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JohnSJ

(94,629 posts) Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:10 PM Jul 26

Just saw Bernie Sanders on Ali Velshi, where Ali was asking him why he hasn't [View all]

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endorsed VP Harris.

He wouldn’t answer the question just rattling off a bunch of issues from child care to minimum wage, all which I might add Harris is campaigning on, just saying that I have told my supporters to vote for Harris because we have to stop Trump.

Ali again asked then why won’t you endorse her, and he just continued to rattle of issues, which Harris supports, but refused to answer why he wouldn’t endorse her.

What is going on here?

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Just saw Bernie Sanders on Ali Velshi, where Ali was asking him why he hasn't [View all] JohnSJ Jul 26 OP

one trick pony Skittles Jul 26 #1

Saw that senseandsensibility Jul 26 #2

I guarantee you it has something to do with Israel Skittles Jul 26 #6

Sanders has been more critical of Israel than Harris. (nt) appmanga Jul 26 #8

well then what is your theory Skittles Jul 26 #10

Yes Duncanpup Jul 27 #209

Well, he supported Biden, so maybe he is still upset about that? LisaL Jul 26 #3

Maybe he just has an issue with women leaders. LizBeth Jul 26 #19

Interesting.... kerry-is-my-prez Jul 26 #36

... sheshe2 Jul 26 #55

Yep! I will never forget. LizBeth Jul 26 #57

I will never forget and never forgive. sheshe2 Jul 26 #69

Shit... that is the rest of it. Lol. I forgot. Getting old. Bah hhahahaha, thanks. LizBeth Jul 26 #72

You made the point perfectly. sheshe2 Jul 26 #99

But but but... ya, that. LizBeth Jul 26 #100

I believe it's important to avoid making assumptions about others' motives David__77 Jul 26 #76

I believe when a person tells me who they are. LizBeth Jul 26 #77

Who did this and what did they say? David__77 Jul 26 #80

Really? Reallllllly? edisdead Jul 26 #93

Drawing A Conclusion Is Not Making An Assumption The Magistrate Jul 27 #153

You are being too kind. comradebillyboy Jul 27 #155

Now That's Not Something I'm Often Accused Of, Sir The Magistrate Jul 27 #165

Correct. I knew it. betsuni Jul 26 #85

No. Before Senator Saunders decided to run Tweedy Jul 27 #108

I disagree. LizBeth Jul 27 #111

With which? Tweedy Jul 27 #115

If so then why is he campaigning for her in NH today and Maine tomorrow? nt cliffside Jul 27 #109

All he did in the clip you gave was reinforce the Repub take care of working class LizBeth Jul 27 #121

I heard him say that the Repubs did a better job with their messaging to working class people although cliffside Jul 27 #129

Thanks for Perspective displacedvermoter Jul 27 #152

"19. Maybe he just has an issue with women leaders." You know better than that, LizBeth. BComplex Jul 27 #177

Well if that is not condescending with a dose of parental patting on the head. LizBeth Jul 27 #181

The same way Pelosi, Jeffries, Schiff et all choie Jul 27 #208

Not the conversation. LizBeth Jul 27 #212

The Obamas didn't endorse until just today. I'm sure there are reasons.. Deuxcents Jul 26 #4

The Obama endorsement was clearly staged and intended to be last relayerbob Jul 26 #21

100%!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 27 #103

Twice on Ali's show, Bernie said he'd do everything he could to get her elected ... Intractable Jul 26 #5

What a diva kerry-is-my-prez Jul 26 #17

Yea, I wouldn't give Ari the get either. SalviaBlue Jul 26 #50

But too many are too quick to dismiss him based on??? GreenWave Jul 26 #90

Perhaps he is set to introduce her with an endorsement at a future event? Freethinker65 Jul 26 #7

That's what I think too. They filmed the Obama endorsement at her first campaign event but delayed it to yesterday, so OnDoutside Jul 27 #147

He is not special. He is not Obama. And you dont preempt it with Dems historically turn back LizBeth Jul 27 #168

You want all Dems united, and he's been a significant figure on the left. There's no reason that I know of as to why he OnDoutside Jul 27 #172

Did you see he has endorsed her ? Clearly they're spacing OnDoutside Jul 28 #234

Bless his heart. Who knows. Srkdqltr Jul 26 #9

who cares Skittles Jul 26 #13

No comment. sheshe2 Jul 26 #11

Takes ya back, doesn't it? LongtimeAZDem Jul 26 #75

It sure does. sheshe2 Jul 26 #87

Takes me back to " are we going to throw away an election, over old bs?" questionseverything Jul 29 #242

He is such a .... never mind. The only hides I get talking about an Independent on Du LizBeth Jul 26 #12

I am thinking of the.....BS that helped to torpedo the last woman who ran for president Skittles Jul 26 #23

Fuckin' right. Never forget. LizBeth Jul 26 #24

I have never fogotten Skittles Jul 26 #31

I haven't either. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 26 #38

wrong place LizBeth Jul 26 #46

As I recall, Bernie endorsed Hillary B.See Jul 26 #42

yeah, he eventually got around to it Skittles Jul 26 #47

Mmmmmmmmmmm, kinda sorta a litttttttle bit. Pulling teeth LizBeth Jul 26 #48

No further comment (tos) B.See Jul 26 #59

Nobody cares... He does not matter. Just means I can go around saying I was right, you were wrong LizBeth Jul 26 #64

LOL.. if u say so B.See Jul 26 #67

Yep.... LizBeth Jul 26 #73

He seems to matter enough to get you and others all wound up over him yet again. Celerity Jul 27 #166

+1 great post! Emile Jul 27 #167

Because he supported an old white man he gets a pass with a woman saying she will lose LizBeth Jul 27 #169

I agree with Sanders when he says: Celerity Jul 27 #178

You got it right, and he's doubling down looks like. Nixie Jul 27 #215

Good point! betsuni Jul 27 #225

Feels like maybe some people are playing catch up Sympthsical Jul 27 #179

+1. You always employ your choice of words rather brilliantly, even on the main subject we we slightly disagree on (over Celerity Jul 27 #180

Thank you, and the sentiment is mutual Sympthsical Jul 28 #239

thank you for the kind words Celerity Jul 28 #240

Will never forget that. edisdead Jul 26 #94

You've got a real chip on your shoulder choie Jul 27 #230

very much warranted Skittles Jul 27 #232

I'm sorry but I no longer have any patience w/him kerry-is-my-prez Jul 26 #14

Same here musette_sf Jul 27 #154

I love Bernie but he's starting to wear out his welcome with me Tribetime Jul 26 #15

I think he is aging out of politics and he knows it, and does not like it. Srkdqltr Jul 26 #16

He and the most Progressive members displacedvermoter Jul 26 #52

Yes, he is very comfortable with a white old man. We get that. Good for him. LizBeth Jul 26 #56

You don't think he will support displacedvermoter Jul 26 #68

Actually, AOC also supported Biden till the displacedvermoter Jul 26 #83

And further actually displacedvermoter Jul 27 #145

+1 Emile Jul 27 #146

Your guess is as good as mine. Biden didn't want to be pushed either no matter that he was better than all the rest. Srkdqltr Jul 26 #70

So Bernie's solution is newdayneeded Jul 27 #171

Same as he ever was relayerbob Jul 26 #18

You from Vermont? displacedvermoter Jul 26 #61

Maybe he should stick to Vermont local issues relayerbob Jul 26 #65

Poverty, health care costs displacedvermoter Jul 26 #79

His actual record of results speaks for itself relayerbob Jul 26 #82

His lack of any actual accomplishment comradebillyboy Jul 27 #156

Well there's this: EX500rider Jul 27 #206

He's not going to do that at the behest Voltaire2 Jul 26 #20

Asking the man if he supports Harris is a "shit" question? Fug! LizBeth Jul 26 #26

He will make an official announcement Voltaire2 Jul 26 #32

Betcha.... LizBeth Jul 26 #37

He ain't THAT special. He needs to get over himself. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 26 #45

The difference is of course... edisdead Jul 26 #96

The question was from Ali if he'd endorse her. Deuxcents Jul 26 #33

As I said above why Obama waited and not a single other Dem has.... for a reason. LizBeth Jul 26 #39

am thinking adding dental, hearing, and vision to medicare would be a popular campaign promise nt msongs Jul 26 #22

She's been promoting it for years: "To include dental, vision, and hearing services with Medicare coverage." betsuni Jul 27 #132

Maybe waiting for labor unions moondust Jul 26 #25

What Democrat has "waited" to support Harris? Obama did it out of respect to the active LizBeth Jul 26 #28

Post removed Post removed Jul 26 #27

Yep. Alert stalked. murielm99 Jul 26 #29

yep LizBeth Jul 26 #30

Yep. sheshe2 Jul 26 #35

Yeah. orange jar Jul 26 #43

He's not a Democrat so it isn't against the rules. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 26 #51

You wanna bit? Lol. White male privilege? I dunno. LizBeth Jul 26 #58

Hahahahahahahaha.... edisdead Jul 26 #98

Read the rules again. Voltaire2 Jul 27 #183

False Celerity Jul 28 #237

Totally FALSE Emile Jul 28 #241

..... obamanut2012 Jul 26 #62

Yes. betsuni Jul 26 #89

I keep reminding people RandySF Jul 26 #34

No, he is not. LizBeth Jul 26 #40

Well, he is 82, so im sure he isnt angling for vp..... getagrip_already Jul 26 #41

He isn't ready yet. Probably because he wants a plank or two TheKentuckian Jul 26 #44

Our 50 year-old African Grey Parrot Abolishinist Jul 26 #49

lol Cha Jul 26 #95

I wonder if they are just scheduling viva la Jul 26 #53

He's so unnecessarily tepid, and for what? orange jar Jul 26 #54

Odd, considering he was all for Biden -- how about the other half of the ticket? Blue Owl Jul 26 #60

Right??? Oh wait... LizBeth Jul 26 #66

Bernie Gonna Bernie. He Can't Help It. Indykatie Jul 26 #63

He will LostOne4Ever Jul 26 #71

I'm not surprised it wasn't posted here, but a couple days ago he Nixie Jul 26 #74

I was expecting it. Here it comes again. Democrats/Harris DO NOT ignore the working class, betsuni Jul 26 #92

... LizBeth Jul 26 #97

Its obvious what Senator Sanders means by "working class" MistakenLamb Jul 27 #140

Yes, he thought white people began leaving the party because of economic anxiety but that happened betsuni Jul 27 #142

I'd cut Bernie some slack. The impact of his oasis Jul 26 #78

I do not think anyone thinks he or his endorsement matter. LizBeth Jul 26 #81

I gotta believe his relevance has shrunk oasis Jul 26 #86

He literally does not matter. Zero affect on whether he endorses Harris or not. LizBeth Jul 26 #88

It has MistakenLamb Jul 27 #141

Honestly I forgot he existed AkFemDem Jul 26 #84

I find that interesting....but, somehow, not that surprising. FlyingPiggy Jul 26 #91

To be clear, this was Ari Melber not yorkster Jul 26 #101

Ali Velshi not Ari melber JohnSJ Jul 27 #102

I missed this. Ali Velshi is usually yorkster Jul 27 #104

Was Velshi sitting in for someone? yorkster Jul 27 #133

He will. Gore1FL Jul 27 #105

This is a Critical time. sheshe2 Jul 27 #112

Nothing like going on TV and reinforcing for everyone Trump and Rep take care of working class LizBeth Jul 27 #117

Gotta keep the bingo hall stirred up. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 27 #122

Oh, please orange jar Jul 27 #130

Yep. nt Rob H. Jul 27 #137

"Bernie Sanders ... speaks during a campaign stop at the Circle 9 Ranch Campground Bingo Hall ... ." betsuni Jul 27 #138

Yes, Harris is just getting started less than a week already and Nixie Jul 27 #216

Drama llamas gotta drama. demmiblue Jul 27 #202

Is this irony? Nixie Jul 27 #214

He is currently out campaigning for Harris, video clip was posted in Cable News clips ... cliffside Jul 27 #106

Democrats have turned their back on working class people. Ya.... LizBeth Jul 27 #114

Did you miss the part in the clip where he talked about getting big money out of politics, Citizens United etc cliffside Jul 27 #124

Yes I heard him say big money in Dem party.... then mention citizen. So really what are they pulling out LizBeth Jul 27 #126

Listen Again, he stated big money in Both parties, I'm not wasting my time taking down someone who votes cliffside Jul 27 #127

Well, it is clear you cannot defend that interview. The only upside is this si typical Sanders and it LizBeth Jul 27 #128

I'm done, believe what you want. nt cliffside Jul 27 #131

Right in the clip he noted that he came from Voltaire2 Jul 27 #184

In that rally he stated Harris will lose and in this interview he stated LizBeth Jul 27 #187

Exactly and I agree the outrage is misplaced, just posted this link in another thread from NH ... cliffside Jul 27 #210

Can anyone explain to me how Democrats and Harris ignore the working class? betsuni Jul 27 #107

Wow... just wow. I was going to listen to him campaigning for Harris in a link above. LizBeth Jul 27 #110

It was very strange, and frankly incoherent JohnSJ Jul 27 #113

JFC. orange jar Jul 27 #116

Just read this in Harris's book: betsuni Jul 27 #119

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Post removed Post removed Jul 27 #150

My theory is that since the Republican playbook is Tumbulu Jul 27 #120

He didn't talk about her not being liberal enough. He talked about Dems historically turning back LizBeth Jul 27 #123

Nothing important is going on there Kaleva Jul 27 #125

He is holding out for some policy concessions. totodeinhere Jul 27 #134

He is on tv telling the nation Dems have historically turned back on working class LizBeth Jul 27 #136

".@BernieSanders at West Lebanon N.H. town hall: "She (Harris) is not going to win this election and she is going " Cha Jul 27 #135

Never seen Harris be against Democratic policies and the working class. betsuni Jul 27 #139

TY for your post! It's such a Negative way for Sanders to Cha Jul 27 #205

AFL-CIO deputy director: "She has close ties to many unions." Evidently Sanders is unaware that Harris betsuni Jul 27 #226

Mahalo for the AFL-CIO Statement.. And YET he chose to Cha Jul 27 #229

Post removed Post removed Jul 27 #159

Simple, he wants something from her SocialDemocrat61 Jul 27 #143

But what does he want from her? She has supported every Biden policy. betsuni Jul 27 #144

Better seats to the inauguration? SocialDemocrat61 Jul 27 #170

Post removed Post removed Jul 27 #148

Sanders is good at damning with faint praise elocs Jul 27 #149

a wee bit of a control issue.... samnsara Jul 27 #151

Bernie is trying to get input into the issues like he did with Biden's push for what he would do in his Nanjeanne Jul 27 #157

I would like to win the election. redgreenandblue Jul 27 #158

Bernie Sanders is unlikely to help towards that goal. comradebillyboy Jul 27 #160

Then what is the point of this thread? redgreenandblue Jul 27 #161

Who is the person withholding his endorsement? comradebillyboy Jul 27 #162

How many other senators haven't endorsed her yet? Are you criticizing them too? Emile Jul 27 #163

Not Sanders. He endorsed Harris yesterday. I think Tester has not endorsed, but I highly doubt many on this thread care Celerity Jul 28 #238

Weird. Also he's the unofficial spokesperson Voltaire2 Jul 27 #185

I'm not required to love him or hold him in comradebillyboy Jul 27 #193

Sure but this is not the time for amplifying Voltaire2 Jul 27 #213

Exactly. That is exactly the argument. See, not so hard. LizBeth Jul 27 #219

Well golly red, I would too and saying on national tv Dems historically turn their LizBeth Jul 27 #173

IMHO happy feet Jul 27 #164

Odd, isn't it? His full throated support of Biden mcar Jul 27 #174

hmmmmm. Yep LizBeth Jul 27 #175

I can't figure out why anyone would think Harris doesn't support the same policies. betsuni Jul 27 #217

Yes, what could it possibly be? mcar Jul 27 #228

It's been less than a week. Deep breaths. Sympthsical Jul 27 #176

Good advice for Sanders as he is on national tv campaigning for Harris. He needs LizBeth Jul 27 #182

I went through a bad break up in 2016 Sympthsical Jul 27 #190

Ya... see, me calling out campaigning by painting Harris turning back on working LizBeth Jul 27 #194

"huge fake scenario" Exactly. Nixie Jul 27 #221

I think Sympthsical Jul 27 #222

Post removed Post removed Jul 27 #223

Weird right? And even took it another post forward for more psychoanalysis. LizBeth Jul 27 #224

None of what you said is true.... questionseverything Jul 29 #243

He's fighting for his issues--that's good politics Bucky Jul 27 #186

I havent been listening to Harris speeches as I am sure Sanders and you all have. So.... LizBeth Jul 27 #188

Great question. So far she's playing it safe & non specific Bucky Jul 27 #191

So Citizen United, check. At last having a general conversation, check. LizBeth Jul 27 #195

He's already pledged to work fervently for her election & Trump's defeat Bucky Jul 27 #196

See this is the bone I have. The pledge does not work when you make that LizBeth Jul 27 #197

Fair enough. It'll all be done with and forgotten by the convention Bucky Jul 27 #201

Maybe He Saving His Endorsement For The August Dem Convention..... global1 Jul 27 #189

It matters to her more the sooner it comes. Bucky Jul 27 #192

Sanders comment 4 days ago says it all. "I look forward to strongly supporting her" Nanjeanne Jul 27 #198

In the interview Sanders did not say one positive thing about Harris. He did say LizBeth Jul 27 #199

I don't have the answers you are looking for. But this is from 58 minutes ago Nanjeanne Jul 27 #200

That man is awesome Bucky Jul 27 #203

Bernie tweet this AM OneBlueDotS-Carolina Jul 27 #204

The last thing we need is for him to try and extort Harris into supporting his crappy unpopular agenda. tritsofme Jul 27 #207

Yeah just because majority of Americans support tuition free public college and Medicare for Nanjeanne Jul 27 #211

His going to endorse her, the way I took it in another interview was that he just wanted to meet with her Quixote1818 Jul 27 #218

Why excuse telling the nation the Democratic Party historically turns their back LizBeth Jul 27 #220

That doesn't sound like a winning message for Democrats by spreading negative messaging Nixie Jul 27 #227

The KHive Has Some Unlikely New Members: Bernie Stans LetMyPeopleVote Jul 27 #231

Good! Thinking for oneself is very good. betsuni Jul 28 #233

He has endorsed. redgreenandblue Jul 28 #235

He was pulled to the Left. Harris does not ignore the working class, is pro-union, supports all betsuni Jul 28 #236