Bernie Sanders in Phoenix: Senator encourages supporters to fight for change, riles opponents

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42. The difference is that Bernie has a national voice and influence

He is best served for the party by rallying the troops, getting more young people and independents to vote Democratic.

But some of you would rather cut off your nose to spite your face. Party be damned. If Sanders can be used to invigorate new voters for the party, even turn ex-Trump voters, because of his popularity (whether you hate that fact or not) what is wrong with that? Honestly, the vitriol and negative energy spent on Bernie Sanders, who is one of the most efficient speakers and recruiters for Democrats is frankly appalling.

Sanders truly is doing a thankless job for the party. And gets it from both sides, Trump supporters and blinder wearing Democrats.

Have you heard of the expression "the exception that proves the rule"? Why is it so difficult for some to accept that Sanders is simply unique and, like Skinner posted last primaries:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/125912901#post1

"For all intents and purposes, Bernie Sanders is a Democrat."

And that he is the epitome of that exception that proves the rule. That because he is the only one with that kind of status, of either party, while voting with one party and campaigning for one party, that no one else has ever done that, it proves the rule that its probably better and much easier to run as a Democrat than an Independent if you want to really affect change and have a voice in the party.

Or is this really still all about the primaries..two years later?