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21. Why not?

Reply to Norbert9 (Original post)

Wed Apr 12, 2017, 02:12 PM

Apr 2017

I mean if Orrin Hatch can keep running into his 80's I'm not sure why Bernie can't.

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Sanders will run in 2020 if he's still kicking [View all] Norbert9 Apr 2017 OP

He will do it as an Independent then. nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #1

Lol. You are right, he refuses to register as a Democrat, unlike the other Senator from Vermont still_one Apr 2017 #2

We've been over this...in Vermont, nobody is registered as anything but independent. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #47

Patrick Leahy is from Vermont and identifies as a Democrat. Bernie is from Vermont and still_one Apr 2017 #55

Stop saying "register" then-it sets up a standard it's not possible for the guy to meet. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #59

Wait; Sanders can't do what every Democratic politician has done? WinkyDink Apr 2017 #132

He can't register to vote as a Democrat. Everyone in Vermont is a registered independent. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #140

Bernie identifies himself as a Democratic Socialist -- and he has for decades (eom) Samantha Apr 2017 #83

Not quite, Bernie is a social democrat : there are some key differences. JHan Apr 2017 #92

I quote what Bernie says himself Samantha Apr 2017 #118

Doesn't matter SCantiGOP Apr 2017 #135

Age is not a factor Samantha Apr 2017 #137

Age is not a factor? SCantiGOP Apr 2017 #138

The reality is we are living to be older and leading healthier lifestyles than in earlier times Samantha Apr 2017 #139

Hi Ken...how are you? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #66

We've heard that before... LP2K12 Apr 2017 #4

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #18

We don't support third party spoilers here. JTFrog Apr 2017 #23

The man touring now with the DNC chair, & the most popular politician in the US...... virtualobserver Apr 2017 #31

He'll be nearing 80. And Dems won't want the disruption he caused again. brush Apr 2017 #34

The only thing you're right about is his age...everything else isn't supported by the data DemocraticSocialist8 Apr 2017 #37

He's not even a Democrat...again. brush Apr 2017 #44

By disruption, do you mean running a competitive campaign? virtualobserver Apr 2017 #38

Instead of disruption maybe I should've said diviseness, but that's in the past. brush Apr 2017 #49

That will be up to them, of course. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #53

Trump would still have taken it even if Bernie hadn't run at all. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #48

We will never agree on that and we will never know who was right. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #67

Why didn't he just stay in the party then? JTFrog Apr 2017 #41

It is just a label virtualobserver Apr 2017 #42

Weak. nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #43

no, what is weak is when Heitkamp, Manchin, and Donnelly vote for Gorsuch. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #46

I think it's pretty weak when people eschew the label when they don't profit from it synergie Apr 2017 #98

Back to that nonsense again virtualobserver Apr 2017 #100

Yes, because apparently voting with republicans makes you something untrustworthy. synergie Apr 2017 #105

his voting with Democrats at or near 100% for years is what I call consistency virtualobserver Apr 2017 #108

If it's "just a label," why is he so resistant to applying to himself? EffieBlack Apr 2017 #84

He isn't resistant. It just doesn't matter. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #85

What? After all that time he's spent smearing that label? synergie Apr 2017 #96

Sanders sees us as corporation with capital worth and potential for hostile takeover. delisen Apr 2017 #127

I do think that Schumer actually likes what Bernie is doing virtualobserver Apr 2017 #128

Democratic party Members only from now on.......thanks. stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #51

Zero evidence he is the most popular politician -- very doubtful obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #65

a number of polls have indicated that he is.... virtualobserver Apr 2017 #82

nope, no evidence as I suspected obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #102

If polls don't convince you, there is no evidence that would convince you virtualobserver Apr 2017 #103

So you have no evidence? synergie Apr 2017 #106

whatever virtualobserver Apr 2017 #109

So glad you agree that my poll reflects reality. synergie Apr 2017 #110

I think that it reflects the fact that you "poll" yourself. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #116

Obama is term limited, and not touring with the DNC chair. synergie Apr 2017 #95

Seems you've missed somethings. elleng Apr 2017 #32

I have no problem with Sanders and Perez hitting the road. JTFrog Apr 2017 #35

So you would rather him split the Democratic vote to guarantee a Republican win? (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #54

Running in Democratic presidential primaries is NOT "splitting the Democratic vote" Ken Burch Apr 2017 #71

If Bernie hadn't entered the primaries bekkilyn Apr 2017 #73

It's pretty much the definition! WinkyDink Apr 2017 #122

The point of a Democratic primary is to give Dem voters a chance to decide who the Dem nominee is. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #125

"but as candidates..." what? They at least GOT the nomination! You'll notice Bernie did not. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #130

He's not a third-party spoiler. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #60

Look, this game of semantics is one you cannot and will not win. Not registered as a Democrat? Then WinkyDink Apr 2017 #131

Sigh Me. Apr 2017 #3

No Bernie; No Hillary in 2020! Chasstev365 Apr 2017 #5

Unfortunately Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2017 #11

Yup.. time for someone new. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2017 #17

I had no idea Sanders ran against Trump. Link? Norbert9 Apr 2017 #19

he couldn't even win with Democrats Skittles Apr 2017 #61

i agree.. love them both but.... samnsara Apr 2017 #30

I'd welcome Bernie with open arms bathroommonkey76 Apr 2017 #39

Yes both ships have sailed! Agree but I think Bernie has stars in eyes for 2020 FloridaBlues Apr 2017 #62

No Bernie; No Hillary in 2020! LenaBaby61 Apr 2017 #64

Ah...another divisive post...I seriously doubt if Sanders will run Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #6

It's so transparent. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #8

It sure is transparent. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #14

I've decided today to stop falling for it. JHan Apr 2017 #57

You are right. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #68

Welcome to DU...we so love these sort of posts really. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Ohioblue22 Apr 2017 #9

Welcome to DU. athena Apr 2017 #10

Premature speculation. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #12

I hear there's a cure for that: New blood! WinkyDink Apr 2017 #123

He is not 70. He is 74. treestar Apr 2017 #13

Yes he would not win. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #15

He is 75 SCantiGOP Apr 2017 #134

Divisive crap. Again and again. No thanks. bettyellen Apr 2017 #16

Will he? Nothing in either of those two articles MineralMan Apr 2017 #20

Why not? Calculating Apr 2017 #21

Exactly. The divisiveness is coming from a bunch of sour grapes here. Norbert9 Apr 2017 #22

Please see, and respond to, my reply #20. MineralMan Apr 2017 #24

seems legit ! stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #56

Lol. n/t seaglass Apr 2017 #25

Take a hike, Bernie. The Democratic Party can't stand any more of your "help." (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #26

Watch what you suggest around here, re: Senator Sanders. elleng Apr 2017 #27

I hope that Sanders does not run Gothmog Apr 2017 #28

cant i just have a pres YOUNGER than me?..and a Dem? samnsara Apr 2017 #29

Has little to do with energy, more to do with ego. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #33

Determination. elleng Apr 2017 #36

Determination can be a part of it. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #40

Please stop with the Bernie crap. He has already accomplished his long held dream. nikibatts Apr 2017 #45

I would vote for Bernie in the primary over Booker, Cuomo, and their ilk. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #50

If he wants to actually be a Democrat then that's fine. Do it and tough it out. JTFrog Apr 2017 #63

If you want to cast your vote for the Presidency based on the (D) or (I) after the name.... Jim Lane Apr 2017 #69

Regardless of its merit? Presumptuous indeed. JTFrog Apr 2017 #75

I can't answer your post without getting my answer removed. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #79

I don't have a problem with Booker, but Cuomo is tone-deaf on the topic of pot legalization. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #97

we need to make sure it's Democratic party Members only. stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #52

I sure as hell hope not. After his 2016 stunts, I don't think the Democratic party is that stupid. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #58

Are you implying that the Democratic Party has the power to bar him? Jim Lane Apr 2017 #70

There are "millions of you", and there were millions more of us who said no. Some us said Hell No! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #74

Damn straight! nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #76

They like to omit that little factoid. To be precise, +3,775,437 more of us said HELL NO! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #77

I'm still waiting for an answer to my question. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #78

Donald Trump probably could've legally run as a Democrat had he wanted to, but he would not.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #80

About vitriol, I don't need to use Google. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #87

Fortunately, "the cranks" will be back to voting for Greens again, and staying out of Dem party.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #89

Evidently you see all vice on only one side. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #90

The numbers may dwindle, but only if Sanders stays on the sidelines. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #91

In other words, you're going to prioritize refighting past battles. Jim Lane Apr 2017 #94

Some people would rather keep losing to Republicans than support a progressive. (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #104

It matters to me who "the progressive" is. Anthony Weiner's "a progressive", but I don't want him.. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #115

There's nothing in either of those links saying Sanders plans to run again. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #72

And I'll vote for him madokie Apr 2017 #81

If Bernie runs again, there are millions of us who will do everything in our power to destroy him butdiduvote Apr 2017 #86

Well said! Expecting Rain Apr 2017 #88

I only vote for Democrats. VOX Apr 2017 #93

You must have missed the Charlie Crist 3rd party Senate run RandiFan1290 Apr 2017 #99

To hear the Crist supporters 'round here that year, you'd have thought it was disloyalty... Ken Burch Apr 2017 #124

In a 10 person primary, Bernie has a huge head start HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #101

He has not grown his base and has futher alienated the Democratic base. seaglass Apr 2017 #107

Yes, but he has a ground game in place HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #112

He needs voters. n/t seaglass Apr 2017 #113

Regardless of who wins the popular vote, superdelegates and the electoral college both HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #114

The EC has nothing to do with primaries. Super delegates will go with a winner. He does not seaglass Apr 2017 #117

God, I hope not. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #111

Not as a Democrat he won't. n/t Lil Missy Apr 2017 #119

I supported Bernie in the primary and of course Hillary in the general. phleshdef Apr 2017 #120

I'll vote for Joe Kennedy III, TYVM. Or Joe Biden! (Anyway, as my mother would say, "We should all WinkyDink Apr 2017 #121

****crickets****. ****crickets****. ****crickets****. democratisphere Apr 2017 #126

the fact that he is 75 is not a barrier to me; but his lack of foreign policy experience and delisen Apr 2017 #129

We can tell them to stop voting for him. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #133

I speak only for myself and never tell other people how to vote delisen Apr 2017 #136