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Sanders Signals he's Serious [View all] G_j Nov 2014 OP

SOrry Robbins Nov 2014 #1

Yes, I don't want Bernie Sanders running simply to get her to SAY she is for certain issues in the sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #134

He and Warren and Grayson are the only bright spots I see as the way forward for the party. silvershadow Nov 2014 #2

If warren doesn't run or bernie loses Robbins Nov 2014 #4

"Liberal Independent" ReRe Nov 2014 #77

I'm not sure. Would it be called the Lie (LI) party? nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #109

Yeah, that acronym wouldn't work, would it?? ReRe Nov 2014 #111

On reflection I kinda like Liberal Independent Party or LIP. "If it's lip you want you came to the rhett o rick Nov 2014 #114

That's a Duzzy! ReRe Nov 2014 #128

Ah, you're such a romantic. I was thinking something more like rhett o rick Nov 2014 #131

The word "lip"... ReRe Nov 2014 #132

What about this lady? JRLeft Nov 2014 #5

Barbara Lee is one gutsy lady. RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #30

Oh yes, and there are others. I should have said "few" in my opener instead of "only". silvershadow Nov 2014 #45

If Bernie seriously runs, it's going to excite a lot of people. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #36

Barbara Boxer is free now. valerief Nov 2014 #71

liberals get a fair hearing? rurallib Nov 2014 #3

What a primary debate it would be! scarystuffyo Nov 2014 #6

With all the crap we're hearing today from Harry Reid ... earthside Nov 2014 #7

sanders is NOT a democrat nt msongs Nov 2014 #8

Neither are the "Democrats" I've been listening to. I'm sure he will change from an "I", don't know monmouth4 Nov 2014 #10

+1 JRLeft Nov 2014 #12

+1. nt silvershadow Nov 2014 #47

+1 beerandjesus Nov 2014 #59

+1 TRoN33 Nov 2014 #64

what they are saying is Sanders has to join the Democratic party if he wants to be a serious contender, still_one Nov 2014 #72

I can't find how one "joins the Democratic Party" MNBrewer Nov 2014 #93

ROFL!! Howler Nov 2014 #76

Hope he does change to Democrat. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #79

+1 MissDeeds Nov 2014 #86

+1 Couldn't agree more! B Calm Nov 2014 #89

Would that Democrats had a tenth of Sanders' courage. [n/t] Maedhros Nov 2014 #13

Indeed +1 Veilex Nov 2014 #19

Amen. polichick Nov 2014 #27

More of a democrat than a lot of Democratic party members Scootaloo Nov 2014 #14

+1 Veilex Nov 2014 #20

+1. nt silvershadow Nov 2014 #46

Agree completely MissDeeds Nov 2014 #88

Having a "D" beside your name doesn't make you a democrat either. Veilex Nov 2014 #18

so you have a definition of who can be a Democrat or not? Hillary is for Social Security and not still_one Nov 2014 #53

Who needs a definition when the evidence is in front of your eyes? Veilex Nov 2014 #55

Good work on doing your DD. We actually need to ballyhoo Nov 2014 #73

It could be worse than another term under Bush Junior... Veilex Nov 2014 #137

Hillary Clinton emits zero excitement from me. Zero. Eridenus Nov 2014 #125

^This kind of thinking really frosts my butt. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #39

+1 Veilex Nov 2014 #56

Cool your jets... ReRe Nov 2014 #80

I hear you, BUT NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #119

it's like labeling a food "all natural" G_j Nov 2014 #133

Well, list the Democrats that have announced they are running then. nt ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2014 #50

a small point that many here like to ignore. The only way Bernie has a chance is if he becomes a still_one Nov 2014 #52

Why do you people keep posting this nonsense? ieoeja Nov 2014 #62

Until he actually joins as a Democrat what you say is nonsense still_one Nov 2014 #69

What if the Democrats don't do the right thing, and a whole bunch of us leave the party? silvershadow Nov 2014 #107

Then the republicans will win. Bernie is pragmatic I believe and run as a Democrat if he runs still_one Nov 2014 #110

Oh, the SCOTUS. Hadn't entered my thinking for this conversation. Dang it. Why? silvershadow Nov 2014 #122

Hell, the court is almost gone anyway still_one Nov 2014 #124

That it is. And it all started with the coup. nt silvershadow Nov 2014 #126

Yes, it will be your fault if you and others defect en masse from the Democratic Party YoungDemCA Nov 2014 #138

What makes you so sure there are more of you than there are of us? In that case, it would be silvershadow Nov 2014 #140

The only way they can roil his campaign is if he is dependent upon them in some manner. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #123

My point is that he obviously *is* running to be the Democratic nominee. ieoeja Nov 2014 #130

You are as right as rain. He is the best of the Democrats ballyhoo Nov 2014 #66

He has said he is considering becoming a Democrat, but until that happens it is unknown still_one Nov 2014 #70

Sanders becoming viable depends on that and what bills Obama signs in ballyhoo Nov 2014 #78

I think Bernie will become a Democrat if he officially runs. He knows the score. I disagree with still_one Nov 2014 #81

Well, then, we disagree. But, then, I talk to real people ballyhoo Nov 2014 #94

I have a die-hard Republican brother... ReRe Nov 2014 #82

I would bet your brother has no problem with choice, environmental issues, or civil rights. Which still_one Nov 2014 #84

Nope. You are so wrong... ReRe Nov 2014 #97

that was so long ago. redruddyred Nov 2014 #115

You're right... ReRe Nov 2014 #129

Couldn't he run as an independent in the Democratic primaries? MNBrewer Nov 2014 #95

Much more of a Democrat than Hillary LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #91

Yes. Among several other strong qualifications. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2014 #96

In at post 8 Capt. Obvious Nov 2014 #105

If I had to leave the warmth and comfort of Florida (78 right now) and go north to knock on doors monmouth4 Nov 2014 #9

And Professional Election Loser Tad Devine is running his campaign bluestateguy Nov 2014 #11

Bernie would likely get my vote. nt Ilsa Nov 2014 #15

Hillary's campaign rhetoric would move a bit left - that is all that would happen. n/t djean111 Nov 2014 #16

Indeed. Veilex Nov 2014 #21

I'll vote for the man...and I'm serious too. nt NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #17

Senator Sanders will be our next President. 99Forever Nov 2014 #22

I don't pay any attention to political predictions at DU anymore since I was assured totodeinhere Nov 2014 #28

I think you'll find . . . markpkessinger Nov 2014 #32

Sorry, but you misunderstand what I am saying. 99Forever Nov 2014 #48

Will the corporate-owned M$M and Dems even give him a shot though? Dopers_Greed Nov 2014 #23

Probably not. People like him and Warren will probably find it very difficult if not impossible cstanleytech Nov 2014 #33

I'd love to see him run and would work for him... ms liberty Nov 2014 #24

"he could pull her in his direction" WHO HERE BELIEVES a liberal opponent would change Hillary's NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #25

Agreed. The idea that HRC being forced to give lip service to progressive ideas is worth Nay Nov 2014 #83

Historically primary challenges from the left have moved other candidates to the right Recursion Nov 2014 #26

that could work in our favor tho. redruddyred Nov 2014 #116

On to GT with this thread! Old Nick Nov 2014 #29

Best news I've heard Duval Nov 2014 #31

And mine. nt DocMac Nov 2014 #37

just do it. peoli Nov 2014 #34

He could use time as an advantage to the flood of money, Phlem Nov 2014 #35

Lord knows this nation needs Bernie Sanders, in a BIG way. 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #38

His message is strong. The question is whether he is. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #40

I'm going to say it: ReRe Nov 2014 #85

But I don't see Bernie Sanders making her cry. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #135

I knew that would get a reply... ReRe Nov 2014 #139

I hope he joins the Democratic Party so he can run in the primaries LeftInTX Nov 2014 #41

I'm already "campaigning" for him. He'd actually be a real President, instead of the Wall St. puppet Zorra Nov 2014 #42

Better build a "Bernie's Army" then because he will be nothing without support. glinda Nov 2014 #43

I'd rather it be called "Bernie's America" than anything remotely militant-sounding, like "Army". nt ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2014 #51

I hear ya. glinda Nov 2014 #57

How about "Bernie's TEAM?" n/t liam_laddie Nov 2014 #67

If he makes it into the Democratic Primaries I will vote for him Kalidurga Nov 2014 #44

I'm All In With Bernie colsohlibgal Nov 2014 #49

REC, dammit, REC! Old Nick Nov 2014 #54

If Bernie doesn't run AND win newfie11 Nov 2014 #58

Which is what happens if Hillary Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #65

Exactly nt newfie11 Nov 2014 #108

kick woo me with science Nov 2014 #60

We need a full throated populist message to reach people Politicub Nov 2014 #61

I'm serious about vote for Sanders. TRoN33 Nov 2014 #63

Sanders will be 75 years old in 2016. He could (and should) LeftinOH Nov 2014 #68

Well, we need to turn it from a "shallow country"... ReRe Nov 2014 #92

Sanders defies age marions ghost Nov 2014 #102

Of course he is. n/t ReRe Nov 2014 #106

75 is the new 55. valerief Nov 2014 #74

excellent! Howler Nov 2014 #75

He's got my support! B Calm Nov 2014 #87

Sen. Sanders has my full support MissDeeds Nov 2014 #90

Meanwhile the Republicans plan on a "Guns & Butter" campaign.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #98

Kick! BeanMusical Nov 2014 #99

Happy to be able to Rec Babel_17 Nov 2014 #100

If he runs as an independent or thrid party, the republicans will win the White House n/t liberal N proud Nov 2014 #101

Our party is voting next week on the Keystone Pipeline. . B Calm Nov 2014 #112

Still if he runs, it will divide the electorate allowing the republican to win liberal N proud Nov 2014 #117

It was a Democrat that cast the deciding vote on Fracking here in North Carolina. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #136

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #103

Voting fo Senator Sanders hotrod0808 Nov 2014 #104

to the point marions ghost Nov 2014 #113

+10000000.............. G_j Nov 2014 #121

Does critiquing Hillary pull Hillary to the Left? daredtowork Nov 2014 #118

I will phonebank my ass off for Sanders Marrah_G Nov 2014 #120

Bernie is not about appeasing democrats and making hillary listen! TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #127