Pro-Sanders forces finally get their revenge

[JoeOtterbein]

Politico

Steamrolled by Nevada's Democratic establishment in 2016, Sanders’ supporters have now taken over one of the nation's top state parties — and that could have far-reaching consequences.

By HOLLY OTTERBEIN

03/10/2021 04:30 AM EST

Five years ago, Bernie Sanders’ supporters were steamrolled by the Democratic establishment in Nevada’s presidential caucus.

This weekend, pro-Sanders forces finally got their revenge.

A slate of uber-progressive Sanders allies, endorsed by the tightly organized Democratic Socialists of America’s local chapter, won control of the Nevada Democratic Party in leadership elections on Saturday. On the losing side was one of the most powerful forces in Democratic politics: the well-oiled operation run by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

The takeover of the state party, aka the Reid machine, represents a dramatic turnaround from the 2016 presidential race, when Sanders fans were accused of throwing chairs and making violent threats at a wild convention in Nevada — charges they vehemently deny to this day.

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[JohnSJ]

1. Typical divisionary tripe from the usual sources

[jimfields33]

3. I think it will show once and for all which direction America wants to go

It’s a good test that only affects one state. This could be good. It’s a wait and see. If it’s a success, it could have huge possibilities across the country. I’m waiting to see before positive or negative comments. This is unknown territory.

[samnsara]

2. those supporters also made a certain dem candidates life HELL and IMHO......

...helped the election turn out the way it did.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

22. "Those supporters" also turned out nationally for Clinton

at a higher percentage than Clinton supporters turned out for Obama. But don't let that stop you.

[lagomorph777]

4. A well-organized party will be useful,

even if some here may differ with their progressiveness.

[W_HAMILTON]

18. The so-called "Reid Machine" they are referring to was very well organized.

And it helped turned Nevada into one of the surprisingly bluest states in the country.

[lagomorph777]

19. Looks like they've recently been out-organized.

So I assume this is Darwin at work here...

[W_HAMILTON]

24. Not really.

How successful Nevada Democrats are is based on them beating Republicans.

Apparently how successful DSA-endorsed candidates are is based on them beating Democrats...?

Here is another take on the situation, from the expert on all things politics in Nevada (Jon Ralston): https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/say-goodbye-to-the-most-effective-democratic-party-in-the-country

[lagomorph777]

25. True. The next elections will tell the tale.

[GemDigger]

5. Revenge? Against a party it is supposed to be part of?

What a horrible choice of words.

[Mariana]

6. Obviously, the writer of this piece is trying to stir up animosity. nt.

[BannonsLiver]

7. That's the Politico way

[WhiskeyGrinder]

11. The word "revenge" is in the nut graph.

[Mariana]

15. In the story itself, we find the following sentence:

This weekend, pro-Sanders forces finally got their revenge.

It's also in your excerpt.

What we don't see in the story is any quote by any of the "pro-Sanders forces" that indicates they were after anything like "revenge". The writer alone is responsible for using such inflammatory language in this piece.

[lagomorph777]

20. +1

[comradebillyboy]

13. I think the DSA folks do in fact want revenge on the

Democratic Party for twice rejecting Sen Sanders.

[Me.]

17. So...What?

a take over of the DEm party...like the tea party did to the Cons?

[speak easy]

8. The Democratic Socialists of America are an electoral albatross.

[comradebillyboy]

9. And that's an understatement.

Democratic Socialists of America repel the moderate majority while appealing to the tiny minority who embrace socialism.

[JohnSJ]

21. +++

[Cuthbert Allgood]

23. Thank god the moderate majority

are causing the COVID bill to pass so quickly. I mean after the compromise to lower the payout and other things, ZERO fucking Republicans voted for it. So, yeah, moderates mean so much.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

12. Always gotta be organizing, people!

[ismnotwasm]

14. "Revenge"

I hate Politico.

[Me.]

16. REally?

This again?

[SidDithers]

26. Politico is trash...nt

Sid

[Happy Hoosier]

27. DEMOCRATS IN DISARRAY!!!!

Same ole bullshit.

[msongs]

28. perjurative diatribe to be sure. well with politico its always how low can you go nt