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In reply to the discussion: But Bernie is Not a Democrat... [View all]Nanjeanne
(6,492 posts)have lost so many seats in the house, senate, governorships, state legislatures - is all because of Bernie and he's just been cheering all those losses. Good grief.
You may have policy issues with Sanders - perhaps you don't favor Medicare4All or $15/Hour or debt free college or taxing the rich. That's fine. Big tent Democrats and all. But to honestly believe that he would prefer the Democrats keep losing is borderline insane. He thinks Democrats could win using a different strategy than they have and given the many losses - he may be right. Given the Democratic leadership asked him to Chair outreach and to reach out to grassroots organizations as a way to bring more people to the voting booth - it makes sense. At absolutely no time does he want Democrats to lose elections. He wants them to win and he is trying to bring in people to help them do that. He prefers Democrats that align with his message (as do I) - but he-and I-support Democrats winning.
We just haven't done a very good job of it. And yes, I know all about the popular vote. And I do wish we didn't have the Electoral College. But until we get rid of that -- it's the only way to be elected President - so there is that to deal with.
Other than some who simply hate Sanders with such a passion that they wish he would "eat shit and die" - most Democrats will not be turned off from voting for Democrats.