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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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BS is not planning to quit the race after today's votes, his aides say (Original Post) Cha Mar 2020 OP
nothing else to do so why not nt msongs Mar 2020 #1
Why not? 'cause.. "Dragging out a primary giving our nominee (Joe) less time to prepare for the.. Cha Mar 2020 #10
it was a snide remark. sorry, next time Ill make it more obvious :-) nt msongs Mar 2020 #15
Oh no I got it.. It just gave me an Cha Mar 2020 #19
I love you. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #33
Yes there Rebl2 Mar 2020 #31
Preserving public health by letting states cancel pointless primaries? ehrnst Mar 2020 #41
Sanders should drop out, but there are still state and local elections on the primary ballots. nature-lover Mar 2020 #78
Piper's gonna pipe. PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #2
And after he loses NY, he will still stay in the race. No surprise still_one Mar 2020 #3
that is not news. riversedge Mar 2020 #4
A shame he can't be gracious, bow out and get behind Biden amuse bouche Mar 2020 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #16
Apparently,country over party is nothing but a silly platitude. amuse bouche Mar 2020 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #51
Correct. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #60
smh Cha Mar 2020 #94
Yep. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #103
Did you expect anything different Aquaria Mar 2020 #85
You're right of course. amuse bouche Mar 2020 #86
But I wonder how much of his staff PatSeg Mar 2020 #6
That staff? Likely all of them. Sanders voters who are not non-democrats are likely to abandon Blue_true Mar 2020 #30
Its always sad PatSeg Mar 2020 #32
He wants to drag it out all the way to the convention to cause as much havoc as possible. honest.abe Mar 2020 #7
And Harm.. Cha Mar 2020 #34
Shocker awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #8
Party pooper C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #9
Ugh. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #11
He needs his rallies DrToast Mar 2020 #12
/But BS can't have his rallies now. Cha Mar 2020 #14
We're in the middle of a pandemic. showblue22 Mar 2020 #13
Bernie is all about his ego. IluvPitties Mar 2020 #17
He's irrelevant. evertonfc Mar 2020 #18
Morphed? Aquaria Mar 2020 #58
After today it becomes a third party run... Basic LA Mar 2020 #20
Well put, Basic LA Cha Mar 2020 #22
I just can't... PunksMom Mar 2020 #65
Sigh... Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #21
this... handmade34 Mar 2020 #23
Wow Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2020 #95
He's putting peoples health and safety at risk for cally Mar 2020 #24
Good point. What a selfish ass. dem4decades Mar 2020 #27
Joe Biden can campaign like the nominee now Tweedy Mar 2020 #79
He's making himself more inconsequential by the day! Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #25
When Bernie was in college BidenBacker Mar 2020 #26
The old leopard doesn't change his spots Walleye Mar 2020 #28
Wish I could say I was surprised DemKittyNC Mar 2020 #29
It really serves no good purpose. It gives his surrogates more opportunities to kneecap Biden.... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #35
Yes, we know what BS' staff did to Hillary in the General Election.. and Cha Mar 2020 #37
As long as the dough keeps rolling in, Bernie staffers are in no hurry oasis Mar 2020 #38
he wants the polls shut down but he's still running. Also.. Cha Mar 2020 #39
I don't think Bernie would be a useful spokesperson for Joe. oasis Mar 2020 #71
Exactly.. There wasn't any ship to sail on that. Cha Mar 2020 #72
Having Bernie stumping for him might be a negative. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #73
Nina, David Sirota, Brihana Joy Gray are toxic. nt oasis Mar 2020 #74
As are Uhgur, Eastwood, and Rogan LakeArenal Mar 2020 #106
Don't forget West and Sarandon. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #112
Good catch. 😉 LakeArenal Mar 2020 #113
Thanks. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #114
I wish I knew how to use 'strike out' on a word or two. nt sheshe2 Mar 2020 #110
Keep that money coming. He can buy another house!k redstateblues Mar 2020 #82
He will keep getting his butt kicked Macima Mar 2020 #40
Meanwhile BS said this.. Cha Mar 2020 #43
I'm ok with that. But just want Bernie to be ALL IN Funtatlaguy Mar 2020 #42
I'm not.. Cha Mar 2020 #46
I guess demanding that the primaries be postponed "for public health" didn't work ehrnst Mar 2020 #44
BS is all over the place.. Cha Mar 2020 #49
Loser. LizBeth Mar 2020 #45
We'll see. Aides say French talk like that while voting is ongoing. pampango Mar 2020 #47
"French talk?" ehrnst Mar 2020 #48
gop speak for coward..... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #84
"..French talk"? Cha Mar 2020 #99
Three possibilities NCProgressive Mar 2020 #50
Are they mutually exclusive? I don't think so. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #107
My, he's descending to complete irrelevance quickly, isn't he... n/t TygrBright Mar 2020 #52
Bernie is going to damage is legacy radius777 Mar 2020 #53
How precious. Aquaria Mar 2020 #62
Does it really matter when Ds are quitting him in droves? stopbush Mar 2020 #54
It matters that he continues to drag Cha Mar 2020 #57
LOL of course he's not! tarheelsunc Mar 2020 #55
He can still run but the rest of us can just ignore him. Kaleva Mar 2020 #56
Time to start ignoring him and his surrogates. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #59
+++ still_one Mar 2020 #76
What a surprise! mcar Mar 2020 #61
He isn't a gracious man. NT Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #63
Seems like a waste of money and energy that could go to defeat Trump instead wishstar Mar 2020 #64
The country is facing a crisis Docreed2003 Mar 2020 #66
There goes Bernies Legacy... BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #67
"We're going to win this thing the Bernie way. Which means if I lose, I'll bring everyone else down betsuni Mar 2020 #68
Larry David knew.. he's been paying attention. Cha Mar 2020 #69
Yes he has! betsuni Mar 2020 #70
That'd be great.. betting he Cha Mar 2020 #87
The DNC needs a mercy rule like in baseball. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #75
+ 100000. No joke. Hoyt Mar 2020 #77
and in those delegate rich states he isn't going to exceed his standard 30-35% still_one Mar 2020 #80
Yes.. but as we say.. Cha Mar 2020 #100
Then he is a Putin puppet SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #81
I'm done. liberalmuse Mar 2020 #83
Let's hope he reconsiders. We have to move forward with or without him. n/t Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #88
Of course he's not! There apparently aren't enough dead! nolawarlock Mar 2020 #89
His campaign aides need that cash from donations Yavin4 Mar 2020 #90
'Tis but a mere flesh wound! tritsofme Mar 2020 #91
I knew that was coming.. Touche'! Cha Mar 2020 #92
I wonder if this is about money. He's in it to keep fundraising? Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #93
I think that is a polite way of expressing it. ucrdem Mar 2020 #97
And use Democratic resources liberal N proud Mar 2020 #102
Nope, he won't quit until he's pushed, and then he'll sue. ucrdem Mar 2020 #96
"It's just a flesh wound" JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2020 #98
2016 liberal N proud Mar 2020 #101
While I have argued for waiting, guillaumeb Mar 2020 #104
Quit? No time for that when dealing with a "fucking global crisis" Jersey Devil Mar 2020 #105
OTOH.. if he dropped his campaign with no path.. Cha Mar 2020 #108
Bernie, I'd vote for you if you were the nominee, but screw you Beakybird Mar 2020 #109
Here we go again. a 2016 redo of "Wham Bam and here comes the thank you ma'am" as he fucks us over GemDigger Mar 2020 #111
He used to annoy me coeur_de_lion Mar 2020 #115
LOL XRubicon Mar 2020 #116
This is somewhat amusing to those of us who remember 2008. StevieM Mar 2020 #117
 

msongs

(69,980 posts)
1. nothing else to do so why not nt
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
10. Why not? 'cause.. "Dragging out a primary giving our nominee (Joe) less time to prepare for the..
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:12 PM
Mar 2020
monster in the WH"

And, "Putting voters at risk because they have to go and vote."

he wants the polls shut down but he's still running.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

msongs

(69,980 posts)
15. it was a snide remark. sorry, next time Ill make it more obvious :-) nt
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:16 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
19. Oh no I got it.. It just gave me an
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:25 PM
Mar 2020

opportunity to say why not.

So Mahalo and Stay Safe, msongs!

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

Rebl2

(14,503 posts)
31. Yes there
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:46 PM
Mar 2020

is. Go back to the Senate and do your job!

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
41. Preserving public health by letting states cancel pointless primaries?
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

nature-lover

(1,699 posts)
78. Sanders should drop out, but there are still state and local elections on the primary ballots.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:37 PM
Mar 2020

Need mail in or drop off ballots.

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

still_one

(96,033 posts)
3. And after he loses NY, he will still stay in the race. No surprise
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:07 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

amuse bouche

(3,663 posts)
5. A shame he can't be gracious, bow out and get behind Biden
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:09 PM
Mar 2020

His Ego is out of control

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

Response to amuse bouche (Reply #5)

 

amuse bouche

(3,663 posts)
36. Apparently,country over party is nothing but a silly platitude.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:58 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to amuse bouche (Reply #36)

 

sheshe2

(87,075 posts)
60. Correct.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:03 PM
Mar 2020


Reverse it, then it is true.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
94. smh
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 02:42 AM
Mar 2020

Thanks, she

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

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
85. Did you expect anything different
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:44 PM
Mar 2020

From someone who isn't in the party, only using it to mooch its resources for his own agenda?

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

amuse bouche

(3,663 posts)
86. You're right of course.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 10:36 PM
Mar 2020

I can't stand the guy but hoped he would do the right thing

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

PatSeg

(49,611 posts)
6. But I wonder how much of his staff
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:09 PM
Mar 2020

will hang in there.

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

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
30. That staff? Likely all of them. Sanders voters who are not non-democrats are likely to abandon
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:44 PM
Mar 2020

him.

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

PatSeg

(49,611 posts)
32. Its always sad
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:48 PM
Mar 2020

when someone just doesn't know when to let it go. Unfortunately, this is the way he will be remembered.

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

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
7. He wants to drag it out all the way to the convention to cause as much havoc as possible.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:10 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
34. And Harm..
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:50 PM
Mar 2020
Dragging out a primary giving our nominee (Joe) less time to prepare for the..monster in the WH

And, Putting voters at risk because they have to go and vote.

he wants the polls shut down but he's still running.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

awesomerwb1

(4,520 posts)
8. Shocker
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:10 PM
Mar 2020

As been stated by others, this is not really news.

Bernie or boom, I mean bust.

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

DrToast

(6,414 posts)
12. He needs his rallies
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:14 PM
Mar 2020

Sound familiar?

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
14. /But BS can't have his rallies now.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:15 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
13. We're in the middle of a pandemic.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:15 PM
Mar 2020

Senators of both parties are in DC right now trying to hash out something everyone will agree with to help people. Where's Bernie? If it's true, he cares about workers.. He would be there right now trying to interject his ideas. There is no better time than RIGHT NOW!

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

IluvPitties

(3,181 posts)
17. Bernie is all about his ego.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

evertonfc

(1,713 posts)
18. He's irrelevant.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:22 PM
Mar 2020

I'm so sick of Him. He's morphed into just an old, angry and yelling man. I supported him in 2016 but his ship has sailed

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

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
58. Morphed?
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:01 PM
Mar 2020

It’s what he’s been all along.

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

Basic LA

(2,047 posts)
20. After today it becomes a third party run...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:26 PM
Mar 2020

...against Dems. He wants to give us Trump again.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
22. Well put, Basic LA
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:28 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PunksMom

(440 posts)
65. I just can't...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:15 PM
Mar 2020

I can’t take tRump 4 more years...I can’t!

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

handmade34

(22,870 posts)
23. this...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:28 PM
Mar 2020
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/16/bernie-sanders-elizabeth-warren-feud-100129

...warned that Sanders, an independent and a self-described democratic socialist, ultimately did not feel loyalty to Democrats.

“What I’ve seen in Bernie’s politics is he and his team feel they’re holier than the rest. In the end, they will play dirty because they think that they pass a purity test that Republicans and most Democrats don’t pass,” said Shumlin. “What you’re seeing now is, in the end, even if he considers you a friend, like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie will come first. That’s the pattern we’ve seen over the years in Vermont, and that’s what we are seeing now nationally.”...
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Joe Biden
 

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(114,568 posts)
95. Wow
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:56 AM
Mar 2020

I made the mistake of reading the comments on the Politico article. Some rather vile stuff said about Warren by those claiming to be Sanders supporters.

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

cally

(21,697 posts)
24. He's putting peoples health and safety at risk for
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:30 PM
Mar 2020

His own ego. He can’t win and BIden needs to focus on beating the orange menace

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

dem4decades

(11,867 posts)
27. Good point. What a selfish ass.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:36 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Tweedy

(1,075 posts)
79. Joe Biden can campaign like the nominee now
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:38 PM
Mar 2020

It is numerically over after all.

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

Thekaspervote

(34,414 posts)
25. He's making himself more inconsequential by the day!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:33 PM
Mar 2020

Americans need a bit of a break here, but oh no bernie just keeps being his egotistical self!

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

BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
26. When Bernie was in college
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:34 PM
Mar 2020

I'll bet he got a big hoot outta peeing in the party punchbowl.

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

Walleye

(34,969 posts)
28. The old leopard doesn't change his spots
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:37 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DemKittyNC

(743 posts)
29. Wish I could say I was surprised
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:42 PM
Mar 2020

but I am not... He needs to GO!

After today Biden just needs to ignore him totally. No more debates. No mentioning of Bernie at all. If reporters bring up Bernie than Joe should just say, "WHO?"

Biden should focus all of his attention and manpower behind dealing with this crisis - being Presidential and leading - and getting his digs in about tRumps failure every now and then. That is his move forward or should be I feel.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
35. It really serves no good purpose. It gives his surrogates more opportunities to kneecap Biden....
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:52 PM
Mar 2020

It really serves no good purpose. It gives his surrogates more opportunities to kneecap Biden. The scorched-earth philosophy of people like Sirota, Turner and Gray is one that's based on a desire to get revenge and inflict as much damage on the Democratic party as possible. If there was ever any doubt of the "destroy to rebuild" philosophy, this should put any questions to rest.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
37. Yes, we know what BS' staff did to Hillary in the General Election.. and
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:58 PM
Mar 2020

what BS is doing NOW..

Dragging out a primary giving our nominee (Joe) less time to prepare for the..monster in the WH

And, Putting voters at risk because they have to go and vote.

he wants the polls shut down but he's still running.

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

oasis

(51,568 posts)
38. As long as the dough keeps rolling in, Bernie staffers are in no hurry
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:10 PM
Mar 2020

to join the ranks of the unemployed. They know the Biden team has no intention of hiring them due to the monumental lack of character they have displayed over their political careers.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
39. he wants the polls shut down but he's still running. Also..
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:17 PM
Mar 2020
Donald Trump must be defeated,” Bernie Sanders insists, “and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.”

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1287673175



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

oasis

(51,568 posts)
71. I don't think Bernie would be a useful spokesperson for Joe.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 07:55 PM
Mar 2020

Okay by me if he sits quietly on the sidelines while Amy K, Mayor Pete, Beto and others go on cable tv to promote Biden's agenda.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
72. Exactly.. There wasn't any ship to sail on that.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:30 PM
Mar 2020

Excellent point, oasis! StaySafe

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

LiberalFighter

(53,435 posts)
73. Having Bernie stumping for him might be a negative.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:16 PM
Mar 2020

Especially if some of his campaign staff are included. People like Nina Turner need to be deep dived.

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

oasis

(51,568 posts)
74. Nina, David Sirota, Brihana Joy Gray are toxic. nt
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:18 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LakeArenal

(29,721 posts)
106. As are Uhgur, Eastwood, and Rogan
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:03 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sheshe2

(87,075 posts)
112. Don't forget West and Sarandon.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:11 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sheshe2

(87,075 posts)
110. I wish I knew how to use 'strike out' on a word or two. nt
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:10 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
82. Keep that money coming. He can buy another house!k
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:42 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Macima

(13 posts)
40. He will keep getting his butt kicked
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:17 PM
Mar 2020

He won't win one more state.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
43. Meanwhile BS said this..
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:23 PM
Mar 2020

Last edited Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Donald Trump must be defeated,” Bernie Sanders insists, “and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.”

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1287673175
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Funtatlaguy

(11,786 posts)
42. I'm ok with that. But just want Bernie to be ALL IN
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:21 PM
Mar 2020

for Biden when Joe is the nominee.
We will need all hands on deck to remove Trump.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
46. I'm not..
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:27 PM
Mar 2020
Dragging out a primary giving our nominee (Joe) less time to prepare for the..monster in the WH

And, Putting voters at risk because they have to go and vote.

he wants the polls shut down but he's still running.

Bernie Sanders insists, "and I will do everything
in my power to make that happen."

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1287673175
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
44. I guess demanding that the primaries be postponed "for public health" didn't work
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:24 PM
Mar 2020

so he's going to demand that they go on after there is really no path to the nomination for anyone but Joe.

"Public health"



Judging by his repeated recitation of the number of pledged delegates he won when he showed up to endorse HRC, he must feel that even a few pledged delegates benefit him somehow outside of the primary.


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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
49. BS is all over the place..
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:52 PM
Mar 2020

he wants the polls shut down but he's still running.

Donald Trump must be defeated,” Bernie Sanders insists, “and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.”

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1287673175

Mahalo, ehrnst Stay Safe!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pampango

(24,692 posts)
47. We'll see. Aides say French talk like that while voting is ongoing.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:38 PM
Mar 2020

Once the results are in they tune may change. I hope so if Sanders performs poorly again.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

getagrip_already

(17,276 posts)
84. gop speak for coward.....
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:44 PM
Mar 2020

Prevalent in far right wing blogs. We have a troll among us......

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(304,721 posts)
99. "..French talk"?
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 04:34 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
50. Three possibilities
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:55 PM
Mar 2020

1. His aides want the gravy train to run a few more stations

2. BS is masochistic to be rejected by state after state after state in ever worsening numbers.

OR

3. BS wants to cause maximum damage to our nominee and hamper our chances in the GE by claiming a rigged election narrative that Trump can use again.

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

LakeArenal

(29,721 posts)
107. Are they mutually exclusive? I don't think so.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:06 PM
Mar 2020

More like a trifecta.

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

TygrBright

(20,984 posts)
52. My, he's descending to complete irrelevance quickly, isn't he... n/t
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:56 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

radius777

(3,773 posts)
53. Bernie is going to damage is legacy
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:57 PM
Mar 2020

if he continues to drag this out, while the country in the midst of a pandemic.

Biden will be the nominee. Bernie needs to drop out so the two of them can meet and discuss how to unite the party going forward, and work to get Trump out and a real president in.

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

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
62. How precious.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:07 PM
Mar 2020

You think BS actually cares about Democrats or the party or in showing a united front.

He doesn’t, and he never has. If he cared about working with others for the greater good, or had the faintest ability to do so, he would have more to show for his time in DC. than a bunch of named post offices.

He has spent a career reveling in refusing to play well with others. Why expect him to change now?

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

stopbush

(24,615 posts)
54. Does it really matter when Ds are quitting him in droves?
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:57 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
57. It matters that he continues to drag
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:01 PM
Mar 2020

on Joe Biden.. but he said this..

Donald Trump must be defeated,” Bernie Sanders insists, “and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.”

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1287673175
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

tarheelsunc

(2,117 posts)
55. LOL of course he's not!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:58 PM
Mar 2020

I'm absolutely done with his narcissistic attempts to divide the party and thus enable Trump's destruction of the country. I would say I hope someone primaries his ass, but he doesn't have the courage or decency to run as a Democrat in a statewide election.

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

Kaleva

(37,952 posts)
56. He can still run but the rest of us can just ignore him.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 05:59 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,154 posts)
59. Time to start ignoring him and his surrogates.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:03 PM
Mar 2020

Let them howl at the moon all they want; Bernie's done.

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

mcar

(43,380 posts)
61. What a surprise!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Happy Hoosier

(8,302 posts)
63. He isn't a gracious man. NT
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:09 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

wishstar

(5,481 posts)
64. Seems like a waste of money and energy that could go to defeat Trump instead
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:12 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Docreed2003

(17,682 posts)
66. The country is facing a crisis
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:17 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie has no path forward to winning the nomination. Why can't he graciously step down and acknowledge the loss, cast his support behind Biden, and focus on the stark tragedy facing our country right now?? If he did that, he could cement his legacy as being someone willing to fight for progressive stances who helped bring about the end of Trump. To continue beyond today reeks of hubris.

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

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
67. There goes Bernies Legacy...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:24 PM
Mar 2020

If he persists his biography will end up on the .99 shelf at Barnes and Noble.

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

betsuni

(27,255 posts)
68. "We're going to win this thing the Bernie way. Which means if I lose, I'll bring everyone else down
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:24 PM
Mar 2020

with me." -- Larry David as Bernie on SNL.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
69. Larry David knew.. he's been paying attention.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 06:28 PM
Mar 2020

Mahalo for the reminder, betsuni.

Fortunately.. I think the Majority of Voters are too Determined for that Not to happen! Stay Safe!

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

betsuni

(27,255 posts)
70. Yes he has!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 07:48 PM
Mar 2020

I hope Larry doing Bernie won't be necessary anymore.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
87. That'd be great.. betting he
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:44 PM
Mar 2020

feels the same.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
75. The DNC needs a mercy rule like in baseball.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:33 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
77. + 100000. No joke.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:37 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,033 posts)
80. and in those delegate rich states he isn't going to exceed his standard 30-35%
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:40 PM
Mar 2020

Really sad that this is how he wants to be remembered

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
100. Yes.. but as we say..
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 04:57 PM
Mar 2020

not surprising.

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

SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
81. Then he is a Putin puppet
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:42 PM
Mar 2020

There can be no other explanation. The longer he stays in, the closer to multigenerational ignominy he veers

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

liberalmuse

(18,874 posts)
83. I'm done.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:43 PM
Mar 2020

Go away, Bernie. I don't know if I would vote for him to stay in the Senate at this point.

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

Tarheel_Dem

(31,443 posts)
88. Let's hope he reconsiders. We have to move forward with or without him. n/t
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:45 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

nolawarlock

(1,729 posts)
89. Of course he's not! There apparently aren't enough dead!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:51 PM
Mar 2020

There is no reason to keep these primaries going. Smaller elections and ballot questions can be postponed but the presidential election can't, and that's in the constitution. If he dropped out now, maybe we'd have a few less dead relatives when it's all over. You know many elderly people are going to go out and vote no matter what. Doesn't Bernie care that he's endangering them for a cause he cannot win?

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

Yavin4

(35,924 posts)
90. His campaign aides need that cash from donations
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:09 AM
Mar 2020

Although at this point, they have to be drying up. Unless they're coming from a strange source...cough..Putin..cough.

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

tritsofme

(18,155 posts)
91. 'Tis but a mere flesh wound!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:19 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(304,721 posts)
92. I knew that was coming.. Touche'!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:22 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Vivienne235729

(3,717 posts)
93. I wonder if this is about money. He's in it to keep fundraising?
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 02:31 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ucrdem

(15,700 posts)
97. I think that is a polite way of expressing it.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:59 AM
Mar 2020

A less polite post would speculate where the money is coming from.

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

liberal N proud

(60,921 posts)
102. And use Democratic resources
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:00 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ucrdem

(15,700 posts)
96. Nope, he won't quit until he's pushed, and then he'll sue.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:58 AM
Mar 2020

We've seen this movie, snore. My strong suggestion is to get it over with ASAP.

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

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,735 posts)
98. "It's just a flesh wound"
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 07:02 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
104. While I have argued for waiting,
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:02 PM
Mar 2020

the fact that it is statistically impossible for him to win would suggest that he should withdraw. Whoever wished to vote for him could still do so, and he would still receive delegates, but the result would be unifying to face the task of winning in November.

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

Jersey Devil

(10,219 posts)
105. Quit? No time for that when dealing with a "fucking global crisis"
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:03 PM
Mar 2020

Quick! Bernie needs a phone booth to change in.

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

Cha

(304,721 posts)
108. OTOH.. if he dropped his campaign with no path..
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:09 PM
Mar 2020

he'd have more time for the "fucking global crisis"

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

Beakybird

(3,389 posts)
109. Bernie, I'd vote for you if you were the nominee, but screw you
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:09 PM
Mar 2020

for putting people's lives at risk to fluff up your ego. I'd say much worse things if it weren't for decorum.

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

GemDigger

(4,320 posts)
111. Here we go again. a 2016 redo of "Wham Bam and here comes the thank you ma'am" as he fucks us over
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 05:11 PM
Mar 2020

again. No mercy this time BS. None.

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

coeur_de_lion

(3,787 posts)
115. He used to annoy me
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:11 PM
Mar 2020

Now he fucking pisses me off.

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

XRubicon

(2,241 posts)
116. LOL
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:19 PM
Mar 2020

I love a good joke.

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

StevieM

(10,535 posts)
117. This is somewhat amusing to those of us who remember 2008.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 06:23 PM
Mar 2020

Hillary was excoriated for not dropping out sooner in a much, much closer race.

Could you imagine if Bernie was running against HRC, and was leading her by the same margin that Biden is leading him by, and she refused to drop out? Can you imagine the vitriol and scorn she would be receiving right now?

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