Battle for Bernie voters backfires in Illinois

[SecularMotion]

Source: Politico

CHICAGO — In a move designed to lure Bernie Sanders voters in a competitive Democratic governor’s primary, a top-tier candidate, Daniel Biss, chose a far-left running mate who was a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Less than a week later, Biss dropped Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa from his ticket, amid criticism over Rosa’s position on Israel.

Biss, a state senator from suburban Evanston, made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the two could not reconcile Rosa’s support for BDS, or the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, with regard to Israel.

Blowback from the issue was already affecting other Illinois races and support for Bss.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/06/bernie-sanders-illinois-242420

[socialist_n_TN]

1. This is the type of thing that makes me think.........

that a rupture on the left from the Democratic Party is inevitable. There are some issues that present a clear divide that cannot be bridged. They are matters of principle and if the Democrats cannot allow for that principle when it disagrees with their stated platform, then how can that divide be reconciled?

[leftynyc]

4. BDS is NOT a matter of principal

Not when they have nothing to say about China or any other so called "occupier" on the planet. They're hypocrites.

[lunasun]

2. They want Biss, from Evanston IL yes Evanston, IL to run with a critical of Israel running mate

This state can support those seeking peace in Palestine and Israel
It is a state race and he would need initial support from his area of Illinois hmmm places like Wilmette, Skokie, Northbrook, Lincolnwood I would think.

This governor race is very important and very winnable . He is a very good candidate but not completely bonkers.
Biss is not trying to run on unconditional support for Israel either which they may try to label him now.

Aggravating and this state needs to get rid of our gov. pronto that is the most important action needed
2 main candidates for gov are Jewish - Pritzker & Biss

[DFW]

3. All Biss had to do was ask John McCain

"Hey, John, do you think picking a running mate who would pander to the extreme end of my party would work?"

Assuming McCain wouldn't answer "if you have to ask me that, you're too dumb to be running," he would have shouted, "NO!" Either way, it's a question a serious candidate shouldn't have had to ask, especially if he's running for governor of Illinois.