Democratic Primaries

femmedem

(8,428 posts) Wed Apr 8, 2020, 06:57 PM Apr 2020

Bernie's out. But he still wants a Connecticut primary.

"Bernie Sanders ended his campaign for president Wednesday, but he still wants Connecticut and a handful of other states to hold Democratic primaries in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — a bid to amass more delegates and influence at the Democratic National Convention.

The decision Sanders announced during a live stream puts officials in Connecticut and other states with upcoming primaries in an awkward position: With the refusal of Sanders to formally withdraw, must they still open their polls at a time when the public is being urged to stay home for reasons of personal and public health?

Under state law, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill cannot cancel a primary without the written permission of candidates who have qualified for the ballot. After Sanders made clear he was quitting the race, Merrill set to work on a statement about the status of the primary, then the 78-year-old Vermont senator threw his curveball.

“As you can imagine, what ensued was a great gnashing of teeth and all sorts of conversations about now what?” Merrill said."

More: https://ctmirror.org/2020/04/08/bernies-out-but-he-still-wants-a-connecticut-primary/

I expected that he would do the right thing and suspend his campaign this week, but this surprises and infuriates me. It's a waste of scarce resources, but more importantly, it could cost many, many lives. Including mine.

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

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Bernie's out. But he still wants a Connecticut primary. (Original Post) femmedem Apr 2020 OP

I hope to hell they tell him no! William769 Apr 2020 #1

It they have no reason to have an election down ballot etc...just keep postponing it until Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #3

Bernie wants to make sure every last person knows exactly who he is. madaboutharry Apr 2020 #2

I Was Right To Withhold Any Praise For Bernie's Decision to Suspend His Campaign Indykatie Apr 2020 #4

I sure am sorry I voted for him in the 2016 CT primary. I really just wanted to move the party to CTyankee Apr 2020 #5

Presidential candidates are not the only thing on primary ballots. mikelgb Apr 2020 #6

Bernie is proving to be a royal pain in the ass. n/t monmouth4 Apr 2020 #7

Again. Squinch Apr 2020 #10

And What Does That Tell You? Me. Apr 2020 #8

Were not going to put up with his bullshit again at the convention. Historic NY Apr 2020 #9

ENOUGH. kacekwl Apr 2020 #11

You have to roll these things out strategically SiliconValley_Dem Apr 2020 #12

I hope you're right. That's the best explanation I've heard. femmedem Apr 2020 #13

He wants a debate and NurseJackie Apr 2020 #14

I don't think he wants a debate at this point. femmedem Apr 2020 #17

When is it? My whole family lives there. Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 #15

June 2. n/t femmedem Apr 2020 #16

BS still wants CT and a handful of other states to hold Dem primaries in the midst of the CV.. Cha Apr 2020 #18

Only surprised this would surprise anyone. He's a ruthless Hortensis Apr 2020 #19

William769

(55,783 posts)

1. I hope to hell they tell him no!

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 06:58 PM

Apr 2020

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

Demsrule86

(70,914 posts)

3. It they have no reason to have an election down ballot etc...just keep postponing it until

Reply to William769 (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:05 PM

Apr 2020

it doesn't matter anymore.

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

madaboutharry

(41,237 posts)

2. Bernie wants to make sure every last person knows exactly who he is.

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:02 PM

Apr 2020

I support Democrats.

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

Indykatie

(3,850 posts)

4. I Was Right To Withhold Any Praise For Bernie's Decision to Suspend His Campaign

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:09 PM

Apr 2020

He can't get over his selfish self serving ways. He refuses to leave the stage as a candidate. In the end Bernie couldn't help being Bernie.

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

CTyankee

(64,826 posts)

5. I sure am sorry I voted for him in the 2016 CT primary. I really just wanted to move the party to

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:09 PM

Apr 2020

the left. I didn't particularly like him.

Please go away, Bernie.

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

mikelgb

(6,021 posts)

6. Presidential candidates are not the only thing on primary ballots.

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:23 PM

Apr 2020

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

monmouth4

(10,085 posts)

7. Bernie is proving to be a royal pain in the ass. n/t

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:24 PM

Apr 2020

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

Squinch

(52,397 posts)

10. Again.

Reply to monmouth4 (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:38 PM

Apr 2020

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

Me.

(35,454 posts)

8. And What Does That Tell You?

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:26 PM

Apr 2020

It tells me he's still looking for a door and is not to be trusted. If you're out you're out, no if ands or buts, no hedging, qualifying, bargaining or anything.

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

Historic NY

(37,776 posts)

9. Were not going to put up with his bullshit again at the convention.

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 07:27 PM

Apr 2020

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

kacekwl

(7,425 posts)

11. ENOUGH.

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 08:10 PM

Apr 2020

Already.

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

SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)

12. You have to roll these things out strategically

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 08:21 PM

Apr 2020

Big focus of this news cycle is Bernie finally suspending. Others will be:

Biden giving prime time address to unveil policy proposals

Obama coming out to strongly endorse

Televised event with bipartisan endorsements including current GOP

Raft of Newspapers endorsing

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

femmedem

(8,428 posts)

13. I hope you're right. That's the best explanation I've heard.

Reply to SiliconValley_Dem (Reply #12)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 08:35 PM

Apr 2020

I'll admit, I'm short on sleep and high on anxiety right now so I didn't jump to the most optimistic conclusion.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

14. He wants a debate and

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 09:06 PM

Apr 2020

... people in hell want ice water.

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

femmedem

(8,428 posts)

17. I don't think he wants a debate at this point.

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #14)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 04:32 AM

Apr 2020

He's not actively campaigning anymore; he just wants to keep his name on the ballots in upcoming primaries.

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

15. When is it? My whole family lives there.

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 09:17 PM

Apr 2020

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

femmedem

(8,428 posts)

16. June 2. n/t

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #15)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 04:28 AM

Apr 2020

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

Cha

(304,710 posts)

18. BS still wants CT and a handful of other states to hold Dem primaries in the midst of the CV..

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 04:42 AM

Apr 2020

Reap what ya sow.

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

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

19. Only surprised this would surprise anyone. He's a ruthless

Reply to femmedem (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 07:48 AM

Apr 2020

crusader for a better world, and we're corrupt Democrats with hypocritical conceits of being better than Republicans. He has a duty to continue disrupting, so expect more of the same.

(Also, when he does finally leave the national spotlight, or far more likely when it leaves him, Russia allowing, the press and most of his followers will not be following him to quarantine in VT or even to his DC office where he himself says he's wasted nearly 30 years now.)

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

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