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In reply to the discussion: Sanders Rallies Against GOP Health Care Plan at Town Hall [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)If half the message could be viewed as being hostile or critical toward the Democratic Party, and the other half as being hostile or critical of the Republican Party ... where's the net gain? Who benefits?
Look, we all want to bring more people and supporters into the Democratic Party. And... I think it's perfectly reasonable for anyone to want to improve and perfect the Democratic Party... but can ONE person wear two hats and be effective at either goal?
Bernie really has a dilemma on how to accomplish both things that he wants to do. Because he's not actually a member of the Democratic party, he's limited in how effective he can be in bringing about change and improvements within the party. As a result, he often ends up being the parent who is "shouting" from sidelines at the coach and players. For many voters (or potential party members) this type of behavior and message does not help create a positive image of the Democratic Party.
Technically, he could join our party and work for change (quietly) from within... and not do (or say) things that make people perceive the Democratic Party as being "corrupt" or "incompetent" etc. --- But he won't do that, I suspect.
Or he could give up his "Outreach" duties and hand it over to someone who's willing to do it "full-time" and who doesn't have any "conflict of interest" (so to speak).
Or he could tone-it-down when it comes to how he speaks about the Democratic party. Or he could focus ALL of his negative messages on the Republicans only.
I'm sure Bernie's a great guy and all... he's certainly passionate... but I honestly do not believe that he's the best person who can achieve the important objectives associated with "Outreach".
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Hello, Alerter! These are my opinions and personal concerns and questions based on demonstrable truths. Nobody is being attacked by asking if someone else could be doing the job better.