General Discussion

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

35. Right. Because what Sanders needs to do is further limit his support base

Reply to Ghost in the Machine (Original post)

Wed Jun 3, 2015, 09:57 PM

Jun 2015

Congratulations. You found the one VP pick that alienates more voters than having Sanders at the top of the ticket would in the first place. (Remember, among national Democrats, Sanders has the highest rate of "would never support" responses, at 18%.)

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

44 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

What do you think of a Bernie Sanders/Alan Grayson ticket for 2016? [View all] Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 OP

I am not sure Grayson is the right VP yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Jun 2015 #2

My sentiment exactly Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #23

Alan Grayson thinks he is Bernie Sanders Renew Deal Jun 2015 #3

I like Grayson. A straight talker. eom guillaumeb Jun 2015 #4

How about Marcia Fudge? nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #5

I had never heard of her before & had to look her up. I think she would be a viable candidate. Link: Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #11

I'd like to see Sanders/DiBlasio PADemD Jun 2015 #6

how about trees that grow candy and ponies for everyone? Douglas Carpenter Jun 2015 #7

Not Grayson! I agree with most of what he says, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #8

+1 darkangel218 Jun 2015 #10

" His divorce has been as ugly as anything from the Jerry Springer show..." His personal life should Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #17

Generally speaking, I agree that one's personal difficulties The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #18

I like Grayson but I don't think he is VP TM99 Jun 2015 #9

Nydia is wonderful! I'd vote for Sanders/Velazquez closeupready Jun 2015 #14

Not Grayson Kalidurga Jun 2015 #12

I think Grayson is terrific, but his lack of self-censorship closeupready Jun 2015 #13

Here is what I think Hobo Jun 2015 #15

Mr Imma-Hide-my-money-offshore NightWatcher Jun 2015 #16

I like Grayson, but not for this. immoderate Jun 2015 #19

Or Julian Castro? The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #21

I love Barbara Lee! lonestarnot Jun 2015 #43

Grayson could lose his own seat to the right challenger. MADem Jun 2015 #20

Why can't the VP be a woman ???????????????????? trueblue2007 Jun 2015 #22

Who says one *can't* be?? Or even President?? See my post #11 in reply about OH Rep Marcia Fudge... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #24

Don't burden Bernie with Grayson Tom Rinaldo Jun 2015 #25

Too early to talk about VP kenfrequed Jun 2015 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #27

Bernie would need someone a little more main streamy to win the general election. Vinca Jun 2015 #28

Grayson isn't ready for the big time Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #29

I like Bernie, but at this time I'm not too sure of a VP pick. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #30

Grayson seems to be a bit of a loose cannon Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #31

I don't like Grayson. bigwillq Jun 2015 #32

Bill de Blasio krawhitham Jun 2015 #33

Sanders has good character and........ NCTraveler Jun 2015 #34

Right. Because what Sanders needs to do is further limit his support base Recursion Jun 2015 #35

That's what differences of opinions, and being able to discuss them civilly, is all about... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #38

Might be the first ticket to lose 50 States + DC... brooklynite Jun 2015 #36

Disagree. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #37

Grayson has been melting down lately. I think he would be an embarrassment. nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #39

I think the premise could be the subject of a creative writing paper. tritsofme Jun 2015 #40

I like Bernie. I like Alan. MurrayDelph Jun 2015 #41

BrotherIvan recommended Barbara Lee and I fully and enthusiastically concur! Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #42

That's a conspiracy waiting to happen! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #44