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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Calls For Major Reforms to Democratic Party [View all]BobbyDrake
(2,542 posts)9. I would never put up with a guest in my house telling me how to decorate.
Go home, Bernie. You're drunk.
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He called for electoral reforms the party can't control, and ignored caucuses. Same ol' Grumpy Bern.
CrowCityDem
Jun 2016
#1
why? after all the current system worked out very very well for The Party didn't it?
azurnoir
Jun 2016
#2
And the press fell for it. At least CNN broke away as soon as they realized what he was up to.
eastwestdem
Jun 2016
#10
How about making sure votes can be cast and accurately counted (or does that only matter when
Skwmom
Jun 2016
#4
I'd prefer closed primaries with same-day registration for independent/unaffiliated
Tarc
Jun 2016
#54
Your still here? I remember a time not that long ago where you would have been tomb-stoned by now
Snotcicles
Jun 2016
#72
Sanders is one person without majority support. His demands for change are bitter and petulant.
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#76
Bernie is right about everything but open primaries, I believe in same day registration though.
JRLeft
Jun 2016
#13
I like caucuses, if for no other reason than the party can pick their schedule. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2016
#75
Good for him. The so-called "Democratic" party needs some changes. Long overdue. n/t
Triana
Jun 2016
#14
I hope part of the reform will be to get rid of the jobless economy that is working for Wall Street.
midnight
Jun 2016
#15
I enjoy the caucuses here in WA but I definitely see the arguments against them.
NWCorona
Jun 2016
#31
It's an unconstitutional proposal. No one can force your vote for a party or insist you reveal
bettyellen
Jun 2016
#88
How many 2008 and 2012 platform items were completed? Seats mean very, very little.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#45
Then why should 5 seats on the committee by of value? I sent the two platforms to you.
floriduck
Jun 2016
#52
Of course he doesn't get to dictate. He's using the Democratic process that exists.
think
Jun 2016
#33
The delegates and convention are about more than just electing the nominee are they not?
think
Jun 2016
#65
funny that he wants to reform the very thing - superdelegates - that he's trying to
MariaThinks
Jun 2016
#58