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Bernie Sanders

TDale313

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1. I think this move was the only one she could make...

Reply to Robbins (Original post)

Wed Oct 7, 2015, 06:48 PM

Oct 2015

It immunizes her from attacks from the left, and leaves Biden in a very tough position as the only Democrat running who supports it if he does get in. Now, we can all question how strong her opposition really is, but give her props for judging the prevailing winds. It was a smart move.

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Question to other Bernie Supporters [View all] Robbins Oct 2015 OP

I think this move was the only one she could make... TDale313 Oct 2015 #1

Could'a been sooner. FuzzyRabbit Oct 2015 #2

Yep, absolutely. TDale313 Oct 2015 #7

And she could have actually meant it, but merrily Oct 2015 #16

I posted this to the news thread on the main page but... SandersDem Oct 2015 #3

Leader is better than follower, yes sir. n/t retrowire Oct 2015 #6

Only if you are leading in the correct direction. merrily Oct 2015 #17

yep! n/t retrowire Oct 2015 #21

She is good Old Codger Oct 2015 #4

I look at it this way. retrowire Oct 2015 #5

Her wording smilingwen Oct 2015 #8

Bingo. Argle bargle it is. merrily Oct 2015 #18

And here comes the backlash from the media.... SandersDem Oct 2015 #9

I'm surprised Robbins Oct 2015 #13

Horsefeathers. It is totally consistent with the underlying theme of her political career. merrily Oct 2015 #19

This is exactly what I said she would do. in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #10

I say the true progressive is the one who has been progressive all along - LiberalElite Oct 2015 #11

Clinton's statement in regards to the TPP is a lie. PowerToThePeople Oct 2015 #12

Maybe, but it's a damned good hint as to which way the winds are blowing eridani Oct 2015 #14

Maybe only a hint that she thinks her positions might cost her primary votes. merrily Oct 2015 #20

I doubt he will. Bernie has strong ethics and if anything he will say he is happy she joined him. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #15