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Demsrule86

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170. I think he is wrong...and will be glad when he realizes, he will not be president.
Sat Jun 9, 2018, 10:05 PM
Jun 2018

But he has a fine career in the Senate.

Senator Sanders is right. elleng Jun 2018 #1
bernie's banking on every running to his party he's mistaken Wwcd Jun 2018 #8
Well Done, Wwcd! Cha Jun 2018 #104
Excellent! Thank you for saying this. nt jrthin Jun 2018 #118
You are welcome, jrthin Wwcd Jun 2018 #123
Well said, Wwcd NastyRiffraff Jun 2018 #218
By design ..while we're swatting at the bug flying in our face, we're not noticing the viper at our Wwcd Jun 2018 #219
True NastyRiffraff Jun 2018 #220
Then he should move on and stop purporting to tell the Democratic Party what to do. Maven Jun 2018 #16
I think recent primary results have shook him up. Blue_true Jun 2018 #57
Technically yes.. but the way he stated it suggests an equivalence of both parties.. honest.abe Jun 2018 #20
that is true in this instance, but typically he's better at drawing a distinction between parties. JCanete Jun 2018 #90
Bernie DID pick a team... read the last sentence of the quote. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #114
Not in my corner of the world. JNelson6563 Jun 2018 #31
Well, that's good to know! llmart Jun 2018 #44
Well why does he want to run on our ticket? brush Jun 2018 #38
To whom it may concern:- sprinkleeninow Jun 2018 #197
This is false uponit7771 Jun 2018 #74
+1 n/t Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #98
No, sorry.. BS is Not right. Cha Jun 2018 #102
Sanders isn't wrong. Ace Rothstein Jun 2018 #2
But what is the point of attacking Democrats at a time like this?? honest.abe Jun 2018 #23
+1... SidDithers Jun 2018 #28
Because the primaries are running and that's the best time to do it. n/t Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #96
So you think he'll back off his attacks on us in the general? Hortensis Jun 2018 #100
It's too bad the last sentence in the OP wasn't bolded but having told the people the truth Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #103
It's too bad he didn't lead with that and stop there. Hortensis Jun 2018 #108
No it carries more power that way and this is precisely why Bernie has consistently Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #110
He knows what he's doing. And so do we. Hortensis Jun 2018 #111
Bop a person in the nose, then put arm around the shoulders and claim them as an ok guy. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #121
Bernie will never be president...and I think he is popular in Vermont. Biden is actually more Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #157
To Bernie the most important thing is the cause, movement and progressive policies because Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #180
I don't buy that...maybe at one time...but he has presidential fever...seen it before. It is Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #181
WE Democrats are fighting for the nation we inherited, Hortensis Jun 2018 #205
Excellent point.. as usual Uncle Joe! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #112
That last sentence is not what you claim--he mentioned the R B Garr Jun 2018 #160
Did Bernie ask his followers or Independents to come over to the Republican Party? Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #164
He is saying that Democrats aren't worth it unless R B Garr Jun 2018 #168
Bernie wants the Democratic Party to become even more Progressive than it already is, Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #171
Sanders is not much, if any, more progressive than other Democrats. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #174
Bernie Sanders votes most often with Senator Maria Cantwell Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #179
He can't do what "alone"? We have Democrats more progressive, they too can't "do it alone", either. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #183
He nor I never said he was the first. Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #184
Wow. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #188
Do yo have a link Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #189
It is an absolute lie to say that Republicans and Democrats R B Garr Jun 2018 #175
Bernie didn't say they were the same he cited factual polling Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #178
Sanders has said more than once, over his history, that both parties are the same. Yes, he has. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #185
Do have a link to such a charge? Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #186
Lol. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #190
That's what I thought. Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #191
I learned long ago, supporters that pretend not to know basics are a waste of time. ChrisTee Jun 2018 #192
Well then that should give you plenty of material to pull from? Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #193
He is just using "generic polling" as an excuse to continue R B Garr Jun 2018 #195
I think he is wrong...and will be glad when he realizes, he will not be president. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #170
K&R ! stonecutter357 Jun 2018 #3
Sanders is right n/t Greybnk48 Jun 2018 #4
Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #5
LOL. Yes, those fabled "record negatives!!111!!1!" PSPS Jun 2018 #13
SANDERS IS ASKING FOR INDEPENDENTS TO JOIN DEMOCRATS!!! OP is MISLEADING populistdriven Jun 2018 #19
Billions of dollars spent over decades will do that to you. NCTraveler Jun 2018 #24
You changed your post of Gallup's "unfavorables" for Hillary I see... BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #43
Actually, he didn't say JOIN. He said TRANSFORM. LisaM Jun 2018 #48
No, your statement is Misleading! Cha Jun 2018 #97
An vote for him...independents can't vote in the Democratic primary except in open Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #159
No he's not. He's asking Independents to VOTE in Democratic primaries, not join the Party, and.... George II Jun 2018 #213
Watson is correct! Sanders' contempt for Democrats and the Democratic party do not "help" Democrats. NurseJackie Jun 2018 #6
+1 It became clear immediately after his national ass kicking. NCTraveler Jun 2018 #26
Watson has it wrong hueymahl Jun 2018 #7
Yet here's Sanders asking for loyalists to his Indy Party. Wwcd Jun 2018 #10
Where are you getting that from? hueymahl Jun 2018 #34
That is not how I read it. He wants the Democratic party to let Independents LisaM Jun 2018 #51
he wants to bring in progressive independents to the democratic party. JCanete Jun 2018 #91
When he says to independents, "Register as Democrats." He'll have more credibility. LuvLoogie Jun 2018 #109
+ a couple of thousands fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #201
I would say that describing brer cat Jun 2018 #55
+++ sheshe2 Jun 2018 #67
Well said, brer! Cha Jun 2018 #99
"...people are independent for a reason," but not the reason you may think. Garrett78 Jun 2018 #84
You can't cure stupid...if people don't know that the only way to stop the GOP is to support Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #161
hmmmm empedocles Jun 2018 #9
more about those numbers mercuryblues Jun 2018 #11
Yes, this is or should be known. Only about 10% of Independent voters do not vote along seaglass Jun 2018 #81
Tom Watson is right. There is no reason for this divisiveness, R B Garr Jun 2018 #12
Yeah, wants to stay relevant after all Cha Jun 2018 #116
This message was self-deleted by its author NCTraveler Jun 2018 #14
Here's a question for your consideration ProudLib72 Jun 2018 #30
Good question. Cha Jun 2018 #101
Nonsense. OK, your subject line can be debated... Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #33
I don't think it does refute my contention. NCTraveler Jun 2018 #37
He had 13 million primary votes Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #59
That was then and this is now...and it wasn't even close...The nominee with the most Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #163
Thats a mighty broad brush you are wielding Devil Child Jun 2018 #76
Bernie is electoral poison. Everyone he endorses is a flop at the polls. Maven Jun 2018 #15
He did endorse Hillary Lordquinton Jun 2018 #22
Yes but only begrudgingly Maven Jun 2018 #52
A day late and a dollar short. Squinch Jun 2018 #106
This message was self-deleted by its author Trek4Truth Jun 2018 #187
This is complete nonsense, Senator Sanders mcar Jun 2018 #17
Sen. Sanders is 100% right. Snackshack Jun 2018 #18
Voiceless to those with earplugs. honest.abe Jun 2018 #21
Only because he is likely to follow up with MrsCoffee Jun 2018 #25
"People are not very enamored with either party right now." tecelote Jun 2018 #35
That's not true.. We're out there Winning Elections and Cha Jun 2018 #142
Yawn...well I hope he doesn't run...it could be embarrassing. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #165
Actually if he said MrPool Jun 2018 #176
So Sen Sanders thinks Progressive dog Jun 2018 #27
California officially now has more independants Mr.Bill Jun 2018 #29
What was he replying to? I'm blocked by a WaPo paywall, tx. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #32
Pro tip: Brother Buzz Jun 2018 #41
I'll give it a try, thanks. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #45
Also try opening the story with the Google Chrome browser. brush Jun 2018 #119
Thank you, I had Chrome for a while & might check it out again. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #206
Time for bernie to have a hot cup of stfu till after the election Fullduplexxx Jun 2018 #36
Senator Sanders is right on.... mudstump Jun 2018 #39
Yes he is, but the truth is unpalatable for some. AtomicKitten Jun 2018 #47
yes he is... basta Jun 2018 #54
Wow Me. Jun 2018 #61
sorry Me. but you laughing through an "emoji" is rather pathetic... here is my reply basta Jun 2018 #63
Sophmorish Is A Newbie Coming On Here Me. Jun 2018 #64
Read the quote basta Jun 2018 #66
What Utter Nonsense Me. Jun 2018 #70
Faux challenges? basta Jun 2018 #78
Oh Dear, Oh Dear Me. Jun 2018 #140
Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #208
So Tiresome, You Have No Idea Me. Jun 2018 #209
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2018 #210
He is talking about candidates, not voters dansolo Jun 2018 #131
Looks like you've caught one. I'll get the net. Squinch Jun 2018 #129
Your replies didn't work out too well, did they? ehrnst Jun 2018 #214
This has nothing to do with Hillary.. this is all about BS 2018. Cha Jun 2018 #115
Quite! Me. Jun 2018 #139
They stick up for the Divisiveness Cha Jun 2018 #143
Yes Ma'am Me. Jun 2018 #158
And, accuse others of Cha Jun 2018 #162
How Right You Are Me. Jun 2018 #182
Baloney. Cha Jun 2018 #117
one notices sanders refuses to take his own advice and come into the dems party nt msongs Jun 2018 #40
Nailed it... SidDithers Jun 2018 #49
I think at this point we can all agree that anyone not voting for the Democratic party Eko Jun 2018 #42
Sanders wanted to Primary Obama do this should not be a surprise JI7 Jun 2018 #46
So far 2018 has shown record numbers of women and millenials NY_20th Jun 2018 #50
Most of those he supported got even less support JI7 Jun 2018 #53
All I have to say is vote progressive pecosbob Jun 2018 #56
All I have to say is vote Democratic...there fixed it. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #172
What I've Always Noticed About The Senator Me. Jun 2018 #58
Keep hippie-punching... Dennis Donovan Jun 2018 #60
Well, if the hippies punch first.... Adrahil Jun 2018 #68
Right.. BS is the one who's doing the "Punching".. you'd Cha Jun 2018 #146
Agreed. BannonsLiver Jun 2018 #133
BS is the one who is Punching.. wake up to that, Dennis. Cha Jun 2018 #144
... NurseJackie Jun 2018 #150
There are no hippies and no revolution either. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #166
Thank You Bernie For Telling The Truth PaulX2 Jun 2018 #62
NO Thanks to BS for anything.. he's always trying to divide Cha Jun 2018 #145
We elect Democrats here...so having problems with the 'party' why are you here? Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #169
The only poison here being given out by the Bernie haters LostOne4Ever Jun 2018 #65
Trump will bankroll Bernie's 2020 campaign if he can. PubliusEnigma Jun 2018 #69
Bernie, wake up! seaglass Jun 2018 #71
Yeah, what is his point? Thanks for those Cha Jun 2018 #222
Pure FICtION, too. Has BS paid attention at all Cha Jun 2018 #72
Voters see through the whole cheerleader routine. jalan48 Jun 2018 #73
We see through the whole Dallas equivalence bullshit too uponit7771 Jun 2018 #75
Bernie seems oblivious to the crisis this country is in now. honest.abe Jun 2018 #77
Who the fuck is Tom Watson and why should I care what he says? Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #79
BS is asking people to vote in the primaries lapucelle Jun 2018 #94
I still don't know who Tom Watson is. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #125
Tom Watson is a reality based Democrat whom Cha Jun 2018 #147
Give me a swallow of that poison. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #80
Me too! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #113
Why doesn't he just say "vote for Democrats"? brush Jun 2018 #122
Yup ismnotwasm Jun 2018 #82
I was so glad when the Our Revolution candidates in Texas were defeated Gothmog Jun 2018 #83
Thanks for the kick after the appeal was approved... SidDithers Jun 2018 #85
Wonderful! We need to see the attacks on our party. R B Garr Jun 2018 #87
Recommended! NurseJackie Jun 2018 #88
Kick again! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2018 #155
You are welcomed Gothmog Jun 2018 #194
Me too...a real ass kicking ...so satifying as I hate Nina Turner who hates Democrats and has Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #173
We had the head of Our Revolution telling voters that an Asian candidate was "not one of us" Gothmog Jun 2018 #207
Wow, I had not heard that. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #215
Sri Preston Kulkarni was attacked by the local Our Revolution but won Gothmog Jun 2018 #216
I can't believe this... Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #217
Yep Gothmog Jun 2018 #221
K&R ismnotwasm Jun 2018 #86
Kicking! sheshe2 Jun 2018 #89
Sure.. Cha Jun 2018 #92
!!!!! sheshe2 Jun 2018 #126
K&R lapucelle Jun 2018 #93
"Why?" "Because it's my nature." Hortensis Jun 2018 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author Squinch Jun 2018 #105
Is JPR on vacation this weekend or something? Or has it just become so boring that they Squinch Jun 2018 #107
My take: Its the beginning of the summer offensive. BannonsLiver Jun 2018 #130
You're probably right. And they're so slick that all of them showed up at the same time. Stealthy! Squinch Jun 2018 #132
This mcar Jun 2018 #211
It is odd when "new members" seem to know so much DU history, isn't it? emulatorloo Jun 2018 #167
Before Bernie mouths off, maybe he should first release his taxes. NT jrthin Jun 2018 #120
No half way intelligent person would suggest both parties are the same, after what we have seen the ChrisTee Jun 2018 #124
Dishonesty indeed! Anyone who claims that is a liar and can't be trusted NurseJackie Jun 2018 #134
K&R ehrnst Jun 2018 #127
Same old, same old Raine Jun 2018 #128
Aw. NurseJackie Jun 2018 #135
I know.. same ol thing.. BS bashes the Democratic Party Cha Jun 2018 #149
Bernie dishes the crap on the democratic party and 99% of the USA Fresh_Start Jun 2018 #138
Yeah! Cha Jun 2018 #151
Hey Raine.. wake up to the fact that when BS starts Cha Jun 2018 #148
Yep. His bullshit won't be tolerated again. kcr Jun 2018 #199
Good point, kcr.. yeah in 2018.. Cha Jun 2018 #200
Poison? Or maybe the cure, Tom Watson. aikoaiko Jun 2018 #136
when historians write about sen sanders Fresh_Start Jun 2018 #137
Agreed nt stevenleser Jun 2018 #156
Agreed n/t kcr Jun 2018 #198
K&R betsuni Jun 2018 #141
I have no love for you Sen. Sanders and just want you to go away... Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #152
K&R RandySF Jun 2018 #153
Pure nonsense. guillaumeb Jun 2018 #154
Obviously BS does not love his country liberal N proud Jun 2018 #177
Politico- DNC rule change angers Sanders supporters Gothmog Jun 2018 #196
Kick dalton99a Jun 2018 #202
In nature there is a large and diverse group of carrion eaters. fleabiscuit Jun 2018 #203
his toxic populism is damaging AlexSFCA Jun 2018 #204
A welcome back kick! mcar Jun 2018 #212
Thanks....nt SidDithers Jun 2018 #223
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