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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders records video announcing 2020 campaign [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)156. Nobody is chasing away Bernie supporters.
There are plenty of people telling Bernie to go away
Nobody is chasing away Bernie supporters.
I think most Bernie supporters want the chance to welcomed as anyone else
I think that mature individuals are perfectly capable of not taking things personally, and of understanding that rejection of a politicians divisive rhetoric does not mean that they themselves are not "welcomed".
as anyone else with good left of GOP ideas to run
Well, there's where we part ways. I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to the smears and attacks and lies and divisive rhetoric about Democrats and the Democratic party.
It's simply NOT TRUE that Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt" or that Democrats are "feeble".
There is NOTHING AT ALL that's "left of GOP" for anyone to claim that Democrats are "corrupt" or that the Democratic party is an "absolute failure".
Maybe there are too many hurt feelings for that to happen, but Im just talking out loud.
You're right about that. There is much distrust and it certainly doesn't help to heal wounds and unite people when someone tells LIES such as the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent" or that the Democratic party is the "party of the elite".
There's even a DU rule that says it's not permitted to argue that there's "no difference between Democrats and Republicans." But some politicians are cheered and praised when those false statements are made. Why? What good purpose does it serve?
I can assure you that it does NOTHING to strengthen the party. It does nothing to heal old wounds. It only creates further division and distrust.
All I'm saying is that the smears and lies about Democrats are completely unnecessary and they harm and weaken the party. Anything that weakens the Democratic party only serves to benefit Russia. Therefore, in my opinion, intentionally dividing and tarnishing the Democratic party is MUCH WORSE than any "go away, Bernie" message that may hurt someone's ego.
I think it's perfectly reasonable for me to assert that the appeal and strength of the Democratic party is much more important than the feelings of one man or one woman.
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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