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Stevepol

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38. He has explained this several times.

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 01:16 PM

Apr 2015

Because of Citizens United, there's almost no way a candidate can run as an Independent and have enough money to get his views out, especially a candidate like Bernie. He also points out that it wd be very difficult if not impossible for him to get on the ballot in every state and then get enough people to manage his campaign in every state.

He has thought it thru I think and has decided, I think rightly, that the risk is worth it.

Even if he fails to get the Dem nod, he will have at least made his views known and this will force the so-called Dems to take another long hard look at the issues they are running on. It will help keep the floor from tilting so far right that the average worker and the average citizen will never again have a chance to have their needs and opinions aired.

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Why Bernie Sanders will surprise the political establishment? [View all] kentuck Apr 2015 OP

Only if the media cover him. They should now that he is running as a Democrat still_one Apr 2015 #1

The media has changed... kentuck Apr 2015 #2

That is the social media, and it is notorious for rumors still_one Apr 2015 #3

Which are usually discovered rather quickly and corrected... kentuck Apr 2015 #5

Yes, not too long ago DU had an article about how the young people were not getting their news jwirr Apr 2015 #14

And Sanders is ALL OVER Facebook! His quotes are shared like mad arcane1 Apr 2015 #61

cbs news reports that bernie hopemountain Apr 2015 #64

Bernie will be able to address that with no problem. The problem I see is that the MSM won't give still_one Apr 2015 #70

and of course, hopemountain Apr 2015 #75

As someone pointed out to me, that is what the social media is all about still_one Apr 2015 #76

It already has. NO ONE gave himi air time before he announced he might run, except merrily Apr 2015 #101

At every turn they marginalize him, watch! Dustlawyer Apr 2015 #65

He was just on Fox News Sunday Mnpaul Apr 2015 #68

he is a free man. his lack of party affiliation means that mopinko Apr 2015 #4

Well, if he runs as a Democrat he has a party affiliation frazzled Apr 2015 #8

duh. mopinko Apr 2015 #18

I have zero agenda. I'm happy to have Sanders run as a Democrat. frazzled Apr 2015 #41

Get it straight.Dems have the right direction but blocked at every turn by republicans bjobotts Apr 2015 #87

If Bernies is a freeman, why is going to use the Dem's get elected lewebley3 Apr 2015 #31

He has explained this several times. Stevepol Apr 2015 #38

Bernies views have been know for 30 years: If he was A Dem he should have joinned lewebley3 Apr 2015 #43

Name one Democrat that has voted for our interests more times than has Bernie Sanders?? kentuck Apr 2015 #48

Hillary has voted more times with Dem's because she is a Dem: and a loyal one! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #63

LOL! Good one. Except Bernie is loyal to the people, and the ideals of the Democratic party B4 DLC peacebird Apr 2015 #69

My head... kentuck Apr 2015 #97

Link to show Hillary voted with Dems more times than Bernie? merrily Apr 2015 #106

You're bizarre nikto Apr 2015 #98

why shouldnt they? mopinko Apr 2015 #50

He's caucused with Democrats in both the Senate and the House (still) and has merrily Apr 2015 #103

His lack of prior affiliation? I'm guessing/hoping he registered as a Democrat before merrily Apr 2015 #102

The corporate media may ignore him, JEB Apr 2015 #6

yes, this is very true hopemountain Apr 2015 #77

"Corporate media" - thank you. SomeGuyInEagan Apr 2015 #99

I am not sure they can, realistically, if there is enough buzz IRL and in social media. merrily Apr 2015 #104

Setting aside your optimism for a practical question here. procon Apr 2015 #7

How about the philosophy of common sense and the truth. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #32

That sounds very nice. nt procon Apr 2015 #40

Hillary is good person and a loyal Dem, Bernie is just joining! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #44

Good post. Bernie's authenticity, integrity & concern for the people comes through foremost. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #81

JDPriestly has a habit of making good posts. merrily Apr 2015 #107

I think they have already riden that horse into the ground. eom JEB Apr 2015 #111

You're objecting to my complimenting JDPriestly, a fellow DUer? ok merrily Apr 2015 #112

Oh no, sorry I wan't very clear. JEB Apr 2015 #113

I wish I had your optimism about Bernie... JaneyVee Apr 2015 #9

A self avowed socialist is not going anywhere redstateblues Apr 2015 #11

True - but he will push the debate to the left MaggieD Apr 2015 #13

Americans tend to vote against their own self interests thanks to being manipulated by the MSM think Apr 2015 #25

Perfect time for America to hear the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism. DhhD Apr 2015 #71

I think that many will ignore the party label in favor of how each candidate stands on the issues. jwirr Apr 2015 #15

If someone had told me after LuvNewcastle Apr 2015 #17

True. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #19

I was one of those. kentuck Apr 2015 #20

I think he'll do better than Kucinich in the primaries NewJeffCT Apr 2015 #26

He got elected in Vermont, a state that sent mostly Republicans JDPriestly Apr 2015 #33

I don't think that's as true now as it used to be nxylas Apr 2015 #35

The Republicans have been calling Obama a socialist for years Mnpaul Apr 2015 #73

Remember Thespian2 Apr 2015 #74

Obama is not a socialist-Bernie is redstateblues Apr 2015 #79

From 2007 on, Obama was called a Kenyan, a Muslim AND a socialist and he won twice. merrily Apr 2015 #105

I agree with you. There is a Populist Movement just waiting for a leader. I think Sen Sanders rhett o rick Apr 2015 #10

Ya and because of that he's going to be attacked by both parties. Alittleliberal Apr 2015 #28

People are pretty disgusted with the status quo. Obama was an outsider JDPriestly Apr 2015 #34

Are we going to have his back... kentuck Apr 2015 #49

Done NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #55

Did it ! kentuck Apr 2015 #58

You're damn right we are. nt Alittleliberal Apr 2015 #52

Absolutely! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #95

YES! BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #46

Good post- populism rising for a reason. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #84

The Populist Movement exists even if the Corp-Media and the Third Way Democrats rhett o rick Apr 2015 #92

For sure- growing every week too! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #96

I'm glad Bernie is in and I hope he is able to get his message out to the public at large. jalan48 Apr 2015 #12

it will be interesting. hopefully they will remember mopinko Apr 2015 #21

Bernie doesn't speak in Wall Street accent. CANDO Apr 2015 #16

But Bernie excels at speaking at Wall St. Mnpaul Apr 2015 #72

+1 Go Vols Apr 2015 #114

and never forget, what roles will the others play in clintons run IF she were to win. seabeyond Apr 2015 #22

I couldn't agree more. I predict a groundswell rising against establishment oligarchs. NorthCarolina Apr 2015 #23

Bernie has been speaking with voters all over the country, so... polichick Apr 2015 #24

Kick and R. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #27

The MSM will come out sharply more derisively toward the progressive wing of the party Populist_Prole Apr 2015 #29

They're already using "viable candidates" to throw shade at Bernie... polichick Apr 2015 #30

My mistake dpatbrown Apr 2015 #36

Somebody is right and somebody is wrong... kentuck Apr 2015 #37

I would love someone to explain to me how America is not already a Socialist country. gordianot Apr 2015 #39

Wealthy Republican socialists needs to be heard more- tis true. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #86

About 5 years ago donnasgirl Apr 2015 #42

I feel good about the news that Bernie is going to throw his hat in the ring madokie Apr 2015 #45

I'm so glad he is running. He brings issues to the table that no one else will address... KoKo Apr 2015 #47

Has to have money and lots of it. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #53

I'm looking forward to the debates between Hillary and Bernie. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #54

I usually skip the debates. Not this time. liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #57

Bernie Sanders is just another white male! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #56

Like Dukkis? Who? MineralMan Apr 2015 #60

It will be interesting to see what the polling does MineralMan Apr 2015 #59

I hope Bernie does surprise PufPuf23 Apr 2015 #62

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #66

if Hillary is the juggernaut some of her supporters say she is DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #67

I hope you are right mvd Apr 2015 #78

This country elected the first black President - twice... kentuck Apr 2015 #89

Yes true about that mvd Apr 2015 #90

Bernie makes me 'want' to vote! TheNutcracker Apr 2015 #80

Win, Bernie, Win! Let's go back to the Sixties and turn left instead of right. (my new SIGLine!) Kip Humphrey Apr 2015 #82

check out the chambers brothers post down below. onethatcares Apr 2015 #119

Bernie will kick it up a notch or two Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2015 #83

I think average republicans are going to like him notadmblnd Apr 2015 #85

I agree- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #88

in fact, I think he will appeal to conservatives so much that he could win if he ran as a Republican notadmblnd Apr 2015 #91

It's not "common sense", it's the truth. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #93

DAMN RIGHT! John Poet Apr 2015 #94

What I hope to see Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2015 #100

When The Media Screams "Socialist" Billsmile Apr 2015 #108

I see enthusiasm for Bernie spinbaby Apr 2015 #109

Bernie speaks directly to the people. Paka Apr 2015 #110

Call it the "Wellstone effect." hifiguy Apr 2015 #115

In all honesty onethatcares Apr 2015 #116

A request? kentuck Apr 2015 #117

thank you so very much onethatcares Apr 2015 #118