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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: A Simple Question? Is Bernie Sanders a Democrat?? [View all]CrossingTheRubicon
(731 posts)13. The Democratic Rules include:
That a candidate must be a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishment, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrates that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate
in the Convention in good faith.
Ouch!
Then the kicker:
At the time a presidential candidate announces their candidacy publicly, they must publicly affirm
that they are a Democrat.
The time of the announcement has passed. No public affirmation. Too late. Maybe next time!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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bernie is NOT A DEMOCRAT, he is an Independent. For that reason, i think he should not be included
trueblue2007
Feb 2019
#8
BS will be required to sign a document affirming that he is a member of the Democrat Party
lapucelle
Feb 2019
#9
That's easy. The Democratic Party has a written platform that members agree to support.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2019
#23
Nope. I prefer the genuine article. The conditional phrase "as a" tells me all I need to know.
NurseJackie
Feb 2019
#31