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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
35. Well said, you!
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 09:39 AM
Nov 2020
I can't imagine why Bernie would even want a job that's clearly not in his wheelhouse. If he were to do it right, he'd be miserable. And if he didn't, he'd be a disaster and he'd be out.
Well said, you! That's perfect. --- I get the impression that a cabinet position wouldn't be considered to be a job or being part of a team... instead, it's seen as a "platform" to promote an agenda that differs from (or conflicts with) the agenda and priorities that have been set out by the Biden Administration. Your "maverick" comment was right on target in that regard.

And then there's the matter that Joe Biden recognizes the value of having a cohesive cabinet that can also work together as a team and who trust and respect each other. Jane Sanders has already confirmed that they have a frosty (or testy) relationship with the Bidens. I get the feeling that they simply "tolerate" each other while doing their best to avoid conflict by avoiding each other. I have no reason to doubt Jane's own evaluation and characterization. I suspect that such a thing is fueled by resentment and bitterness that has manifested itself in a way that comes up just shy of open hostility.
NO Skittles Nov 2020 #1
Yeah, we've seen "repub promises" Cha Nov 2020 #2
Nope...should have helped the Democratic governor Sen. Now you are stuck. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #3
Yep. Imagine how pissed people would be... JaneQPublic Nov 2020 #6
Amen to this! redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #28
I prefer a union person anyway. I don't see Bernie havin the rapport with the union. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #37
Lol sheshe2 Nov 2020 #4
The governor said he would appoint an independent...who I would bet would caucus GOP. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #38
I am confused, what position is Bernie campaigning for that a republican has say in? Eliot Rosewater Nov 2020 #5
I can't believe he's telling us to trust that Republican governor. n/t pnwmom Nov 2020 #7
Will he bring Nina Turner with him? nt DURHAM D Nov 2020 #8
That is NOT going to happen Gothmog Nov 2020 #10
🤢 She should apply at Fox News instead since she hates Democrats. Nt helpisontheway Nov 2020 #13
NO Gothmog Nov 2020 #9
the stage and the spotlight... stillcool Nov 2020 #11
Cue the normal anti-Bernie rants luv2fly Nov 2020 #12
If Bernie wants unity he needs to stop begging for a job through the media helpisontheway Nov 2020 #14
I know.. my thoughts.. why not talk Cha Nov 2020 #18
+1. Hoyt Nov 2020 #24
He is trying to force Biden's hand...don't think it will work. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #39
How do you know he didn't? Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #42
The party already had... luv2fly Nov 2020 #22
Republican gov, eh? Besides quite Cha Nov 2020 #16
In this case it's justified. xmas74 Nov 2020 #41
Please list for me the jobs Bernie has had in his life. cwydro Nov 2020 #51
+1 betsuni Nov 2020 #52
Check out wikipedia luv2fly Nov 2020 #55
I am not ranting against Sanders but he should not leave the Senate and he knows this. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #58
The fact that he is campaigning would result in immediate DQ in my book relayerbob Nov 2020 #15
Exactly.. well said. Cha Nov 2020 #17
Not JUst No...But Hell No Me. Nov 2020 #19
Yeah! Cha Nov 2020 #21
Changed... Me. Nov 2020 #25
Yes I know all too Cha Nov 2020 #26
Joe is smart. Joe Biden is not going to choose him. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #32
I agree 100% relayerbob Nov 2020 #40
SMH nt jrthin Nov 2020 #20
What's wrong with him? That is unworkable redstateblues Nov 2020 #23
Hard no...nt SidDithers Nov 2020 #27
Just be quiet Bernie, your 15 minutes are up. redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #29
🎵 And now it's time for a breakdown... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #30
While the GOP governor of Vermont is somewhat sane, I wouldn't trust a Republican to keep Vinca Nov 2020 #31
Bernie is not cabinet member material StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #33
Well said, you! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #35
Excellent point StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #36
I agree with your analysis Gothmog Nov 2020 #43
+1 betsuni Nov 2020 #50
Great points! nt ecstatic Nov 2020 #53
Rep Andy Levin who was a labor organizer for years octoberlib Nov 2020 #34
Hi.. is Rep Andy Levin in a safe district? Cha Nov 2020 #44
Michigan. octoberlib Nov 2020 #45
This is really Good to Know.. Cha Nov 2020 #47
No problem, Cha octoberlib Nov 2020 #49
Sorry, it is the same thing...we don't have enough in the house to lose any House members. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #59
I think Bernie would be an excellent choice for Secretary of Labor. aidbo Nov 2020 #46
Bernie so wants to be near the White House. cwydro Nov 2020 #48
Last chance... for just a taste, I suppose. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #54
Well said. cwydro Nov 2020 #61
Bernie should retire and spend time writing books AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #56
A GOP would replace him so no. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #60
I hope Sen Sanders remains in his seat where he does much more good than harm. LanternWaste Nov 2020 #57
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