sanders' delegation, was it not?
al bupp
Jun 2018
#119
no, that was not implied at all. Where was that implied? The post was contrasting principles to
JCanete
Jun 2018
#88
I think Sanders has the goal of splintering the Democrats. Witness this very thread.
LisaM
Jun 2018
#98
with us or against us is a Bushism. I totally disagree with you that the world is as black and white
JCanete
Jun 2018
#101
He has splintered the Democratic party and I am very capable of nuance, thank you.
LisaM
Jun 2018
#104
I get that you can point anectodatly to things as if that has greater significance. Some people were
JCanete
Jun 2018
#114
yes and the evidence is right there for all to see...except for the fact that Sanders voters voted
JCanete
Jun 2018
#87
that is a weird ass comment that first, has nothing at all to do with what I just said, but second,
JCanete
Jun 2018
#115
I didn't say he voted for her. I said his voters voted for her, and that he endorsed her. She
JCanete
Jun 2018
#124
If you believe that you have to ask why he didn't bail on the primary and run 3rd party.
aikoaiko
Jun 2018
#96
Splitting the party with a glower -- thats some serious Jedi mind trick stuff. Obi-wan Bernie.
aikoaiko
Jun 2018
#135
When he speaks, Bernie's face is animated, but when at rest, it looks like a lot of old people's
tblue37
Jun 2018
#145
Bernie ran as third wheel during the Primary, and after it was clear he wouldn't win, sucking
Lil Missy
Jun 2018
#85
I don't disagree with your conclusion. Frankly Smith is a much better choice for democrats. nt
Blue_true
Jun 2018
#183
Smearing and maligning Democrats benefits only ONE party and ONE other individual.
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#65
Bernie worked against Hillary and to Trump/Russia's benefit long after his campaign was unviable
Renew Deal
Jun 2018
#28
This. No one has blamed just Sanders for what happened. But He was a factor. He didn't help at all
lunamagica
Jun 2018
#67
utter bullshit. What was the cover? And again, people seem to need reminding, Sanders voters went to
JCanete
Jun 2018
#90
you are saying that some fall into the margins of those who didn't vote for clinton, which
JCanete
Jun 2018
#172
I agree that Bernie was a good candidate...and I voted for him the primary
Dopers_Greed
Jun 2018
#32
based upon what? I can deny that you have any evidence to that fact. What you stated doesn't prove
JCanete
Jun 2018
#106
So you don't have evidence that Sanders himself had any more impact for running than
JCanete
Jun 2018
#171
I would think that Dems would welcome Painter into the Party. People do change their ideas.
YOHABLO
Jun 2018
#50
I've gotten very tired of the Bernie-bashing and the Hillary worship to be honest
johnnyplankton
Jun 2018
#54
Bernie doesn't bash Dems every chance he gets. Just stop with the hyperbole. Enough already. nt
Snotcicles
Jun 2018
#146
I've gotten very tired of the Bernie-bashing and the blind Hillary worship to be honest
johnnyplankton
Jun 2018
#55
Regardless of his recent change in registration, Richard Painter has been a republican for decades.
George II
Jun 2018
#83
True Blue I'm really sorry you feel that way. And I am not trying pick a fight.
thewhollytoast
Jun 2018
#168
If Bernie wins the Democratic Party's nomination for President I will Vote for him.
UCmeNdc
Jun 2018
#170
So when Bernie pisses on Dems and praises Trump I'm supposed to grin and bear it?
Blue_Tires
Jun 2018
#186