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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Worrying trend with Senator Sanders' supporters [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)189. Many were SHREDDING on twitter and FB the minute she endorsed HRC.
The misogyny and obscenities were disgusting.
Bernie needs to win the primary to pick a running mate, doesn't he?
When he can't keep even half of his supporters from the last time he ran, according to the article in the OP, that doesn't bode well for him winning this time either, if math is any indication.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Of course Bernie or Busters should be identified, they are usually glad to self identify
Tom Rinaldo
Apr 2019
#91
Only 51% of current BS supporters voted in the 2016 General Election for the Democratic nominee.
lapucelle
Apr 2019
#4
That's no big surprise, especially considering that three top members of the Sanders campaign....
George II
Apr 2019
#7
yes, a huge % of Sanderite actual Dems from 2016 have dropped Sanders in 2020, from the article....
Celerity
Apr 2019
#44
seems to be a Celerity maths day, lol (just did big drill down post on another subject)
Celerity
Apr 2019
#184
These people are Sanders supporters. Sanders is running for the Democratic nomination.
George II
Apr 2019
#9
Yes, but all sanders supporters are not democrats. Many are independents and don't
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#10
When did bernie become a dem, or did I just miss the most recent "check in?"
Thekaspervote
Apr 2019
#54
Please stop spreading misinformation that Bernie is not a member of the Democratic Party...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#199
We can argue whether it's temporary or not... but thanks for at least acknowledging what is
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#216
How can it not be temporary, when he's already filed as and Independent in 2022?
KitSileya
Apr 2019
#231
Guess we could ask President Sanders (D) at his initial press conference whether he intends
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#232
He signed paperwork to run as an independent for Senate reelection in 2024...(nt)
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#175
Yup, change the subject... I would too if I were you and knew Bernie is a Democrat.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#177
OK so splain how Bernie's runnin for the 2020 Democratic nomination since only DEMOCRATS can do that
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#195
Because you are wrong, and he hasn't become a Democrat yet. Now splain to me why Senate.gov
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#196
Wrong! But, if you're being serious - I can't tell - you should contact the DNC...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#197
WRONG, as you have been shown by the current, updated Friday Senate.gov website.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#288
I know. However, bLue feels a need for Bernie to be called a Democrat, when as of this week
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#311
No, bLue is insisting that he is currently actually a self-identified Democrat, since the moment
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#314
I think that someone lashing out at fellow Democrats when they are presented with facts
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#322
Wrong, wrong, wrong! Bernie's also more of a Democrat than most Democrats based on his voting record
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#92
He is not a member of the party. You can say he is like a Democrat, but you have to join
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#103
Read the pledge Bernie signed... it's President Sanders (D)!! How clear is that?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#109
He is running as a Democrat. He Agreed to remain a Democrat after the election
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#111
Other Democrats, doh! You know Bernie votes w/ fellow Democrats an OVERWHELMING majority of the time
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#157
Nope, just because a website has not been updated doesn't save you from being wrong.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#209
What "math" is it that you speak of? Specifics? Details? Any? I'm home for the day....
George II
Apr 2019
#172
The math I've given you numerous times... you've had it for quite some time now.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#176
I've never seen this math. If you shared it once, you can easily share it again.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#238
Compared to whom and on what basis. I know that's been claimed over and over again, but....
George II
Apr 2019
#158
That has already been disproven several times, and nothing specific has ever been put forth...
George II
Apr 2019
#156
I've given you the numbers... you have them and you know what I'm saying is true.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#173
Then where are the numbers? You can't seem to provide them here, that's for sure.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#183
It's not bashing Democrats, but a tribute to Bernie's Democratic-ness, that he votes
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#204
LMFAO!! Do you EVER get tired of changing the subject to try to prove you're right?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#240
I have proven it many times, maybe not to you... cant remember if you've been involved
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#241
Tell you what, once I'm wrong I'll let you know how it feels. Until then, you've never provided...
George II
Apr 2019
#203
Gave you all the numbers during a prior election that cannot and will not be mentioned...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#208
No you didn't, but whatever. You're basing Sanders' "standing" with Democrats in the Senate....
George II
Apr 2019
#210
"Okay, at least you're admitting I was right"...no I'm not. I'm shocked you read that in my post...
George II
Apr 2019
#222
Your own rankings prove my point... pretending otherwise doesn't change that.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#228
The truth musta left a "third-degree Bern"... can see where that would hurt.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#290
"I've always been a DEMOCRAT"... so there you have it!! And Bernie is a Democrat NOW!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#327
"I am a member of the Democratic Party" - Bernie... that's all I really need to know.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#335
"I am a member of the Democratic Party" - Bernie... you might want to read THAT!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#336
So you're using an article all the way back from 2017 to confirm your position on what Bernie is now
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#351
Nope, using updated information from April 2019 that Bernie is a member of the Democratic party.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#352
Nope. I guess you didn't read the post you responded to... he said that in 2017
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#353
Nope, read it. Mere quoting what the poster said - accurately BTW - which agreed with my point
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#354
That call to Bernie's office didn't go well? Or are you still scared to prove "you're right?"
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#355
LOL..oooops, you cited the same 80% statistic that I did, which is more often than most Democrats
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#244
It doesn't make logical sense cuz I never said that!! Good try again tho!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#256
No, I haven't. Please provide a source that he is now a Democrat, like you say.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#162
I've provided you the source numerous times in countless other threads. Pretending you don't know
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#169
Nope... voting records are readily available. I've gven you Bernie's in the past, so you know
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#230
I don't think you even know how to find those records, so I don't think you know
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#234
Nope, you haven't. If you have, you would be "only too happy" to share it right now. But you can't.
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#236
You should let the DNC know... they'll need to get Bernie off the ballot and the debate stage.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#260
You should let the Senate know that they are "wrong" about Bernie being an Independent....
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#265
Don't tell me... tell the DNC and have them remove Bernie from the ballot and debate stage.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#268
Have you contacted the Senate to tell them they're wrong about him being an Independent?
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#269
Everyone makes mistakes... you of all people should know that given all the ones you've made lately.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#277
Sounded like you admitted mistakes. Unless you don't include yourself in "everyone?"
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#281
Who is this large number you are referring to and where do you get your facts from. Every Sanders
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#46
Same goes for all those Hillary supporters who voted for McCain... I agree.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#330
I understand that, and 13% of Hillary suporters voted for McCain. That always happens.
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#35
around 30% total of Hillary 2008 primary voters did not vote for Obama in the general
Celerity
Apr 2019
#45
I think you have a good grasp of the political reality at play that's both accurate and fair.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#63
seeing that the reality atm is so UTTERLY fucked up, I guess having a grasp on that makes me...
Celerity
Apr 2019
#65
The GOP really worked this...thinking they would destroy the eventual nominee...I moved that year
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#190
I would bet that most of those "Hillary" voters were in open primary states and....
George II
Apr 2019
#246
those stats are for his CURRENT supporters, which is going to be a big issue in 2020, unfortunately
Celerity
Apr 2019
#343
The 2020 underlying fundamentals buttressing the Sanders supporters demographics
Celerity
Apr 2019
#345
the problem is many of theses are new voters, or voters with no institutional ties or hard linkages
Celerity
Apr 2019
#347
I think that a politician's response, or lack of response, to supporters' actions in their support
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#193
I would like to know the demographics of that poll. It doesn't smell right to me. Every
Autumn
Apr 2019
#43
To sum it up, "if he wins you'd better support him, but if he doesn't we can look elsewhere."
George II
Apr 2019
#22
Agree, we had better vote for whoever wins the primary or we are in deep shit.
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#47
That's implicit to remain a member of this site. To have to keep asking that....
George II
Apr 2019
#214
Voting blue, no matter who is the point... the poster correctly expects to count on
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#299
So, I take it you haven't called the DNC yet and informed them Bernie is not a Democrat...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#313
Guess that musta Berned... can't just accept the fact Bernie is a Democrat?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#328
The truth hurts, exactly! Whats it about the clear statement "I am a member of the Democratic Party"
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#340
What's it about the clear statement "I don't consider myself a Democrat" are you calling a falshood?
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#350
The % that would vote for Trump over Warren are either bitter dead enders or idiots
Trenzalore
Apr 2019
#18
No, it means possibly that Sanders supporters may not want a Democrat to win...
George II
Apr 2019
#19
Ding! Ding! Ding!... We hava winner!!! Pick ANY PRIZE from the top row!!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#102
I would argue that his hiring of David Sirota, Nina Turner, and Briahna Joy Gray is actually
still_one
Apr 2019
#30
That is true. Unfortunately the largest chunk of voters are independents. Who knows what
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#48
First of all, I am responding to the statement I made that the largest voting block
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#130
It's an EXCELLENT sign for Bernie... all the more reason to believe he will wipe the floor
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#99
"Only 42% who voted for Bernie in the 2016 Primary selected him as their top choice in the 2020"
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#139
INCREDIBLE sign... with 20 candidates running this time?! Abso-fuckin'-lutely!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#141
Yes, because they have another choice they prefer... and when those alternative candidates drop out
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#153
"Only 42% who voted for Bernie in the 2016 Primary selected him as their top choice in the 2020"
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#140
It's patently clear that many of Bernie's supporters don't care about his positions or goals.
LonePirate
Apr 2019
#33
That's the point that many seem to be missing. He *adds* votes that other Dems may not get.
JudyM
Apr 2019
#70
Then Bernie's your man... he'll unify not just Democrats, but the entire country!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#142
So, you're saying Biden should stay out of the race?! Agreed!! Bernie, with his progressive policies
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#308
"If Democrats don't nominate our guy, then we'll vote for Trump to punish Democrats"
dalton99a
Apr 2019
#42
The poll appears to have a sample size of 914. I am hard pressed to find those troubling trends in
CentralMass
Apr 2019
#56
I could so easily get a, One of your posts has been removed for breaking a forum rule !
stonecutter357
Apr 2019
#57
Oh, please! Nobody here is bashing Bernie. Nobody is bashing his supporters...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#81
The Bernie bashing NEVER ends. You could've walked over hot coals to vote for the Democratic nominee
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#105
This is sickening and disheartening-convinces me that Bernie must have voted for Stein too.
Skya Rhen
Apr 2019
#83
Imagine Hillary being subjected to this new "Bernie Standard," should she decide she IS running
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#84
I'm not at all surprised. That is EXACTLY what I'd expect. It's all very Sarandonesque...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#79
The greatest political party in the history of the world will not be held hostage.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2019
#86
That's very disturbing. It's more like results for a third party candidate.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2019
#106
It says Bernie is a true patriot who bravely wants to lead this country in a new direction.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#276
"Only 42% who voted for Bernie in the 2016 Primary selected him as their top choice in the 2020"
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#136
Bernie has attracted a cult of personality. His positions don't matter to a chunk of his followers.
LonePirate
Apr 2019
#155
"Animosity toward Warren"?!?! LMFAO!!! Most fellow Bernie supporters I know LOVE Elizabeth...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#179