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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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Biden: Bernie needs to "find out who the hell they are, if any of them work for [him]. Fire them."" (Original Post) Skya Rhen Feb 2020 OP
I'm sure Bernie knows exactly who they are calguy Feb 2020 #1
I sense.... FarPoint Feb 2020 #6
The Sandernistas calguy Feb 2020 #12
That works for me.... FarPoint Feb 2020 #18
+1 Cha Feb 2020 #8
I'm sure. But good for Biden to call him on it. nt MH1 Feb 2020 #15
YOU DAMN SKIPPY !!!!! nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #2
Excellent point.. get to the bottom of it! Cha Feb 2020 #3
I agree. riversedge Feb 2020 #4
I feel like we have been here before liberal N proud Feb 2020 #5
Bernie doesn't do responsibility... BlueIdaho Feb 2020 #7
+1 Cha Feb 2020 #14
sanders is claiming that all campaigns engage in this conduct Gothmog Feb 2020 #25
Yeaaahhhhhh, no they don't. BlueIdaho Feb 2020 #27
+1, the people asking the questions should ask again and note that he wont answer the questions uponit7771 Feb 2020 #43
Its about time PatSeg Feb 2020 #9
I understand why Biden would rather talk about someone else's campaign than his own. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #10
And we understand why you're trying to excuse Bernie's supporters dware Feb 2020 #16
I disagree.... FarPoint Feb 2020 #19
Biden is Calling on BS to take Accountability because Cha Feb 2020 #20
Yep. Ignore this nonsense. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2020 #22
Always DO my friend! The more malarkey people throw at Bernie, the more you know he's got this!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #34
One of them is a Trump supporter who thinks Bernie is a Communist. Nanjeanne Feb 2020 #11
Even more reason for Sanders to completely and wholly disavow it. W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #13
Or Joe since it is Joe who called him out and suggested an action. Her example? Yes, she and her emmaverybo Feb 2020 #36
Ooooooops.... BUSSSSSSTED!! Great post!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #35
That is right, Progressive dog Feb 2020 #17
And how are his words and actions attracting them? Perseus Feb 2020 #28
Bernie needs to forcefuly denounce Progressive dog Feb 2020 #40
So many questions, so many assumptions! Aussie105 Feb 2020 #21
where's the beef? nt yaesu Feb 2020 #23
I have to watch Meet the Press tomorrow Gothmog Feb 2020 #24
Hey Joe, I have an idea, unless of course you think these kind of actions on your part help you Perseus Feb 2020 #26
Just NO.. he needs to called our for Accountability.. BS is doing this in public.. Cha Feb 2020 #30
Once again, this pointing fingers is only dividing people, just read all the posts here Perseus Feb 2020 #31
This needs to be called out on a national stage.. enough already. Cha Feb 2020 #33
Indeed, this is only gonna backfire on Joe... like it has before. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #38
Joe has no choice, given his imploding poll numbers... not gonna work though!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #37
K&R betsuni Feb 2020 #29
Poor Joe, The words of a failed campaign in desperation to try to save it. juxtaposed Feb 2020 #32
That's might splain it... it does seems an odd strategy, even for Joe. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #39
Has sanders commented on this stunt? Gothmog Feb 2020 #41
WOW !!! This looks like a redo of 16, jus damn !!! uponit7771 Feb 2020 #42
 

calguy

(5,306 posts)
1. I'm sure Bernie knows exactly who they are
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Feb 2020

and probably hired them to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign. He's done it before, probably doing it again.

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

FarPoint

(12,351 posts)
6. I sense....
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:31 PM
Feb 2020

The same gang from his 2016 campaign....

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

calguy

(5,306 posts)
12. The Sandernistas
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:56 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

FarPoint

(12,351 posts)
18. That works for me....
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:42 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MH1

(17,600 posts)
15. I'm sure. But good for Biden to call him on it. nt
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:31 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(297,160 posts)
3. Excellent point.. get to the bottom of it!
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

liberal N proud

(60,334 posts)
5. I feel like we have been here before
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:30 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
7. Bernie doesn't do responsibility...
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:33 PM
Feb 2020

Any time he faces a hard question it’s the same answer. “I’m not going to talk bout that...”

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

Gothmog

(145,150 posts)
25. sanders is claiming that all campaigns engage in this conduct
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:23 PM
Feb 2020

This reminds of the National Convention


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

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
27. Yeaaahhhhhh, no they don't.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:32 PM
Feb 2020

If he wants to be President he’s going to have to show more backbone than this.

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

uponit7771

(90,335 posts)
43. +1, the people asking the questions should ask again and note that he wont answer the questions
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 05:30 PM
Feb 2020

... on that issue

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

PatSeg

(47,418 posts)
9. Its about time
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:38 PM
Feb 2020

someone called him out about this. Bernie needs to take control of his campaign.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
10. I understand why Biden would rather talk about someone else's campaign than his own.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:39 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie, however, should stay on message, as that is what is propelling him higher in the polls, along with the baseless Bernie bashing... so I do hope they keep that up as well!!

Bernie will just keep glidin', while Biden keeps slidin'!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

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

dware

(12,369 posts)
16. And we understand why you're trying to excuse Bernie's supporters
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:34 PM
Feb 2020

actions and trying to distract from the truth.

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

FarPoint

(12,351 posts)
19. I disagree....
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:46 PM
Feb 2020

I was thoroughly turned off in 2016 from the Bernie Bullies....If Sanders wanted to...he has known about such Bullies for 4 YEARS....He makes this empty/ innocent claim...that is just not holding water this time...

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

Cha

(297,160 posts)
20. Biden is Calling on BS to take Accountability because
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:57 PM
Feb 2020

the Harassment and Doxing needs to STOP ASAP.

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

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,325 posts)
22. Yep. Ignore this nonsense.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:11 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
34. Always DO my friend! The more malarkey people throw at Bernie, the more you know he's got this!!
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:53 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Nanjeanne

(4,953 posts)
11. One of them is a Trump supporter who thinks Bernie is a Communist.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 08:41 PM
Feb 2020

His tweets are prominently displayed as proof.




Not surprising as in January another Bro meme was encouraged by non Sanders people.



At some point people are going to,have to realize that anyone can be or do anything or represent any cause on Twitter and can cause problems for all. If the Ernie Bro weren’t such a media delight, this wouldn’t be happening. But trolls know they can get away with it and boy are they.

We have serious issues to debate. This is such a distraction.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

W_HAMILTON

(7,864 posts)
13. Even more reason for Sanders to completely and wholly disavow it.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:06 PM
Feb 2020

Once again, if he needs help on how to do this, he can look to Warren.

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

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
36. Or Joe since it is Joe who called him out and suggested an action. Her example? Yes, she and her
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:54 PM
Feb 2020

supporters are reasonable and conduct themselves well.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
35. Ooooooops.... BUSSSSSSTED!! Great post!!
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:54 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Progressive dog

(6,900 posts)
17. That is right,
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 09:40 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie has to at least act as if he cares what his supporters are doing. He also has to exam how his actions and words are attracting them.

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

Perseus

(4,341 posts)
28. And how are his words and actions attracting them?
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:33 PM
Feb 2020

Is it because he talks about Medicare For All, or Free Education?

Can you please tell us what he is saying and doing that attracts that kind of people?

And also tell us how you positively know these people are real Sanders supporters?

Facts on all these questions would be great, you could help us understand the candidate much better.

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

Progressive dog

(6,900 posts)
40. Bernie needs to forcefuly denounce
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 12:02 AM
Feb 2020

those people and their false attacks against his rivals. If he doesn't then he is responsible. They are his supporters or Bernie thinks they are; otherwise Bernie would have denounced them and put a minimal effort into removing them from his campaign.

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

Aussie105

(5,383 posts)
21. So many questions, so many assumptions!
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:08 PM
Feb 2020

Are these troublemakers actually Bernie supporters?

Has Bernie said anything about them? At all?

What motivates them to disrupt other candidates' meetings?

If they are Bernie supporters, do they realize they are having the opposite effect, ie people going off Bernie?

Do they even vote? Or were they hired by someone to disrupt meetings and spread negativity about Bernie?

Has anyone done any facial recognition software on the trouble makers, to see if they show up at multiple venues and have a history as a rent-a-crowd member?

Police should round them up, and question them! I want answers, dammit!

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

yaesu

(8,020 posts)
23. where's the beef? nt
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:13 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Gothmog

(145,150 posts)
24. I have to watch Meet the Press tomorrow
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:21 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Perseus

(4,341 posts)
26. Hey Joe, I have an idea, unless of course you think these kind of actions on your part help you
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:30 PM
Feb 2020

How about if, IN PRIVATE, you talk to Bernie Sanders about what is going on and try to come up with a solution that does not involve public accusations? It maybe that in fact these are republican or Russian trolls doing these things in Sanders name because Sanders in on top for the nomination? republicans and Russians are well known for doing these kind of things, creating discord within their opponents, spreading lies as memes, spreading lies, even writing books to discredit an opponent and everything in the book being lies, so how about if we do the decent thing and keep it between you guys. If it is found that in fact these are Sanders supporters and Sanders doesn't do anything about it? The call him out, but be sure first.

Not sure that this actions from your part help anyone, remember that Sanders supporters felt that the Democratic party was against them in 2016, even though their candidate was running as a Democrat, and because of that they chose to stay home on voting day, or simply vote for the creature in the WH.

I would like to know Joe, do you really think this helps your campaign? I know your die hard supporters love it when you do things like that, but you already have them in the bag, no need to excite them anymore, as I said they are in the bag, they won't even look at history to verify that what some people said you did you actually did. In my opinion, and yes it is my humble opinion, all you are doing is pissing the hell out of other Democrats, who may not even support Sanders, but for sure they are thinking about not supporting you.

This kind of public accusations and bashing between candidates cannot be more pleasurable to republicans, they are the real winners here, and unless people realize it, it will not end up well.

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

Cha

(297,160 posts)
30. Just NO.. he needs to called our for Accountability.. BS is doing this in public..
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:37 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Perseus

(4,341 posts)
31. Once again, this pointing fingers is only dividing people, just read all the posts here
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:43 PM
Feb 2020

People are becoming angry, Biden is not going to gain any supporters by doing this, and those of you who support Biden may be doing a disservice to him by carrying out the bashing of another Democratic candidate. People who are still undecided and could go for Biden are starting to get pissed about stuff like this, about the attacks to other Democrats.

I wish I had a good way to say it and wake people up to the fact that this bickering will end badly for all Democrats, we are doing the work of the republican propaganda with stuff like this.

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

Cha

(297,160 posts)
33. This needs to be called out on a national stage.. enough already.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:49 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
38. Indeed, this is only gonna backfire on Joe... like it has before.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:58 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
37. Joe has no choice, given his imploding poll numbers... not gonna work though!!
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:56 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

juxtaposed

(2,778 posts)
32. Poor Joe, The words of a failed campaign in desperation to try to save it.
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:43 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
39. That's might splain it... it does seems an odd strategy, even for Joe.
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 12:00 AM
Feb 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Gothmog

(145,150 posts)
41. Has sanders commented on this stunt?
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 05:11 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

uponit7771

(90,335 posts)
42. WOW !!! This looks like a redo of 16, jus damn !!!
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 05:28 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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