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(19,460 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)leftieNanner
(15,124 posts)I'm already seeing some of this crap on FB. He won't get very far in the primary, but he may prove to be a spoiler.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)JCanete
(5,272 posts)randr
(12,412 posts)trueblue2007
(17,228 posts)and he isn't even a Democrat
trueblue2007
(17,228 posts)Agree. He is yesterday.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)obamanut2012
(26,080 posts)Gabbard posts always get swarm-alerted, too. My only hidden post EVER was one criticizing Gabbard.
liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)I'll join you.
obamanut2012
(26,080 posts)TrishaJ
(798 posts)He's only going to help Putin.....AGAIN.
DemKittyNC
(743 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)Ponietz
(2,983 posts)Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)WhiskeyGrinder
(22,357 posts)madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)He needs to go away.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)Do not post disrespectful nicknames, insults, or highly inflammatory attacks against any Democratic public figures. Do not post anything that could be construed as bashing, trashing, undermining, or depressing turnout for any Democratic general election candidate, and do not compare any Democratic general election candidate unfavorably to their general election opponent(s).
Why we have this rule: Our forum members support and admire a wide variety of Democratic politicians and public figures. Constructive criticism is always welcome, but our members don't expect to see Democrats viciously denigrated on this website. This rule also applies to Independents who align themselves with Democrats (eg: Bernie Sanders).
madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)Generic Brad
(14,275 posts)Sure hope he does well in the Independent Party primaries.
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)revmclaren
(2,524 posts)that you would see very clearly that Democrats don't beg non-Democrats for anything.
But thanks for showing where you stand.
ONLY! 2019 and beyond.
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)revmclaren
(2,524 posts)is being tribal?
Really...
Here on Democratic Underground???
WOW!!!
Bookmarked and screen saved.
ONLY! 2019 and beyond.
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)revmclaren
(2,524 posts)That's why I bookmark. Like to see who's missing by election time and after.
Have a glorious day.
Won't respond anymore. You proved your not worth it.
ONLY! 2019 and beyond.
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obamanut2012
(26,080 posts)musette_sf
(10,202 posts)my thoughts exactly
Cha
(297,321 posts)and Men running in the Democratic Party.
We don't need him and many of us don't want him any more than we want her...(you know who). Maybe they could start their own party.
Cha
(297,321 posts)Me
Me.
(35,454 posts)Alien concepts to the finger pointer. I think he is in for a shock this time around.
Karma and all that jazz.
liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)John Fante
(3,479 posts)Bernie is toast.
Cha
(297,321 posts)And, I hope so
I think...I think perhaps...I truly believe....They are...Maybe...Never mind...
sigh.
George II
(67,782 posts)Cha
(297,321 posts)Who's the Gay candidate?
George II
(67,782 posts)Buttigieg, BS, Gabbard..
Thanks, Too Bad our Democracy is at stake.
stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)Cha
(297,321 posts)David__77
(23,421 posts)There can be a very long primary season to discuss the issues.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)The primary season is to sort out candidates, policies and ideas. I believe the more the better.
we can do it
(12,189 posts)Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)how things shake out in time. You may not like Senator Sanders or prefer another candidate but I want to hear from all who are interested in the job. I have my preferred candidate at this time, but it's early and things will certainly work themselves out.
we can do it
(12,189 posts)Did you conveniently miss this?
Bernie: My Opponents Want Black, White, Gay, Latino or Women Candidates Regardless of What They Stand For
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211722251
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)a fairly run Democratic Primary Process and wins the nomination he will get my vote as will the eventual Democratic nominee.
As mentioned he is not my current pick of a candidate but I agree with many of his points such as combating high prescription prices and medicare for all along with his discussions of the wealth gap and raising the minimum wage. I don't know if you support those ideas or not, but that is up to you.
If you prefer a different candidate please vote and support them. I for one do not fear a multitude of ideas or voices in what is hopefully a vigorous battle of ideas.
It is his choice to run and then his responsibility to make his case to garner support for his candidacy based upon his ideas and his record as it is for any of those who make the decision to run for this or any office. I have no problem with the concept, I hope that you do not either, but if so that likewise is your choice.
obamanut2012
(26,080 posts)No matter how much Trump and his minions said it wasn't. It was a RW talking point to say it wasn't.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)nevertheless that is in the past and cannot be changed in any event.
Cha
(297,321 posts)Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)we can do it
(12,189 posts)Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)we can do it
(12,189 posts)Was replying to post 10 and 13. Would this help?
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)we can do it
(12,189 posts)Cha
(297,321 posts)MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)for Bernie when hes running for president. Thats not good enough for me.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)What good purpose does it serve for someone to smear, denigrate and attack Democrats. It's NOT TRUE that Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt". It's NOT TRUE that Democrats are "corrupt". It's NOT TRUE that the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent". It's NOT TRUE that there's "no difference between Democrats and Republicans." It's NOT TRUE that Democrats are "do-nothings". It's NOT TRUE that the Democratic party "doesn't care about climate change."
Considering the ABUNDANCE OF RICHES we have in our choices of ACTUAL LOYAL DEMOCRATS, it's best that he just fade into the background.
MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)And VERY true. Every word.
betsuni
(25,538 posts)elleng
(130,974 posts)This will likely be my only statement on this subject: People here who complain constantly about his participation are, imo, behaving like infants: TANTRUMS, and should NOT do so; it does us and our cause NO GOOD.
MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)dgauss
(882 posts)How about this? If you don't like Sanders don't vote for him.
The thing that's divisive is a grudge based agenda.
GitRDun
(1,846 posts)If you are gonna run, try at least mentioning your record as mayor of Burlington instead of the tin ear comments on women and minorities and let's go get the 1% cheers.
I'd prefer to hear some new folks ideas.
bdamomma
(63,875 posts)but being a Senator you can get issues passed who wants to be up against that ass McConnell or the repigs.
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)If we let him run as a Democrat we are nuts!
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Before he's allowed to run as a Democrat, again. -- Signed - FORMER Bernie Supporter.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,862 posts)I was a very strong supporter two years ago, and I'm still sorry he didn't get the nomination, but that's in the past. He's too old, for one thing, and has far less support among people like me than he did before.
He's only embarrassing himself by trying to run.
highplainsdem
(49,004 posts)lapucelle
(18,275 posts)hlthe2b
(102,292 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)There are many other candidates more qualified and worthy (actual Democratic Party members).
Raine
(30,540 posts)and always will but I think his day has come and gone, his issues have been picked up by others like AOC who can be more successful.
Stinky The Clown
(67,808 posts)I wish he'd just go away.
we can do it
(12,189 posts)NoMoreRepugs
(9,435 posts)he gives up the chase.
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)NoMoreRepugs
(9,435 posts)Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)Then he will win the whole enchilada.
obamanut2012
(26,080 posts)spooky3
(34,458 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)I wish he wouldn't but, all candidates help shape the platform.
nolabear
(41,986 posts)Doodley
(9,094 posts)Olafjoy
(937 posts)Yeah, um hard pass on him.
Kitchari
(2,166 posts)Just No
No please
Please pass the torch and help the next generation
Freedomofspeech
(4,226 posts)shanny
(6,709 posts)He won't be the nominee but he will continue to push the party to the left and that is good for all of us.
Cha
(297,321 posts)ehrnst
(32,640 posts)betsuni
(25,538 posts)Bernie, last year: "I really didn't know this was happening. I had no idea hundreds of thousands of Americans, particularly African-Americans, were being held in jail for months or years, even though they've never been convicted of a crime, simply because they can't afford bail." It's great to see him learn and evolve on things like criminal justice reform! Glad that he is being pushed to the left.
And he hasn't called Planned Parenthood "establishment" in a long time. Way to go, Bernie!
aikoaiko
(34,172 posts)He did a lot of good by running the last time.
I won't underestimate him again.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)jcgoldie
(11,631 posts).
OhZone
(3,212 posts)So - just go away Independent! I only support Democrats.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)trickyguy
(769 posts)VOX
(22,976 posts)Bernie puts on his Democratic suit only for convenience. And the last two times that sanctions against Russia came up for a vote, he and Rand Paul were the only senators who voted nay (To protect the Iran nuclear deal!yeah, right).
And just recently, he *oops!* missed the Russia sanctions vote altogether. Why? Russia is a hostile power that *does not* have ANY use for Western democracies and organizations like NATO. Russia also wages daily warfare against the U.S., using social media to manipulate the gullible (of which the U.S. sadly has no shortage).
I have zero confidence in this man. Next, please.
PubliusEnigma
(1,583 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)"thank u, next"
mshasta
(2,108 posts)To the senate
emulatorloo
(44,131 posts)It would be better if he just endorsed Warren and stepped aside.
But of course he should run if he wants too.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,202 posts)I supported him in the primary in 2016. I won't this time.
JI7
(89,252 posts)i never believed that but this is more evidence of that.
Eyeball_Kid
(7,432 posts)I voted for him in the primary. Decent guy with a better chance of beating Trumpy. But Bernie's about as old as Trumpy. So is Biden. Come on, guys (Bernie and Joe). Give yourselves a rest. There are a host of younger politicians on the national stage who can attract a different and winnable demographic. In my opinion, both of you are about 10 years too late. It's okay. Most of us don't get what we want.
MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)I am only interested in members of the Democratic Party. Which is why I am on DU.
But I must say...what an Ego.
2naSalit
(86,647 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)"That is all I'm going to say about that..."
George II
(67,782 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,251 posts)He has nothing new to offer. The progressive/liberal thought leadership is now firmly with people like AOC, Beto, etal.
mchill
(1,018 posts)Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
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Cadfael
(1,297 posts)shame on you, fool me twice....aint gonna happen!
fleabiscuit
(4,542 posts)sheshe2
(83,791 posts)I wouldn't either.
fleabiscuit
(4,542 posts)Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)Apollyonus
(812 posts)allgood33
(1,584 posts)R B Garr
(16,954 posts)Paul Manafort had the same exact fabricated attacks on Hillary. 🤔
denbot
(9,900 posts)Our party seems to be over trying to appease the republicans, and our freshman class can serve as a counterweight to the Manchins and Democratic middle of the roaders, with true progressives.
I believe we still need his voice, but we are now a more balanced (liberal wise) party.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Signed, A FORMER Bernie Supporter!
aeromanKC
(3,324 posts)And No again!!
stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)oswaldactedalone
(3,491 posts)that fool in the 16 primary. Go back to Vermont and stay there.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)JenniferJuniper
(4,512 posts)I only support Democrats.
Apollyonus
(812 posts)till he reaches Canada and then stays there.
(Mexico will do as well but Bernie prefers less diverse locales)
OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)decades long negativity Hillary carried into the race. That won't be there next time. Bernie never really went past his tired billionaires mantra, which he won't get away with this time. He's up against the best of the Democratic Party where he will have to project the dynamism of ideas, and energy, in a crowded field.
peggysue2
(10,832 posts)But he cannot hide because this is not 2016.
Bring it on!
OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)will have a much greater choice, even on the left of the party.
obamanut2012
(26,080 posts).....
DFW
(54,405 posts)It influences the spelling.
As an Independent? OK, so he's running.
As a Democrat? Then I'd spell it ruining.
calguy
(5,315 posts)This time he'll be running as a joke.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Apollyonus
(812 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)I wish I could lose weight that fast. I guess it's just the "male metabolism" that allows men to lose pounds faster than women.
This old thing ain't working for me!
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)His complexion looks somewhat red and blotchy where he had that one in late summer through the fall of 2016.
Apollyonus
(812 posts)If the weight loss is not from dieting I sincerely hope it is not something gravely serious.
fleabiscuit
(4,542 posts)Apollyonus
(812 posts)looks well-nourished, well-hydrated and energetic though.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)We need a united front. We didn't have it last time because his backers got butt hurt.
This is a great way to keep the orange dictator in office.
obamanut2012
(26,080 posts)As have the RW. I expect both of them to ramp up attacks on her and others, especially the women candidates.
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)Just know that you will almost certainly not be the nominee in 2020. There's just too much talent in the field already. You won't have Hillary to run against, either, so there's that, too. You failed to win the nomination in 2016. What makes you think you're in a better position now?
I think it's a mistake, Senator Sanders. Instead, why not keep your voice active in the Senate for the next two years, instead of wasting your time on a futile run for the Democratic nomination. We already decided not to nominate you before. Why would we change that decision now?
padah513
(2,503 posts)She goes by AOC. This should be interesting.
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)Kind of sad, really...
RandySF
(58,911 posts)RandySF
(58,911 posts)If the feds are looking at the Trump campaign's ties to Wikileaks, could they also be investigating Sanders as well?
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,350 posts)I don't think he has much of a chance in the talented field, but as long as he's not running 3rd party, let him run.
He might have some impact on the platform, including a push for single-payer health.
tymorial
(3,433 posts)hunter
(38,317 posts)No good will come of it.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)Like other politicians, he loves the campaigning part of politicing, perhaps more than any other part.
After all, it's mostly talking from a podium, without having to listen to anyone or anything but applause.
That's some strong juju.
Sunsky
(1,737 posts)NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)And haggard. And a bit confused, like my grandfather did when he got dementia.
Calm down. Just asking a question.