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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

boston bean

(36,492 posts)
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:21 PM Mar 2020

The news is saying we should all be scared of disgruntled Bernie supporters

that won’t vote for Biden and OMG the Democratic Party is split.

I am sorry, but I don’t like being held hostage in this way.

If someone is going to vote for Trumpass in any manner, whether it be third party, staying home or actually be voting for the cretin in chief they can just fucking go to hell.

Get on board or go away. We can and will do it without them.

And I am not speaking of any DUers. I am speaking to the general news spin regarding this.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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The news is saying we should all be scared of disgruntled Bernie supporters (Original Post) boston bean Mar 2020 OP
F*** 'the news.' elleng Mar 2020 #1
agree any person holding a vote hostage rufus dog Mar 2020 #2
+1 dalton99a Mar 2020 #3
i'm not scared dweller Mar 2020 #4
I kind of disagree Claustrum Mar 2020 #5
Bernie supporters are not the monolith they were in 2016 bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #6
Where did you hear that? I haven't. nt babylonsister Mar 2020 #7
I predict Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #8
I agree MustLoveBeagles Mar 2020 #13
Unfortunately, I predict it will be more than 10% It'll be an amount we shouldn't brush off dustyscamp Mar 2020 #20
I don't necessarily agree. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #21
The people you know don't seem like entitled or spiteful people, but many out there who support him dustyscamp Mar 2020 #23
I say give them time to grieve marlakay Mar 2020 #9
"Grieve"? Codeine Mar 2020 #11
Have you worked many hours on a campaign? marlakay Mar 2020 #14
Oh please...I have experienced real tragedy-a primary-give me a break. I vote blue period and move Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #32
1+ dustyscamp Mar 2020 #18
I am hoping they represent a very small minority that will be eclipsed Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #10
Based on 2016, I think we have a couple of things to worry about fishwax Mar 2020 #12
THey Can Only Divide Us If We Let Them Me. Mar 2020 #16
I Refused To Be Blackmailed By BS Bro's Peevishness Me. Mar 2020 #15
The only thing Democrats should be afraid of is whether we can get the votes out Thomas Hurt Mar 2020 #17
Maybe worth remembering Putin and his Russian bots Enoki33 Mar 2020 #19
Their revolution is nothing but spin Generic Brad Mar 2020 #22
While we absolutely should be inclusive of as many voters as possible, our outreach Maru Kitteh Mar 2020 #24
As a Bernie Supporter sellitman Mar 2020 #25
Agreed. The vast majority of Sanders supporters voted for HRC. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #26
So actively alienating them is ok? Buzz cook Mar 2020 #27
No one is going to kiss their ass. NYMinute Mar 2020 #31
That's a very dramatic statement Buzz cook Mar 2020 #33
... NYMinute Mar 2020 #34
The news said Joe Biden was dead. tman Mar 2020 #28
Meh, that's the MSM. Bernie's supporters voted for HRC in 2016 and will vote for Biden in 2020. DanTex Mar 2020 #29
No, not all. I know several who went Green Party. ehrnst Mar 2020 #35
Sanders supporters are acting like spoiled brats NYMinute Mar 2020 #30
They're greatly outnumbered by 2018 and 2020 blue waves Hortensis Mar 2020 #36
 

elleng

(136,110 posts)
1. F*** 'the news.'
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:23 PM
Mar 2020

Captured by whomever.

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

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
2. agree any person holding a vote hostage
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:23 PM
Mar 2020

and threatening to vote for tRump or a third party candidate is a piece of shit mother fucker.

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

dweller

(25,061 posts)
4. i'm not scared
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:24 PM
Mar 2020

are you scared bro?

buck up... America got this


✌🏼

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

Claustrum

(5,052 posts)
5. I kind of disagree
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:25 PM
Mar 2020

I've been reading r/politics since SC primary. Some of what they say about other candidates besides Bernie is toxic and most of the time, out of line and wrong. It is upon us to correct them and make sure the twisted narratives are challenged and corrected. I don't think we will ever get all of them around, but we need to help get as many as possible. Some of them are just in that bubble for too long to know the truth.

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

bucolic_frolic

(47,018 posts)
6. Bernie supporters are not the monolith they were in 2016
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:25 PM
Mar 2020

They are fewer, or not voting, or have jobs, and they hate Trump too. In 2016 they didn't hate Trump. Their focus was elsewhere.

So we have opportunity to being a significant portion of them along on the bandwagon. Beating Trump will be attractive to most of them. Motivating them to vote ... that's another matter, but ... we have time.

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

babylonsister

(171,616 posts)
7. Where did you hear that? I haven't. nt
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:25 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Turin_C3PO

(15,922 posts)
8. I predict
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:26 PM
Mar 2020

about 10% of Bernie supporters will either sit out, vote third party, or vote Trump. Less than 2016. We can do fine without them. 90% of Bernie fans will support the nominee, I have no doubt.

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

dustyscamp

(2,336 posts)
20. Unfortunately, I predict it will be more than 10% It'll be an amount we shouldn't brush off
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 10:01 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Turin_C3PO

(15,922 posts)
21. I don't necessarily agree.
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 10:04 PM
Mar 2020

I know seven Sanders supporters, including my mother, and all are all in to support Biden. This includes two former Stein voters who feel regret about their 2016 vote.

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

dustyscamp

(2,336 posts)
23. The people you know don't seem like entitled or spiteful people, but many out there who support him
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 10:32 PM
Mar 2020

are. I just feel like many of Bernie's dedicated fans are the same/close to the same kinds of people who caused big changes to Sonic the movie and Mass Effect 3 the game because of their outrage. I fear that because they didn't get their way they will lash out at Biden and spite vote against him.

https://www.cbr.com/fans-power-where-leave-artists/

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

marlakay

(12,205 posts)
9. I say give them time to grieve
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:28 PM
Mar 2020

You go after them now with vote for him or.....then you may lose them.

Its a huge loss to many people, be the opposite of Trump and have empathy.

Give it a month if you leave them alone most will come along and do the right thing.

Basically no one wants to be told what to do.

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

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
11. "Grieve"?
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:30 PM
Mar 2020

It’s a primary. Investing emotions into a primary is beyond silly.

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

marlakay

(12,205 posts)
14. Have you worked many hours on a campaign?
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:36 PM
Mar 2020

Spent many months maybe years going door to door and calling for your candidate, going to rallies, signing people up to vote for them? Wearing a shirt with their name on it for over a year?
Begging everyone you know to vote for them?

I have, emotions are very much in play and it is a time to grieve, its a loss of a relationship in their life.

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

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
32. Oh please...I have experienced real tragedy-a primary-give me a break. I vote blue period and move
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:46 PM
Mar 2020

on. There will be way more reason to cry if these sad people cause us to lose the election.

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

Vivienne235729

(3,734 posts)
10. I am hoping they represent a very small minority that will be eclipsed
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:28 PM
Mar 2020

By all the disgruntled never trumpers. Bc there is A WHOLE LOTTA people pissed off w trump right now.

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

fishwax

(29,325 posts)
12. Based on 2016, I think we have a couple of things to worry about
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:33 PM
Mar 2020

1.) A small minority of Bernie supporters who, unlike the majority of his supporters, will continue to sow division about the eventual nominee, perhaps voting for a third party or failing to vote; and

2.) A small minority of non-Bernie supporters who, unlike the majority, will continue to shit on Sanders and his supporters.

Both have the effect of diminishing general enthusiasm and our chances. Both are small minorities, I believe, but both are vocal.

But I agree with you on the disgruntled Bernie supporters. Anyone not committed to voting for the nominee can, as you say, get on board or go away. If one can't clearly see the differences between Trump and Biden or the stakes in the election, then it's pretty hard to take them seriously in any way whatsoever.

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

Me.

(35,454 posts)
16. THey Can Only Divide Us If We Let Them
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:43 PM
Mar 2020

Voters are making themselves heard very clearly

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

Me.

(35,454 posts)
15. I Refused To Be Blackmailed By BS Bro's Peevishness
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:41 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Thomas Hurt

(13,925 posts)
17. The only thing Democrats should be afraid of is whether we can get the votes out
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:44 PM
Mar 2020

to get rid of that pestilence in the WH.

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

Enoki33

(1,605 posts)
19. Maybe worth remembering Putin and his Russian bots
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 09:56 PM
Mar 2020

will undoubtedly see an opportunity to try and divide Democratic voters. The news media should not be allowed to unconsciously help. Our country is literally in the balance and demands unity over personality.

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

Generic Brad

(14,374 posts)
22. Their revolution is nothing but spin
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 10:12 PM
Mar 2020

They have no leverage.

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

Maru Kitteh

(29,098 posts)
24. While we absolutely should be inclusive of as many voters as possible, our outreach
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 11:03 PM
Mar 2020

has to focus on voter's needs and the Democratic party's strong record of delivering progress. We cannot fall again into the trap of attempting to satisfy the collective ego of any one personality-driven constituency. Those voters who are fixed like lasers on a single personality will never acquiesce to the most reasonable alternative, for with them there is no such thing.

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

sellitman

(11,671 posts)
25. As a Bernie Supporter
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 07:22 PM
Mar 2020

And as a Family of Bernie supporters I can tell you we all will vote for whoever becomes the Democratic Standard bearer.

Anyone saying anything else is either a Russian Troll, a GOP Rat Fucker or a mental midget who hasn't the capacity to assimilate the damage a write in or third party vote would do.

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

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
26. Agreed. The vast majority of Sanders supporters voted for HRC.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 07:24 PM
Mar 2020

But the story will not die.

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

Buzz cook

(2,587 posts)
27. So actively alienating them is ok?
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 07:59 PM
Mar 2020

Or should we just ignore them and hope we have enough votes to beat voter suppression, the Russians, Fox News, right wing radio, and the incompetent or compliant national media?

Just how many hands do you want Biden to tie behind his back?

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

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
31. No one is going to kiss their ass.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:11 PM
Mar 2020

Last edited Thu Mar 12, 2020, 07:39 AM - Edit history (1)

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

Buzz cook

(2,587 posts)
33. That's a very dramatic statement
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:22 AM
Mar 2020

It assumes ass kissing is an option. Then you qualify it with "if". and then the accretion Sanders supporters are not only stupid but "even more stupid".

All in all you've crafted an odd couple of sentences.

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

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
34. ...
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 07:38 AM
Mar 2020

odd couple of sentences or couple of odd sentences?

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

tman

(1,139 posts)
28. The news said Joe Biden was dead.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:02 PM
Mar 2020

The voters said otherwise.

Switch off the news.

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

DanTex

(20,709 posts)
29. Meh, that's the MSM. Bernie's supporters voted for HRC in 2016 and will vote for Biden in 2020.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:04 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
35. No, not all. I know several who went Green Party.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 02:11 PM
Mar 2020

All subscribe to Jacobin.

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

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
30. Sanders supporters are acting like spoiled brats
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:09 PM
Mar 2020

Their messiah was rejected by voters - that is how democracy works.

If that miffs you and you don't want to vote for Biden then you're voting for

Babies in cages
Parents separated from their children
Destruction of our national interest vested in our allies
Incompetence in a crisis
Arbitrary bans on people who are in disfavor of the orange clown
Racists and Neo Nazis walking the streets with swastikas and torches
A degeneration of society
Millions losing health care
and ... worsening income inequality which was Sanders' main pet peeve.

Fuck you if you want to support that because your wee feelings are hurt.

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

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
36. They're greatly outnumbered by 2018 and 2020 blue waves
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 06:50 PM
Mar 2020

of newly engaged support. We not only can and will do it without them, but we'll do better without having to keep them trying to sabotage our work out of spite. And we can do that best by kicking them to the outside.

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