2016 Postmortem

raindaddy

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149. There's a huge void in the Republican party that was left when they got rid of the moderate..

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Sat Jan 23, 2016, 10:09 PM

Jan 2016

Go fill it and leave the Democratic party to the Democrats!

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Democrats breaking DU TOS!!! Ed Rendell (D-PA) considers backing Bloomberg over Sanders as nominee [View all] JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 OP

We'd be better off in the long run with these DINOs leaving the party. Broward Jan 2016 #1

rendell is a man without principles. period. roguevalley Jan 2016 #26

Ya, How's that working for you in the Senate lobodons Jan 2016 #72

Thank DWS and the "we are not as bad as the GOP" strategy for those losses Vincardog Jan 2016 #126

Putting the bar lower... and lower.... and lower.... MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #206

And blaming the Librils for their every misdeed Vincardog Jan 2016 #208

and the purge continues PatrynXX Jan 2016 #76

There's a huge void in the Republican party that was left when they got rid of the moderate.. raindaddy Jan 2016 #149

Bernie Sanders has been (I- VT) for years, but a lifelong Dem is a DINO? Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #155

Why is it so hard to actually make statements on what you think rather than insinuating rhett o rick Jan 2016 #157

If Sanders wanted the respect of all Democrats, he should have actually joined the party years ago. Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #161

Again you are hung up on labels. Sen Sanders is more of a real Democrat than the likes of rhett o rick Jan 2016 #163

I reject your role as arbiter of "who is a Democrat?" or "who is a good Democrat" Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #165

We can't stop counting yet. Secondary effects (ISIS) are still in progress JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #166

I opposed the Iraq war (and all ME intervention) because of the loss of American lives Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #169

I am sorry for your loss. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #170

I take your point, but I'll be honest enough to admit that I vote out of self interest Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #171

+1, I sure hope not. One of them will be the 44th President. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #172

I reject your role as arbiter of "who is a Democrat?" or "who is a good Democrat" Lordquinton Jan 2016 #173

Right. However my candidate has served the party well at the state and federal levels for decades Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #192

Maybe if you didn't pull up a piece of red baiting you'd have something resembling a point Lordquinton Jan 2016 #216

I am voting against the culture that has brought devistation to the lower 99%. rhett o rick Jan 2016 #210

Ih he wanted their respect tazkcmo Jan 2016 #184

Charlie had too many inconvenient relationships. Baitball Blogger Jan 2016 #189

Florida politics is odd Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #190

Florida politics is an example of what lies ahead for all of us if the DLC types prevail. Baitball Blogger Jan 2016 #194

Florida's voted for Rick Scott twice Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #202

Point taken. Baitball Blogger Jan 2016 #205

Bernie's principled stands and policies are bedrock Democratic policies and positions. Dustlawyer Jan 2016 #191

If he supported the bedrock principles of the party, why didn't he join the party? Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #193

Because the Democratic Party has sold out to big money. Dustlawyer Jan 2016 #200

I'm from Pennsylvania. Rendell is pathetic. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #195

He's no Tom Wolf, I'll give you that Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #203

Nope. Pennsys still have to go to private beer distribuers to get the weekend juice. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #209

Rendell Has Been A (Republican) for Years! His Party of Registration Does Not Mean Shit! CorporatistNation Jan 2016 #199

I SEE YOU TYPE A LOT IN ALL CAPS Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #204

Agree! It's Clear that The DNC is NOT planning on supporting Bernie when he wins. Ferd Berfel Jan 2016 #207

If Bernie beats Hillary despite all of the endorsements from elected Dems that Hillary received, stillwaiting Jan 2016 #2

My thoughts exactly! Kentonio Jan 2016 #11

Thanks. Really good point! vlakitti Jan 2016 #39

A four nominee split? Hulk Jan 2016 #63

Bring 'm on madokie Jan 2016 #114

Yeah! cui bono Jan 2016 #152

Sanders won't be the nominee, so it's a moot point. Besides, I've seen most Sanders supporters say Metric System Jan 2016 #3

No you haven't. Why post something that you know isn't true? last1standing Jan 2016 #10

because that's all they got roguevalley Jan 2016 #27

....! KoKo Jan 2016 #60

I'm a Sanders supporter who won't vote for Hillary Clinton if she's the nominee. Gene Debs Jan 2016 #70

Sanders in the Primary... Sanders as a write-in IF I have to. ish of the hammer Jan 2016 #83

Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT. Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #93

WOW Stryder Jan 2016 #181

So, you want to help elect a Republican. This board has gone bonkers. olegramps Jan 2016 #183

You know, it's long past time that tired, lame old canard was taken out behind the barn and shot. I Gene Debs Jan 2016 #197

Ridiculous accusations. Help elect a Republican. Now is that really in your best interest? olegramps Jan 2016 #217

Ironic that you say that given the thread topic. Yet don't call out Rendell for the same JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #198

I'm sure you'll get a rational reply from Metric in bvf Jan 2016 #100

Someone needs glasses. kjones Jan 2016 #145

Wrong. Some might say that, many don't. TDale313 Jan 2016 #12

Agreed KingFlorez Jan 2016 #14

It's not a moot point. A matter of principle on a fundamental level. Armstead Jan 2016 #29

That point goes over their heads. draa Jan 2016 #67

Fail. Hell, I'll even vote for her and I think she's corrupt to her eyeballs cali Jan 2016 #30

Sanders is doing better than Obama did CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #31

Most Sanders supporters ejbr Jan 2016 #37

Since I Always Vote Let Me See Hillary or Trump / Cruz scottie55 Jan 2016 #62

Good God! pocoloco Jan 2016 #42

It would seem some higher ups in the Democratic party are worried you may be wrong. A Simple Game Jan 2016 #66

I have seen many posts wherey Sanders fans they would not vote for Hillary as the nominee. riversedge Jan 2016 #80

They aren't thinking, at least like mature Democrats. TheBlackAdder Jan 2016 #118

and I cringe when I see Hillary supporters post mountain grammy Jan 2016 #186

You flatter me by imitating me. Thanks. riversedge Jan 2016 #211

I actually was agreeing with you, so you're welcome. mountain grammy Jan 2016 #212

Ugh. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2016 #85

"Most" has a dictionary definition. Gore1FL Jan 2016 #98

Will Hillary supporters vote for I- Bloomberg over INdemo Jan 2016 #119

That's the $64K question farleftlib Jan 2016 #120

That would be telling, wouldn't it? truebluegreen Jan 2016 #196

Rendell sure seems to think it's a possibility. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #147

How many is most? roody Jan 2016 #150

I've only actually seen a few say it Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2016 #156

I've seen two. Thats it. 7962 Jan 2016 #185

Looks Like Another Reason For Me To Make A Donation To Bernie.... global1 Jan 2016 #4

Oooh, A Third Way open to a Three Way..... tokenlib Jan 2016 #5

LOL! Segami Jan 2016 #7

snort! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #44

Fuck Ed Rendell. TDale313 Jan 2016 #6

and Harold Ford and INdemo Jan 2016 #121

Lame tk2kewl Jan 2016 #8

But he was a Democrat before he was a Republican, so he is the perfect A Simple Game Jan 2016 #74

UNREC brooklynite Jan 2016 #9

Didn't you actually read the article? Kentonio Jan 2016 #13

Except it wouldn't be hard for him at all farleftlib Jan 2016 #18

Yeah, I'm fairly sure he wouldn't struggle with the decision so much.. Kentonio Jan 2016 #21

This isn't helpful for Clinton and he knows it... toshiba783 Jan 2016 #87

Hmm,...text wasn't bold enough and should been typed in all CAPS! Segami Jan 2016 #20

Wow, you just served Brooklynite a humble sandwich Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #33

Wow, you just served Brooklynite a humble sandwich. Bread and Circus Jan 2016 #34

C'mon he's being a total hypocrite and you damn well know it Armstead Jan 2016 #41

Funny, brooklynite seems to have vanished. Thanks for posting on my thread, Armstead. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #168

posting misinformation now, brooklyn? paleotn Jan 2016 #65

WTF? RoccoR5955 Jan 2016 #15

Third Way Corporatist DINOS of course.. n/t tokenlib Jan 2016 #16

He'll lose the open carry and soda voters. PADemD Jan 2016 #96

Ed Rendell posts on DU? Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #17

Ed Rendell, like so many Hillary pals is an asshole. cali Jan 2016 #32

Well...I guess I won't be voting for Ed Rendell then Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #99

Ed Rendell has always been a prick book_worm Jan 2016 #19

I always thought he was a POS too. eom Snotcicles Jan 2016 #24

Hillary should denounce this nonsense Depaysement Jan 2016 #22

he with this would split her tiny vote roguevalley Jan 2016 #92

She would never do that. I bet she uses that in a campaign ad against Bernie. cui bono Jan 2016 #153

Rendell makes my flesh crawl and is one of the reason I stopped watching MSNBC CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #23

Rendell will walk this back how soon?? n/t tokenlib Jan 2016 #25

Pigs. cali Jan 2016 #28

That Bloomberg is considering this if status quo Clinton isn't the nominee tells me two things: Fawke Em Jan 2016 #35

Eeyup! retrowire Jan 2016 #40

Regarding your first point, have you seen this video? PotatoChip Jan 2016 #73

Damn Bernie has really got them in an uproar !!! SamKnause Jan 2016 #89

Yes, it is exciting. PotatoChip Jan 2016 #90

That makes me smile. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #102

You are most welcome! PotatoChip Jan 2016 #110

Isn't that they truth? MuseRider Jan 2016 #129

Exactly..From what I have read from INdemo Jan 2016 #122

There goes your 32 oz sodas. Hoppy Jan 2016 #36

There goes your social security and medicare. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #55

Good luck with that assholes. retrowire Jan 2016 #38

"the people's choice for the Democratic nominee" workinclasszero Jan 2016 #43

Don't worry, those groups will shut down as soon as Sanders wins. Renew Deal Jan 2016 #50

I have absolute confidence workinclasszero Jan 2016 #57

wow. they REALLY don't want bernie at any cost restorefreedom Jan 2016 #45

Ed Rendell, Pete Peterson's favorite fracking advocate. nt OnyxCollie Jan 2016 #46

Please keep Pete Peterson out of this..we could have a projectile vomiting contest... tokenlib Jan 2016 #54

Why keep Pete out of this? OnyxCollie Jan 2016 #64

Pass the bucket...they really are rotten assholes...n/t tokenlib Jan 2016 #143

wondering if Hillary has sent him a thank you note yet azurnoir Jan 2016 #46

We shouldn't be so hard on Edward G. Rendell. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #48

Doesn't the "people's choice" actually have to get elected? Renew Deal Jan 2016 #49

Obviously Rendell's remarks were predicated on a Sanders nomination so i chose to do so in my OP JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #52

There is no party unity when the elites lose. plus5mace Jan 2016 #51

Well said and I'm with you on that. draa Jan 2016 #75

Not surprising. Rendell is a DINO. Chef Eric Jan 2016 #53

Only the second time in recorded history that a rat KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #58

ba da chaaaaaa. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #144

We are the democrats, they are corporate interests who are ruining the country. onecaliberal Jan 2016 #56

remember Robbins Jan 2016 #59

Ed Rendell doesn't post... reACTIONary Jan 2016 #151

Ed Rendell, another mouthpiece for the Corporate Wing. democrank Jan 2016 #61

We know what the real fight is about. mmonk Jan 2016 #68

^^^Truth! artislife Jan 2016 #111

What Rendell just said "we do not want a progressive candidate in INdemo Jan 2016 #69

No, he says if it's Trump or Cruz vs. Sanders - he would support Bloomberg as an independent farleftlib Jan 2016 #79

Yes but if Bloomberg doesn't run and INdemo Jan 2016 #94

He said Bloomberg only runs if Sanders wins the Dem nomination farleftlib Jan 2016 #103

Bernie could still win because a percentage of Hillary INdemo Jan 2016 #115

Oh definitely farleftlib Jan 2016 #117

My 85 year old mother loves Ed Rendell........ mrmpa Jan 2016 #71

hug your mom for me roguevalley Jan 2016 #95

I did & I told her about this over dinner, no she is not happy........... mrmpa Jan 2016 #136

Tell your mom. PyaarRevolution Jan 2016 #140

(D) Bloomberg lobodons Jan 2016 #77

First Biden, now Bloomberg..... ish of the hammer Jan 2016 #78

Bloomberg gets the Establishment vote, Trump gets the angry racist vote, Dems to Win Jan 2016 #81

Horsepucky. The PEOPLE'S CHOICE will be known Hortensis Jan 2016 #82

Hmm. 2nd weekend in a row with Rendell floating alternate centrists HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #84

He is pbviously worried and perhapshas inside info about how the Primaries INdemo Jan 2016 #107

Yes, but sharing his worry and that of others can't be good for HIllary HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #109

Establishment Dems deserted George McGovern in 1972. They preferred Nixon. pa28 Jan 2016 #86

Yes they did even as Watergate was beginning to come to light INdemo Jan 2016 #113

That's ok. Kentonio Jan 2016 #124

Ah yes of course, the fucker who told Al Gore to give up. Odin2005 Jan 2016 #88

One video that shows Rendell in his true form tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #91

Cool! Another Multi Millionaire to vote for for president. abelenkpe Jan 2016 #97

One of the funniest titles to an op I have seen. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #101

Rendell was an excellent Governor. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #104

Thank you for that. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #106

The guy just said he'd consider abandoning the party if he didn't like the nominee Kentonio Jan 2016 #125

I am glad you enjoyed it. We agree on very little, but some things truly deserve a good laugh. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #116

I think there is no question... Mike Nelson Jan 2016 #105

You might be being a tad reductionist. Most Bernie backers want what's best and will vote for H if JudyM Jan 2016 #123

So he wants to split the Republican vote, cool. Kalidurga Jan 2016 #108

Kind of makes a Bernie supporter think to heck with it. Might as well not vote if it's Hillary. Vinca Jan 2016 #112

rendell is an Faux pas Jan 2016 #127

What, is Hillary too fasr to the left for you ED? DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #128

millions are asking olddots Jan 2016 #130

You find Democrats talking about backing Independents over Democratic nominees funny? Telling. n/t JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #132

Unsettling that Ed Rendell knows Bloomberg saltpoint Jan 2016 #131

Nothing like another multi-millionaire in the race. EndElectoral Jan 2016 #133

Must be cool to be part of the %1 and hope to buy the Presidency. glinda Jan 2016 #135

they endorsed Lieberman in 1988 as well as 2006 over the party nominee MisterP Jan 2016 #134

Rendell is stupid then Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #137

Who cares what third-way Rendell thinks? nt valerief Jan 2016 #138

Bloomberg is the antithesis of Bernie! Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #139

It continues to shock me how corrupt the party is.... SoapBox Jan 2016 #141

Ed Rendell is so some-timey in the party. nt silvershadow Jan 2016 #142

Like when DWS allies with Sheldon Adelson to put terminally ill people in prison for using pot Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #146

Ed Rendell, revealing his true colors as a man of Wall Street! Bernblu Jan 2016 #148

Its time to relegate Third Way Democratic bankers to the marginalized, th party staus they belong at Tiggeroshii Jan 2016 #154

We should form a third party and kick Clinton and the conservadems into it. Call it the Third Way rhett o rick Jan 2016 #158

Gee, rhett o rick, you may be on to something. Good name! In any case, I suspect JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #159

Please stay and fight to kick the damn ConseraDems out of our party. nm rhett o rick Jan 2016 #160

I'll vote and support liberal candidates. But I won't identify as a D outside of primary season. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #162

Respectfully...FUCK YOU and the DLC Horse you rode in on Mr. Rendell. Tommymac Jan 2016 #164

Mayor Bloomin'Ego is the last thing we need! / Frisco Hillboy Jan 2016 #167

Maybe Bloomberg owes Trump a faovr The Green Manalishi Jan 2016 #174

Ed Rendell is an ass fbc Jan 2016 #175

Paid for by Micahel Bloomberg, not by the OTHER billionaires. merrily Jan 2016 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Jan 2016 #177

I see this all as a ploy to try and make us afraid to vote for Bernie CanonRay Jan 2016 #178

Ed Rendall True Blue American Jan 2016 #179

What a TURNCOAT!! dicksmc3 Jan 2016 #180

Remember, that Bloomberg and a Texas Billionaire tried to take down Democratic Primary in Oregon.... cascadiance Jan 2016 #182

Don't know how Rendell calls himself a Democrat. lark Jan 2016 #187

This will provide a purity tests. Baitball Blogger Jan 2016 #188

Our campaign system, as it exists today, sammythecat Jan 2016 #201

Well this democrat will vote for the nominee. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #213

Thank you, you are the first to say so. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #214

This is like the Lieberman race from the early 2000s when..... blackspade Jan 2016 #215