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In reply to the discussion: New York cancels presidential primary, angering Bernie Sanders supporters [View all]honest.abe
(8,685 posts)120. I dont get the "influence the party platform" argument.
Bernie will have no more or no less influence regardless of how many delegates he accumulates. Sanders has already established he is a significant leader of the left wing of the party and Biden has already committed to working with Sanders on the platform.
Arguing over numbers of delegates is pointless and only leads to further division in the party and helps Trump.
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New York cancels presidential primary, angering Bernie Sanders supporters [View all]
nitpicker
Apr 2020
OP
It's a special election for his seat. He resigned in disgrace....hardly shocking.
jimfields33
Apr 2020
#86
Doubt that long time Dem voters would not cast a vote this Nov. I do not know who these Dem
Ninga
Apr 2020
#5
Seriously if you are a Dem with an IQ to surpass IQ45 why would you not vote to can 45?
usaf-vet
Apr 2020
#23
Because he called off a pointless, moot election during a pandemic when crowds can kill?
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#30
There's always conspiracy theories. This is a nothingburger. Nobody can deny NY has been
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2020
#45
You make me feel there's a conspiracy for Sanders supporters to keep challenging Biden
LakeArenal
Apr 2020
#71
What conspiracy. Bernie dropped out and endorsed Biden??? Maybe you want to sow dissension
Pisces
Apr 2020
#82
I'm guessing that there are no other primaries that would have been on the ballot
leftieNanner
Apr 2020
#4
This was a primary...local races were not on this ballot...it was the right decision.
Demsrule86
Apr 2020
#105
And clearly, we must end this primary in order to help Sanders' supporters understand that he will
Demsrule86
Apr 2020
#140
Removing any part of the process is against the basic tenants of a Democratic system...
EarthFirst
Apr 2020
#6
They're still holding the other primaries. With only one presidential candidate remaining...
George II
Apr 2020
#19
If the primaries include other offices and iniciatives, that would be one reason
still_one
Apr 2020
#22
Exactly. Of the 62 counties in NYS there are 20 that were only having the presidential primary....
George II
Apr 2020
#29
Sadly people are making this about Sanders, ignoring the other eight non-complaining candidates....
George II
Apr 2020
#134
Entire Democratic POTUS primaries have been cancelled when there was no challenger to the incumbent.
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#37
Those complaining the most are also those who bashed Wisconsin for going ahead with their primary.
George II
Apr 2020
#43
You do realize it takes money to hold an election, right? Cuomo has been all over the tv...
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2020
#104
Yeah, I loved Netscape. Then Microsoft decided that they wanted to own the Internet. :) nt
Sloumeau
Apr 2020
#61
Why to only those two candidates? There were about 20 altogether, with that shouldn't...
George II
Apr 2020
#39
There were 20. Nine eventually got on the ballot. All but one (Biden) withdrew and all eight....
George II
Apr 2020
#81
THEY were "voted off". People act like Sanders is being persecuted, but he's being treated....
George II
Apr 2020
#90
I understand the logic of this decision, especially since it will no doubt save the state money, but
scarletwoman
Apr 2020
#41
What about the supporters of Warren, Harris, Klobuchar and Booker? Is it "disregarding" their
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#95
I don't know who was still on the ballot in NY state, the article only mentioned Sanders. (nt)
scarletwoman
Apr 2020
#96
Honestly, I really don't care enough to keep up a conversation about this.
scarletwoman
Apr 2020
#98
And you think that we need to treat Bernie differently than any other candidate
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#100
New York has delivered a major blow to Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) continued push for Democratic po
Gothmog
Apr 2020
#42
What actually happened is that they removed EIGHT candidates from the ballot, all of whom...
George II
Apr 2020
#44
A law passed on April 3 gave the NY B.O.E. the ability to remove candidates who had suspended their
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#101
There are a number of House primaries. There still are primaries in 42 of the 62 counties. But...
George II
Apr 2020
#64
His supporters would like Bernie to be able to say "I got x delegates, so that gives me x say in the
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#103
Why? Holding the primary is analogous to playing the last three games of a World Series....
George II
Apr 2020
#65
withdrawn politicians are free to undermine the dem nominee if they wish. that has not
msongs
Apr 2020
#67
Surprised the remaining primary states aren't taking this as an opportunity to trial mail-in ballots
Tarc
Apr 2020
#92
It cost money...states are near bankruptcy...the primary is over. They should all be cancelled.
Demsrule86
Apr 2020
#109
NY made the decision to allow the BOE to cancel primaries with one candidate April 3
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#93
That would lead to under representation by the smaller less populated states.
honest.abe
Apr 2020
#122