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In reply to the discussion: Did and Did Not [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Someone actually argued with me over this. But a fact is a fact. Look him up in the Senate website. He is a Socialist or Independent, not a Democrat. He caucuses with the Democrats, though, because he has more in common with them than w/the Republicans.
He is no different than Angus King or other independents. In Bernie's case, he has a definite agenda that is more formed than other independents, possibly because he's a Socialist (as opposed to the more generic "independent" ). He's similar to Ralph Nader, IMO, who had an agenda of his own.
He's not an evil person. But he's just not a Democrat. He will register as one soon, though, so he can run as a Democrat. Then revert back to socialist, when the election is over, like last time.
IMO, he is a disruptor, like any other third party. His goal is not the same goal as the Democrats.