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hootinholler

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48. I don't give a flying fuck at a rolling donut what party he runs under

Sat Jan 10, 2015, 02:08 PM

Jan 2015

I am behind his running because he (or someone similar) is who we need. He's also someone with great experience with underdog elections having won as the dark horse in every contest where he was not the incumbent.

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Sanders Plans a �Class-Based� Presidential Campaign [View all] babylonsister Jan 2015 OP

Bernie for president! Initech Jan 2015 #1

THAT is what I'm talking about! arcane1 Jan 2015 #2

Is he running as a Democrat? Adrahil Jan 2015 #3

That would be up to the Dem Party and if they refuse to accept him as a candidate sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #34

Maybe, but an independent run means a GOP President. n/t Adrahil Jan 2015 #43

I think a Conservative Dem run will produce the same result. Now is the time for the party sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #44

We shall see. IMO we live the in real world, and we don't usually get an ideal Adrahil Jan 2015 #45

Who is looking for an ideal candidate. That seems to be implying that those who want sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #46

Let's put it this way... ANY Democrat is going to be better than ANY Republican. Adrahil Jan 2015 #47

yeah, the best we get is slow death, v. somewhat quicker death. NewDeal_Dem Jan 2015 #49

So, what's your solution? If Bernie run in the Primary, I'm listening... Adrahil Jan 2015 #59

I'm from the "better to die on your feet than live on your knees" school. NewDeal_Dem Jan 2015 #63

Any Democrat who is willing to attack Social Programs and leave the most vulnerable sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #52

We have a primary system... Adrahil Jan 2015 #60

Which is proof that the Dems are letting us down. arcane1 Jan 2015 #56

I don't give a flying fuck at a rolling donut what party he runs under hootinholler Jan 2015 #48

Perhaps you should start the site "Sandersunderground" Adrahil Jan 2015 #61

he can't do that! Enrique Jan 2015 #4

Good. I like candidates I can actually vote "for" rather than holding my nose. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2015 #5

You and me both! Run, Bernie, run! You got my vote. nt ladyVet Jan 2015 #40

Money Quote 'President Obama never stood up like Franklin Delano Roosevelt" +1000000000 ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #6

I"m going to support Bernie if he runs. nt ladjf Jan 2015 #7

Good. We already have a class war, they are making war on us, we might as well win it. nt bemildred Jan 2015 #8

We might at least FIGHT BACK run Bernie run Vincardog Jan 2015 #13

Bernie wants to take away their ability to bribe our Representatives with campaign $$$!!! Dustlawyer Jan 2015 #9

Please! daleanime Jan 2015 #10

I like Bernie, and I like Warren Andy823 Jan 2015 #11

Hmmm I could support that ticket easy. nt cstanleytech Jan 2015 #12

Sanders/Warren 2016. L0oniX Jan 2015 #14

One for president but the other should stay in the Senate. Making either one of them a VP rhett o rick Jan 2015 #24

Good point. n/t Smarmie Doofus Jan 2015 #51

I believe that if there is/was a winning Sanders/Warren or vice versa ticket, the djean111 Jan 2015 #54

I understand but not sure it would happen and I would hate to lose their influence in the Senate. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #57

BOO-YAH! At last, the candidate we've needed for at least 20 years. yurbud Jan 2015 #15

Oh No He Didn't Phlem Jan 2015 #16

Sanders/Warren or Warren/Sanders or throw Sherrod Brown into the mix! nt valerief Jan 2015 #17

Those are my three favorites madokie Jan 2015 #18

I wonder if Sherrod's nickname is Sherry. I just love that nickname on a man. valerief Jan 2015 #22

He's being so MEAN to the rich! He's just a big 'ol meanie. stillwaiting Jan 2015 #19

If he runs as a Democrat, I'm behind it. NuclearDem Jan 2015 #20

My thinking is more like: Maedhros Jan 2015 #62

You couldn't have said it better Populist_Prole Jan 2015 #64

+1000000 SammyWinstonJack Jan 2015 #65

So which is it- Obama should make speeches or he's just a pretty speaker. KittyWampus Jan 2015 #21

imo, Sanders is running. babylonsister Jan 2015 #26

yes, and good for him and us. If he runs it will help bring up important issues. KittyWampus Jan 2015 #38

I agree with you, Kitty. thank you~ Cha Jan 2015 #36

Good! I hope he runs as a Democrat mvd Jan 2015 #23

What you said. babylonsister Jan 2015 #28

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Good BeyondGeography Jan 2015 #27

I know! I have heard why he shouldn't, but babylonsister Jan 2015 #29

The country needs to hear him from the WH. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #35

If he runs, it'll be a "class-based" campaign for sure -- based on the upper-middle class! oneview Jan 2015 #30

upper middle class votes republican. NewDeal_Dem Jan 2015 #50

That is TWO views, not one view oneview! CountAllVotes Jan 2015 #53

Remember what the wise man said WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2015 #31

Run Bernie, Run! joshcryer Jan 2015 #32

Hooray for Bernie! JEB Jan 2015 #33

I continue to be impressed with him Populist_Prole Jan 2015 #37

Go, Bernie! Enthusiast Jan 2015 #39

I don't care if he runs as a D or an I, I'll vote for him. ladyVet Jan 2015 #41

Krugman: Why the One Percent Hates Obama - Their tax rates back to pre-Reagan levels pampango Jan 2015 #42

Reminder: He is not a Democrat oberliner Jan 2015 #55

Go Bernie!!! Kilgore Jan 2015 #58