Democratic Primaries

Amimnoch

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17. Wonder if this is two of the many more who left being "berned" for BeTogether?

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Tue Apr 9, 2019, 01:51 PM

Apr 2019

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2019/03/14/the-ex-bernie-staffers-behind-betos-campaign

The Ex-Bernie Staffers Behind Beto’s Campaign

When former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke finally announced his presidential campaign Thursday morning, an experienced crew of digital strategists was ready to make the most of the moment, through social media engagement and small-dollar fundraising.

It wasn’t their first rodeo. Many of O’Rourke’s key staffers — particularly from his online team — spent the 2016 campaign working for another crowd-pleasing populist: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

At least eight former Sanderistas have decamped to O’Rourke’s campaign, according to online records. Several held top jobs on the Vermonter’s 2016 campaign before joining up with the Texan’s 2018 U.S. Senate race and 2020 presidential run.

“I have friends in both campaigns whose skills and talents I admire, but Bernie’s loss is Beto’s gain,” said Michael Briggs, who served as Sanders’ top spokesman in 2016 and who has not joined a 2020 campaign.

BeTogether 2020!

Anyone BUT BS.

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

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Why two former Beto O'Rourke staffers now say they're with Bernie Sanders [View all] workinclasszero Apr 2019 OP

Sounds like they might just follow whatever "progressive" is in the lead at the moment Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #1

I think that's true. If you read the whole thing, it's Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #10

Riiiight... has nothing to do with Beto tanking. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #31

They seem to want to go with someone currently in the lead and are easily swayed. Time will tell. Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #35

They are destined to be on a losing campaign nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #2

Here we go again eating our own. watoos Apr 2019 #3

Perhaps, but this one was way too obvious and is of no concern Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #4

Funny they all stem from supporters of one campaign. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #8

What you can't talk about the differences between candidates views and their record in the primary? workinclasszero Apr 2019 #29

Good riddance. (nt) Paladin Apr 2019 #5

+1 Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #6

They need to fall in love I suppose, all about the candidate ...not policy. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #7

the literally said they didn't like the candidates votes on policy. aidbo Apr 2019 #19

Right workinclasszero Apr 2019 #30

Yup... feel the Bern!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #32

Poor Autumn! Poor Bryant! So easy to get caught in the frenzy, isn't it? lapucelle Apr 2019 #52

Bryant: "don't be fooled, these dems don't care about immigrants." Cha Apr 2019 #56

Attacking Democrats on Fox and Friends. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #9

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My apologies. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #14

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Fox Host: "Beto will say anything to get elected" WeekiWater Apr 2019 #16

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That is a sidetrack to the piece I posted. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #20

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Fox Host: "You are saying Beto will do anything to get elected." WeekiWater Apr 2019 #23

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Deep thoughts based in policy. I get it. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #25

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What I was saying was clear and on point to the conversation. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #28

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No, he didn't. Not even close. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #37

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No, it doesn't. You are really struggling here. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #41

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I don't think you know what "upset" means. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #43

They are moderate republican circa 1970's. The RW GOP is now what the moderate Dem used to be ehrnst Apr 2019 #34

Bryant: "don't be fooled, these dems don't care about immigrants." Cha Apr 2019 #53

What happened to not one penny for the wall?! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #33

Cue the crickets. namahage Apr 2019 #48

Moving the goalposts... LanternWaste Apr 2019 #21

I wonder who's feeding this poor kid the anti-Democratic party talking points. lapucelle Apr 2019 #54

Yeah, where did Bryant get those Buzzwords Cha Apr 2019 #57

My suspect is David Sirota BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #67

Lemmme guess..because they want to lose? Because we will lose with Bernie. Nt helpisontheway Apr 2019 #11

I believe these excerpts say a lot: TexasTowelie Apr 2019 #12

But keep in mind 1% equals 100% in revolutionary math dalton99a Apr 2019 #46

I could never place those decimals correctly TexasTowelie Apr 2019 #47

More like 1000% BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #68

Beto's campaign is too positive for Cha Apr 2019 #58

Wonder if this is two of the many more who left being "berned" for BeTogether? Amimnoch Apr 2019 #17

BeTogether2020! Cha Apr 2019 #59

Good for them. RandySF Apr 2019 #27

The Ex-Bernie Staffers Behind Beto's Campaign TexasTowelie Apr 2019 #38

Ugh MyNameGoesHere Apr 2019 #39

"We thought you were the elderly guy with glasses!!!" dalton99a Apr 2019 #45

Ugh is exactly right. Kids going on Fox to badmouth R B Garr Apr 2019 #66

It looks like a quid pro quo BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #69

Ah, I was actually thinking the same thing! R B Garr Apr 2019 #72

Glad they saw the errors of their ways in time, repented and got on the right path. dalton99a Apr 2019 #44

lol BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #70

If someone goes on FOX news.. to dump on you.. you are better off without them Peacetrain Apr 2019 #49

Now he's probably going to have to drive himself dalton99a Apr 2019 #51

Bryant: "don't be fooled, these dems don't care about immigrants." Cha Apr 2019 #55

+1. I give him credit for not saying Cryin' Chuck dalton99a Apr 2019 #60

Definitely where they belong.. Beto Cha Apr 2019 #61

I am not a Beto fan, but they say they never looked into his voting record? Tipperary Apr 2019 #50

Lol, wow. But notice these kids wanted and want a more Hortensis Apr 2019 #63

Good point there. Tipperary Apr 2019 #65

Makes sense. If you want Progressive you might as well go with the real thing. jalan48 Apr 2019 #62

... BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #71

Beto is better Off.. what positive campaign would Cha Apr 2019 #64