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279. It's not that you shouldn't expect anything, it's that expecting one man to

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 01:36 PM

Apr 2017

give you the sun, the moon, and the stars is rather unrealistic. Expecting him to be a full-time senator, DNC chair, fundraiser, deliverer of money to every single senate, representative, state senate/rep, gubernatorial candidate, full-time talking head on the news channels, traveler of the country to deliver our message, GOTV volunteer for every candidate, the person who wipes your rear end, does your laundry, and walks your dog, etc. is rather unrealistic. There's only so much time in the day. It's as if anti-Bernie folk have set an unreachable bar that can't be attained by any one person just so they can say "OMG LOOK, HE'S NOT DOING THIS! WHAT A FAILURE!!! SEE WHAT WE TOLD YOU??? HE'S NOT WHO YOU THINK HE IS!!!" He's one man who plays a PART in the process but this is an all hands on deck movement going on. And in spite of all of the anti-Bernie folk's efforts to try to undermine him, he has a huge following and will continue to have one. He's continually ranked as one of, if not the most popular Senator for a reason.

And his criticisms are absolutely about improving the party. If people don't want to consider what he, as well as many average Americans have to say, we can continue to hemorrhage seats and stay in the minority.

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The next time you are thinking about praising Bernie Sanders.... [View all] scheming daemons Apr 2017 OP

Hmmmm as big of a Bernie fan as I am... retrowire Apr 2017 #1

If he distains being a Democrat then why didn't he run as an Independent. I don't get? olegramps Apr 2017 #112

What's in a party but a name? retrowire Apr 2017 #124

Yes snort Apr 2017 #225

THIS x 1000000 Norbert9 Apr 2017 #271

"Identity politics" - can you elaborate on that? bettyellen Apr 2017 #284

Hmm I was afraid of misusing the term retrowire Apr 2017 #294

Well you do know it's been used as a way to dismiss women and POC who care about issues that effect bettyellen Apr 2017 #297

I did NOT know that retrowire Apr 2017 #301

It's shorthand for people (who do have a history of suffering from discrimination) voting or bettyellen Apr 2017 #308

I think i get it retrowire Apr 2017 #310

And deeply dismissed for doing so. "Voting with vagina" for HRC and bettyellen Apr 2017 #313

Ugh. Thanks for the info though. Nt retrowire Apr 2017 #323

Just thought I'd let you know it's a HOT button phrase... bettyellen Apr 2017 #325

+1000000! SammyWinstonJack Apr 2017 #295

What's in a party but a name? Hmm, let's consider that. LisaM Apr 2017 #319

You proved my point retrowire Apr 2017 #324

Yes, they are. LisaM Apr 2017 #326

Democrats in the beginning are the same as today? Nt retrowire Apr 2017 #327

Thank you! Paka Apr 2017 #365

Because he knew he would have thrown the election to the Repug if he'd run as indy. yodermon Apr 2017 #131

But isn't that kinda what happened? SticksnStones Apr 2017 #159

No. I mean he literally would have been a big-ass jill stein (ralph nader '00) yodermon Apr 2017 #173

Yeah, I don't see how he could have pulled that off... SticksnStones Apr 2017 #237

HRC won by 3 million votes, so no, that isn't what happened. -nt CrispyQ Apr 2017 #220

I meant in an electoral college manner of speaking SticksnStones Apr 2017 #236

No. whopis01 Apr 2017 #318

we got the repug and it would have been more honest. WhiteTara Apr 2017 #167

Moore correctly prodicted that when he entered the race, Hilary was doomed to defeat. olegramps Apr 2017 #186

That's not what he said. lapucelle Apr 2017 #209

The Dem party allowed him to run in its primaries but he subsequently returns the "favor" by ... brush Apr 2017 #334

Sanders was candid about his reasons. lapucelle Apr 2017 #208

both can be true. They are not mutually exclusive. yodermon Apr 2017 #240

Sanders was candid about his reasons. lapucelle Apr 2017 #274

Sadly, gramps... Plucketeer Apr 2017 #287

That's how electoral college politics works in the United States Gore1FL Apr 2017 #385

Loud voices rarely accomplish much.... Historic NY Apr 2017 #126

Don't insult him retrowire Apr 2017 #129

Why did Sanders not helped n this race? Gothmog Apr 2017 #140

Read my reply to the post. retrowire Apr 2017 #144

It doesn't alter my perception at all. Merely enhances, enlarges, and underscores it. calimary Apr 2017 #160

That still meets the definition of "alter" lol nt retrowire Apr 2017 #163

HAH! You do make a good point there! calimary Apr 2017 #198

See? There's no real disagreement here. retrowire Apr 2017 #200

and he hasn't heaven05 Apr 2017 #175

You're right! retrowire Apr 2017 #194

I talk to a lot of young people heaven05 Apr 2017 #210

Well this young person stayed retrowire Apr 2017 #213

stayed home, nov 8? heaven05 Apr 2017 #233

Lol no sorry about that retrowire Apr 2017 #235

They did indeed, they have told me they did. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #226

In the end, he couldn't get them to the polls. lapucelle Apr 2017 #223

He got me to the polls retrowire Apr 2017 #224

Let me revise then... lapucelle Apr 2017 #263

Yes he did. We won remember? By almost 3 mil votes. Trump's Russians played with the our election, The Wielding Truth Apr 2017 #341

There was a remarkable confluence of factors. lapucelle Apr 2017 #350

Calling Sanders dear leader is out of bounds mythology Apr 2017 #156

He professes to be the leader of a party that doesn't exist.... Historic NY Apr 2017 #158

When did he say that? Nt retrowire Apr 2017 #166

bullhockey... nt. druidity33 Apr 2017 #342

No attack on Sen. Sanders is out of bounds here. n/t QC Apr 2017 #215

He needs to avoid party control lefthandedskyhook Apr 2017 #360

Third party candidates are doomed from the start in our system lefthandedskyhook Apr 2017 #362

Sanders is campaigning. For himself. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #2

I agree. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #99

#cometogetherfightback against tRump. JudyM Apr 2017 #351

I can multi-task. It's not an "either/or" proposition. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #352

Hey retrowire Apr 2017 #127

There is no "pitchfork" that can be found in my comment. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #136

OK my perceived pitchfork was from the accusation of selfishness. retrowire Apr 2017 #138

Retro -- I agree with you! Whatever happened to alienate voters from Dems (and a hell Akamai Apr 2017 #373

Thank you! retrowire Apr 2017 #374

That is true nt Progressive dog Apr 2017 #259

He is working for us. That is what's clear to me. The Wielding Truth Apr 2017 #378

Yeah, he needs to Stop getting it Wrong..Sanders Wrong on Voter Turnout Cha Apr 2017 #3

Wow! Really?? Why does he keep saying that if it's demonstrably incorrect? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #108

Hmmm, I wonder why? I have my Theories! Cha Apr 2017 #132

Thank you for the facts, Cha! spooky3 Apr 2017 #183

You're Welcome, Spooky! Cha Apr 2017 #193

On the other hand, Obama, Clinton, Biden and Schumer were down there working their asses off? rgbecker Apr 2017 #4

Sanders has official position as Head of Outreach.He didn't reach out in GA 6 delisen Apr 2017 #19

Some people here have more disdain for bernie than trump. Mind blowing Norbert9 Apr 2017 #31

Very true. Sad. left-of-center2012 Apr 2017 #52

It is Bernie's job to single-handedly win all elections for Democrats virtualobserver Apr 2017 #64

Yes. I don't know what is the matter with him. pangaia Apr 2017 #123

It is the job of alleged progressives to sabotage the Democratic Party, and they are doing Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #228

progressives aren't sabotaging the Democratic Party virtualobserver Apr 2017 #242

Bullshit. You dont repair a party by Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #245

The reality is, you don't repair a party by burying your head in the sand. virtualobserver Apr 2017 #247

More bullshit, I am more critical of the party than anybody I know in the party. But, again, I Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #248

How is it bullshit if you agree with me? virtualobserver Apr 2017 #249

Bingo. People need to be less defensive if the party's going to get stronger. Schumer gets that, JudyM Apr 2017 #355

Are you suggesting Bernie didn't vote or voted 3rd party? rgbecker Apr 2017 #251

Know all that and more having listened to Bernie and Thom for years Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #256

Yeah, I don't get it, either. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2017 #75

Consistent? This time last year he was going to be a Democrat for life. Demit Apr 2017 #116

Oh come off it! lark Apr 2017 #98

Well Put Me. Apr 2017 #106

Don't believe it. lark Apr 2017 #101

Really! BS is the one who insults the Democratic Party.. Cha Apr 2017 #205

No we don't.. that's Ridiculous.. BS insults the Democratic Party.. Cha Apr 2017 #189

Bull. Bernie seems to have more energy for scolding Democrats than Republicans, though. nt Hekate Apr 2017 #253

Maybe he cares more about what dems do and how Norbert9 Apr 2017 #267

Or maybe the guy should just back out of the spotlight already. JTFrog Apr 2017 #304

Yeah, clearly. TDale313 Apr 2017 #266

It is. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2017 #300

Some mistakenly blame him for Hillary's loss, instead of properly crediti joet67 Apr 2017 #383

I agree... I don't get the Bernie bashing either.. it's been six months already... enough. secondwind Apr 2017 #41

Then you haven't been paying much attention to the "unity tour" Demit Apr 2017 #122

Some think it's a badge of honor to keep ripping off each other's scabs. Keeping DU from healing JudyM Apr 2017 #356

I Was Wondering That, Too Leith Apr 2017 #107

Sanders is always held to a higher standard around here. And Grantcart and PatsFan87... thesquanderer Apr 2017 #139

Clinton is the one always held to a higher standard. murielm99 Apr 2017 #344

Well, not in this thread at least. thesquanderer Apr 2017 #347

I don't get BS insulting the Democratic Party.. Cha Apr 2017 #165

Personally, it's sick.... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #180

I'm not likely to praise Bernie any time soon. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #5

Ditto. n/t jrthin Apr 2017 #79

I am not a fan of Bernie in many ways butvIam sure that if grantcart Apr 2017 #6

This Earth Bound Misfit Apr 2017 #78

Well I certainly hope he campaigns for him in the runoff. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #7

Hillary and Bill too.... WoonTars Apr 2017 #260

I think Sanders maybe more popular at the moment and maybe more of a help getting the base out. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #268

This is pretty funny, considering the absolute silence that came from the central party re Kansas. Kentonio Apr 2017 #8

Amen!! secondwind Apr 2017 #42

Right? WoonTars Apr 2017 #262

+1000000! SammyWinstonJack Apr 2017 #306

Spot on! Paka Apr 2017 #370

He also complained about the Democratic Party BainsBane Apr 2017 #9

His group Our Revolution actually picked up a lot of the slack since the Dems dropped the ball. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #12

Local parties run GOTV efforts too BainsBane Apr 2017 #21

The Kansas Democratic party is basically broke. Who's to know where all that DNC PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #25

They still do GOTV efforts BainsBane Apr 2017 #33

I actually have volunteered for campaigns, but thank you for your condescending tone. :) PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #58

You're the one making the claims BainsBane Apr 2017 #69

You actually made the claim that Bernie "did nothing" in the special election. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #117

I agree that state parties are important BainsBane Apr 2017 #197

I see two reasons why DNC fundraising isn't where it should be. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #239

That's right BainsBane Apr 2017 #241

Exactly. The responsibility starts with the DNC/DCCC/OFA, etc. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #261

Except none for Bernie and his supporters BainsBane Apr 2017 #282

The DNC trashed themselves with that complete failure DWS PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #290

This district is more of a Hillary district than a Bernie district. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #10

So turning up in all 50 states BainsBane Apr 2017 #22

Turning up where you are of the most help is what's important. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #29

Is your claim that the entire district is wealthy? BainsBane Apr 2017 #37

My claim is that you don't show up when there's a greater likelihood that you will hurt PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #73

Unlike many here, I don't claim to have expertise BainsBane Apr 2017 #77

You don't need to have expertise in political strategy to have basic common sense. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #93

As much as I do not like the PATS, we are on the same page about Sanders. pangaia Apr 2017 #133

Bernie is a uniter! :) PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #142

My team is the St Louis Cardinals.. LOL !!! pangaia Apr 2017 #146

Nice, I don't mind the Cardinals and Packers. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #161

I often choose teams to root for by the colors I like. pangaia Apr 2017 #170

I've done that before, haha! PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #204

So tell me this BainsBane Apr 2017 #217

Maybe because that's the job of Perez & the DNC? PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #232

I think it's the contradiction that strikes people BainsBane Apr 2017 #238

It's not that you shouldn't expect anything, it's that expecting one man to PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #279

There is only so much time in the day BainsBane Apr 2017 #298

He chooses to spend it getting out a progressive message, PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #320

Lotsa Bernie-loathing here! Plucketeer Apr 2017 #281

Agree 100% PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #292

One might say the same about the DCCC, the subject of much harsh criticism from Bernie ehrnst Apr 2017 #39

Thank you BBG Apr 2017 #48

well said. secondwind Apr 2017 #49

I don't want to "parade" BS anywhere.. I especially Cha Apr 2017 #87

I won't defend Sarandon but as far as Bernie's comments, I and many others agree with him. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #103

Yeah, why can't he say nice things about prominent Democrats, like this: QC Apr 2017 #265

Why can't BS get this right... Cha Apr 2017 #367

If it dosen't apply to Hillary why should apply to Bernie bahrbearian Apr 2017 #97

Because he spends his time BainsBane Apr 2017 #214

Thanks for the insight. demmiblue Apr 2017 #80

"Bernie [Sanders] is right on all the issues.." Iggo Apr 2017 #11

Not gun control. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #14

or immigration BainsBane Apr 2017 #23

Just curious--What is "environmental racism"? panader0 Apr 2017 #43

Look up BainsBane Apr 2017 #55

Paul Wellstone was the one who called that act "environmental racism."(nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #68

and it certainly is BainsBane Apr 2017 #72

Well, from personal experience, having been flooded out twice... SaschaHM Apr 2017 #345

Or relegating women's reproductive health to a "social issue". . . ehrnst Apr 2017 #44

Did Hillary campaign for him? panader0 Apr 2017 #13

Hillary hold no elected position and .... scheming daemons Apr 2017 #16

Does one need to hold an elected position to campaign? panader0 Apr 2017 #18

The latter.. disillusioned73 Apr 2017 #32

And She Only Lost The District By......(Drumroll).... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #185

Hillary isn't on national television BainsBane Apr 2017 #24

Why not? panader0 Apr 2017 #28

Probably because she doesn't want to see Republicans gain even greater power BainsBane Apr 2017 #35

So if Hillary campaigns for Ossoff, she would help Republicans? panader0 Apr 2017 #38

Because you responded to another point BainsBane Apr 2017 #54

Hey, the OP is just pointing out what Bernie did. If you call that bashing..... JTFrog Apr 2017 #65

No, this OP is pointing out what Bernie didn't do. panader0 Apr 2017 #74

Hillary isn't telling the Democratic Party that she should be deciding their policy ehrnst Apr 2017 #47

Yes she is, and so is Bill and Obama. Exilednight Apr 2017 #285

Did it ever occur to you that HRC may well have been a drag on Ossoff (in a RED district)? Stinky The Clown Apr 2017 #53

It occurs to me that HRC beat Bernie easily in the South. panader0 Apr 2017 #67

Why bring her up in this discussion? She isn't in public office, Sanders is. George II Apr 2017 #56

She wasn't in public office when she ran for POTUS either angrychair Apr 2017 #110

She wasn't running for Congress in Georgia's 6th district. George II Apr 2017 #153

Neither was Bernie. progressoid Apr 2017 #171

But isn't his leadership position with the Senate Democrats to promote Democratic candidates? George II Apr 2017 #191

Perhaps you are thinking of the DCCC progressoid Apr 2017 #203

No I'm not. George II Apr 2017 #212

Bernie is the chair of the SENATE outreach for Democrats. progressoid Apr 2017 #307

Please understand I am not rehashing this old fight angrychair Apr 2017 #293

She doesn't need to be in public office to campaign. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #135

No it isn't. George II Apr 2017 #155

Right. And, you're completely unbiased when it comes to Bernie. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #157

The only "bias" I have is toward Democrats, and no, he isn't the most "popular". George II Apr 2017 #177

Exactly what I said. Glad you agree. nt StubbornThings Apr 2017 #181

Sorry, that is not "exactly" or even close to what you said. George II Apr 2017 #195

Being in office has nothing to do with whether or not you can be helpful in a campaign. But also... thesquanderer Apr 2017 #151

Perfect response. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #257

She is not in Public Office, I imagine she must have so free time to help Democrats now. bahrbearian Apr 2017 #201

Bernie bucolic_frolic Apr 2017 #15

Jon Ossoff is Jewish onenote Apr 2017 #91

Yes that is true bucolic_frolic Apr 2017 #94

Where was Perez, Obama, Biden or any other Dem leader? Arazi Apr 2017 #17

Taking a well deserved break Tribalceltic Apr 2017 #40

Perez is regularly on tv, so is Elizabeth Warren and Keith Ellison Arazi Apr 2017 #59

+1 progressoid Apr 2017 #178

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #62

Yep. calimary Apr 2017 #172

He's an easy figure to use in a devisive fashion, snort Apr 2017 #255

"He lost!" mac56 Apr 2017 #317

Bernie does some bashing when someone that has deemed worthy doesn't get the ehrnst Apr 2017 #50

The scorn and derision for Bernie is amusing Arazi Apr 2017 #88

I'm not amused when BS insults the Democratic Party.. Cha Apr 2017 #128

Come On, Cha ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #216

I've never heard him -- or even Sarandon -- say anything half so vile QC Apr 2017 #244

Is his scorn and derision for the Democratic Party also amusing to you? JTFrog Apr 2017 #187

He was off doing the Tom & Bernie show... Historic NY Apr 2017 #130

I've identified as Democratic since I was 12 Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #20

Yep! You go Grey! JoeOtterbein Apr 2017 #26

+1 nt Gore1FL Apr 2017 #118

I sent several donations to Ossoff. calimary Apr 2017 #182

Cha ching snort Apr 2017 #258

Thank You! Duppers Apr 2017 #328

Lots of former Republican Presidents would be considered Liberal by today's standards nini Apr 2017 #358

This is mighty close to re-hashing the primaries IMO. mac56 Apr 2017 #27

So many threads lately that come mighty close. panader0 Apr 2017 #30

That's become pretty much the whole raison d'etre of this place now. QC Apr 2017 #36

Not even close. Cha Apr 2017 #168

It Is Rehashing The Primary.... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #192

What did any Dems do to help Ossoff? Anything? CousinIT Apr 2017 #34

I sent cash, and you? Anyone? Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #57

I donated too. Duppers Apr 2017 #329

Samuel L Jackson made a campaign Ad for him... Cha Apr 2017 #71

I saw that on line! Probably here. Thanks! n/t Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #332

This division must stop tiredtoo Apr 2017 #45

Amen. Duppers Apr 2017 #330

Ossoff said he'd be willing to work with Trump on compatible issues... brooklynite Apr 2017 #46

Although BS himself said he'd be willing to work with Cha Apr 2017 #60

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #66

I know. That's very disappointing. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #83

And you're ok with that? ornotna Apr 2017 #364

ENOUGH humbled_opinion Apr 2017 #51

AGREE 100% Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #63

While I understand your frustrations nini Apr 2017 #84

Exactly. BainsBane Apr 2017 #121

THIS calimary Apr 2017 #184

I voted for Hillary Griefbird Apr 2017 #254

I agree almost 100% Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #336

Oh bullshit on the Reagan comparison nini Apr 2017 #357

THANK you. He is extremely divisive. There is no excuse for him putting himself out as R B Garr Apr 2017 #296

I just cannot believe how these kind of threads are allowed to stay. Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #105

Just It Is Quite Amazing.... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #199

I take it personally, because I had a post removed when I tried to bring balance Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #206

I wish he would say more against Trump katmondoo Apr 2017 #61

One could say the same about many people right here. n/t QC Apr 2017 #70

So do I. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #89

Let's compile a list lies Apr 2017 #76

He's done more harm than good to the democrats IMHO TNLib Apr 2017 #81

Bernie is not a "real Democrat", remember? democrank Apr 2017 #82

Bernie is on the same type of energy cycle you and I are on...there is a finite supply. So instead downeastdaniel Apr 2017 #85

True BainsBane Apr 2017 #272

K&R! stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #86

K&R betsuni Apr 2017 #90

Sanders is a good man and a good senator! ananda Apr 2017 #92

Let's just ask Bernie California_Republic Apr 2017 #95

Welcome to DU, California_Republic! calimary Apr 2017 #188

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #96

I am no fan of Bernie Sanders Txbluedog Apr 2017 #100

Did anybody ask Bernie for his help? Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #102

Oh-h-h-h, I don't know. Maybe-e-e... Schumer? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #115

Schumer makes me miss Harry Reed nt comradebillyboy Apr 2017 #280

I'm neutral on Sanders, but DeminPennswoods Apr 2017 #104

And those bathrooms. snort Apr 2017 #273

What Democratic Senators aintitfunny Apr 2017 #109

Did Ossof want Bernie's help? Sienna86 Apr 2017 #111

Especially galling when you consider how hard Hillary campaigned for him... WoonTars Apr 2017 #113

by "campaigned for him" Texin Apr 2017 #179

Some of the busters were on Twitter mcar Apr 2017 #114

Oh, jeeze, not another one... pangaia Apr 2017 #119

Sanders should have been supporting Ossoff Gothmog Apr 2017 #120

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #137

He should but why only criticism for him? StubbornThings Apr 2017 #148

Why does Schumer even bother having an "outreach" position within the party... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #219

It is when actual Democrats aren't criticized for the same thing, and... StubbornThings Apr 2017 #264

No it's not. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #283

Sanders is excellent ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #125

This is pretty much the last straw for me. Bleacher Creature Apr 2017 #134

Honestly? StubbornThings Apr 2017 #145

I've received emails from the DNC and DCCC about Ossoff BainsBane Apr 2017 #276

I share your frustration. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #162

So, he's not a Democrat but it's his fault that he didn't help another Democrat win. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #141

I lulz'd KG Apr 2017 #143

Bernie may not be perfect but he's one one of the best candidates on the left that we have. jalan48 Apr 2017 #147

I completely agree with you Scheming! Texin Apr 2017 #149

Here's a reason for why Bernie laid low on Ossoff flamingdem Apr 2017 #150

Thx for posting this! Duppers Apr 2017 #335

No praises here! tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #152

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #154

Wait... wasn't he the one saying the Democrats let us down in Kansas? TygrBright Apr 2017 #164

Perhaps Ossoff did not ask for nor want Sanders' support or help??? Possible??? northoftheborder Apr 2017 #169

OK, will do. Bernie's the Best! KPN Apr 2017 #174

I Though Their Negligence In Kansas Was Shameful Me. Apr 2017 #230

I just called his office to confirm this. LisaM Apr 2017 #176

Bernie askyagerz Apr 2017 #190

I ran out of Cheerios this morning. I blame Bernie. progressoid Apr 2017 #196

Stumped A Toe On A Nearby Table... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #207

Bernie doesn't care about our toes or Cheerios. progressoid Apr 2017 #305

Who Is This "US".... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #309

this is why I parted ways with him during the primary Hamlette Apr 2017 #202

That bothered me as well. It was so bizarre and surreal... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #211

He Certainly Left That Candidate In Florida Hanging Me. Apr 2017 #227

the one who ran against DWS? BainsBane Apr 2017 #243

Yes Me. Apr 2017 #246

Why is Bernie (not even a Democrat) the only one being criticized here? StubbornThings Apr 2017 #269

It's a way to rehash the primaries w/o getting a hide. n/t QC Apr 2017 #270

Still sad though. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #275

I put a whole bunch of people on "ignore" during the primaries mac56 Apr 2017 #218

Same here. Duppers Apr 2017 #337

Our Revolution endorsed Thompson in Kansas, lapucelle Apr 2017 #221

Bernie himself has said he didn't want to be an icon alp227 Apr 2017 #222

Don't they love guns down there in GA? He could have reached out to those people. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #229

ME? I think Bernie is the cat's pajamas. And by the way mikehiggins Apr 2017 #231

I praise Bernie even knowing this. You and I don't know the plan. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #234

Sooooooooooooo aquamarina Apr 2017 #250

Talking about those other people doesn't rehash the primary QC Apr 2017 #252

If criticizng Bernie equates to rehashing the primary BainsBane Apr 2017 #277

You make a valid point... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #286

How about if a group of people were to wail and shriek and rend their garments QC Apr 2017 #289

We see it here all the time BainsBane Apr 2017 #299

That has no place among decent people either. QC Apr 2017 #349

Praising Bernie's efforts is the same thing as bashing him? LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #321

The point was rehashing the primary BainsBane Apr 2017 #343

I know, it's crazy. aquamarina Apr 2017 #278

That's a great image! n/t QC Apr 2017 #366

And the Dems did nothing to help in the Kansas zentrum Apr 2017 #288

There were other Democrats running besides Ossoff. StubbornThings Apr 2017 #291

Do you live down here? Cattledog Apr 2017 #311

I live a couple miles from Emory, where Ossoff lives. nt StubbornThings Apr 2017 #312

Then your argument is pointless. Cattledog Apr 2017 #314

Please explain my argument? StubbornThings Apr 2017 #315

Give it up, pal. mac56 Apr 2017 #302

Bernie is a real shirker. billpolonsky Apr 2017 #303

It's not like he cheesed up a national election... the_sly_pig Apr 2017 #316

Sooooo frustrating watching us eat our allies with these poisonous OPs. LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #322

He's a damn good man Highway61 Apr 2017 #331

This crap is getting old and boring lunatica Apr 2017 #333

Bernie Who?? Lil Missy Apr 2017 #338

My ignore list is increasing. Duppers Apr 2017 #339

John Ossoff is not a Berniecrat. PBass Apr 2017 #340

Blaming Bernie is easy . . . markpkessinger Apr 2017 #346

Bernie Sanders is apparantly party leader. SaschaHM Apr 2017 #348

Don't apologize. You have no reason to be sorry. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #353

Bernie Sanders isn't the saviour of the Democratic Party. Vinca Apr 2017 #354

We have to get beyond this stupidity! padah513 Apr 2017 #359

I don't want to hijack your op, but this is a prime example of what he does... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #361

Wow. (Thank you.) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #369

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #371

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2017 #363

I come to praise Bernie and here is Ossoff's campaign page, where are his liberal or progressive PoliticalPie Apr 2017 #368

West Virginia likes him. Isn't that enough? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #372

By that argument quakerboy Apr 2017 #377

Why do you believe a liberal can't be elected there? W.V. also likes Manchin, what good does he PoliticalPie Apr 2017 #381

Manchin votes with Democrats most of the times. far more than the most left leaning republican JI7 Apr 2017 #382

almost too many posts to bother posting orleans Apr 2017 #375

Bernie Sanders & Tom Perez chairman of the DNC set to stump for Mello (D) at Baxter Arena Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #376

At the End of the Day, Bernie is About Bernie dlk Apr 2017 #379

So, which Democratic party elites did show up to support John Ossoff? left-of-center2012 Apr 2017 #380

I wonder why we're still re-fighting the primary? Nitram Apr 2017 #384