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B Calm

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72. He would run as a socialist, be honest, what do you think his chances would be?
Mon Oct 28, 2013, 06:13 AM
Oct 2013

I would vote for him in a heartbeat, but what about the redneck hick in southern Indiana?

pretty please?! G_j Oct 2013 #1
Pretty please with a cherry on top? lark Oct 2013 #155
I'd enthusiastically join his campaign. n/t deutsey Oct 2013 #2
I would too! PearliePoo2 Oct 2013 #41
I am with you. dotymed Oct 2013 #83
+1 daleanime Oct 2013 #151
Sign me up MissDeeds Oct 2013 #187
I would join you. 840high Oct 2013 #96
I would love to see a President Sanders Bjorn Against Oct 2013 #3
Well then how about me? rwsanders Oct 2013 #133
How would that square with DU policy? n/t TekGryphon Oct 2013 #4
Once upon a time in DUland, DU claimed to for liberals and progressives including greens HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #7
speculating about a run is probably fine; an actual run would probably be different el_bryanto Oct 2013 #8
Obviously he'd need to declare as a Democrat. AAO Oct 2013 #12
Why? Bernie caucuses with Dems. If he runs he should run as he is. To change sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #42
They were talking about being able to support him according to DU rules stevenleser Oct 2013 #60
Yes you can. DU supported a non Dem over a Dem in Florida not so long ago. sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #103
I explained that exception in my response to you. That would not apply here. stevenleser Oct 2013 #109
Well, the general population are the ones who will decide. sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #126
Well stated, sabrina. red dog 1 Oct 2013 #201
PPR = Pepperoni Pizza Relief? AAO Oct 2013 #165
I'll vote for him regardless of party but he'd have a better chance as a dem AAO Oct 2013 #64
That is so sad. dotymed Oct 2013 #91
Has nothing to do with "people put party first". Just because you cannot advocate for him on DU stevenleser Oct 2013 #111
I'm sorry if the turth hurts. Have a nice day! AAO Oct 2013 #129
Your version of "the truth" is what is sad. n/t dotymed Oct 2013 #194
And a big n/t to you too! HAVE A GOOD DAY! AAO Oct 2013 #198
Yes, it is sad. Although I doubt that is the popular view. Today's younger sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #170
Bernie wouldn't be attacked by "both" sides. bvar22 Oct 2013 #154
If he ran, whether as a Dem of Dem Socialist, DUers could fully support him. morningfog Oct 2013 #14
All of his supporters will promptly be banned Renew Deal Oct 2013 #43
So be it. whatchamacallit Oct 2013 #75
That would be what? daleanime Oct 2013 #153
Something like that I imagine whatchamacallit Oct 2013 #164
It was ok for Charlie Crist RandiFan1290 Oct 2013 #71
Which was an exception in a case where the Democrat had no chance. stevenleser Oct 2013 #118
There is currently a Bernie exception hootinholler Oct 2013 #84
Which is exactly why if he runs I think he will run as a Democrat. Bernie is well aware... stevenleser Oct 2013 #119
The Crist exception! Capt. Obvious Oct 2013 #98
K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! RKP5637 Oct 2013 #5
I'd love a President Sanders, but I think we all know that's not going to happen. BUT....... kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #6
What would be the point? He has more power in the Senate. nt Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #17
And it would be a waste of his energy if Dems and Liberals did not have majorities. glinda Oct 2013 #54
+1 cui bono Oct 2013 #113
That's what they said about Obama. grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #134
that is not going to happen. lol. okieinpain Oct 2013 #174
Omg I hope sooooooo newfie11 Oct 2013 #9
This place will be incredibly insufferable nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #10
The Sensible Centrists here would have to invent a pole dancing girlfriend and gather the pitchforks Dragonfli Oct 2013 #49
As I remember the fight over the ACA, dotymed Oct 2013 #94
Bernie's position on the ACA mirrors my own. [n/t] Maedhros Oct 2013 #131
Mine too n/t dotymed Oct 2013 #193
I'll support him with everything I've got! AAO Oct 2013 #11
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #13
He'd have my support! nt Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #15
I'm in. AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #16
Fortunately Sanders has more sense than to run Gman Oct 2013 #18
Are you accusing Sanders, or those who would campaign for a liberal, R. Daneel Olivaw Oct 2013 #36
Wrong, he would unite this party like no one else could. I hope he runs sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #44
If I could hand pick someone to be president it would be Sanders Gman Oct 2013 #46
Yes, but those who make these decisions are not particularly fond of real sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #47
You are one of those who make those decisions with your vote. You're not fond of progressives? stevenleser Oct 2013 #120
?? sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #127
Dont you think that money can influence the grassroots people? Dont you agree that rhett o rick Oct 2013 #152
"The Grass Roots" bvar22 Oct 2013 #156
TESTIFY brother! (or sister)... druidity33 Oct 2013 #167
Thats not the first time... bvar22 Oct 2013 #169
That senator from IL was a centrist then and now. Beacool Oct 2013 #116
The problem I see is that the Democratic Party would never let him win a primary if rhett o rick Oct 2013 #99
I think the people just have to ignore the political class from on, they've been sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #102
The Powers To Be (PTB) will not let a populace candidate win the presidency. rhett o rick Oct 2013 #150
you mean the Democratic party allowed Obama and not Hillary to win the primary? KittyWampus Oct 2013 #110
How do you think he won? nm rhett o rick Oct 2013 #149
Technically that's true. Beacool Oct 2013 #191
If Bernie ran for president RoccoR5955 Oct 2013 #19
"Wow. If Bernie ran...DU would go crazy ! I was amazed to read this." Phlem Oct 2013 #20
I love Bernie…… nt Grey Oct 2013 #21
I would enthusiastically support him and volunteer for his campaign Marrah_G Oct 2013 #22
he would be maindawg Oct 2013 #23
That would be a consideration I would think..... socialist_n_TN Oct 2013 #45
Sadly that is probably TBF Oct 2013 #80
Just think, though, of his progressive ideas having a national exposure.....'Twould be fascinating! northoftheborder Oct 2013 #24
Sanders Warren has a ring to it zeemike Oct 2013 #25
Warren, Sanders, Grayson......they're all okay with me. It's about time we had a progressive in Cal33 Oct 2013 #31
In The Primaries He Would Be The Only Candidate.... global1 Oct 2013 #26
+1. Far too often, it's only the no-hopers who are willing to speak unvarnished truth. n/t winter is coming Oct 2013 #57
k&r idwiyo Oct 2013 #27
I love him dearly, but isn't he a little old to run? Bette Noir Oct 2013 #28
No he isn't too old to run. He appears to me to be in better shape both sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #105
As I said in another thread on this topic, sometime you don't run to win, sometimes......... socialist_n_TN Oct 2013 #29
he'd get my vote, but he'd DesertFlower Oct 2013 #30
K & R !!! WillyT Oct 2013 #32
Go Bernie gopiscrap Oct 2013 #33
"But what I do think is there needs to be a progressive voice in the presidential process." YES! polichick Oct 2013 #34
Shut up and take my money! tkmorris Oct 2013 #35
Love Bernie to pieces, but he hasn't got a snowball's chance on a hot griddle to get in the WH IrishAyes Oct 2013 #37
Neither did Obama:) grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #135
True, true; but their circumstances were different, and they're different men. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #171
Omg!! That would be awesome blondie58 Oct 2013 #38
Big K&R! nt snappyturtle Oct 2013 #39
K&R woo me with science Oct 2013 #40
He's too short to be elected, and too smart to want it. Egalitarian Thug Oct 2013 #48
Be still, my heart! LiberalAndProud Oct 2013 #50
As interesting as that sounds, it'll never happen George II Oct 2013 #51
Why be a nay-sayer on something so crucial? nt 99th_Monkey Oct 2013 #137
I'm not being a naysayer, I'm being practical - why waste energy on something that is close.... George II Oct 2013 #142
Yes 99th_Monkey Oct 2013 #147
i can do sanders as long as he runs dem and doesnt split vote. nt seabeyond Oct 2013 #52
Would the Dems have him? He seems to be to the left of the party as far as most GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #53
i think he could make it as a dem. i do not think what he says is out there. he is pretty right on seabeyond Oct 2013 #56
That's right, Bernie is far from an extremist, unless you get you news from Rush or Fucks. AAO Oct 2013 #65
Sanders - Castro / 2016 watoos Oct 2013 #55
Sanders and which Castro? xfundy Oct 2013 #76
Julian Castro. beerandjesus Oct 2013 #92
Please explain how a Bernie Sanders wins... brooklynite Oct 2013 #58
I'm just relaying information here steve2470 Oct 2013 #59
He would most likely win the same states as Hillary Clinton would, maybe a few more even. Zorra Oct 2013 #63
Settle down RandiFan1290 Oct 2013 #73
He doesn't. And winning is important but so is influencing positions cali Oct 2013 #95
Hillary would not be pushed to the left. She may be forced to talk more progressive during NorthCarolina Oct 2013 #195
Another "only establishment/corporate candidates can win" post... polichick Oct 2013 #112
By no means... brooklynite Oct 2013 #121
You've posted a lot about "electability" - always suggesting the establishment candidate... polichick Oct 2013 #122
I make an informed choice based on the options available. brooklynite Oct 2013 #124
We have NO idea who's running yet - Clinton hasn't even announced... polichick Oct 2013 #125
Don't want to disappoint you... brooklynite Oct 2013 #136
What "exacting standards?" - a Dem that represents the people... polichick Oct 2013 #140
If this 'we know who can win and who can't' crap had any merit, we'd never lose, but we do. Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #115
OMG! I saw the reply subject line and thought of you. Wilms Oct 2013 #138
are you serious, its not the winning that matters okieinpain Oct 2013 #173
Count me as a volunteer, Bernie. Wilms Oct 2013 #61
EEK!! A Fringe, EmoProg, Impractical, 3rd Party, SOCIALIST!! Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2013 #62
I'd volunteer! JDPriestly Oct 2013 #66
Talk About Dysfunctional Government... KharmaTrain Oct 2013 #67
Bravo. xfundy Oct 2013 #77
Rush et al would be screaming SOCIALIST COMMUNIST from the top of their lungs constantly steve2470 Oct 2013 #78
You're right, but the funny thing is..... beerandjesus Oct 2013 #93
It will be a bit tougher for them though, because Bernie is White. nt NorthCarolina Oct 2013 #196
The RightiesŪ have already screamed, "Socialist!" if I'm not mistaken. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #85
He should run as a Democrat dreamnightwind Oct 2013 #68
^^^THIS^^^. nt NorthCarolina Oct 2013 #197
I'm ready to write my first check to the "Sanders for President" campaign OutNow Oct 2013 #69
Go Bernie!! All the Way!! Stevepol Oct 2013 #70
He would run as a socialist, be honest, what do you think his chances would be? B Calm Oct 2013 #72
Few Southern Indiana redneck hicks would vote for anyone to the left of Genghis Kahn. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #86
If Bernie announced a presidential run, Le Taz Hot Oct 2013 #74
"I would LOVE to have someone to vote FOR for once." Enthusiast Oct 2013 #87
I Wish. nt NorthCarolina Oct 2013 #79
Him just running would pull the debate to the left. bravenak Oct 2013 #81
This is true, bravenak. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #88
Yeah, they'd have to change the debate rules yet again and raise the polling percentage cui bono Oct 2013 #114
Bernie! AzDar Oct 2013 #82
K&R! By God, I love Bernie Sanders! Enthusiast Oct 2013 #89
Oh Bernie Autumn Oct 2013 #90
please please please please please please please please please please please please please please Nanjing to Seoul Oct 2013 #97
As a (half-) Jew I'd like to point out the Elephant In The Room HomerRamone Oct 2013 #100
OMG Sanders/Warren oh please oh please oh please oh please!!!! CarrieLynne Oct 2013 #101
That would be wonderful! polichick Oct 2013 #117
Yes! AndyA Oct 2013 #104
This would be so awesome!! Myrina Oct 2013 #106
Do it man, do it! JimboBillyBubbaBob Oct 2013 #107
If Bernie Runs fredamae Oct 2013 #108
OMG! avaistheone1 Oct 2013 #123
This message was self-deleted by its author tconer Oct 2013 #128
OMG!! Yes yes Bernie. Just DO IT. with Warren as VP. ~nt~ 99th_Monkey Oct 2013 #130
I love Bernie, but he stands no chance in the generals... nt Adrahil Oct 2013 #132
Not true - he's very popular among independents and R's In Vermont & NH. grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #139
I'd like to believe he stands a chance, but I just can't see him winning in VA and OH... do you? nt Adrahil Oct 2013 #145
Absolutely. His positions are the same as the majority in both those states. Just grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #159
If he runs, I'll hear him out. Adrahil Oct 2013 #160
Sanders / Warren OR ChiciB1 Oct 2013 #141
WOW. bvar22 Oct 2013 #143
George McGovern won MA. That's it. MA for a whopping total of 17 electoral votes. Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #144
How long ago was that? 40 years......... socialist_n_TN Oct 2013 #181
And ideologues are always losing! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #184
Wishful Thinking, And I'd Support Bernie on the drop of a dime.. 2banon Oct 2013 #146
oh, please please please! That would mean I would actually get to vote for a democrat in the liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #148
If nothing else, that would cinch up his Ben & Jerry's flavor. KamaAina Oct 2013 #157
Bernie would have to change parties, as he ran as an independant Agnosticsherbet Oct 2013 #158
With Howard Dean running the party, Sanders/Warren or Sanders/Castro would have a rat's ass chance. ancianita Oct 2013 #161
I love Bernie all to heck...but, SpankMe Oct 2013 #162
It's A Nice Thing To Contemplate colsohlibgal Oct 2013 #163
The DNC would trun him into Herman Caine. AAO Oct 2013 #166
LOL...watch the DLC/Third Way sycophants squirm..such fun! antigop Oct 2013 #168
dukakis part two. lol. okieinpain Oct 2013 #172
He's seventy two years old. Anything could happen but I'd be surprised. nt MADem Oct 2013 #175
I like him in the senate lordsummerisle Oct 2013 #176
K & R!!!! Bernie Sanders for President!!!!! Sounds WONDERFUL, somebody pinch me! mother earth Oct 2013 #177
Sanders is right on the issues, but inspires little confidence as a leader. True Blue Door Oct 2013 #178
Please, he inspires great confidence in all of us, he'd be wonderful & if he runs...it will be the mother earth Oct 2013 #179
Passion is not magic. True Blue Door Oct 2013 #180
Spoken by someone who clearly has not experienced passion, so sad. Though you are right, mother earth Oct 2013 #199
I'm passionately rational, and rationally passionate. True Blue Door Oct 2013 #202
I'm with you TBD, but don't you see? The reality is that IF things were not corrupt & up for grabs mother earth Oct 2013 #203
I'm with you too, but think of it like this. True Blue Door Oct 2013 #204
If enough people were #6, we'd fight and WIN guys like Kucinich & Sanders, it's not mother earth Oct 2013 #205
Progressivism has to be reality-based to succeed, and that's always been true. True Blue Door Oct 2013 #206
No, the word for all politicians under the status quo is superfluous, the system is the problem, not mother earth Nov 2013 #207
I'm afraid you're posing a false dilemma True Blue Door Nov 2013 #208
+1. Welcome to DU! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #185
As much as I like Bernie and would vote for him if I lived in Vermont gejohnston Oct 2013 #182
I like Bernie a lot, but... DissidentVoice Oct 2013 #183
If Senator Sanders runs, I will support him with all my heart, all my soul and all my mind Douglas Carpenter Oct 2013 #186
+1000 MissDeeds Oct 2013 #189
Sen. Sander's economic message resonates with almost everyone across the entire political spectrum Douglas Carpenter Oct 2013 #188
ABSOLUTELY!!!! mother earth Oct 2013 #200
I would donate! His voice needs to be heard! Hulk Oct 2013 #190
Sanders/Warren would be awesome! :) nt silvershadow Oct 2013 #192
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