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In reply to the discussion: Staffers lash out in Bernie world meltdown [View all]Cha
(297,123 posts)47. Awww.. " Winnie Wong, who has been publicly bashing him and senior adviser Jeff Weaver for weeks..
The sudden remarks exposed the deep frustration among senior Sanders staffers about some ex-aides' second-guessing about the campaigns mistakes. Along with Casca, Shakir hit back Tuesday at former Sanders aide Winnie Wong, who has been publicly bashing him and senior adviser Jeff Weaver for weeks over their handling of the primary and post-campaign moves.
Ouch..
Wong called Shakir and Weaver nerds, adding, They don't give a shit about the base. They give a shit about their political careers INSIDE the beltway. Naming the enemy is a must and I just did it.
Oh Winnie
Shakir responded, I hate engaging, but this is ridiculous. Trump's gassing protesters, but Im the real enemy. For what? Trying with every fiber of my being to get Bernie elected but coming in 2nd. And then trying to get the 1st place finisher to move in a progressive direction and defeat Trump.
Bill Neidhardt, Sanders former Iowa deputy state director, wrote, In what universe is Faiz the "enemy" here?? Let's beat Trump, not each other. Wong replied, The social movement universe - a distinctly different universe than the one you belong too [sic].
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I always had more respect for Senator Sanders himself than many who flocked to his banner...
Steven Maurer
Jun 2020
#7
The biggest mistake Sanders made was hiring David Sirota and Briana Joy Gray. Those two did
still_one
Jun 2020
#10
I never said he was blameless, and he paid the consequences of that in the 2019 primary
still_one
Jun 2020
#18
very true-- also him declaring war against the Dem "establishment" didn't help
LymphocyteLover
Jun 2020
#32
Very true. The good news is that he came out early and endorsed Biden, and didn't elongate the proc
still_one
Jun 2020
#34
That decision was made with full knowlege of who they were and what they believed
ehrnst
Jun 2020
#37
Yes, and they have subsequently split from him after he endorsed Biden to go off and have their
still_one
Jun 2020
#40
So what does SARANDON say?!1 She said SHITLER's winning would get peeps in the street.
UTUSN
Jun 2020
#16
"Limiting the people who are 'progressive enough' is the exact opposite of the direction
betsuni
Jun 2020
#19
Movement? There is still a Bernie or bust movement? They gonna stay at home again?
Baclava
Jun 2020
#25