Democratic Primaries

karynnj

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106. What you do not day. The Republican is a moderate who was a popular incumben

Sat May 11, 2019, 05:57 PM

May 2019

Christine ran a good campaign, with very little support from national Democratic organizations. Also not mentioned, like Massachusetts, the Democrats now have veto proof majorities in both Houses of the legislature.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Why Bernie wins his senate races... [View all] cynatnite May 2019 OP

He did same for many, if not all, of his House campaigns. George II May 2019 #1

I knew about the senate, not the house. Thanks. n/t cynatnite May 2019 #2

Not true. Dems ran someone against him in 6 of his 8 House elections. thesquanderer May 2019 #8

There are no strong popular democrats in Vermont except for Howard Dean. Blue_true May 2019 #3

If he's going to be a Dem, then be a Dem... cynatnite May 2019 #4

I see your point. I am not disagreeing with you. nt Blue_true May 2019 #10

It is cynical and manipulative. In my opinion "working the system" is less impressive than NurseJackie May 2019 #24

A whole lotta people aren't okay with that. kstewart33 May 2019 #63

Except he's had the same liberal, progressive stances his entire career Lordquinton May 2019 #94

I'm okay with that. Bernie's caucused with Senate Democrats all these years & deserves our gratitude InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #101

But it shows that he won't be able to unite a party blue cat May 2019 #104

Just the opposite is true. Bernie can unite our party, as he's shown... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #105

Leahy? NT WeekiWater May 2019 #5

He is already seated. I was referring to a new face. nt Blue_true May 2019 #11

Yes. That is partly the reason why Vermont is the only state that's never sent a woman to Congress KitSileya May 2019 #19

The massive hypocrisy and Hortensis May 2019 #27

Vermont is one of the whitest most rural states in the country. Blue_true May 2019 #95

Sure. Where Democrats get a long-time lock on government, Hortensis May 2019 #97

What you do not day. The Republican is a moderate who was a popular incumben karynnj May 2019 #106

Why Would There Be Me. May 2019 #56

He wins because the people vote for him. dogman May 2019 #6

Yes, because he doesn't allow a Dem opponent... cynatnite May 2019 #7

Here is what I read. dogman May 2019 #9

Democrats have learned that it's not worth running "against" him.... George II May 2019 #14

What's more.. tonedevil May 2019 #40

A three way race in VT, where there are many GOP, would likely split the Dem vote enough to give ehrnst May 2019 #70

And, so it goes. /nt tonedevil May 2019 #72

Very lucky beneficiary of that situation, from his very first run for Senate.(nt) ehrnst May 2019 #91

He didn't even bother to show up for the scheduled debate with his Democratic opponent last year.... George II May 2019 #16

How does he not "allow" a Democratic opponent? Hassin Bin Sober May 2019 #17

Bingo. Bernie identifies as an independent because of his convictions regarding our two party KPN May 2019 #61

He runs as a Democrat because of the money and the media exposure. He said so. ehrnst May 2019 #68

Well duh. You are right though. I neglected KPN May 2019 #86

The Democratic Party in Vermont clears the primary field for him. ehrnst May 2019 #66

He wins because he precludes the possibility of a Democratic opponent. George II May 2019 #12

I spent many years living in Vermont and that's not quite correct Indygram May 2019 #21

Sounds popular to me. dogman May 2019 #23

He's known and not widely disliked Indygram May 2019 #25

is that why Sanders didn't do anything to support the Democratic Governor that tried to get Single JI7 May 2019 #31

I am not familiar with Vermont politics in recent years Indygram May 2019 #42

I've noticed that Sanders refuses to talk at all about GreenMountain Care, even ehrnst May 2019 #44

As per the OP, the Democratic Party clears the field for him in the VT Senate primaries. ehrnst May 2019 #39

I don't see how... tonedevil May 2019 #13

It is... but, why let that stop a good opportunity to bash Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #37

Talking about how the Democratic party helps Bernie's win every Senate campaign is "bashing" him? ehrnst May 2019 #46

Implying there is something shady... tonedevil May 2019 #49

Saying that one has their own view on that partnership isn't "bashing" ehrnst May 2019 #52

Youre SO right, just hafta READ the OP to know it's not all about the Democratic Party helpin Bernie InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #67

It's like when I don't understand why some keep posting the same post, word for word, ehrnst May 2019 #83

The fact is that the Vermont Democratic Party would prefer to see him elected over a republican... George II May 2019 #41

I guess... tonedevil May 2019 #47

Considering the three-way race up there, I guess it's better to have a quasi-Democrat than.... George II May 2019 #51

That's pretty much how I see it too. /nt tonedevil May 2019 #62

Bingo Me. May 2019 #59

I thought it was sleazy when I first read about it. He's like a squatter in the Democratic Party. catbyte May 2019 #15

It is a weasly strategy LibFarmer May 2019 #18

Win three primaries for one seat? dogman May 2019 #22

Again... the Democratic party clears the primary field for him in VT. ehrnst May 2019 #45

Good.. thank you for this Cha May 2019 #20

K&R stonecutter357 May 2019 #26

What a joke of a thread watoos May 2019 #28

I've seen a variation of this OP dozens of times... for what purpose?! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #33

Talking about how the Democratic Party helps his senate campaign is "tearing him down?" ehrnst May 2019 #50

If he's so popular, then he should easily beat Democratic and Republican Senate challengers. W_HAMILTON May 2019 #69

I have an extreme dislike of BS, and want to see him defeated asap Amimnoch May 2019 #29

For the most part, Vermonters vote on issues, not party. democrank May 2019 #30

Well said Democrank. rgbecker May 2019 #32

Yes, and Bernie's broad appeal to Democrats AND Independents based on InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #35

Winning a Democratic primary is the best indicator of the strongest POTUS candidate.(nt) ehrnst May 2019 #54

I agree, and Biden lost BADLY in TWO prior primary contests. That's not to say he couldn't win InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #71

The voters always decide who the nominee is. ehrnst May 2019 #73

Yes voters do get to decide who any election winner is, under normal circumstances. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #79

All of the modern Democratic primaries have been "normal circumstances." I'm sure if you knew of any ehrnst May 2019 #82

Didn't say they weren't "normal circumstances," but, then why would any candidate NOT want that? InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #84

What primary wasn't "normal circumstances?" ehrnst May 2019 #85

Love it. Sort of gas light him with strange questions about "normal circumstances." rgbecker May 2019 #87

.... ehrnst May 2019 #88

"Sort of gas light him with strange questions"...say what? Glad you enjoy that poster's gaslighting. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #92

LMFAO!! I specifically noted that i DIDN'T say that... yet you keep claiming I did. Too funny!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #89

Now we're back to "I never said that!" when you get cornered by a logical rebuttal. ehrnst May 2019 #90

You certainly have a vivid imagination, I'll give you that! You keep repeating somethin I NEVER SAID InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #93

Project much? ehrnst May 2019 #107

Yes, I've even seen some say they'd rather see Bernie run as an Independent in the general election InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #34

Who is "demanding loyalty?" (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #48

A part-timer with full-time benefits dalton99a May 2019 #36

Seems like an argument for term limits. Who's with me? MH1 May 2019 #38

"I might make this a separate post in GD later." Good idea. nt GemDigger May 2019 #60

If you do that, then all the newbies would have to rely on lobbyists to get them up to speed. ehrnst May 2019 #65

That's a good counter-argument. But I still don't like the system as it is. Also, Senate seats MH1 May 2019 #75

The job is complicated by the nature of the work. Like it or not, it won't get simpler. ehrnst May 2019 #80

K&R for visibility lunamagica May 2019 #43

I can't tell... Tribalceltic May 2019 #53

Bernie is playing by the rules as they are written. Laelth May 2019 #55

He's known the rules his whole long career. He was a Superdelegate, after all. ehrnst May 2019 #57

I agree. Not positive. n/t Laelth May 2019 #77

How Are The Rules Written To Allow This Election After Election Me. May 2019 #58

It varies by state, but yes. Laelth May 2019 #76

Pen To Paper Me. May 2019 #81

Yep, and that's certainly splitting hairs. kstewart33 May 2019 #64

I knew what you meant, but thanks for the qualifier. n/t Laelth May 2019 #78

Tired of the same old BS. we can do it May 2019 #74

I like this about Bernie and does the VT Dem Party... aikoaiko May 2019 #96

He runs in and wins the Democratic primary. Voltaire2 May 2019 #98

Yes, I've seen variations of this OP dozens of times...it serves no purpose to keep regurgitating it InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #100

I'm no Bernie fan, but, what this does is prevent a Repub winning with like 35-40% Tarc May 2019 #99

Bernie wins because he is a Senator from Vermont and he represents his constituents there well. Freethinker65 May 2019 #102

In a way... Mike Nelson May 2019 #103