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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders defends his support for Clinton in 2016 [View all]betsuni
(25,376 posts)75. "Who does that to naive youngsters?"
"Bernie was given the privilege of shaping the political worldview of millions of bright, young, open-minded first-time voters. He chose to use his powers to convince them of a simplistic, poisonous worldview. It goes a little like this: the vast majority of Americans actually agree with Bernie's radical policies, but millionaires and billionaires have bribed our entire government, as well as the DNC, into doing everything they can to stop true progressive ideas. So many young progressives, once inspired by Bernie, were convinced by him to see corruption and conspiracy behind every corner, to wallow in apathy and anti-establishment helplessness."
Roy Delfino
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Excuse me? He was in Burlington before the Convention closed, and wasn't seen again until....
George II
May 2019
#2
To those of us who remember the 2008 race it is interesting to imagine what the reaction
StevieM
May 2019
#12
Her commitment to making life better for people is authentic and has been consistent
betsuni
May 2019
#25
See my post #45 just above this. THIS is how DEMOCRATS unite and move forward.
George II
May 2019
#46
No mention of her careers as Senator and Secretary of State? As Obama would say, "C'mon man!"
George II
May 2019
#15
He mentioned that she helped lead the fight for universal health care as First Lady.
betsuni
May 2019
#31
you're 100% right and BS did NOTHING to make his supporters hating on Hillary. He didn't support her
trueblue2007
May 2019
#80
I'll never forget the night he said Hillary Clinton wasn't qualified to be President.
George II
May 2019
#64
Wow. Talk about giving a free pass. I hope that he is better this time around.
Blue_true
May 2019
#78
Sanders did more campaign stops for Hillary Clinton in 2016 than Hillary Clinton did
Kurt V.
May 2019
#77
Link? I hadn't seen that data. However, even if true, what was the quality of the support?
yardwork
Jun 2019
#85
i did try to find a link after the first reply. no success. Sanders was easy to verify, but not
Kurt V.
Jun 2019
#93
meh. i think sanders has an important voice on particular subjects, not all. so to see him getting
Kurt V.
Jun 2019
#96
I remember being impressed by how he was traveling so much to get her elected since I was interested
JudyM
Jun 2019
#112
If he really believes that, he's delusional; if he doesn't, he's being dishonest.
LongtimeAZDem
Jun 2019
#108
I recall Bernie stumping for Hillary. I also recall Bill and Hillary stumping for Barack.
Princetonian
Jun 2019
#114