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Demsrule86

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75. Maybe they just don't like Sen. Sanders and it has to do with comments he made recently.

Wed Dec 6, 2017, 12:58 PM

Dec 2017

As for medicaid for all...how foolish is it to put out a bill that basically says...the ACA isn't good enough when you are trying to save the ACA? I support single payer but timing is critical. As for Democrats supporting Sen. Sanders...his followers have been brutal in their attacks of those who criticize him...like Joy Reid...do they like him or fear his supporters? I will bet you...mark this down...that if Sen. Sanders runs in 20, he won't do nearly as well as previously. I just don't think the support is there.

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Dem Keisha Bottoms won tonight's race for Atlanta Mayor by 750 votes - we gotta make sure ppl vote [View all] iluvtennis Dec 2017 OP

Good! The DEMOCRAT won! Stinky The Clown Dec 2017 #1

barely bdtrppr6 Dec 2017 #7

My Momma always said thinkingagain Dec 2017 #25

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Totally happy that the democrat won!! workinclasszero Dec 2017 #67

I know nothing about this race but WHY was Sanders not backing a Democrat ???? trueblue2007 Dec 2017 #2

Because Bernie Sanders isn't a Democrat. Drunken Irishman Dec 2017 #4

Ditto iluvtennis Dec 2017 #5

Inserting an Independent guarantee the votes of the Dems jrthin Dec 2017 #56

And not two days ago, a prolific poster here was loudly bragging how he ALWAYS supported Dems NurseJackie Dec 2017 #21

Yup workinclasszero Dec 2017 #71

It was a complicated race, rpannier Dec 2017 #8

thanks for those links rpannier, very informative. JHan Dec 2017 #15

Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin (a Democrat) also endorsed the Independent. progressoid Dec 2017 #9

Disgraceful...they should be stripped of any Democratic Party roles...we almost lost this election Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #23

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I haven't seen anything about Bernie supporting Norwood. Am I missing something? PatsFan87 Dec 2017 #18

He endorsed her primary opponent and some say caused some damage. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #24

Have you noticed all the careful parsing of words and hair-splitting going on in this thread? NurseJackie Dec 2017 #37

Yes, none of us want a hide...but the GOP runs conservatives as independents Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #38

I see exactly what's going on too. There's a lot of "pretending" going on... NurseJackie Dec 2017 #41

Exactly right. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #44

That's always a risk that the Sarandonesque "vanity voters" are pridefully willing to take. NurseJackie Dec 2017 #46

I hate Sarandon...I just hate her...entitled privileged despicable horrible woman...with the blood Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #50

I don't know if Norwood is a Republican, but she IS a racist. RandySF Dec 2017 #57

should we get rid of primaries then? DBoon Dec 2017 #78

Yes, no primaries for sitting Democrats. Spend the money to get rid of Republicans. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #80

so without primaries, who selects candidates for the general? DBoon Dec 2017 #83

The woman who won by the few votes is a Democrat...she was weakened in the primary... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #86

I'm pretty sure Bernie did not endorse a candidate after Fort lost. n/t seaglass Dec 2017 #20

Feeding off the "both parties are the same" meme snooper2 Dec 2017 #61

posting the good news on facebook and twitter !!!!! trueblue2007 Dec 2017 #3

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Vincent Fort is the one Bernie really wanted mvd Dec 2017 #6

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Here's the "Our Revolution" endoresement page for Fort... NurseJackie Dec 2017 #36

knr yortsed snacilbuper Dec 2017 #10

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Atlanta Mayoral Race Poised to Move to a Recount oberliner Dec 2017 #19

Wait. 92,000 votes in a city of millions? Roland99 Dec 2017 #29

Population of Atlanta is about 450,000 oberliner Dec 2017 #33

Good. A Democrat took a legislative seat too. Her main campaign promise was to run for healthcare Hoyt Dec 2017 #22

Sounds like an exciting one and a solid hold for progressives. NCTraveler Dec 2017 #26

I would rec this if I could kcr Dec 2017 #52

Good for Harris and Booker. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #59

That 'backed by Sanders' statement is a lie n2doc Dec 2017 #27

Wonder why he backed Fort but wouldnt back Bottoms. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #30

Oh good GaryCnf Dec 2017 #34

Oh my. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #35

As opposed GaryCnf Dec 2017 #43

As opposed to seeing what isn't there. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #53

It's about a vote YESTERDAY. Not the primary. R B Garr Dec 2017 #69

He didn't back the Democrat...in the general..that is the bottom line...so not unexpected... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #39

"That's about it?" GaryCnf Dec 2017 #45

I am not a Sander's fan...and the media does it to stir up trouble in my opinion. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #47

Oh good kcr Dec 2017 #54

+1 dalton99a Dec 2017 #42

I am glad the false info is being corrected mvd Dec 2017 #81

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Both the OP and some down string replies GaryCnf Dec 2017 #31

Nice try...no one is talking about the primary. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #48

Of course GaryCnf Dec 2017 #60

How delusional. This is not about the primary. The Democrat won R B Garr Dec 2017 #62

"Delusional?" GaryCnf Dec 2017 #73

These empty threats and admonishments about "people noticing" R B Garr Dec 2017 #76

Maybe they just don't like Sen. Sanders and it has to do with comments he made recently. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #75

Why are you lying about Sanders? David__77 Dec 2017 #32

He backed a different candidate in the primary...but he certainly did not try to help the Democratic Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #40

Has this sort of thing happened before? It seems familiar, but I can't be 100% sure. Still... NurseJackie Dec 2017 #49

It kind of rings a bell... I think I remember something like this not that long ago. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #51

I dont understand the misinformation in the OP. David__77 Dec 2017 #55

What "misinformation"?? The Democrat won and beat out the Sanders' R B Garr Dec 2017 #63

The misinformation is in the final statement of the post. It is untrue. David__77 Dec 2017 #64

The linked articles don't agree with you. She beat out the Sanders' backed candidate. R B Garr Dec 2017 #65

Sanders didnt endorse the independent who lost the runoff. David__77 Dec 2017 #66

Yes, the article did say that. You can also Google and see who he endorsed. R B Garr Dec 2017 #68

Sanders did not endorse the independent in the runoff. David__77 Dec 2017 #72

This is also not true. You should read the paragraph again. R B Garr Dec 2017 #74

What I said is true. David__77 Dec 2017 #82

No, but a lot of white progressives abandoned Bottoms for Norwood. RandySF Dec 2017 #58

As an Atlanta native and resident, theres a lot of swirling corruption rumors Calista241 Dec 2017 #70

Well her opponent was Gop disguised as an Independent...and she is supported by Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #77

"swirling corruption rumors" -- gee, where have we heard that before??? R B Garr Dec 2017 #79

Atlanta. Blue_true Dec 2017 #85

I would bet she lives on the Beltline, Atlantic Station Calista241 Dec 2017 #87

Chalk up another win for the good guys! Tarheel_Dem Dec 2017 #84