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In reply to the discussion: Richard Painter tweets about Bernie, Clinton, and Putin... [View all]Blue_true
(31,261 posts)159. If you want to know what a real democrat is.
Read up on Tina Smith's history and record as a progressive reformer. I really came close to alerting your post, the "vote my conscious on Election Day" in a critical race has come to mean one and only one thing.
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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