2016 Postmortem

Koinos

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76. Sanders is looking out for his own political self-interest.

Wed Aug 26, 2015, 06:38 PM

Aug 2015

He is a front-runner compared to O'Malley, so he doesn't want to take chances on losing ground.

I expected he would do as much and am not surprised, since I am not a Sanders "disciple."

Sanders has always looked out for his self-interest in the past in his dealings with the democratic party in Vermont, his partial accommodation to the NRA, and his acceptance of Lockheed Martin and the F35.

Nobody is pure in politics, not even "Bernie."

He is in it to win, and some of his followers will have their eyes opened as the campaign proceeds.

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Why Bernie Sanders Won�t Add Debates Without Hillary Clinton - Time [View all] WillyT Aug 2015 OP

thumbing his nose at the DNC would have been stupid virtualobserver Aug 2015 #1

He is a very smart politician. He KNOWS he is being baited to get himself banned from the debates. sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #44

Oh, following the DNC rules is now "self-interest". Fuck that shit. djean111 Aug 2015 #2

the article is junk, but Bernie made the right decision virtualobserver Aug 2015 #3

yes and Hell Yes tech3149 Aug 2015 #5

Well I'm glad he was smart enough.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #7

Really? He dissed the party that help him run in Vt tech3149 Aug 2015 #12

Yes he did MaggieD Aug 2015 #15

Good... Maybe This Time We Can Rebuild The Democratic Party With Real Democrats... WillyT Aug 2015 #18

I'm sorry, your response makes no sense tech3149 Aug 2015 #22

I support him in that.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #48

Which of Bernie's policy positions do you disagree with? AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #55

Continuing to make up shit, I see. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #23

+ 1 Absolutely. senz Aug 2015 #42

I'm so glad that Bernie Sanders is way too smart a man to take the bait being offered sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #45

squawk party dissed party dissed squawk frylock Aug 2015 #51

Good..! KoKo Aug 2015 #4

6 debates are plenty MaggieD Aug 2015 #6

As has been explained to you many times jeff47 Aug 2015 #9

Explained to me? MaggieD Aug 2015 #10

Well, you just sneer and repeat your talking point on this issue jeff47 Aug 2015 #14

there's little point in attempting honest discourse with some people cali Aug 2015 #16

So do you think there should be more debates Cali? Andy823 Aug 2015 #53

yes, Andy, I truly do. And I'm disappointed that cali Aug 2015 #57

I totally agree with you. Andy823 Aug 2015 #60

Oh get real.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #17

bwahaha. get real says she who thinks the cali Aug 2015 #19

There's no up side to unsanctioned debates without HRC for Bernie. Adrahil Aug 2015 #8

I think the debates will not be kind to Sanders MaggieD Aug 2015 #13

A lot of Sanders' supporters WANT him to do that. Adrahil Aug 2015 #21

I don't think it's a winning strategy MaggieD Aug 2015 #64

Neither Sanders, nor his supporters are afraid of debates.. frylock Aug 2015 #52

Didn't say they were "afraid" MaggieD Aug 2015 #61

Your posts are vague enough to be open to interpretation.. frylock Aug 2015 #63

Oh come on.... MaggieD Aug 2015 #65

"I wouldn't wish for more than 6 if I were a Bernie supporter." frylock Aug 2015 #66

Again, it has nothing to do with MaggieD Aug 2015 #67

Then please explain what you meant by your comment.. frylock Aug 2015 #69

Again, I meant EXACTLY what I said MaggieD Aug 2015 #70

And that is nothing but your opinion.. frylock Aug 2015 #71

Well at least you stopped insisting I said something I didn't say MaggieD Aug 2015 #73

Evidently, you haven't said anything.. frylock Aug 2015 #74

This is the latest talking point AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #59

Oh what a terrble web they weave... NorthCarolina Aug 2015 #11

He won't because he must stand next to her. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #20

Hillary's unfavorable ratings are shockingly high cali Aug 2015 #24

As are her poll numbers as a whole. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #28

of.course she's the clear leader for the dem nomination cali Aug 2015 #29

The word probably has an actual meaning. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #33

it's not remotely a stretch as demonstrated by her recent polling cali Aug 2015 #35

Bahahahahahaha! Fawke Em Aug 2015 #25

Very similar sentiments are echoed in the op and by posters who support Sanders and Hillary alike. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #30

TRANSLATION: Sanders needs Clinton's coattails frylock Aug 2015 #56

What planet are you on? tularetom Aug 2015 #27

The one where Hillary is a front runner the likes of which we don't often see. SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #31

The likes of which we don't often see, unless you count 2008 frylock Aug 2015 #58

Bernie knows his strength and that's why he wants to debate Hillary. senz Aug 2015 #41

When I used the term he "wants to be Hillary" SouthernProgressive Aug 2015 #43

Thanks, SP, your reply is well thought-out senz Aug 2015 #49

�The O�Malley campaign was instantly excited and ready to go,� elleng Aug 2015 #26

Looks like Bernie caved Andy823 Aug 2015 #32

Yes, and not surprising really, elleng Aug 2015 #34

One thing I know Andy823 Aug 2015 #37

Bernie didn't cave.... virtualobserver Aug 2015 #36

+ 100 senz Aug 2015 #39

You nailed it. Vinca Aug 2015 #40

Really? Andy823 Aug 2015 #46

Bernie wanted the DNC to add more debates. He is not interested in "going rogue". virtualobserver Aug 2015 #47

Sorry I don't buy that. Andy823 Aug 2015 #54

I always thought it was a bad idea, so it was never OK for me. virtualobserver Aug 2015 #62

I understand what you are saying Andy823 Aug 2015 #68

I understand what you are saying, also... virtualobserver Aug 2015 #72

Bernie's smart and this is a good strategic move. senz Aug 2015 #38

of course he won't ibegurpard Aug 2015 #50

If he saw it coming Andy823 Aug 2015 #75

Sanders is looking out for his own political self-interest. Koinos Aug 2015 #76

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #77