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Crunchy Frog

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87. That only applies to someone running as a 3rd party spoiler candidate.

Fri Feb 22, 2019, 03:54 AM

Feb 2019

And only to candidates running in the general election, not in the primaries.

There has never been a time in the entire history of DU when supporting Sanders as a political figure, or for election to office, was a rule violation. Since it doesn't appear that he intends to run a 3rd party campaign against the party nominee, there will be no "Nader '04" scenario, and supporting him will never be against the site rules.

I'm not a fan of his candidacy either, but let's try to maintain a realistic perspective, and not try to make up site rules that don't exist.

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Just donated to Bernie! Go Bernie! [View all] masmdu Feb 2019 OP

im sure in 2020 I will feel the burn. 912gdm Feb 2019 #1

You should go see a doctor... brooklynite Feb 2019 #6

welp, just like a cold sore, 912gdm Feb 2019 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Apollyonus Feb 2019 #34

Or syphylis. we can do it Feb 2019 #36

He needs to clear up his support for trump. It seems to me over the last couple of years rockfordfile Feb 2019 #76

What is your thinking about Bernie in 2020? wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #2

I credit Bernie with shifting the debate masmdu Feb 2019 #17

THIS!!!! +1,000 InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #20

The things Bernie called for in the primaries last election ripcord Feb 2019 #26

He did, shifted the whole party back to the left, back to where it was meant to be yaesu Feb 2019 #56

He didn't shift the debate, and many of his proposals had been introduced years before.... George II Feb 2019 #68

Go Bernie and take Howard Shultz with you. we can do it Feb 2019 #3

+1000 nt Fresh_Start Feb 2019 #13

LOL! Adsos Letter Feb 2019 #14

Amen Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2019 #16

*snort* smirkymonkey Feb 2019 #27

lol n/t Apollyonus Feb 2019 #29

+100000 Mars and Minerva Feb 2019 #61

Amen, amen. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #67

Where's his promised tax returns. Adrahil Feb 2019 #4

Or his explanation MontanaMama Feb 2019 #52

Good for you! I'm excited that we have so many great candidates running this cycle. SumDave1933 Feb 2019 #5

Agreed. masmdu Feb 2019 #9

Once upon a time, pimping non-party candidates was a bannable offense here Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #8

You don't think he'll run as a Democrat? masmdu Feb 2019 #10

He's not registered as one. nolabear Feb 2019 #11

Any evidence that he intends to run a 3rd party spoiler campaign? Crunchy Frog Feb 2019 #88

What if he pulls the trick he's been doing in Vermont? pnwmom Feb 2019 #75

You should read the TOS sometime when you get a chance. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #23

From the TOS: NYC Liberal Feb 2019 #72

Read further: Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #73

That's about constructive criticism, not support in elections. NYC Liberal Feb 2019 #74

Take a look at a calendar. It isn't election time. nt. Mariana Feb 2019 #85

Ahh, how adorable! nt USALiberal Feb 2019 #28

Absolutely. xmas74 Feb 2019 #32

That only applies to someone running as a 3rd party spoiler candidate. Crunchy Frog Feb 2019 #87

no way would i donate to him chillfactor Feb 2019 #12

My point as well. MFM008 Feb 2019 #15

We shall see. He has A LOT of younger support. masmdu Feb 2019 #19

Thanks for your constructive feedback. SumDave1933 Feb 2019 #18

+1000 nt Apollyonus Feb 2019 #31

Waste of money El Supremo Feb 2019 #21

Me too. Feeling the Bern. roody Feb 2019 #22

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #24

I voted for him in the primary last time, but ended up voting Clinton in the general. smirkymonkey Feb 2019 #30

Thank You! Cha Feb 2019 #41

I got it too, and I was not a subscriber😐 we can do it Feb 2019 #64

I suppose the intent it to ensure Trump is reelected? TomSlick Feb 2019 #25

That could be the ultimate goal Apollyonus Feb 2019 #33

Exactly.. we've seen this bad Cha Feb 2019 #40

Bernie is a divisive figure. redstateblues Feb 2019 #35

BS is too Divisive. I wouldn't donate to that. Cha Feb 2019 #37

Thank you Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #38

Meh BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #39

Smirk.. Cha Feb 2019 #47

Ooooh! sheshe2 Feb 2019 #65

Bernie will win the primary and crush Trump if he is still in office. nt Snotcicles Feb 2019 #42

I'm underwhelmed. I don't like squatters, and that's what he is with the Democratic Party. catbyte Feb 2019 #43

+1 MontanaMama Feb 2019 #55

Or for the Senate in Vermont. He runs in the Democratic primary so no real challenger catbyte Feb 2019 #71

I am sure Andy823 Feb 2019 #44

I won't vote for him in the primary but I consider him AlexSFCA Feb 2019 #45

Sanders has virtually no chance of winning the nomination. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #62

I will only vote for a democrat. tavernier Feb 2019 #46

Just donated $27 to Bernie! chwaliszewski Feb 2019 #48

I donated $100 and... mudstump Feb 2019 #49

I have no extra money mvd Feb 2019 #50

Go away, Bernie. highplainsdem Feb 2019 #51

Me tooooooo!!! Tiggeroshii Feb 2019 #53

Congrats to Bernie and all the other fine progressives throwing their hats in the ring yaesu Feb 2019 #54

Screw Bernie NotHardly Feb 2019 #57

Good for you. I just donated to Kamla Harris. GO KAMLA!!! still_one Feb 2019 #58

here we go again. Democrats supporting an Independent. This should break DU rules about siupoorting demosincebirth Feb 2019 #59

If Bernie wins the Democratic nomination, then we can't support him here? chwaliszewski Feb 2019 #70

He's an Indepeneent. What does he have against joining the Democratic Party. Does he not like demosincebirth Feb 2019 #78

Those are great questions. chwaliszewski Feb 2019 #81

It has been written... chwaliszewski Feb 2019 #60

I'll pass this time around. Currently, I'm hoping Beto throws his hat in. C Moon Feb 2019 #63

Yes, Go Bernie! peggysue2 Feb 2019 #66

This is the Democratic Underground..... quickesst Feb 2019 #69

This apnu Feb 2019 #79

I just have a real problem.... quickesst Feb 2019 #80

Maybe Mr Skinner and his group should change the rules for DU and allow anyone to endorse demosincebirth Feb 2019 #82

Everybody Underground quickesst Feb 2019 #83

What are rules for? demosincebirth Feb 2019 #84

heh heh (9 seconds) quickesst Feb 2019 #86

I just donated to the Democratic Party katmondoo Feb 2019 #77