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46. The OP is right. If Bernie wins the nomination, we support him or leave DU.

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Fri Nov 9, 2018, 03:36 PM

Nov 2018

It's as simple as that.

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No problem he won't be the nominee of the Democratic party in 2020. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #1

Whatever that means. realmirage Nov 2018 #2

What is means is, he had his chance and it cost us dearly as a party. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #11

Again, this isn't about your feelings. It's about us winning in 2020, whoever the nominee is. realmirage Nov 2018 #17

We won't win with Bernie, I'll hold my nose and vote for him if we make that mistake again. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #23

It's people's feelings that are making them realmirage Nov 2018 #37

Oh please, I'm done. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #38

sanders was not vetted in 2016 because the press did not consider him to be a real candidate Gothmog Nov 2018 #143

The right wing swiftboating machine had several "scandals" Hortensis Nov 2018 #188

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Me. Nov 2018 #238

You seem very focused on winning. brer cat Nov 2018 #159

+1000 sheshe2 Nov 2018 #180

Great post Gothmog Nov 2018 #182

Maybe it's something Maher's been pushing. Lots Hortensis Nov 2018 #196

Thank You, brer! Such a "winning strategy" Cha Nov 2018 #214

This! mcar Nov 2018 #243

Actually it's BS who's the source.. Now with his Cha Nov 2018 #211

You do know how the nominee gets to be the nominee, right? Demit Nov 2018 #77

tell that to all the people trying to tear him down realmirage Nov 2018 #133

Like he crippled Hillary before the 2016 General? djg21 Nov 2018 #151

There are a large number of Democrats who have long memories Gothmog Nov 2018 #183

I'm getting a little tired discusing Sanders on DU. He is not a democrat, never was. demosincebirth Nov 2018 #161

I'm telling you. Demit Nov 2018 #171

When BS needs to be called out on what Cha Nov 2018 #221

BS is responsible for his own words.. Cha Nov 2018 #234

The Democratic party leftynyc Nov 2018 #87

It isn't about yours.. We will have a Winning Cha Nov 2018 #210

If its not about feelings & emotions we don't need those charismatic delisen Nov 2018 #259

He probably would have drawn more exboyfil Nov 2018 #24

The DNC has changed its rules violetpastille Nov 2018 #15

What if a candidate hides houses under his wife's name? nt Tavarious Jackson Nov 2018 #119

That will come out Hekate Nov 2018 #253

How much a wife gets paid in a campaign should come out. Tavarious Jackson Nov 2018 #264

Thanks for the link/info... Deuce Nov 2018 #154

He won't release his tax returns. NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #191

These new rules were the quid pro quo for changing the super delegate rules Gothmog Nov 2018 #201

it means he's not going to win qazplm135 Nov 2018 #126

It means that many Democrats have long memories Gothmog Nov 2018 #135

It means demcrats are confident he won't win the primary. Tavarious Jackson Nov 2018 #149

It means that bernie is NOT a democrat! Tom Perez and the DNC have already passed bylaws that Thekaspervote Nov 2018 #195

Let me explain. It means that Cha Nov 2018 #209

Bernie and Hilary had their shot, now it's time for Joe Biden. dubyadiprecession Nov 2018 #239

YOU are right!! bluestarone Nov 2018 #6

But we will still have angry pro Sanders threads every day like this one grantcart Nov 2018 #7

Notice that most of these are newbies. Bernie is used to divide us. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #12

Angry that I want us to win? Fuck yes, that's because I want the Democrats to win. realmirage Nov 2018 #21

Ya. We ALL want to win. Bernie Sanders doesn't even fit the Dem Party qualifiers. Bfd Nov 2018 #44

I'm in your parade! demosincebirth Nov 2018 #160

Sen. Sanders would will not win a Democratic primary in 20 so no need for these sort of posts. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #48

amen samnsara Nov 2018 #231

And the reason that you won't vote for a Republican that won't release his taxes but grantcart Nov 2018 #107

Then promote a Democrat, not an Independent Hekate Nov 2018 #254

You are spot on. Tipperary Nov 2018 #19

Let's not forget... FarPoint Nov 2018 #35

Agreed. There are too many actual Ds that are far better choices than him for 2020. stopbush Nov 2018 #186

He's not the best candidate Demwolv Nov 2018 #3

BS is not a Democrat. we can do it Nov 2018 #4

But if he wins out party nomination, everyone of us must support him in the General. Blue_true Nov 2018 #39

He won't win...of course I would vote for him but it would useless as I doubt he could win a general Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #131

If he wins the Democratic nomination, I will send him the maximum contribution possible and.... George II Nov 2018 #146

Agreed. Sanders is 1000 times better than the best Republican. Caliman73 Nov 2018 #192

I hear you. I voted for him in the last primaries, and would gladly do so again. sandensea Nov 2018 #5

I voted for him in 16 (primary) and would not do so in 20 (primary) particularly after the comments Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #138

I would support Joe if he ran Gothmog Nov 2018 #147

+1 sandensea Nov 2018 #158

I saved my Joe sign from the National Convention Gothmog Nov 2018 #187

So would I. Enthusiastically. nt COLGATE4 Nov 2018 #207

I expect him to lose. sfwriter Nov 2018 #8

We have a better & brighter & more future thinking group than him in our Democratic Party Bfd Nov 2018 #25

If he wins, I'll support him. sfwriter Nov 2018 #64

Re-read my post. Party Rules make him invalid to run on the Dem Ticket. Bfd Nov 2018 #81

Did they change the rules since he ran last? What exactly is the rule you refer to? sfwriter Nov 2018 #91

See comment #15, DNC changed the rules. betsuni Nov 2018 #175

I will keep my dog out of this fight for now. It ain't gonna be pretty. rzemanfl Nov 2018 #9

Why not wait until pigs can fly, Hell freezes over, and Bernie is the actual nominee... SidDithers Nov 2018 #10

I too prefer a "Democrat". We have a Party full of bright, capable, loyal Dems ready to campaign Bfd Nov 2018 #13

Real Dems Me. Nov 2018 #31

Yup. There are some excellent Democrats who are ready to unite & restore dignity & fairness. Bfd Nov 2018 #49

The TOS for DU is to support the Democratic nominee LeftInTX Nov 2018 #14

I don't think the issue is with people who will support him if he gets the nomination. Aristus Nov 2018 #16

Hammer, meet nail. KitSileya Nov 2018 #73

Most insightful post I have read in a week. GulfCoast66 Nov 2018 #220

+1 betsuni Nov 2018 #233

It would help Trump katmondoo Nov 2018 #18

Question to you OP awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #20

Only a fucking moron votes for the green party in presidential elections. realmirage Nov 2018 #22

Who Made You Hall Monitor? Me. Nov 2018 #26

The OP is right. If Bernie wins the nomination, we support him or leave DU. Blue_true Nov 2018 #46

And if he runs as an independent.. revmclaren Nov 2018 #116

That is reasonable. Blue_true Nov 2018 #153

Like the anti-Hillary folks did? nini Nov 2018 #193

Maybe not like they did with the new site. Blue_true Nov 2018 #200

Not Quite Me. Nov 2018 #237

OK, sure. But the same goes for a centrist, "blue dog"-style Democrat also, right? jpljr77 Nov 2018 #27

Lol. Should I clear out if I'm unwilling to support Hortensis Nov 2018 #28

I bash anyone who bashes Democrats nini Nov 2018 #29

I will support any Democrat and I am not concerned Sanders will be the person I vote for. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #30

But I thought that's what primaries are for. namahage Nov 2018 #32

I will support the democratic nominee. Lunabell Nov 2018 #33

"So tired of seeing people bash possible 2020 nominees." So we should play nice with trump? George II Nov 2018 #34

I absolutely WON'T vote for him in the primary. Blue_true Nov 2018 #36

Indeed. I will gladly vote Bernie is the general. Tavarious Jackson Nov 2018 #127

The reality is because of 2016 neither Sanders or Hillary will be the nominee. right or wrong they still_one Nov 2018 #40

He's not gonna get the nomination. Take that to the bank. DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #41

If he becomes the dem nominee, you will support him or you are with trump realmirage Nov 2018 #65

I will ALWAYS vote for the Democrat on the POTUS ballot. DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #122

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #129

You just got put on Full Ignore. DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #132

But it's okay when Bernie does it, right? MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #137

That's Not gonna happen. Cha Nov 2018 #224

Not gonna happen. Cha Nov 2018 #226

I'll always vote for the Dem wryter2000 Nov 2018 #42

Bernie fgeorge468 Nov 2018 #43

exactly. it's not about people's 'feelings' realmirage Nov 2018 #66

Including yours. Cha Nov 2018 #223

... Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #45

Is this real life? Bfd Nov 2018 #61

Lol!!! Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #106

We Have a Winner!! Bfd Nov 2018 #62

it's a response to all the threads tearing down a potential 2020 nominee realmirage Nov 2018 #67

Ya , a Democrat on the Democratic ticket will be the Democratic nominee. Bfd Nov 2018 #88

Ok... Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #103

my name is I Want To Fucking Win This Time realmirage Nov 2018 #136

... Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #167

Lol! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #228

Rofl...now that you mention it Bfd Nov 2018 #148

That's also true Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #164

FOX Newz? No..Raccoon Newz!! Bfd Nov 2018 #168

Lmao Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #173

Omg..haaahaaa! Bfd Nov 2018 #176

Lol. You aren't going to make it through the upcoming lengthy primary season then. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #121

No, we support Democrats. realmirage Nov 2018 #140

Yes we do. Until Bernie becomes one, don't think I'm gonna play your game. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #141

let me know when he joins the democratic party (again) qazplm135 Nov 2018 #139

Facts: LovingA2andMI Nov 2018 #260

No tax returns? No Chance! MrGrieves Nov 2018 #47

but if he gets the dem nomination you will support him or you are with trump realmirage Nov 2018 #70

He caucuses with us... Ally? I'm not sold. MrGrieves Nov 2018 #83

So you want a repeat of 2016? GREAT STRATEGY realmirage Nov 2018 #89

MeToo. I prefer Democrats. Unlike his, my loyalty, support, & pride is the Democratic Party Bfd Nov 2018 #101

So while you tear down our allies, the Republicans are united realmirage Nov 2018 #142

Oh my my! Re-read my post. I support Democrats. Bfd Nov 2018 #145

Your Op and all your posts talk about allies being torn down. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #244

I support Democrats Small-Axe Nov 2018 #50

that's the spirit : ) realmirage Nov 2018 #71

BETTER BELIEVE IT! MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #51

+1 n/t tammywammy Nov 2018 #162

Kind of has that air about it, doesn't it? Hekate Nov 2018 #262

I will vote for whoever the Democratic nominee is. I hope it will be Tom Steyer. StevieM Nov 2018 #52

Lulz. Make me. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #53

Can't Make Me. I'm voting for the loyal Democrat who proudly wears the Party Name Bfd Nov 2018 #69

Bernie cost Democrats the presidency in 2016. chillfactor Nov 2018 #54

Enough about your feelings about what you think happened 2 years ago. realmirage Nov 2018 #72

Yes it is about WINNING! chillfactor Nov 2018 #114

Anyone who does not support the eventual democratic nominee is foolish. 33taw Nov 2018 #55

Constructively, fine. But the way a lot of people talk about him here? realmirage Nov 2018 #75

Agreed! Tiggeroshii Nov 2018 #56

No nt Quayblue Nov 2018 #57

No you won't support the Dem nominee if it's Sanders? Then this isn't the place for you realmirage Nov 2018 #76

He's not going to be the nominee Quayblue Nov 2018 #79

Get a grip.. telling people "..this isn't the place for you" Cha Nov 2018 #230

I am with you Cha! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #247

Who are you to decide who gets to stay here and who doesn't? mcar Nov 2018 #245

;) sheshe2 Nov 2018 #248

I will vote for whomever is the nominee for the Democratic party. shraby Nov 2018 #58

Do you really think starting up the Bernie wars is helpful? Ms. Toad Nov 2018 #59

Uh, it's plain that I'm trying to get people to stop bashing an ally realmirage Nov 2018 #78

Then why bother with the pretense that Ms. Toad Nov 2018 #172

Perhaps you first need to convince people is is actually an Ally. GulfCoast66 Nov 2018 #222

Starting up? melman Nov 2018 #166

I was giving the OP the benefit of the doubt. Ms. Toad Nov 2018 #169

Depends on what one considers "an ally". Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #60

Ummm pretty sure that's in DU's TOS JCMach1 Nov 2018 #63

Some people here need a reminder realmirage Nov 2018 #80

Haha quickesst Nov 2018 #68

haha Sanders ran as a democrat and the OP states realmirage Nov 2018 #84

Hahaha quickesst Nov 2018 #98

Fairweather democrats should not be welcome here..... LovingA2andMI Nov 2018 #263

Whoever gets the Dem nom gets my vote, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2018 #74

Bravo!!! disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #82

We have to be smart and stop dividing ourselves realmirage Nov 2018 #108

I've said it before... disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #113

You said it yourself leftynyc Nov 2018 #85

Sigh, I guess you forgot he ran as a democrat realmirage Nov 2018 #93

The party ALLOWED him to run leftynyc Nov 2018 #99

Let's worry about current events why don't we Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2018 #86

Sick of hearing about Bernie YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #90

Bye! realmirage Nov 2018 #96

I assume you are using your ignore power. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #118

Gets the nom from whom and for what? DFW Nov 2018 #92

Oh. sarah FAILIN Nov 2018 #94

It's the rules here. In case you forgot. realmirage Nov 2018 #102

No it is not. sarah FAILIN Nov 2018 #206

1. If Bernie gets the nomination he'll have my full support Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #95

You can clear out until Bernie joins the Democratic Party. Let me know when he does. PubliusEnigma Nov 2018 #97

Your strategy to undermine a possible 2020 dem nominee is perfect for failure realmirage Nov 2018 #104

He is not and never really was a Democrat. Find a real leader and get back to us. PubliusEnigma Nov 2018 #109

Unless you are in a different reality, yes he was running as a Democrat realmirage Nov 2018 #112

We don't want him to join the Party again. We have plenty of actual Democrats. PubliusEnigma Nov 2018 #120

can we still hate Nader? Hamlette Nov 2018 #100

fuck Nader realmirage Nov 2018 #105

Omg! DUgosh Nov 2018 #110

If Bernie were to be the nominee of the Democratic Party I would vote for him. dameatball Nov 2018 #111

The 2020 Democratic nominee will be a Democrat, so this is a moot point n/t EffieBlack Nov 2018 #115

I agree Andy823 Nov 2018 #163

... LexVegas Nov 2018 #117

Oh and I personally will never get over 2016 (election) since I will have a shitty Trump appointed Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #123

I've been here since 2004, not going anywhere. I'm tired of BS dissing Dems. we can do it Nov 2018 #124

Maybe between now and then he'll figure out what racism is Orrex Nov 2018 #125

Who says he gets to run as a dem again? DWS was NICE and let that independant sabatuer in. bushisanidiot Nov 2018 #128

I will support the party's nominee no matter what Gothmog Nov 2018 #130

I won't support anyone who doesn't release at least 5 years of tax returns BEFORE THE PRIMARY. n/t pnwmom Nov 2018 #134

I too will support the party's nominee no matter what Jarqui Nov 2018 #144

"...stop tearing down our allies." --- Actually, at this point... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #150

I love Bernie. And I love Hillary. And I love Barry. Big tent guys. Big tent. zonkers Nov 2018 #152

Who's Barry? mcar Nov 2018 #246

Barack "Barry" Obama. It's what he went by back in his college days. zonkers Nov 2018 #249

Did you know him in his college days? mcar Nov 2018 #250

I believe Bernie has his strengths and he has my respect, but he won't likely get the nom. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #155

He's not going to get the nomination, and shouldn't. dawg day Nov 2018 #156

I like his ideas, but I don't think he should be POTUS RainCaster Nov 2018 #157

Bernie is not a democrat nor should he be allowed to run in our primaries again, beachbum bob Nov 2018 #165

He won't get the nomination. He's not even a Democrat. scheming daemons Nov 2018 #170

I'll vote for whoever the Democratic nominee is in 2020, Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2018 #174

Bernie Sanders, by his own declaration, is Not a Democrat. MineralMan Nov 2018 #177

Anonymous internet poster orders anonymous posters around, Pathwalker Nov 2018 #178

Who are you to order me to vote for your choice. Bfd Nov 2018 #179

He's a Democrat? SHRED Nov 2018 #181

Good question Gothmog Nov 2018 #198

I always refer to the definition for insanity. democratisphere Nov 2018 #184

I stand foursquare for [DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE]. VOX Nov 2018 #185

Have you ever actually been here during primary season? Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #189

JA JA JA JA JA JA JA!!! JAJAJA NBachers Nov 2018 #190

Ha! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #216

Care to point out ANYONE who aside they wouldn't support the eventual nominee? brooklynite Nov 2018 #194

I was a delegate to the national convention Gothmog Nov 2018 #197

Oh fucking bother. Not this shit again. MyNameGoesHere Nov 2018 #199

He won't be the nominee anyway. BlueStater Nov 2018 #202

Are you the new sheriff in town? betsuni Nov 2018 #203

+ Bfd Nov 2018 #204

I recommend you, and Bernie, figure out whether an independent is a Democrat. FreepFryer Nov 2018 #205

Of course I would. The vast majority of people posting here would. musicblind Nov 2018 #208

I will support any Democratic nominee we have 2020... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #212

Two years is very far away, lets not tear apart the 'good guy team' so early. Even Bernie says, Sunlei Nov 2018 #213

Even Bernie? Small-Axe Nov 2018 #235

A brave post. I salute you. The fact is, no matter what the majority of any political message board Ohio Barbarian Nov 2018 #215

... LexVegas Nov 2018 #225

Oh. My. Gods. Hekate Nov 2018 #261

I will... Mike Nelson Nov 2018 #217

I don't think any one of us here will be the problem... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #218

I'm going stay here as I please. You can't do a damned thing about it GusBob Nov 2018 #219

I don't care who the democratic nominee is they have my vote. blueinredohio Nov 2018 #227

i kinda feel like my dad just yelled at me samnsara Nov 2018 #229

More like your great-granddad. nt LexVegas Nov 2018 #232

I hope everyone on DU goes fishing tomorrow. GulfCoast66 Nov 2018 #236

That goes without saying. joshcryer Nov 2018 #240

I object to him in 2018 mcar Nov 2018 #241

hmmm elmac Nov 2018 #242

He not now, nor in 2020 going to be the nominee Historic NY Nov 2018 #251

Exactly. Thank you. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #256

I hate to break it to you, but you don't get the nom as a non-Dem, & BS is an Independent Hekate Nov 2018 #252

WTH???? LovingA2andMI Nov 2018 #255

If he runs, I predict he will fizzle out early Politicub Nov 2018 #257

You're a hoot Generic Brad Nov 2018 #258

How do you do. Your face is vaguely familiar -- have we met before? Hekate Nov 2018 #265