Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: Three serious questions for my fellow Bernie supporters [View all]Old Crow
(2,273 posts)1. I agree about the enthusiasm. I also agree--and I hadn't really thought of this until your comment--that Hillary has a lot more vulnerability to negative Republican ads than Bernie. A lot more. I suspect that the Republicans will make a mistake and spend a lot of energy and money on "Bernie = Socialist" ads, because that's all they've got to throw at him. But the word "socialist" isn't a kiss of death among those who are voting for, or who are considering voting for, Sanders.
2. Agreed. I do think he'll pick up more minority support from the debates. His sincerity--and the pro-common-man simple truth behind his positions--win people over every time he speaks. Obviously, Wasserman-Schultz recognizes this, what with her intransigence on the limited and late debate schedule.
3. I agree with you here, too. I absolutely agree that Bernie mustn't try and become more "Bidenesque" to gain those votes (nor would he consider it, I don't think). Has Biden hinted as to whom he favors, Hillary or Bernie? If he doesn't run, I wonder if he'll make any kind of endorsement.
Lastly, I absolutely support Bernie in the primaries; no question of that.
Thanks.