2016 Postmortem

stopbush

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19. It appears that his Senate re-election committee filed the required paperwork

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 12:03 PM

Jun 2016

with the Senate last October for Sanders to run as an Indy in 2018. Not sure what this all means, but see for yourself here (check out the second page of the pdf for details):

http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/344/201510160200258344/201510160200258344.pdf

Instructions for why one needs to fill out FEC Form 1 (Federal Election Committee) are here:

http://www.fec.gov/pdf/forms/fecfrm1i.pdf

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Will Bernie Sanders remain a Democrat after the Convention? [View all] MineralMan Jun 2016 OP

He will change back to independent, but might wait a bit. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1

He has already started a committee for an INDEPENDENT run for re-election to the Senate. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #4

Not on paper though tonyt53 Jun 2016 #9

It appears that his Senate re-election committee filed the required paperwork stopbush Jun 2016 #19

So, he submitted paperwork identifying as an Independant on 10/15/15 LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #33

On the surface, that would appear to be true. stopbush Jun 2016 #38

His Senate website press releases never stopped identifying him as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #46

He will remain a Democrat and he will push the party to new progressive heights... GeorgiaPeanuts Jun 2016 #2

His Vermont constituents don't want a Democrat. They want an Independent. He'll do as they say. That BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #6

I'm not sure why it is an Us vs Them with you... GeorgiaPeanuts Jun 2016 #12

For the same reason I don't want people from outside cosmicone Jun 2016 #16

Does your HOA govern over non-HOA homes though? GeorgiaPeanuts Jun 2016 #20

That is a good point of difference. However, cosmicone Jun 2016 #55

Not only with me, but with Democrats of all colors and stripes. Independents are people who don't BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #28

Bernie is a Democrat for now though... GeorgiaPeanuts Jun 2016 #36

"A good idea is a good idea regardless who suggested it". Yes. And I made that clear in my post. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #45

Technically Bernie was a Democrat, and still is one, when I voted for him and volunteered for him.nt GeorgiaPeanuts Jun 2016 #48

Okay, fair enough.... CajunBlazer Jun 2016 #93

Yes, I'm aware of that, and will be interested to see how MineralMan Jun 2016 #7

The DNC should move to alter rules for running for the nomination. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #3

I don't think we have to worry about Sanders primarying Clinton in 2020. brush Jun 2016 #8

I can't imagine that Sanders would undertake another MineralMan Jun 2016 #10

I'm not sure that can be entirely accomplished. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #49

Anybody can be in the state ballot. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #65

You mean if I want to run for town supervisor as a Democrat, pangaia Jun 2016 #52

You obviously did not read the post. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #64

Sorry I missed something.... pangaia Jun 2016 #111

In many, if not most, such positions are officially non-partisan. MineralMan Jun 2016 #73

I believe I saw a segment on MSNBC of Vermonters who strongly support Sanders shouting that he not BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #5

Yes. I don't really see any reason for him to MineralMan Jun 2016 #11

Yet Patrick Leahy was re-elected with a 60-31 margin in an off year. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #51

True. I totally forgot about the senior Senator from Vermont. I guess those constituents who were BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #56

he'd have to become one to remain one. nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #13

He did become one to run for President. MineralMan Jun 2016 #15

Did he even claim to be a Democrat? geek tragedy Jun 2016 #17

Well, he tried to change the Democratic Party MineralMan Jun 2016 #21

Yes. And Jeff Weaver reaffirmed it that Sanders is a Democrat now. I don't think he'll be one after BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #31

Eh, in my opinion he is an Independent, has always been an Independent, and geek tragedy Jun 2016 #35

According to Jeff Weaver, Sanders is a Democrat for life. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #39

It has been suggested to me that Jeff Weaver's statements geek tragedy Jun 2016 #42

True. I've heard the same things. eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #59

I don't think he became a Democrat. I think WhiteTara Jun 2016 #32

I agree. I think he realized his policy goals charlyvi Jun 2016 #89

Sanders might have become a Democrat if he won the nomination. yallerdawg Jun 2016 #14

That's too fine a distinction. MineralMan Jun 2016 #18

Exactly DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #22

Bernie Sanders has caucused with the Democrats his entire political career. longship Jun 2016 #23

Yes, he has, and I referred to that in my original post. MineralMan Jun 2016 #24

There is no party registration in Vermont. longship Jun 2016 #50

Nor is there in Minnesota, but all of our Democratic MineralMan Jun 2016 #58

No, they identify as Democratic-Farmer-Labor party. longship Jun 2016 #63

But he refuses to endorse the Democratic nominee. He has all kinds of excuses why not to. He kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #99

That's irrelevant. longship Jun 2016 #106

If he doesn't, he can kiss any 'changes' he's trying for goodbye. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #25

Did he become a Democrat? MoonRiver Jun 2016 #26

+1 According to his FB page he's still an Independent. Native Jun 2016 #29

That's what I thought. So, he can't "remain" a Democrat. eom MoonRiver Jun 2016 #40

Intriguing analysis PJMcK Jun 2016 #27

Since he has not fully committed to the Democratic party liberal N proud Jun 2016 #30

Probably not libodem Jun 2016 #34

It's your choice. You all have a long list of demands that MUST be met otherwise you will not vote kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #109

It really doesn't matter in the end..... Txbluedog Jun 2016 #37

Does it matter? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #41

I hope Howard Dean runs against him and wins. nt woolldog Jun 2016 #43

What does Bernie say? yallerdawg Jun 2016 #44

He never changed to being a Democrat in the first place MaggieD Jun 2016 #47

His FEC filings show he wants it both ways LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #53

I'm pretty sure that this candidacy will be a principal driving force..... Sheepshank Jun 2016 #54

Per DU's TOS: Bashing rules also apply to Independents who align themselves with Democrats, and Native Jun 2016 #57

In a word, NO! His failure to endorse is one huge signal. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #60

Didn't realize the deadline to endorse had already passed! Svafa Jun 2016 #75

Yes. He said he will and will support Hillary. Old news. morningfog Jun 2016 #61

Last night fully 1/3 of threads in this forum were about Sanders AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #62

He already registered to run as an Independent. So no. Squinch Jun 2016 #66

Good questions. I don't think he will. Maybe that's why he's not endorsing Hillary MariaThinks Jun 2016 #67

I see a statement of intent to vote for someone as an endorsement. MineralMan Jun 2016 #69

He's made clear it wasn't an endorsement. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #77

And I made it clear that I SEE it as an endorsement. MineralMan Jun 2016 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #68

OK, but there's a lot of nuance in politics. MineralMan Jun 2016 #71

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I tend not to assign fault to politicians, especially MineralMan Jun 2016 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #92

It's all about the discussion, as far as I'm concerned. MineralMan Jun 2016 #95

No I don't believe he will remain a democrat. nt Autumn Jun 2016 #70

Thanks for your reply. MineralMan Jun 2016 #72

He has always been an Independent. I had no problem with it then and I have no Autumn Jun 2016 #76

Who cares? Svafa Jun 2016 #74

That's as may be. MineralMan Jun 2016 #78

And those political parties are dying out. Every year, the number of people Svafa Jun 2016 #86

I think you're jumping the gun on that, really. MineralMan Jun 2016 #90

Don't understand why it matters Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #79

There is nothing "sticking in my craw." MineralMan Jun 2016 #81

Don't see that it makes the slightest difference Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #83

It might in a very close election. MineralMan Jun 2016 #85

Doubtful ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #82

Yup. He's been a great Senator. MineralMan Jun 2016 #84

And she's surrounded by enemies! ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #104

Well, pivoting and striking is the answer, then. MineralMan Jun 2016 #108

I thought you were busy helping Democrats get elected and didn't have much time to spend here. floriduck Jun 2016 #88

Oh goodness! You're overeacting! I just read the OP and the writer could've not been any nicer Her Sister Jun 2016 #94

Share with me the value of predicting Bernie's actions in the middle of a Hillary Clinton GE floriduck Jun 2016 #97

Well, personally, it's not that important to me if he does or not. Her Sister Jun 2016 #101

If I made you chuckle, then I added some value. Thanks. ;-) floriduck Jun 2016 #102

Now you did! Her Sister Jun 2016 #103

Indeed I am doing that, as always. MineralMan Jun 2016 #98

Then I guess I did misread it. I don't expect him to endorse since they differ on important issues. floriduck Jun 2016 #100

Electing Hillary is how Trump will be defeated. MineralMan Jun 2016 #107

Remain a Democrat? MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #96

Of course he will, but the real question is whether Hillary will Android3.14 Jun 2016 #105

That's right about where I'm at on all this, MM. lovemydog Jun 2016 #110