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In reply to the discussion: Bernie is a second class candidate. How dare he besmirch the Pure Democratic Primary, [View all]
U4ikLefty
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Bernie is a second class candidate. How dare he besmirch the Pure Democratic Primary, [View all]
cali
Jun 2015
OP
Hey, if a pro-war, pro-Wall Street, pro-fracking, pro-TPP, pro-H1B Visas woman can be a Democrat ...
Scuba
Jun 2015
#1
They are doing it all wrong. Should he lie? I know we are getting used to politicians lying
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#11
So the party would RATHER have him just run in the general election instead...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#102
Still complaining because your favorite candidate doesn't have 30 years worth of relationship...
MohRokTah
Jun 2015
#4
That's hilarious. Bernie is a co-founder, first Chairman and currently the only Senate member of
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2015
#138
So you're saying that because he hasn't done something before, he'd necessarily be inept at it?
hughee99
Jun 2015
#118
This is about the country and the people. Why are YOU so worried about the 'party'?
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#13
I find it interesting that you go around this site, and insist on trying to demean and insult.
Sheepshank
Jun 2015
#120
Sanders is the most inspiring, clean and true Democrat I've seen in 20 years. And I've been around
appalachiablue
Jun 2015
#155
Sanders doesn't have the formal association but his values and principles are more representative
appalachiablue
Jun 2015
#165
"best for the party" ??? Excuse me while I decide to vote for what is best for the country. And, oh
Hiraeth
Jun 2015
#38
As I understand it clearly, Bernie is a qualified candidate for the Democratic nomination.
Jumpin Jack Flash
Jun 2015
#124
No. I think that relationships between candidates and party power brokers and fund raisers
hack89
Jun 2015
#66
Bernie IS going to win. Funny to watch the change in attitude towards him here.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#14
And Sanders has MORE MONEY now than Obama did at the same time of his campaign in 2007
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#82
Didn't happen in 2008 when upstart Obama won against the establishment candidate.
FSogol
Jun 2015
#18
Not true. He had to overcome thoughts of "an African American cannot get elected."
FSogol
Jun 2015
#25
Everyone forgets (intentionally or not) how close the race between HRC & Obama really was.
FSogol
Jun 2015
#48
Nah, it became apparent by January that it was Obama or HRC. Dropping out is was the only
FSogol
Jun 2015
#86
But had Edwards pulled out a lot earlier, when his personal problems likely surfaced...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#87
Kucinich was NO LONGER RUNNING when Edwards voters "went to HRC or Obama"...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#90
Sorry, but I'll never agree with your analysis. Edwards and Kucinich had no chance. No tin foily
FSogol
Jun 2015
#93
So can I because most third way democrats do not even begin to understand how bad it is down
jwirr
Jun 2015
#24
First, try looking at 4 years before that, when the party establishment overruled the true believers
jeff47
Jun 2015
#35
How about inserting the obligatory "Nobody has said Bernie isn't welcome as a candidate"
brooklynite
Jun 2015
#26
Bernie Sanders got into the race understanding his disadvantages. His supporters, notsomuch. eom
MohRokTah
Jun 2015
#34
I finding it surprising that Sander's fans here don't discuss his specific accomplishments
FSogol
Jun 2015
#50
Bernie stated he would follow the rules of the DNC, perhaps he did not speak for others.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#27
I guess you need to ask him this question, I would have assumed he would be true to his word and
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#40
The problem is the supposedly impartial DNC is changing the rules to benefit one candidate
jeff47
Jun 2015
#42
Apparently you are opposed to asking Bernie what he meant. Do you think Bernie isn't capable of
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#45
I think they would rather Bernie leave and run as an independent in the general...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#85
He must have spoke from his heart when he said he would follow the rules also, huh.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#46
I guess the League of Women Voters were similarly "JERKS" when they objected to party manipulation..
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#89
Party politics is hardball. That's a fact. Pretending it doesn't exist, or doesn't make
KittyWampus
Jun 2015
#121
Thanks. Without your daily reminders nobody would know just how persecuted Bernie is.
great white snark
Jun 2015
#123