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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: WaPo Column-Bernie Sanders has emerged as the Donald Trump of the left [View all]BlueFlorida
(1,532 posts)17. There is one little problem though
Bernie has no traction in African American and Latino communities to win the nomination.
African Americans and other minorities, particularly women are the backbone of the Democratic party and Bernie has not been able to make a dent in that.
Bernie's 2016 run has made people angry including many who supported him back then. He has reached his high water mark. he cannot go any higher because his issues are already well-known and many other candidates are championing the same issues.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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WaPo Column-Bernie Sanders has emerged as the Donald Trump of the left [View all]
PupCamo
Apr 2019
OP
Good ole Bernie Sanders who appoints three people who voted for Jill Stein in 2016, and encouraged
still_one
Apr 2019
#2
they have some similar personal behavior styles despite opposite political views nt
msongs
Apr 2019
#4
The comparison is that Bernie is as far left of center and the Dotard is right of it
treestar
Apr 2019
#64
Yeah, Bernie is the only one talking about raising taxes on the super wealthy.
MrsCoffee
Apr 2019
#28
I've been thinking that way for a while, although a bit fearful of a hide for...
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2019
#22
They can still do their hatchet job knowing 99% won't even catch the disclaimer.
Hassin Bin Sober
Apr 2019
#50
So? A regular progressive panelist on CNN, John Avlon, is married to Margaret Hoover.
George II
Apr 2019
#67
A lot of people who are correct or accurate in their assessments get criticized.
BannonsLiver
Apr 2019
#62
Just how extreme can Bernie get? What is he willing to say to pander to get votes? nt
UniteFightBack
Apr 2019
#84