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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Sanders: I'm sorry that Hillary CLinton is rerunning 2016. [View all]bluedovepdx
(28 posts)11. We know
she won the popular vote but fact is she lost what matters, the electoral college. Who occupies the White House. It's not Hillary. If Bernie wins the nomination I hope Hillary will strongly publicly support him. I didn't even like Hillary in 2016 but I voted for her...Trump was the less desirable option.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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"I began the race as a 'spoiler.' (Oh, how I love that word, with its implications of the
betsuni
Dec 2019
#105
don't buy his apology! he's stated publicly if EW got the nom we wasn't sure he'd support her!
Thekaspervote
Dec 2019
#4
Yes, it's a bit of a reach. But Bernie is jumping through loops to avoid committing himself
beastie boy
Dec 2019
#30
NO! He stated he wasn't sure he would support the nominee if it wasn't him. typical bernie nonsense
Thekaspervote
Dec 2019
#38
Is anyone surprised by that strained translation? After all, it's Bernie we're talkin about!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#134
he lied. if this is Bernie, he is a liar :: He didn't even believe the primary was rigged in 2016!
trueblue2007
Dec 2019
#143
A process he was quite versed on prior to participating in. He was a superdelegate after all. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#164
Same as hedging with "That's what the American people are saying" when asked if he
betsuni
Dec 2019
#192
If you read here book you would know she gives 4 reasons why she lost the EC
Thekaspervote
Dec 2019
#13
YES, give Hillary credit for takin responsibility for losin EC; blamin Bernie accomplishes nothing
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#118
Bernie is correct. We need to focus on 2020 and beating the GOP across the board and their...
JoeOtterbein
Dec 2019
#8
Of course Hillary wants us to win in 2020. Even Bernie. Again, let's focus on 2020 and...
JoeOtterbein
Dec 2019
#42
That'll never happen. Said candidate is mired in the low teens in many polls,
redstateblues
Dec 2019
#77
Well said!! Hopefully, Hillary will start to speak positively about Bernie...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#130
Of course Bernie is correct... about so many things, which is why he has the best chance to
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#119
and stuff like that is why bernie doesnt have my support this election cycle
SterlingPound
Dec 2019
#16
More from: Lessons for 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates, From a Soon-to-Be First-Time Voter
JoeOtterbein
Dec 2019
#43
Now if they voted wouldn't that just be great!! Instead of just writing "nice"articles
Thekaspervote
Dec 2019
#45
Yes, his POTUS staffing choices turn out to be quite interesting to say the least. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#163
I think it is reasonably to note that Bernie remained in the race long after the voting was over
StevieM
Dec 2019
#20
Yup, GMAFB!! Bernie has moved on and is uniting voters. Those who seek to divide us are
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#120
We have been told non-stop for the last three years that HRC didn't run on a progressive platform.
StevieM
Dec 2019
#22
What positions were added to the platform that were attacked as "giving everyone a pony"?
betsuni
Dec 2019
#71
"Some of my best friends are moderates, but you can't be a progressive and a moderate at the
betsuni
Dec 2019
#75
The guy who instead of answering "Yes" when asked if he would concede before the convention
betsuni
Dec 2019
#36
Oh... I forgot. He can go there, but damned if anyone else discusses the facts!!
Thekaspervote
Dec 2019
#49
Sanders: "I don't wanna see the American people voting for the lesser of two evils."
betsuni
Dec 2019
#55
Sanders did 39 rallies for Clinton. 14 of them in 5 days. I guess we forgot that.
booley
Dec 2019
#57
Youre damn right it is!! Bernie should be praised, not bashed, for his effort to get Hillary elected
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#121
It was Bernie...not even close! He did DOZENS of rallies; youd think that would count for SOMETHING!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#207
This isn't a good look for Bernie. He seems cranky calling out people not even running.
LanternWaste
Dec 2019
#123
An inconveniet truth indeed HBS!! Bernie deserves MAJOR credit for his contributions to Hillary...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#128
No, I think Hillary will join the chorus of fellow Democrats in endorsing Bernie for President.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#87
"Bernie is moving up and folks are terrified he will win. This is Biden's to lose."
betsuni
Dec 2019
#242
Without question... Bernie is already showing he can unite voters around his cause.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#89
Given sanders poll numbers, I have hope that sanders will not get the300 delegates needed
Gothmog
Dec 2019
#111
He won 23 primaries in 2016. He has a larger base of support than 2016, and far more money.
Tiggeroshii
Dec 2019
#126
The voters sure as hell have come to that realization &that Bernie will clobber tRump in the General
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#132
It's Bernie's turn to get a second chance... Hillary got hers, as did Joe, now on his THIRD try.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#127
Yes some Biden supporters wud be upset, understandably, as his poll#'s wud likely drop considerably.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#140
Why not? Other candidates, like Hillary & Joe have gotten 2nd/3rd tries at the Democratic nomination
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#175
It is a good thing to remind some people exactly what happened. Thank-you!!!
still_one
Dec 2019
#219
LOL, the comments at the Hill are sure a lot different from most of those here. nt
Quixote1818
Dec 2019
#129
Just go away Bernie before you cost us another election and 4 more years of the orange one.
redstatebluegirl
Dec 2019
#137
HRC asked a question about the primaries: keeping her name in the news by rerunning the primaries.
betsuni
Dec 2019
#198
I don't... Bernie & Elizabeth will need Hillary's full-throated support for their candidacy
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#180
More so than any candidate who got fewer votes - which is all of them but Obama.
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#227
Yes, she did, and Jane Sanders was photographed with Arturo Carmona and Joe Arpaio
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#232
"I take absolute personal responsibility. I was the candidate. I was the person who was
betsuni
Dec 2019
#167
Yes, Hillary did take some responsibility, indicating there were things she could have done better.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#179
I think that she is just more honest and transparent than any candidate, including those that
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#234
I'm ECSTATIC Bernie is running in 2020!! A candidate who promotes a genuinely progressive agenda
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#224
After running such a negative campaign, you can't put the genie back in the bottle.
OldRed2450
Dec 2019
#222
Since Clinton isn't running, Sanders could have just ignored the critique and continued on...
brooklynite
Dec 2019
#225
So a comment or thought that happens to be TRUE about 2016 and he accuses Clinton of 'rerunning' it
UniteFightBack
Dec 2019
#236