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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders records video announcing 2020 campaign [View all]Vinca
(51,152 posts)105. Most of us will, but Bernie is a far bigger threat to split the vote than the Starbucks guy.
I agree with that rule, by the way, and I hope he doesn't run . . . but good luck convincing his diehard fan base. I'm really worried.
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No path to victory. Not going to be VP or in the cabinet. No need to boost public profile.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#1
Realclearpolitics has him in 2nd place behind Biden in the latest tracking.
CentralMass
Feb 2019
#178
Name recognition. Polls, including the hypothetical matchup ones, are meaningless at this point.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#184
And this time, he can't claim it's to try to push Dems to be more progressive
Empowerer
Feb 2019
#117
So would I...Ralph Nader cost Gore the election....Bush winning the election resulted in
Stuart G
Feb 2019
#166
Just as convenient as when he votes with the Dems (which is far more than many Dems do) nt
Doremus
Feb 2019
#180
bernie is NOT A DEMOCRAT!!! if he changes just to run .... that is just opportunistic.
trueblue2007
Feb 2019
#19
Bernie's more of a Democrat than most Democrats based on his voting record.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#132
Are you saying you prefer Bernie caucus with the (R)s? Just for the record. nt
Doremus
Feb 2019
#181
I do hope that Democrats will finally conclude that he is not a Democrat
question everything
Feb 2019
#7
"Bernie adds nothing"?! LOL, that's why every serious declared candidate so far has adopted the same
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#150
no doubt he will conveniently become a Democrat again, but hopefully with California moving their
still_one
Feb 2019
#11
Even if the race isn't decided by Super Tuesday, as it was in 2016, Sanders won't be in the running.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#35
If you look at the primary schedule, it gets really rough for Sanders after New Hampshire.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#82
Sanders is last year's news. No way he can compete with the Ds who have already announced.
stopbush
Feb 2019
#15
And I'll point out that Kamala's voting record is almost identical to Warren's.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#37
I can't wait to hear BS answer debate questions about the allegations of sexual violence
lapucelle
Feb 2019
#31
I can't imagine he'll still be in the race on April 28. 2016 was tailor-made for Sanders.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#95
Is that true? The last I heard the Maryland State Senate passed that bill, but the House never even
Midwestern Democrat
Feb 2019
#113
Yeah, because their detailed policies, practical solutions, and in-depth knowledge
KitSileya
Feb 2019
#145
The rules have changed and now sanders will have to join the party if he wants to run
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#43
Or it will cause him to run as an Indie, split the vote and we're stuck with Trump.
Vinca
Feb 2019
#48
Most of us will, but Bernie is a far bigger threat to split the vote than the Starbucks guy.
Vinca
Feb 2019
#105
Win or lose Bernie has been a big reason the Democratic Party is moving in the right direction.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#80
He has been a parasite on the Democratic party; he deserves no more help from us.
LongtimeAZDem
Feb 2019
#91
It is not good enough to say, 'Hey, I'm an independent senator, runner-up in the 2016 contest for
betsuni
Feb 2019
#98
He's had two years to get his tax returns together. So when will he release them? n/t
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#102
What has AOC accomplished, again?!? Oh, right. She got elected. And then??
PubliusEnigma
Feb 2019
#129
Here's a difference Jackie. I listen to what he says, not out of context snippets. As long as Bernie
Autumn
Feb 2019
#136
I don't take issue with you liking him but he has no shot at getting nominated.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#141
There are several others who have no shot at getting nominated. I'm stiill good with
Autumn
Feb 2019
#144
But, we can make some fairly accurate educated guesses using common sense.
NurseJackie
Feb 2019
#146
Some run to be considered for VP or a cabinet post. Or to boost their public profile.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#158
It doesn't matter if it's all downhill after New Hampshire for Sanders. As far as I'm concerned
Autumn
Feb 2019
#160
I like Bernie just fine...but just like last time he ain't getting my vote in a DEMOCRATIC primary.
UniteFightBack
Feb 2019
#112
And all the Democrats with her. We were a shoo-in for control of the senate!
Hortensis
Feb 2019
#171
I'm tired of clicking off Sanders, don't want more. How about Ralph Nader instead?!
Hortensis
Feb 2019
#174
I like Bernie Sanders, but time to give the next genreration the baton.....
ProudMNDemocrat
Feb 2019
#177