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Bernie is running for President as a Democrat because you can't win running from a 3rd party (Original Post) MadBadger Apr 2016 OP
Did you just now realize that? Autumn Apr 2016 #1
So you agree he lied then, okay. MadBadger Apr 2016 #2
A third party candidate can not win, and a third party run would split the democratic vote.nt Autumn Apr 2016 #8
"because that's where the money is"...he will have the richest senate campaign in 2018 nt msongs Apr 2016 #3
He's an opportunist. nt ecstatic Apr 2016 #4
And Old Codger Apr 2016 #5
Well yeah. That and he has always caucuses with the Dems. morningfog Apr 2016 #6
Why should he form a third party, when he's the only one representing the traditional, FDR silvershadow Apr 2016 #7
So the Democratic Party establishment katsy Apr 2016 #9
Bernies fans are hoping to get creeksneakers2 Apr 2016 #10
 

morningfog

(18,115 posts)
6. Well yeah. That and he has always caucuses with the Dems.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 10:54 PM
Apr 2016

And is faithful to the tenants of the Democratic Party.

 

silvershadow

(10,336 posts)
7. Why should he form a third party, when he's the only one representing the traditional, FDR
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 10:55 PM
Apr 2016

Democratic views? Why shouldn't the Third Way be forced out?

katsy

(4,246 posts)
9. So the Democratic Party establishment
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:05 PM
Apr 2016

Are babies? Victims of big bad Bernie? Powerless little wisps that just couldn't fight off that meanie who took over the W H O L E Democratic Party? Have we infantalized our party to this ridiculous, ignorant, spin?

Bernie the Destroyer!!!! Poor wittle baby Democratic Party couldn't say no cuz they peed their pants.

Stop embarrassing yourselves with such ridiculous spin.

creeksneakers2

(7,473 posts)
10. Bernies fans are hoping to get
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:08 PM
Apr 2016

the power of the party behind them if they get the nomination, but don't plan to stick by the party if the lose. I think Bernie is a Democrat, I don't know about his fans.

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