Democratic Primaries

reggieandlee

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10. An interesting point, but consider this...

Wed Mar 6, 2019, 07:22 AM

Mar 2019

Perhaps the biggest concern I have about Bernie's branding -- and, implicitly, the looming branding problem in the Democratic Party -- is his insistence on seeking to identify himself as a particular type of Democrat. Why can't he just say he is a "Democrat?" His type of branding seems intent on causing the same type of division within the Democratic Party that occurred when the Republicans were divided between "Tea Party" Republicans versus "Centrist Republicans." The very labeling of segments of the party accentuates rifts rather than reinforcing unity.

Why can't Bernie Sanders become a Democrat, and then describe himself as a Democrat? He does neither, and yet he seeks the party's nomination for the highest office in the land. It's not a formula for success... neither for Bernie, nor for the Democratic Party.

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

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BTRTN: Hey, Democrats... Stop with the "Democratic Socialism." Try "Progressive Capitalism." [View all] reggieandlee Mar 2019 OP

DUers have also suggested social democracy IronLionZion Mar 2019 #1

BS has been telling anyone with a microphone for decades that he is a democratic socialist. lapucelle Mar 2019 #2

Their marketing is spot on. Their marketing is based off of winning elections, not ideology... WeekiWater Mar 2019 #3

That would put capitalism in a positive light, so it is misleading. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #4

Capitalism is not progressive aidbo Mar 2019 #5

Not until we make it so. nt LAS14 Mar 2019 #14

Capitalism is progressive. Socialism is a failed ideology. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #6

Messaging Horizens Mar 2019 #7

NBC poll: 50% Americans have negative opinions of "socialism"; only 18% view it positively. tinrobot Mar 2019 #8

So we don't use the damn word! calimary Mar 2019 #11

Bernie's biggest mistake. earthshine Mar 2019 #9

An interesting point, but consider this... reggieandlee Mar 2019 #10

That's another good one. "FDR capitalism." calimary Mar 2019 #12

"Green New Deal" is another already in use. tinrobot Mar 2019 #15

Does anyone have an idea for making this go viral? For one thing, please... LAS14 Mar 2019 #13

"Stop worrying about what Republicans are going to call you. Autumn Mar 2019 #16

Huh? reggieandlee Mar 2019 #17

Did you read the article? It's loaded with concern over what republican will say about Dems Autumn Mar 2019 #18