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In reply to the discussion: Sanders Has an Advantage, and It's Not About Economics [View all]Gothmog
(179,996 posts)32. In order to participate, sanders has to represent that he is a bona fide democrat
This is the actual rule that governs whether sanders can run as a member of the Democratic party https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P20/2019-01-03-2020_Call_for_the_Convention_12.21.18_w-attachments.pdf
The term presidential candidate herein shall mean any person who, as determined by the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, has accrued delegates in the nominating process and plans to seek the nomination, has established substantial support for their nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Office of the President of the United States, is a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishment, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrates that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate in the Convention in good faith. At the time a presidential candidate announces their candidacy publicly, they must publicly affirm that they are a Democrat. Each candidate pursuing the Democratic nomination shall affirm, in writing, to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee that they:
A. are a member of the Democratic Party;
B. will accept the Democratic nomination; and
C. will run and serve as a member of the Democratic Party.
This requirement of written affirmation shall not supplant any necessary qualifications a candidate must satisfy at the state level, but is in addition to such affirmations required by individual states and territories. The written affirmation shall be done via an approved format by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee appended to this Call
A. are a member of the Democratic Party;
B. will accept the Democratic nomination; and
C. will run and serve as a member of the Democratic Party.
This requirement of written affirmation shall not supplant any necessary qualifications a candidate must satisfy at the state level, but is in addition to such affirmations required by individual states and territories. The written affirmation shall be done via an approved format by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee appended to this Call
I wonder how sanders can comply with this rule and claim to be a bona fide democrat. I was at the 2016 national convention and I do not think that sanders participated in good faith
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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No. And will it come as a surprise to anyone that he has more than half his reported net worth....
George II
Feb 2019
#44
Thankfully he at least caucuses with the Dems and votes with us on most issues.
honest.abe
Feb 2019
#12
Ask Sanders; he's the one who refuses to join us, and his campaign chair says
LongtimeAZDem
Feb 2019
#15
Bernie's voting record in support of Democrats makes him more of a Democrat than most Democrats!!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#62
The Democratic Party has a duly elected decision making structure culminating in the DNC
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2019
#8
In order to participate, sanders has to represent that he is a bona fide democrat
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#32
Social Security isn't "socialist." Isn't that untruth a right-wing talking point?
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#30
True dat...as you know, words matter WordsMatter. Gotta wonder why some would purposely confuse
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#60
I doubt he can. Anyway, his foreign policy history isn't what some have made it out to be.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#49
You CAN NOT vote against Russian sanctions and then claim you are taking on oligarchy.
MrsCoffee
Feb 2019
#50
He was a little busy trying to clean up all the issues with the sexual harassment...
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#55
He can bring a new set of progressive ideas ... and force his opponents to debate them.
earthshine
Feb 2019
#56
Ok, what issues is he going to raise that aren't already being discussed by any other candidate?
MrsCoffee
Feb 2019
#58
The point is that the more people on stage debating issues like $15 min wage and
earthshine
Feb 2019
#59