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In reply to the discussion: If Bernie runs as an Independent, we should be free to criticize him [View all]shanny
(6,709 posts)66. absolutely.
however, it would appear that the "Du exception that is used to protect any criticism of him" doesn't.
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Bernie is, & always will run as a Democrat-no way he screws the party by running as an Independent
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#44
With due respect,I hope he stays out of it. His time came and went. Time for new blood.
Left-over
Jan 2019
#49
Riiight, after running once; he deserves another shot, like many other past Democratic candidates.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#51
I support Bernie. Whether he wins the primary or not, his voice will be valuable during the debates
earthshine
Jan 2019
#54
I agree earthshine... so many potential candidates have adopted Bernie's progressive agenda...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#64
Most Bernie Bros were either Russian bots or people who were never Democrats to begin with.
earthshine
Jan 2019
#86
Exactly!! Why would anyone even want to consider seeing Bernie run as an Independent?!?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#65
He will be acknowledged as a Democratic candidate by DNC should he run, as with other candidates.
David__77
Jan 2019
#105
"'It's hard to explain to people from out of state how we've made peace with it as a party, how
WhiskeyGrinder
Jan 2019
#24
he declares as a democrat, he gets the signatures...he is thus a democrat. weird right?
JCanete
Jan 2019
#26
If a moderate Republican decided to run as a Democrat, would we be unable to criticze them?
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#10
Constructive criticism is explicitly allowed, and I'm sure there would be plenty in that case. n/t
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#46
During the Primary, criticism has always been fair game ... once they're in the General, we rally
SFnomad
Jan 2019
#12
That was the problem during the last Primary, this place was overrun with BS cheerleaders
SFnomad
Jan 2019
#18
I spent months tumbstoned during the primary because of my "peers". We opened a Hillary discussion
wasupaloopa
Jan 2019
#33
WAY too far... it's incredible, seeing how Bernie's policy positions resonate with the voters.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#70
And he hasn't voted for sanctions against Russia since 45's "Electoral College landslide."
VOX
Jan 2019
#75
According to the treads I have been reading for months I don't think that rule applies
elmac
Jan 2019
#43
This time I hope that people look at his record instead of what he is saying.
Blue_true
Jan 2019
#91