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"We'll hear from Bernie Sanders who represents the left wing of the Democratic Party" ... (Original Post) live love laugh Aug 2020 OP
He's not a leftie Dem like me, but he's a leftie dem. I'll take it. Heck, he's the whole reason I GreenPartyVoter Aug 2020 #1
it's true, though SiliconValley_Dem Aug 2020 #2
What's true? live love laugh Aug 2020 #3
that Bernie Sanders represents the liberal wing of Democratic Party SiliconValley_Dem Aug 2020 #5
The Democratic Party IS liberal. nt live love laugh Aug 2020 #10
Not true. I am a lefty if one looks at my positions and life decisions. Blue_true Aug 2020 #7
I don't know who Guthrie is, but there are plenty of places where one can watch the Convention still_one Aug 2020 #4
I voted for him in the primaries. Laelth Aug 2020 #6
Only if you accept that the phrase "left wing" is a slur Wednesdays Aug 2020 #8
In fairness, I didn't see it as a slight or relegation in context. Music Man Aug 2020 #9
She's terrible Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #11
Rolf..We're ALL Fking Left wing.... Budi Aug 2020 #12
Exactly! nt live love laugh Aug 2020 #13
I am left and Sanders so does not represent me. LizBeth Aug 2020 #14
Yes, they should say he is an independent. He doesn't represent the Democratic Party at all maximusveritas Aug 2020 #15

GreenPartyVoter

(72,377 posts)
1. He's not a leftie Dem like me, but he's a leftie dem. I'll take it. Heck, he's the whole reason I
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 10:24 PM
Aug 2020

switched parties.

 

SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
5. that Bernie Sanders represents the liberal wing of Democratic Party
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 10:34 PM
Aug 2020

even if he is back to being an Independent vs. Democratic Party member.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
7. Not true. I am a lefty if one looks at my positions and life decisions.
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 10:41 PM
Aug 2020

Senator Sanders is to the left of me. Interestingly, the ONLY difference that I have with him is the pace of change that we want. I feel that voters chomp at the bit of too much is thrown at them, determined change works better, where you set a North Star and don’t bend from reaching it.

still_one

(91,945 posts)
4. I don't know who Guthrie is, but there are plenty of places where one can watch the Convention
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 10:33 PM
Aug 2020

without tv personalities interupting.

ROKU, Hulu, CSPAN, to name a few



Laelth

(32,017 posts)
6. I voted for him in the primaries.
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 10:36 PM
Aug 2020

I wouldn’t say that he “represents” me, but I have been extremely impressed by his full-throated support of Joe. Bernie is not a natural team player, but this year, when it matters most, he’s fighting the good fight.

-Laelth

Music Man

(1,181 posts)
9. In fairness, I didn't see it as a slight or relegation in context.
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 10:44 PM
Aug 2020

She was talking about how tonight reflects broad support for Joe. The full remark was something like, "John Kasich represents the Republican Party tonight, and we'll hear from Bernie Sanders who represents the left wing of the Democratic Party."

Since, generally speaking, Bernie's politics align with the left wing of Democratic voters, I think her point is well taken.

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
12. Rolf..We're ALL Fking Left wing....
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 11:04 PM
Aug 2020

Democrats have always been Left.

Stupid remark that belongs to the dumpster of 2016 coded trigger words.

Move on....

maximusveritas

(2,915 posts)
15. Yes, they should say he is an independent. He doesn't represent the Democratic Party at all
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 11:19 PM
Aug 2020

But they want to use him to make the Democratic party seem extremist and socialist just like Trump's ads say

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