Democratic Primaries

Laelth

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31. My argument, here, is of the "silver lining" variety.

Wed Mar 11, 2020, 09:14 AM

Mar 2020

I thought Bernie should have dropped out after Super Tuesday, but it looks like he’s in the race for much longer.

In the OP, I am trying to say that there’s at least one benefit to Bernie’s remaining in the race ...

perhaps only one.

-Laelth

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

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It serves the Party for Sanders to stay in the race. [View all] Laelth Mar 2020 OP

I have no problem with Sanders staying in the race if... Sloumeau Mar 2020 #1

I agree with you on that. Laelth Mar 2020 #4

Would Sanders supporters be agreeing with this if the inverse were true? ehrnst Mar 2020 #9

I can't speak for them. n/t Laelth Mar 2020 #13

Yes you can. You said you voted for Sanders. Correct? zackymilly Mar 2020 #14

I did. I voted for Bernie. Laelth Mar 2020 #17

It's down to a chicken. Last time Bernie promised me a pony! n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #19

But the promise of a total health care system overhaul went from 8 years down to 2.... ehrnst Mar 2020 #26

Now that you mention it ... Laelth Mar 2020 #30

How do you demand concessions when you're getting the brake beat off of you? Gothmog Mar 2020 #85

That's the crucial issue. But unfortunately even if he bows out now, supporters will keep up emmaverybo Mar 2020 #11

Hear! Hear! n/t Laelth Mar 2020 #54

He'll say he is publicly HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #51

If Bernie changes his message, I would agree. Claustrum Mar 2020 #2

My argument, here, is of the "silver lining" variety. Laelth Mar 2020 #31

He won't change his message and Trump has begun the general...Sanders needs to drop out now. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #55

How many countries have a Michigan? k8conant Mar 2020 #61

You got me...my ADHD is kicking up bigtime...counties...hehe Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #65

Yes. It's over. It was over on Super Tuesday. Laelth Mar 2020 #64

There is no silver lining. Voting in a primary and not being to turn to the general, having our Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #66

Fair enough. We shall see what we see. n/t Laelth Mar 2020 #68

Nope. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #3

Perhaps. Laelth Mar 2020 #46

Doesn't bother me Dem2 Mar 2020 #5

Why would the campaign and the surrogates change? (nt) ehrnst Mar 2020 #7

I agree. Laelth Mar 2020 #8

He's not going to change his strategy. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #16

Sigh. I am disappointed to hear that. Laelth Mar 2020 #21

Withdraw? I don't see Sanders doing that until the very last possible moment ehrnst Mar 2020 #25

I don't think his health is an issue. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #29

I have to wonder. ehrnst Mar 2020 #33

Even if there wasn't, it's not a good look. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #37

Sanders needs to pay a political price if he stays in and helps Trump...primary him in Vermont... I Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #56

Or it promotes false, unrealistic expectations, and disbelief at the inevitable reality. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2020 #6

Viable argument. Laelth Mar 2020 #10

Why do you think that first time voters aren't turning out to vote for anyone else? ehrnst Mar 2020 #18

That's not what I meant. Laelth Mar 2020 #28

No one is guaranteed their primary choice will still be in the race when their primary comes. ehrnst Mar 2020 #35

Under our current rules, they're not. I agree. Laelth Mar 2020 #36

So you think that if Sanders isn't on the ballot, his supporters won't "participate in the process?" ehrnst Mar 2020 #38

On the ballot? Laelth Mar 2020 #40

Well, isn't that what supporters of Warren, Harris, Klobuchar and Buttigieg have been dealing with? ehrnst Mar 2020 #45

This is why I get frustrated living in PA. berksdem Mar 2020 #12

This year is no different, from my perspective. Laelth Mar 2020 #32

100% agree... berksdem Mar 2020 #43

I will be thrilled to vote for Joe in November. Laelth Mar 2020 #67

I know the feeling. Ohio moved it primary date up to March 17 and it is already effectively over. pampango Mar 2020 #47

yep... it absolutely stinks berksdem Mar 2020 #62

No. He is toxic and divisive. Evergreen Emerald Mar 2020 #15

I said I thought he should concede immediately after Super Tuesday. Laelth Mar 2020 #34

I'd be fine IF Bernie shifted fire to Trump. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #20

I agree. Laelth Mar 2020 #41

The attacks were non-stop today, Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #82

How do you feel about his top campaign advisors continued efforts to kneecap and hobble Biden... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #22

The crazy people I work with her support BS are saying it was "stolen by the establishment". redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #27

I was just looking for the silver lining. Laelth Mar 2020 #44

It depends on how he conducts himself. Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #23

This is exactly what they did in 2016 world wide wally Mar 2020 #24

Yes it is. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #72

No it does NOT. boston bean Mar 2020 #39

Silver Lining Laelth Mar 2020 #58

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Mar 2020 #42

i don't think it matters whether he stays in the race or not. what matters fishwax Mar 2020 #48

+1 Laelth Mar 2020 #49

It fucking matters and his supporter and campaign people spreading ani-Biden rhetoric on twitter Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #59

i think energies are better spent focusing on trump and the general, but fishwax Mar 2020 #60

No thanks HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #50

I switched my preference to Biden immediately after Super Tuesday. Laelth Mar 2020 #71

No it does not...we need to come together and heal...the primary is over. Sanders needs to bow out Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #52

OK. But it looks like he's not going to do that. Laelth Mar 2020 #74

Then we ignore him, let him make a fool of himself if he chooses. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #80

No It Doesn't Me. Mar 2020 #53

Nope. Sanders needs to suspend, today, before he starts making comments stopbush Mar 2020 #57

Yes tavernier Mar 2020 #69

What's the rush? k8conant Mar 2020 #63

It only matters if Bernie continues to attack Biden... Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #70

Bernie is toxic, but voters DO deserve a primary choice. RealityChik Mar 2020 #73

I agree. There are other benefits too democrattotheend Mar 2020 #75

And this just adds to the reason SoCalNative Mar 2020 #76

Agree. Voters deserve to feel they are all part of the process. Sanders supporters will continue emmaverybo Mar 2020 #77

Thank you. n/t Laelth Mar 2020 #78

It doesnt matter what we do with this guy or his supporters. He and his campaign are going Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #81

There is no reason for the process to run this long. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #79

Down. Ballot. Matters. Iggo Mar 2020 #83

Watching sanders lose primary races by large margins will be amusing Gothmog Mar 2020 #84

Bernie should stay in as long as Biden has less than 1991 delegates iwannaknow Mar 2020 #86