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Sancho

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51. There are a few Democrats in the race...

Wed Jun 3, 2015, 10:18 AM

Jun 2015

and the DNC is free to support them. Bernie wants his cake and eat it too IMHO.

If Bernie wants the DNC to support him (with money, debate formats, etc.), then he should spend a few years in Congress with a D behind his name.

That's my view.

Even if one likes Bernie, he hasn't been a loyal Democrat until he's walked the walk.

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So where does the anger of the Bernie supporters come from? [View all] upaloopa Jun 2015 OP

Bernie will not win anything without support from those on the fence and those leaning Hillary. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #1

Yes as they keep saying we can't win without them treestar Jun 2015 #5

It's not all of Bernie's supporters Andy823 Jun 2015 #24

hammer... meet nail Sheepshank Jun 2015 #61

That's it in a nutshell... Bobbie Jo Jun 2015 #70

"Hillary supporters would have to be converted" -- at a 100% conversion rate Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #29

And Hillary won't win the general election without Progressives. jalan48 Jun 2015 #65

Really? I don't think so. A real Progressive will not allow an ultra RW candidate like Fla Dem Jun 2015 #75

I'm assuming nothing. I get a couple of impressions about the most venomous Sanders supporters: Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #80

Anger Is Probably Not The Right Characterization cantbeserious Jun 2015 #2

if you want party politics to change you have to get in the party politics game >>> KittyWampus Jun 2015 #20

That's funny. 99Forever Jun 2015 #3

Well, you have to make sure... daleanime Jun 2015 #8

LOL DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #34

Aren't you special. 99Forever Jun 2015 #37

I find your attempts to intimidate people from the anonymity of an internet connection hilarious. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #40

Intimidate? 99Forever Jun 2015 #45

those that explode at anyone who doesn't just fall in line to support Hillary R Clinton. AlbertCat Jun 2015 #53

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #68

If Hillary had an R after her name I would vote for her. AlbertCat Jun 2015 #72

You wrote "If Hillary had an R after her name I would vote for her." NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #73

I think some are to sensitive Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #4

That's strange, I can easy think of a couple of issues.... daleanime Jun 2015 #11

Case In Point: "can not take any criticism of the anointed one" Thanks for the demo Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #31

It goes both ways. bravenak Jun 2015 #6

bravenak, when I log onto DU, it's sounds like bickering. Like a family bickering�. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #21

So true! bravenak Jun 2015 #25

I don't think it helps that the DNC is raising money for Hillary. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #7

Unless you have evidence that the Committee as a whole is supporting Hillary, what one person does.. brooklynite Jun 2015 #28

yeah, because hey, it's only the FINANCE CHAIRMAN cali Jun 2015 #49

Don't you love the way some people split hairs? n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #59

There are a few Democrats in the race... Sancho Jun 2015 #51

he hasn't been a loyal Democrat AlbertCat Jun 2015 #60

He hasn't had a "D" on his name in Congress... Sancho Jun 2015 #64

Pssst... Hillary isn't the only announced candidate with a D behind her name. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #71

If the DNC wants to look at their rules, that's fine. Sancho Jun 2015 #78

I do agree that there has been some pretty unfortunate and unfair attacks on Hillary el_bryanto Jun 2015 #9

The OP is a good example of rogerashton Jun 2015 #10

reductio ad absurd(um) DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #30

Technically HassleCat Jun 2015 #56

I would have thought after Bernie has said he has never run a negative campaign and does not Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #12

I understand why some long-time DUers are taking a break from DU during this time. randome Jun 2015 #13

From the tyrranical equation of money with political power. Orsino Jun 2015 #14

Funny how the same charge was leveled at Dean supporters. Bonobo Jun 2015 #15

Anger? No. Disappointment is more like it. The arms deals in relation to donations & paid speeches think Jun 2015 #16

Bernie, save us from your vitriolic followers! procon Jun 2015 #17

I'm not ready to choose sides, AlbertCat Jun 2015 #66

Results from the jury - DURHAM D Jun 2015 #18

Boy Juror #7 sure nailed it didn't he? I don't agree with hiding it el_bryanto Jun 2015 #27

Yeah, if only it wasn't a jury. As it is ... Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #35

Juror 7: A jury is not a soap box. Try doing your job! Juror #2: Are you shitting me? Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #33

I agree truebluegreen Jun 2015 #50

Oh, snap! Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #52

Looks to me like the jury is participating in the debate. Nitram Jun 2015 #47

+1 on the jurors taking part in the debate; +1 on the need for an overhaul. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #55

I love all our candidates and pray that some of Bernie's more rhetorically violent supporters... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #19

+1 Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #36

Be the change that you seek. n/t QC Jun 2015 #22

For fuck's sake deutsey Jun 2015 #23

I think your second point is the most relevant.... brooklynite Jun 2015 #26

Nice hit and run! nt Logical Jun 2015 #32

Bullshit meta flame bait. morningfog Jun 2015 #38

This PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #44

I see. If the Hillary campaign has nothing on Bernie, go after his supporters. Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #39

Dumb OP Stainless Jun 2015 #41

Probably because most of us are broke, like we just left the WH or something. nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #42

Don't mistake dedication and resolve for anger Trajan Jun 2015 #43

denial ain't just a.... Plenty of HRC supporters here are as nasty as can be cali Jun 2015 #46

Well, stuff like this OP are likely to piss us off, so I guess mission accomplished nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #48

Keep on stirring the chamberpot. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #54

Oh boy. Old old trick - accuse others of what one is doing. djean111 Jun 2015 #57

I don't think OPs like this are productive. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #58

i agree. When i supported Howard Dean I felt the same. Thing is I couldn't trash John Kerry either. Laser102 Jun 2015 #62

I like Bernie, and I may vote for him in the primary. drm604 Jun 2015 #63

Hillary is a key figure in the 1% Establishment that angers so many of us. leveymg Jun 2015 #67

Hillary has the blood of 1,000,000+ dead Iraqi civilians dripping from her hands. How KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #69

Transpacific partnership. chev52 Jun 2015 #74

I can explain HassleCat Jun 2015 #76

Probably from the arrogance and hubris of some of the more vocal supporters of Clinton frylock Jun 2015 #77

Locking. Meta is prohibited in GD. Please see Skinners pinned thread in GD Autumn Jun 2015 #79