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Cha

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47. Awww.. " Winnie Wong, who has been publicly bashing him and senior adviser Jeff Weaver for weeks..
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 12:14 AM
Jun 2020
The sudden remarks exposed the deep frustration among senior Sanders staffers about some ex-aides' second-guessing about the campaign’s 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 I’m 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].”


Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2020 #1
who really cares who is feuding with who - this isnt seventh grade nt Kashkakat v.2.0 Jun 2020 #2
He still seems to be campaigning for the nomination, so it's relevant. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2020 #29
Not surprising. GulfCoast66 Jun 2020 #3
Bernie San--? Ohhhhhhh, wait, I remember that guy. Grokenstein Jun 2020 #4
A FB friend of mine I had to snooze for awhile marlakay Jun 2020 #5
Oh. sheshe2 Jun 2020 #6
I always had more respect for Senator Sanders himself than many who flocked to his banner... Steven Maurer Jun 2020 #7
That's such an important distinction renate Jun 2020 #22
When people flock in large numbers to a banner, always Hortensis Jun 2020 #27
What? Mental and emotional instability in the Hillary equals Trump crowd? Aristus Jun 2020 #8
Aren't we past this shit yet? budkin Jun 2020 #9
Tell them that, not the OP obamanut2012 Jun 2020 #24
Clearly those in the article in the OP are not... ehrnst Jun 2020 #36
The biggest mistake Sanders made was hiring David Sirota and Briana Joy Gray. Those two did still_one Jun 2020 #10
Sanders hired those people knowing exactly who and comradebillyboy Jun 2020 #17
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
Yes, thank god LymphocyteLover Jun 2020 #43
I know still_one Jun 2020 #45
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
Yes, & We Got his Message Loud & Clear! Cha Jun 2020 #46
This is what happens Trumpocalypse Jun 2020 #11
This is what happens when you hire people who want DURHAM D Jun 2020 #12
The relevance of these people shrinks dramatically every day. Maru Kitteh Jun 2020 #13
political ideologues zak247 Jun 2020 #14
Much Of the Angst Is a Result of Biden and The Dems Doing So Well Indykatie Jun 2020 #15
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
I wish they would concentrate more on Bernie and less on themselves mvd Jun 2020 #20
Who is surprised by this? Gothmog Jun 2020 #21
I am shocked there is gambling in this establishment! obamanut2012 Jun 2020 #23
Movement? There is still a Bernie or bust movement? They gonna stay at home again? Baclava Jun 2020 #25
"They gonna stay at home again?" myohmy2 Jun 2020 #31
Seriously. Fuck the wet-diaper-havin', Trump-lovin' BRO brigade. Maru Kitteh Jun 2020 #48
it's gonna be close... myohmy2 Jun 2020 #49
They already ****** themselves. 3rd party Voters. Cha Jun 2020 #50
Poseurs, Trump-sucking narcissists? Maru Kitteh Jun 2020 #51
Screw 'em! The Finn Al Analysis Jun 2020 #26
Is anyone really surprised by this? (nt) ehrnst Jun 2020 #28
I am... myohmy2 Jun 2020 #30
But of course... ehrnst Jun 2020 #38
I'm so done with them LymphocyteLover Jun 2020 #33
Oh my, a few mean words on the internet. This is truly important stuff. Very very important. aikoaiko Jun 2020 #35
I guess you didn't read the article. ehrnst Jun 2020 #39
I read it. Its hardy tearing each other apart. Just some criticism. aikoaiko Jun 2020 #41
More than just criticism. ehrnst Jun 2020 #42
A Democratic Administration with these types running things. DISASTER! oasis Jun 2020 #44
Awww.. " Winnie Wong, who has been publicly bashing him and senior adviser Jeff Weaver for weeks.. Cha Jun 2020 #47
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