I Will Caucus for Senator Sanders in Minnesota.

[MineralMan]

I've said that before, and that's my plan. Our precinct caucuses and presidential straw poll are on March 1, Super Tuesday. I will also caucus for him at our district conventions and will try to be a delegate to our state convention, where I will also caucus for him if I'm elected as a delegate.

In November of 2016, I will cast my vote for, and will campaign hard for the Democratic nominee for President. That's what I have always done.

I hope this clarifies my position on the 2016 election.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

1. Thanks. nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. I will probably do likewise.

I could change my mind before next March, but so far Bernie looks like the real deal. And I will also vote for whoever the Dem nominee is, whether or not it's the person I supported in the primary. As far as I'm concerned, at that point it's more about the Supreme Court than anything else.

[MineralMan]

3. I'd love to see Sanders as the next President.

I always support the candidate I hope might win during the primaries and caucuses. If that candidate succeeds, it's great. If not, the Democrat who wins the nomination deserves and will get my support and vote in the general election. The voters speak through the primary elections and other pre-nomination processes. I listen to them.

It is so important that a Democrat becomes our next President. That can't be overstated. There is far too much at risk.

[think]

4. I respect your decision and your philosophy in regards to the Democratic party.

Party unity is important and a continuance of GOP influence on this country is most certainly a travesty.

The GOP's intolerance for LGBT rights, women's rights, minority rights as well as the attack on voting rights is unacceptable.

The GOP's anti-science position of denying climate change is also a huge fail that could have serious long term consequences for entire the planet.

And anything I might complain about Democrats doing like taking large donations from dubious corporations, continuing the practice of the revolving door for lobbyists & politicians, supporting excessive defense spending & unnecessary wars , and supporting legislation that favors corporations over the American middle class; I understand that the GOP is doing to a much larger extent and is continuing it's role as the poster child for those issues.

It's easy to see the hand writing on the wall when it comes to the GOP. Coming together to help educate the people about the GOP's actions & activities and organizing to defeat them is a big priority.

Still I will continue to discuss the problems mentioned above until the primary has past. If Democrats do not hold their candidates up for scrutiny it is no better than what the GOP does with it's candidates in this regard.

I've always felt overwhelmed when one can point out the actions of a GOP candidate with a strong factual case which are not in the interest of Republican supporter but they make excuses for the actions rather than simply admit that there is a problem. To be fair many GOP supporters do acknowledge the problem but maintain a list of other reasons for their support.

The same goes for Democrats and our candidates though hopefully not to such a staggering degree as the GOP. Personally I believe this a problem also in the Democratic party that needs to be addressed. Issues where candidates actions and policies have not aligned well with the American people overall should be discussed. In these situations their actions are usually more aligned with vested corporate interests that stand to gain financially from legislation without due consideration for it's effects on the American people.

I have no problems with politicians understanding and working with corporations as long as there is no quid pro quo type collusion and the rights of the American people are well represented also. It needs to be fair if America is to continue to be a thriving modern nation.

Obviously just my opinion and outlook. I respect that others strive for party unity rather than lofty ideals. BOTH are needed.


Best wishes with your efforts.

[kenfrequed]

5. Agreed

I too will caucus for Bernie Sanders. He is the best candidate we have right now and represents the highest ideals of the Democratic party. He is right on all the issues I care about and he represents moving the democratic party back to the economic left a bit.

[daleanime]

6. Thanks for your work....

and remember you don't have to justify your actions/opinions to anyone.

[octoberlib]

7. Likewise.

[Omaha Steve]

8. I will be an observer in IA health permitting like I did in 2008

And caucus for him in NE. I've been a state delegate before, but I don't plan on doing that anymore.

[jwirr]

9. I will caucus but as to being the one going to the next level. I have never done that.

[SomeGuyInEagan]

10. This Minnesotan will also caucus for Bernie ...

Leading up to the 2008 nomination, it took me more than an hour to drive the last half-mile or so of the short drive to high school where the Democratic Caucus was held in my district. It was exciting, two strong candidates in a fight (Edwards had just dropped out).

I expect this time to be the same. Lots of rumblings among Dems I know.

[riqster]

11. Good plan.

I will act in a similar fashion in Ohio.

[glinda]

12. Thank you everyone.

I cannot due to my husband's health and few other issues but I keep giving small donations. Can't seem to stop. We need a miracle.