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In reply to the discussion: Sanders to run as a Democrat -- but not accept nomination [View all]melm00se
(4,992 posts)48. Which is more important?
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Bernie Sanders progressive ranking
If you fall into the "label is more important" then would you support Doug Jones (D-AL), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Mark Warner (D-VA)? Bear in mind all 5 were rated "F" in the above scorecard.
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"...the most popular Senator running for re-election this year IN HIS HOME STATE"!!!
George II
May 2018
#25
Bingo is right!! Those Democrats you describe support Bernie as a Democrat
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2018
#76
Yes, it does equal a promise from Bernie Sanders. That's how that works, particularly since
stevenleser
May 2018
#66
Correct, that's how that works. Particularly if the candidate doesn't correct it.
stevenleser
May 2018
#73
It means nothing. The Vermont Democratic party has been fine with this since the early 90's
RhodeIslandOne
May 2018
#10
only democrats in the democratic primary. which real democrats will run in this primary nt
msongs
May 2018
#9
Using the Democratic Primary system and then throwing away the results sounds like a waste of money
SFnomad
May 2018
#17
So you really are telling everyone else to shut up. Thanks for clarifying. nt
stevenleser
May 2018
#59
Oh hell yes. If you can't defend your position, maybe your position is the issue. nt
stevenleser
May 2018
#68
It looks to me like he puts a D after his name when he wants to use party resources.
CaptainTruth
May 2018
#16
I don't get the last paragraph - there have long been states with open primaries
karynnj
May 2018
#21
The Vermont party should require its candidates to accept the nomination if they win. nt
pnwmom
May 2018
#23
As far as I am concerned if he has any presidential ambitions in 2020 to run as a Democrat, he can
still_one
May 2018
#24
You mean besides the fact that in 2016 he promised he was a Democrat to stay?
stevenleser
May 2018
#33
As with all politicians, their campaign staff relays promises from them. That is a Sanders promise.
stevenleser
May 2018
#67
Labels. Without solidarity in the party you get Trump and George W Bush. nt
stevenleser
May 2018
#54