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Democratic Primaries

beastie boy

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18. I suspect that this time (unlike '16), there will be far fewer loyal soldiers by Bernie's side than

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #17)

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 06:44 PM

Mar 2020

Bernie's loyal soldiers would lead you to believe. What leads me to this conclusion is that Bernie keeps losing popular support, and unlike Trump's, his base is not rock solid. His base support had not hit bottom yet, which makes me suspect that Bernie's supporters are still in the process of reassessing their loyalties.

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

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Can't blame Bernie. He is doing what he does best. [View all] beastie boy Mar 2020 OP

I think Satan will be driving a Zamboni before Bernie endorses Biden. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #1

You are not giving Bernie, or Satan for that matter, enough credit. beastie boy Mar 2020 #4

Bernie has already said he will support Biden if he is the nominee. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #6

Supporting isn't quite the same as endorsing. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #8

Ok. He endorsed Obama twice and HRC. I'm sure he will endorse Joe. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #9

he will surely endorse Biden. He has no choice. The question is when and how. beastie boy Mar 2020 #12

There's a very narrow window of opportunity where he can influence his disappointed fans... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #17

I suspect that this time (unlike '16), there will be far fewer loyal soldiers by Bernie's side than beastie boy Mar 2020 #18

He will showblue22 Mar 2020 #16

exactly, he has never played nice with others beachbumbob Mar 2020 #11

Trying to save face. Biden has progressive and pragmatic proposals, I hope the Democratic Party emmaverybo Mar 2020 #2

Who Cares? Cozmo Mar 2020 #3

the last big public chance to show off his personality. I suspect ratings will be high nt msongs Mar 2020 #5

Demanding a participation trophy. Squinch Mar 2020 #7

Commentators keep on proposing logical, even kind reasons, for what BS will so. empedocles Mar 2020 #10

I agree, he'll stay in the race in order to get concessions in the platform. betsuni Mar 2020 #13

Staying in the primaries and losing by large margins may backfire Gothmog Mar 2020 #14

I can blame him. In fact I do and always will. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #15

Sure, Bernie will try to rebuild the house after he tries to burn it down. So nice of him. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #19