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Dennis Donovan

(24,594 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:51 AM Mar 2020

Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 campaign Facebook ads




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Laura Litvan ✔@LauraLitvan

*BERNIE SANDERS TO SUSPEND PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN: AXIOS

11:48 AM - Mar 18, 2020


Sanders camp responds:




Changed subject line - Axios got it wrong
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 campaign Facebook ads (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 OP
k'n'r ucrdem Mar 2020 #1
Thank you, Bernie! demmiblue Mar 2020 #2
I second that. underpants Mar 2020 #9
Kick. MontanaMama Mar 2020 #3
This sounds abusive to me McKim Mar 2020 #66
The MF is tRump. eom. MontanaMama Mar 2020 #69
Good deal. Paladin Mar 2020 #4
ABOUT TIME!!! Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #5
Oh wow. very unexpected but very much appreciated n/t Claustrum Mar 2020 #6
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! NCProgressive Mar 2020 #7
Thanks you, Senater Sanders!!!!!!! Skid Rogue Mar 2020 #8
Thank you, Senator Sanders. Glorfindel Mar 2020 #10
That is very good news, indeed! MineralMan Mar 2020 #11
Me too PatSeg Mar 2020 #32
Joe Biden is now officially the last hope for the USA Takket Mar 2020 #12
Yay! NurseJackie Mar 2020 #13
For real. These times call for patriots like thes. Walleye Mar 2020 #14
All I see on Axios is that he suspended his campaign's FaceBook ads Clash City Rocker Mar 2020 #15
Well that's different... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #23
Thanks. Good first step. Hopefully, he makes it official soon.... nt Blasphemer Mar 2020 #30
Indeed, Sir: My Inclination Is To Wait For A View Of The Body The Magistrate Mar 2020 #34
Exactly. MineralMan Mar 2020 #57
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Awesome ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #20
I think they're jumping the gun, this is what Axios said: George II Mar 2020 #21
+1 dalton99a Mar 2020 #28
Yes. Until Sanders makes a public statement, it's not over. MineralMan Mar 2020 #31
And an endorsement... full-throated... sincere... enthusiastic... complete. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #37
I would not count on a strong endorsement from Sanders. MineralMan Mar 2020 #44
Yes, I feel that it will probably be perfunctory. Insincere. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #50
I doubt he can do anything else. MineralMan Mar 2020 #51
I'm anticipate that he'll be reading something that was written FOR him... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #53
The Bitterness Of His Second Loss, Sir, Is Extreme The Magistrate Mar 2020 #68
I wholeheartedly expect a strong endorsement from Sanders when he drops out. ramen Mar 2020 #70
He has suspended his ads, but that's not the same thing. We'll see if he actually concedes LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #22
Well shit. ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #25
As the donations start to dry-up... he can save lots of $$$ by suspending ads. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #41
YAAAAAY!! Bayard Mar 2020 #24
I'm sceptical Jose Garcia Mar 2020 #26
Atta way Bernie! Love the guy but he didn't get it done. n/t brewens Mar 2020 #27
AXIOS: Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 campaign Facebook ads demmiblue Mar 2020 #29
Here's the link i found - doesn't mention FB ads onetexan Mar 2020 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #33
There seems to be some confusion on this... PunkinPi Mar 2020 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author Docreed2003 Mar 2020 #36
Congratulations, Joe!!!! LakeArenal Mar 2020 #38
Thank God this is false. jimfields33 Mar 2020 #58
If Bernie stays in he will be even a bigger loser!! LakeArenal Mar 2020 #61
He has no Facebook ad buys today -- no mention of him quitting as of yet lettucebe Mar 2020 #39
Has that been confirmed? democrattotheend Mar 2020 #40
Axios site says Bernie suspending Facebook ads, says nothing about suspending campaign Jersey Devil Mar 2020 #42
FB is a huge part of his strategy RandySF Mar 2020 #54
Could be a trial balloon DarthDem Mar 2020 #43
While I hope this is true, it's being denied by some campaign aides MANative Mar 2020 #45
Has the tweet been taken down? Walleye Mar 2020 #46
Thank God! Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #47
He will no doubt want to announce this formally himself. herding cats Mar 2020 #48
I only see it on Axios right now berksdem Mar 2020 #49
Then Woodruff reports sanders' campaign says FALSE. apcalc Mar 2020 #52
Exactly. It seems many comments in this thread are right ignoring that, most likely because they still_one Mar 2020 #60
You guys really thought he would awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #55
How come the communication manager says it is false that he is suspending still_one Mar 2020 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author DesertRat Mar 2020 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #63
March 10 Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #64
Oh my. Thanks DesertRat Mar 2020 #71
This is what happened last week HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #65
A good start. Thank you Bernie. Now suspend your whole campaign. nt SunSeeker Mar 2020 #67
 

MontanaMama

(23,952 posts)
3. Kick.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:53 AM
Mar 2020

Let’s get this done. Time to play hardball with the MF and his minions.

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

McKim

(2,412 posts)
66. This sounds abusive to me
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 01:33 PM
Mar 2020

This sounds abusive to me and my values. As a Sanders supporter who deeply wants more help for the 40% of poor and desperate people in our country, I resent that my candidate is called MF and that I, a retired migrant education teacher am called a minion! Give it a rest. This is not the kind of language that will bring us together. Vote Blue No Matter Who and stop bashing my candidate and my values.

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

MontanaMama

(23,952 posts)
69. The MF is tRump. eom.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 02:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Paladin

(28,717 posts)
4. Good deal.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:54 AM
Mar 2020

Thank you, Senator Sanders.

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

Claustrum

(5,027 posts)
6. Oh wow. very unexpected but very much appreciated n/t
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:54 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
7. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:55 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Skid Rogue

(711 posts)
8. Thanks you, Senater Sanders!!!!!!!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:55 AM
Mar 2020

Now, less all go defeat Trump!!!!

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

Glorfindel

(9,903 posts)
10. Thank you, Senator Sanders.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:57 AM
Mar 2020

You have proven once more that you are truly a great American patriot.

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

MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
11. That is very good news, indeed!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:58 AM
Mar 2020

I await his public announcement, though, of this.

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

PatSeg

(49,611 posts)
32. Me too
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:02 AM
Mar 2020

I need to hear him say it.

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

Takket

(22,436 posts)
12. Joe Biden is now officially the last hope for the USA
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:58 AM
Mar 2020

Go get him, Joe.

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

Walleye

(34,969 posts)
14. For real. These times call for patriots like thes.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:58 AM
Mar 2020

A hero. I’m sorry I doubted him

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
23. Well that's different...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:00 AM
Mar 2020

... never mind.

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

Blasphemer

(3,268 posts)
30. Thanks. Good first step. Hopefully, he makes it official soon.... nt
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:01 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

The Magistrate

(96,043 posts)
34. Indeed, Sir: My Inclination Is To Wait For A View Of The Body
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:02 AM
Mar 2020

An official statement from an accredited spokesman. The man can be allowed to hide behind a surrogate from the face of reality, that is not a problem. But something official is needed.

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

MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
57. Exactly.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:18 AM
Mar 2020

I await his press announcement from Vermont.

Then, I will be able to relax.

Welcome back, by the way!

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

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ismnotwasm

(42,430 posts)
20. Awesome
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:00 AM
Mar 2020

Now we can all get on the same page and move forward!

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
21. I think they're jumping the gun, this is what Axios said:
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:00 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
31. Yes. Until Sanders makes a public statement, it's not over.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:02 AM
Mar 2020

I hope he does that forthwith.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
37. And an endorsement... full-throated... sincere... enthusiastic... complete.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:03 AM
Mar 2020

No half-measures and "disappearing" until 6 weeks after the convention.

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

MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
44. I would not count on a strong endorsement from Sanders.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020

He will probably say something in endorsement, but it will not sound sincere, and probably won't be sincere.

What I wonder is what will happen when the Steiners on his staff disperse into the political world.

I can't imagine that they'll be strong Biden supporters. Nina Turner? Not a chance.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
50. Yes, I feel that it will probably be perfunctory. Insincere.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:10 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
51. I doubt he can do anything else.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:11 AM
Mar 2020

The bitterness of this second loss will weigh heavily on him. His opinion of himself surpasses all understanding.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
53. I'm anticipate that he'll be reading something that was written FOR him...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:15 AM
Mar 2020

I'm anticipate that he'll be reading something that was written FOR him, and handed to him at the last minute. It will be the first time he has seen it, no time to become familiar with it, no time to practice. It will be just a string of words on paper.

Or, the other possibility is that he'll try to wing-it. And in the process, he'll just fall back into a standard memorized stump speech with the same old tire talking points. He'll forget to endorse. He'll forget to seek unity. He'll forget to build bridges.

We know him too well. (I guess that's why everyone is tired of him and letting us know with their votes.)

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

The Magistrate

(96,043 posts)
68. The Bitterness Of His Second Loss, Sir, Is Extreme
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 01:46 PM
Mar 2020

Had Sanders not made this second sally, he could have maintained that his views had considerable support among 'working class white men', as demonstrated by their votes in 2016. By going once too often to the well, Sanders has shown that in fact, his voting strength in 2016 among 'working class white men' owed not to support for his policies, and those men's openness if properly inspired to revolution change in a left direction, but rather to a long rightist reactionary campaign of hatred for Mrs. Clinton which he chanced along to be a beneficiary of, and of retrograde attitudes towards 'uppity women' in that demographic which this campaign fed on. Sanders might have had a legacy as a real contender for radical views. It would not have been an honest one, but it would have looked swell on video and in print.

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

ramen

(860 posts)
70. I wholeheartedly expect a strong endorsement from Sanders when he drops out.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 02:42 PM
Mar 2020

He does not have any interest in four more years of the bastard-in-chief. Re: Turner, I hope she does the right thing and joins the right side of history, but I'm far more interested in making sure his supporters do so.

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

LongtimeAZDem

(4,515 posts)
22. He has suspended his ads, but that's not the same thing. We'll see if he actually concedes
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:00 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
41. As the donations start to dry-up... he can save lots of $$$ by suspending ads.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:04 AM
Mar 2020

I guess that cash will come in handy later on for... whatever he expects to be spending it on.

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

Bayard

(24,110 posts)
24. YAAAAAY!!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:00 AM
Mar 2020

Thanks for doing the right thing, Senator! Now, do we think he can bring his people over?

Could Joe use him in his admin?

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

brewens

(15,359 posts)
27. Atta way Bernie! Love the guy but he didn't get it done. n/t
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:01 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

demmiblue

(37,840 posts)
29. AXIOS: Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 campaign Facebook ads
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:01 AM
Mar 2020
Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign currently has no active Facebook ads, the morning after another disappointing finish in a series of primary contests.

Why it matters: A pause in digital advertising spend on Facebook has been a good indicator that candidates are dropping out of the 2020 race before. Pete Buttigieg and Michael Bloomberg made their Facebook ads inactive hours before they suspended their campaigns.

The state of play: Sanders and his wife Jane are traveling back to Vermont today to “assess the path forward for our campaign," per a note from his campaign manager Faiz Shakir.

Shakir wrote that "last night did not go the way we wanted," after they lost all three states that voted: Arizona, Illinois and Florida.

https://www.axios.com/bernie-sanders-suspends-facebook-ads-2020-election-8d888649-55fb-4358-a6e6-cac09584bac8.html


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

onetexan

(13,857 posts)
56. Here's the link i found - doesn't mention FB ads
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:17 AM
Mar 2020
https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/bernie-sanders-to-suspend-presidential-campaign-20200318

Axios reporting
Axios is reporting that Sen. Bernie Sanders has suspended his presidential campaign. Yesterday Biden won all 3 states, and has a formidable and unsurmountable lead. That leaves Biden as the Democratic candidate for President.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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PunkinPi

(4,996 posts)
35. There seems to be some confusion on this...
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:03 AM
Mar 2020

his communications director says it's not true...



absolutely false.





Bernie aide to me just now throws cold water on report he is dropping out: "Nothing has changed since Faiz’s statement this morning"
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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LakeArenal

(29,721 posts)
38. Congratulations, Joe!!!!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:03 AM
Mar 2020

Now we do our HAPPY DANCE!!!!

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

jimfields33

(18,441 posts)
58. Thank God this is false.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:20 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LakeArenal

(29,721 posts)
61. If Bernie stays in he will be even a bigger loser!!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:25 AM
Mar 2020

His political career over!!!

Making folks gather around in these times to vote against Bernie will be the end.

Again...

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

lettucebe

(2,339 posts)
39. He has no Facebook ad buys today -- no mention of him quitting as of yet
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:04 AM
Mar 2020

This is speculation because he is not running FB ads. Wait for confirmation to start celebrating

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

democrattotheend

(12,008 posts)
40. Has that been confirmed?
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:04 AM
Mar 2020

All I found on the Axios site is that he stopped his Facebook ads, which likely means he's suspending the campaign, but has there been any confirmation?

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

Jersey Devil

(10,219 posts)
42. Axios site says Bernie suspending Facebook ads, says nothing about suspending campaign
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020

The tweet is wishful thinking

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

RandySF

(70,243 posts)
54. FB is a huge part of his strategy
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:15 AM
Mar 2020

If he’s suspending those, he’s on his way out.

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

DarthDem

(5,350 posts)
43. Could be a trial balloon
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020

Or operate as one even if not so intended.

And judging by the responses I just reviewed on Twitter and elsewhere, it's pretty clear that the overwhelming sentiment is for Sen. Sanders to end his campaign.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MANative

(4,137 posts)
45. While I hope this is true, it's being denied by some campaign aides
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Walleye

(34,969 posts)
46. Has the tweet been taken down?
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

herding cats

(19,606 posts)
48. He will no doubt want to announce this formally himself.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:07 AM
Mar 2020

Which is perfectly understandable. This is the beginning of the end of his campaign. The true end will be here shortly.

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

berksdem

(657 posts)
49. I only see it on Axios right now
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:09 AM
Mar 2020

so I will reserve my excitement until it is official.

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

apcalc

(4,502 posts)
52. Then Woodruff reports sanders' campaign says FALSE.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:14 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,033 posts)
60. Exactly. It seems many comments in this thread are right ignoring that, most likely because they
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:23 AM
Mar 2020

just read the misleading title

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

awesomerwb1

(4,520 posts)
55. You guys really thought he would
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:17 AM
Mar 2020

do the right thing and drop out?

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

still_one

(96,033 posts)
59. How come the communication manager says it is false that he is suspending
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:20 AM
Mar 2020

his campaign in the OP?

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

Response to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Response to DesertRat (Reply #62)

 

Dennis Donovan

(24,594 posts)
64. March 10
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:57 AM
Mar 2020

I missed that at first

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

HarlanPepper

(2,042 posts)
65. This is what happened last week
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 12:15 PM
Mar 2020

They floated some stories about dropping out in the media, drew all the attention toward them and then said “Oh no, we’re not dropping out.”

It’s just a desperate ploy.

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

SunSeeker

(53,507 posts)
67. A good start. Thank you Bernie. Now suspend your whole campaign. nt
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 01:39 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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