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In reply to the discussion: Bernie is now openly campaigning for Sec of Labor on Chris Cuomo's show [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)35. Well said, you!
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.
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Bernie is now openly campaigning for Sec of Labor on Chris Cuomo's show [View all]
ecstatic
Nov 2020
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I prefer a union person anyway. I don't see Bernie havin the rapport with the union.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#37
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
If Bernie wants unity he needs to stop begging for a job through the media
helpisontheway
Nov 2020
#14
I am not ranting against Sanders but he should not leave the Senate and he knows this.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#58
While the GOP governor of Vermont is somewhat sane, I wouldn't trust a Republican to keep
Vinca
Nov 2020
#31
Sorry, it is the same thing...we don't have enough in the house to lose any House members.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#59
I hope Sen Sanders remains in his seat where he does much more good than harm.
LanternWaste
Nov 2020
#57