Democratic Primaries

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,946 posts) Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:02 PM Nov 2019

Bernie Sanders: AOC would have key role in my White House if I'm elected in 2020

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., would be given a vital role in a Bernie Sanders administration and could even be tapped for a cabinet-level position, the 2020 presidential hopeful told ABC News on Sunday.

"Look, I have said this before, let me say it again — and I don't want [Ocasio-Cortez] to hear this, because [her] head will explode," Sen. Sanders, I-VT., said during a joint interview alongside the freshman House member.

"I don't know of any person — I've been in Congress for a few years, who in the course of less than one year — she's been in office less than one year, who has had more of an impact on American politics as a freshman member of Congress than she has."

When asked about the possibility of Ocasio-Cortez joining his cabinet, Sander responded that she's deserving of an influential role if he wins in 2020.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/bernie-sanders-aoc-would-have-key-role-in-my-white-house-if-im-elected-in-2020/ar-BBWHvwZ?li=BBnb7Kz

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders: AOC would have key role in my White House if I'm elected in 2020 (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2019 OP

Wow; that's surprising. I didn't know they were that closely associated LongtimeAZDem Nov 2019 #1

She was a field organizer for him in 2016 Tiggeroshii Nov 2019 #6

She has become bigger than Sanders. TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #2

Well this is arguably the most cynical take someone could have here. HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #17

I don't think the obvious is as cynical as you think. TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #19

I think the BS campaign is in trouble... I think they KNOW the campaign is in trouble. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #3

Secretary of Revolutionary Affairs dalton99a Nov 2019 #9

So when BS is in trouble, he grabs a boat anchor? democratisphere Nov 2019 #10

Oh lord, yours & the one above you are both hilarious oldsoftie Nov 2019 #11

Yeah, this has a gimmicky feel to it. BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #15

And so will Nina Turner. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2019 #4

Well, that's scary. SharonClark Nov 2019 #18

Horrifying, actually. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2019 #21

AOC has a vocal following but not the raw numbers to revive Sanders' stagnant campaign. RelativelyJones Nov 2019 #5

I do not see her giving up her House seat, and Sanders has zero chance of winning the nomination Celerity Nov 2019 #7

Neither will happen. George II Nov 2019 #8

We need her serving in Congress. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #12

That's a good idea. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #13

" I don't want [Ocasio-Cortez] to hear this" crazytown Nov 2019 #14

Same with Tulsi Xandric77 Nov 2019 #16

Bernie is a wise person and will surround himself with a great staff. Joe941 Nov 2019 #20

Have you seen the people he's hired? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #22

may I suggest... myohmy2 Nov 2019 #23

LongtimeAZDem

(4,494 posts)

1. Wow; that's surprising. I didn't know they were that closely associated

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:04 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Tiggeroshii

(11,088 posts)

6. She was a field organizer for him in 2016

Reply to LongtimeAZDem (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:15 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

2. She has become bigger than Sanders.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:05 PM

Nov 2019

He is using her to run front. AOC is gaining even more political clout as Sanders fades into obscurity. Good on AOC. She is much smarter when it comes to politics than I had originally thought. Flat out upstaging a Presidential candidate and he is being forced to welcome it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts)

17. Well this is arguably the most cynical take someone could have here.

Reply to TidalWave46 (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 10:29 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

19. I don't think the obvious is as cynical as you think.

Reply to HerbChestnut (Reply #17)

Thu Nov 14, 2019, 07:22 AM

Nov 2019

AOC is impressing me more everyday. What you see as cynicism I see as great for the future of our party.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

3. I think the BS campaign is in trouble... I think they KNOW the campaign is in trouble.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:10 PM

Nov 2019

I think the BS campaign is in trouble... I think they KNOW the campaign is in trouble. The campaign has really lost momentum since his slip-and-fall and his heart-attack episodes. (Not his fault, I know... he's just following doctor's orders and that's why he's slowing down and cutting-back and taking-it-easy.) Still, I think it's becoming rather obvious that it's taking a toll on the campaign, and that would help to explain announcements like this.

When asked about the possibility of Ocasio-Cortez joining his cabinet, Sander responded that she's deserving of an influential role if he wins in 2020.

A cabinet position? Seriously? Which cabinet position is she qualified for? What would she bring to the position?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

dalton99a

(81,468 posts)

9. Secretary of Revolutionary Affairs

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:36 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

10. So when BS is in trouble, he grabs a boat anchor?

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:38 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

oldsoftie

(12,533 posts)

11. Oh lord, yours & the one above you are both hilarious

Reply to democratisphere (Reply #10)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:39 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

BannonsLiver

(16,370 posts)

15. Yeah, this has a gimmicky feel to it.

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 07:21 PM

Nov 2019

The good news is Bernie won’t be the nominee.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Tarheel_Dem

(31,233 posts)

4. And so will Nina Turner.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:11 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)

18. Well, that's scary.

Reply to Tarheel_Dem (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 14, 2019, 05:27 AM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Tarheel_Dem

(31,233 posts)

21. Horrifying, actually.

Reply to SharonClark (Reply #18)

Fri Nov 15, 2019, 12:52 AM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

RelativelyJones

(898 posts)

5. AOC has a vocal following but not the raw numbers to revive Sanders' stagnant campaign.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:15 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Celerity

(43,333 posts)

7. I do not see her giving up her House seat, and Sanders has zero chance of winning the nomination

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:18 PM

Nov 2019

He cannot win it outright (literally impossible), and the super delegates will NEVER roll over for him on a 2nd (or beyond) ballot IF (very unlikely) it is a contested convention. Bernie's race is run. He will be lucky to win re-election 2024 to the Senate (he would be 8 months short of 90 years old at the end of his term if he won then.)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

8. Neither will happen.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:22 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

BuffaloJackalope

(818 posts)

12. We need her serving in Congress.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:43 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

13. That's a good idea.

Reply to BuffaloJackalope (Reply #12)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:46 PM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

14. " I don't want [Ocasio-Cortez] to hear this"

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 06:09 PM

Nov 2019

Lucky that she has not, then.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Xandric77

(54 posts)

16. Same with Tulsi

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2019, 10:21 PM

Nov 2019

Which is frightening.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Joe941

(2,848 posts)

20. Bernie is a wise person and will surround himself with a great staff.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2019, 07:32 AM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

22. Have you seen the people he's hired?

Reply to Joe941 (Reply #20)

Fri Nov 15, 2019, 01:08 AM

Nov 2019

Come on man!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

myohmy2

(3,162 posts)

23. may I suggest...

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Nov 15, 2019, 01:10 AM

Nov 2019

...Secretary of State...

...this is wonderful news...we all recognize great talent and potential when we see it...why shouldn't Bernie?

...Bernie with AOC...win , win, win...

...Bernie wins, AOC wins and most of all, we and America win...

...with that combination, only republicans and the corrupt establishment lose...

...I'm so proud...we're gonna do it...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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