2016 Postmortem

Surya Gayatri

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60. In a word, NO! His failure to endorse is one huge signal.

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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

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #87

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