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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders attacks Democrat focus on 'gay, black, Latino' candidates [View all]fleabiscuit
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Bernie Sanders attacks Democrat focus on 'gay, black, Latino' candidates [View all]
Soph0571
Jan 2019
OP
It is a strawmen. The most charitable way I can put it is that he is a gaffe machine
emulatorloo
Jan 2019
#55
It's important to have diverse candidates so all of the country sees themselves in government
Buckeyeblue
Jan 2019
#8
I understand that the right likes to emphasize the "rat" and has tried to turn our name into an
Squinch
Jan 2019
#148
Does he not realize how that sounds? Or, does he realize and just not care?
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#14
She's correct, you know! That was an excellent historical analysis. Brief, concise, TRUE!
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#33
I agree. I would say his comments can be summed up as, "That's easy for you to say."
Oneironaut
Jan 2019
#31
Bernie Sanders is great, and venomous attacks against him from the "Left" will come with a price.
David__77
Jan 2019
#41
Dunno. He's a gaffe machine. We have left candidates that don't have his baggage
emulatorloo
Jan 2019
#59
I'm on record here as being against using the f-word, even for the president,
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#82
Just clarifying that you weren't merely saying he demonstrated parasitic behavior.
David__77
Jan 2019
#86
You're welcome. Prior to the 2016 election, I would have described him as a "symbiote",
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#88
BS is not just attacking the current field of candidates who've already declared for the Democratic
Cha
Jan 2019
#90
"Venomous attacks against him from the Left will come with a price. It could be quite a steep price,
lapucelle
Jan 2019
#106
He is starting with the same divisive tactics he used in the last election
Evergreen Emerald
Jan 2019
#38
You noticed. Elizabeth speaks for me. Her message has the right focus. Warren/Harris 2020b
allgood33
Jan 2019
#46
American institutions should look like America, including the presidency
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2019
#45
I think we should not pick candidates by focusing on Diversity alone. So I agree with Bernie
lancelyons
Jan 2019
#51
Bernie graduated from college in 1964 and the women's movement started in the late 60's.
jalan48
Jan 2019
#109
There were a lot of people "captivated by rural life." Each had a different reason.
fleabiscuit
Jan 2019
#144
Translation: Your vote is not legitimate unless you support the old white guy from Vermont
RandySF
Jan 2019
#78
I don't admire him for accusing other progressives of voting strictly based on gender and race,
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#107
I'm not talking about then. He JUST made the statement AGAIN. Why can't he let go of that idea?
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#111
He thinks 99% of Americans would back his agenda if only the lobbyists and PACs disappeared.
betsuni
Jan 2019
#133