Democratic Primaries

dustyscamp

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Mon Mar 2, 2020, 07:12 PM

Mar 2020

If Bernie doesn't win the nomination we need to try to keep his supporters. Many will be spiteful and believe that the DNC screwed them again. Biden and the DNC will need to extend an olive branch to Bernie. We really need to come together and fight the real enemy here.

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

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Bernie: "Why should I be surprised that establishment politicians are coming together?" [View all] Donkees Mar 2020 OP

That's what happens when you don't play nice. HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #1

99% for the party is "establishment" to Bernie. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #2

+1 William769 Mar 2020 #11

+100000. ehrnst Mar 2020 #40

Bernie is hoping everyone has a short memory. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #41

+1000. ehrnst Mar 2020 #80

Sure, piss off Democrats even more than you already have. Sorry, we "establishment Democrats".... George II Mar 2020 #3

Neither he nor his supporters Kerrycrat Mar 2020 #54

The mental gymnastics that Bernie must go through... Moderateguy Mar 2020 #4

Biggest bogus statement Sanders make is attacking establishment he is cemented in himself. LizBeth Mar 2020 #9

Is there an "Independent Establishment" that Bernie can be part of? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #43

If there is one he IS IT.... Moderateguy Mar 2020 #44

Oh, ouch! PatSeg Mar 2020 #64

:) True Blue American Mar 2020 #82

I think there's an I after your name, Bernie TlalocW Mar 2020 #5

Terrible suggestion. Even as a joke. Such a move would kill Dem chances SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #10

Maybe it would confuse Putin? n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #21

It's INSANITY!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #74

It would kill his chances, and he knows it. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2020 #87

Is that really what you want? mtron32 Mar 2020 #25

No doubt, it's what Russia wants... Democrats need to UNIFY ourselves under a single banner... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #31

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #63

"If insanely tribal media haven't snuffed out democracy," ehrnst Mar 2020 #96

1+ dustyscamp Mar 2020 #52

When Ross Perot did it, Bill Clinton won treestar Mar 2020 #55

He isn't splintering the GOP vote mtron32 Mar 2020 #65

Its painfully obvious Bernie would split the Democratic vote, resulting in four more yrs of Dolt45. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #70

If he's so loyal to the Democratic Party, why doesn't he actually join it? Jedi Guy Mar 2020 #73

Tad Devine and Weaver had to give him an ultimatum to run as a Democrat. ehrnst Mar 2020 #90

Sanders: "I don't consider myself a Democrat" ehrnst Mar 2020 #88

Not everyone thinks he is a "ho hum" candidate treestar Mar 2020 #75

Interestingly, his colleagues in the Senate also don't talk much about him. ehrnst Mar 2020 #92

Those disillusioned Voters True Blue American Mar 2020 #86

To late for him to do it now. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #71

My Point Is TlalocW Mar 2020 #38

Be careful what you wish for. KPN Mar 2020 #78

What did Sanders and HRC say about Sanders not able to work with any of the party? LizBeth Mar 2020 #6

+1 apcalc Mar 2020 #18

Hmm...3rd party run, anybody? jmg257 Mar 2020 #7

We are dead if he runs as third party SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #13

We are dead if he gets the nomination. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2020 #23

He's not going to run third-party. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #24

Tad Devine talked him out of that.... ehrnst Mar 2020 #42

Why? How would he get any electoral votes? treestar Mar 2020 #56

He would siphon votes from Dem candidate and flip state to Trump SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #57

Seems he does that either way treestar Mar 2020 #76

He won't run third-party and he knew this was going to happen. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #14

Yeah..try it Bernie. Let that be your legacy.nt helpisontheway Mar 2020 #19

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #8

Because we're the majority? relayerbob Mar 2020 #12

We are not surprised at the bile being aimed at Warren by TeamSanders. blm Mar 2020 #15

"The usual table for one tonight, Mr. Sanders?" TheCowsCameHome Mar 2020 #16

. . . Codeine Mar 2020 #37

LMAO W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #47

When many still aren't buying what you're selling, of course it's no surprise. oasis Mar 2020 #17

You shouldn't be surprised. It's called the Democratic party. apcalc Mar 2020 #20

Maybe it's because the so-called "establishment" represents the majority of Democrats? The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #22

IMO it's the height of hypocrisy for bernie to pretend to be outside the establishment nt msongs Mar 2020 #26

Bernie... You have been in office for about 30 years now. world wide wally Mar 2020 #27

Continually berating "establishment politicians" is precisely the reason frazzled Mar 2020 #28

I thought I was for the anti-establishment... Mike Nelson Mar 2020 #29

"Establishment" as Bernie means doesn't have a vote NYMinute Mar 2020 #30

Reminds me of a rebellious kid living off their parents. nolabear Mar 2020 #32

Yup. Entitled white boys cosplaying Che Guevara The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #34

Charlie's kind of weird right now. nolabear Mar 2020 #35

Someone who sleeps on your couch, then complains about the food in the fridge ehrnst Mar 2020 #91

This is the party that allowed Bernie to.... SergeStorms Mar 2020 #33

That is called Democrats...party unity Sen...I understand that you don't get it. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #36

It's up to the voters, Bernie... Democratic voters. ehrnst Mar 2020 #39

Boo hoo Pisces Mar 2020 #45

Not surprised they dropped out now. JudyM Mar 2020 #46

How is it not fair? Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #48

Good question. Maybe this is subtle, but what trump's saying is what JudyM Mar 2020 #68

Sanders conspiracy theorist supporters will see absolute anything as """rigging.""" W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #49

Yeah. No. JudyM Mar 2020 #58

Yeah. Yeah. W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #72

1+ Trump isn't as dumb as people make him out to be dustyscamp Mar 2020 #53

Oh good grief. Codeine Mar 2020 #59

That ain't what I said. JudyM Mar 2020 #69

Then you may want to massively edit and revise, because kcr Mar 2020 #97

Who says anyone has to be neutral? Endorsement is going on all over the place. LizBeth Mar 2020 #83

"a lack of neutrality and fair play." Did you say that about AOC's endorsement of Bernie? ehrnst Mar 2020 #94

Well then he shouldn't be surprised when they don't vote for him if we get to a brokered convention. honest.abe Mar 2020 #50

Establishment Dems are uniting against Sanders and consolidating for Biden. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #51

I'm a Democrat. Kingofalldems Mar 2020 #60

Bernie: If I am not the nominee, it's rigged! MineralMan Mar 2020 #61

Sounds familiar, doesn't it? PatSeg Mar 2020 #67

Not helping, Senator Sanders Tweedy Mar 2020 #62

This is a Trump 2016 argument about the Republicans Under The Radar Mar 2020 #66

Now THERE's a demonstration of one's prowess in building coalitions.... ehrnst Mar 2020 #77

Grow up, Bern DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #79

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Mar 2020 #81

That's what happens when your supporters spend the previous year... bearsfootball516 Mar 2020 #84

Why should I be surprised that establishment politician Bernie isn't coming together with anyone? betsuni Mar 2020 #85

Harris to endorse Biden in Oakland this morning. And another Dem backs our Democrat. LizBeth Mar 2020 #89

its called having real democrats come out and support a TRUE democrat for president. beachbumbob Mar 2020 #93

Considering Klobuchar was the only Senator who contradicted the claim that "no one likes him" ehrnst Mar 2020 #95

Bernie doesn't like it when Democrats work together. PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #98

Establishment duforsure Mar 2020 #99