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In reply to the discussion: Bernie is now openly campaigning for Sec of Labor on Chris Cuomo's show [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)32. Joe is smart. Joe Biden is not going to choose him.
Joe knows how important it is to have a majority in the Senate.
Joe also knows that Bernie's agenda is NOT the Biden agenda. Joe needs cabinet members who will support and promote the things that the Biden Administration will focus on... rather than using a cabinet position as a platform to do-one's-own-thing in opposition to Biden.
Additionally (according to Jane Sanders) they have a frosty relationship with Biden. Things like that do not make for a good working relationship, nor an amicable social relationship. It's something that does not promote trust, bonding, honest and open discussion and exchange of ideas, etc. Joe probably wants cabinet members who respect him and who support his agenda and vision and plans.
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Bernie is now openly campaigning for Sec of Labor on Chris Cuomo's show [View all]
ecstatic
Nov 2020
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I prefer a union person anyway. I don't see Bernie havin the rapport with the union.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#37
The governor said he would appoint an independent...who I would bet would caucus GOP.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#38
I am confused, what position is Bernie campaigning for that a republican has say in?
Eliot Rosewater
Nov 2020
#5
If Bernie wants unity he needs to stop begging for a job through the media
helpisontheway
Nov 2020
#14
I am not ranting against Sanders but he should not leave the Senate and he knows this.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#58
While the GOP governor of Vermont is somewhat sane, I wouldn't trust a Republican to keep
Vinca
Nov 2020
#31
Sorry, it is the same thing...we don't have enough in the house to lose any House members.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#59
I hope Sen Sanders remains in his seat where he does much more good than harm.
LanternWaste
Nov 2020
#57