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The Magistrate

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28. Aiding Trump Is His Only Leverage, Sir

Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:20 PM

Mar 2020

It may be an unfair reading of your comment, but it seems you would be on-board with that. No surer means exist of securing re-election for Trump (one shudders even to write the words) than Sanders engaging in an third party campaign.

"Now that is cool. A highwayman puts a gun to my head and says give me your money or I shall have to shoot you, and then you will become a murderer."

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

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Enough, Bernie! That Is Quite Enough! [View all] MineralMan Mar 2020 OP

The Senate is in session today, there quite possibly could be a vote on the next Aid Package... George II Mar 2020 #1

He is "ASSessing" apparently. MineralMan Mar 2020 #4

He's been assessing since Tuesday night. It's not like there are a dozen options out there.... George II Mar 2020 #6

Well, I'm sorry he's feeling disappointed, to be sure. MineralMan Mar 2020 #9

And PatSeg Mar 2020 #11

Indeed. MineralMan Mar 2020 #12

He might be up in Vermont for a different reason democrattotheend Mar 2020 #116

Oh isn't that nice, he hasn't attacked Biden since last week's primaries. He actually rarely.... George II Mar 2020 #120

Bernie owns a home in D.C. TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #122

He is a Senator...Feinstein is older than he is ...and Nancy Pelosi around the same age...he Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #138

Good question Gothmog Mar 2020 #29

He missed more than 260 consecutive votes from late June 2019 through the second week of Jan 2020. George II Mar 2020 #33

If Accurate, That is Quite Shocking! MineralMan Mar 2020 #59

Actually the number is only 244, he did show up for one on June 28 2019. But for that one.... George II Mar 2020 #85

Missed voting on the Coronavirus preparedness supplemental appropriations bill. Managed emmaverybo Mar 2020 #61

Wait, what? mcar Mar 2020 #105

He does. But he never said it was the COVID-19 crisis. His campaign in cratering, that's probably... George II Mar 2020 #110

This is just sad mcar Mar 2020 #119

Another choice is to continue taking advantage of the national stage to push... LAS14 Mar 2020 #2

I disagree. Trump is apparently regaining strength through his MineralMan Mar 2020 #7

He says he wants the best for all Americans Butterflylady Mar 2020 #23

Obviously, I agree. MineralMan Mar 2020 #25

Trump is making himself look like a fool in the COVID-19 "briefings". Blue_true Mar 2020 #124

No, it hurts us with money...can't begin to build a war chest for the presidential and down ballot Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #139

I think Bernie's tail might be wagging his dog at this point. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #3

Poor Bernie... MineralMan Mar 2020 #5

Bless his heart! True Blue American Mar 2020 #8

I'm sure he means well, too, MineralMan Mar 2020 #10

Then He Ain't Much Of A Dog, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #14

I agree. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #15

A distant relation is part of this cult Fritz Walter Mar 2020 #96

Not only Trump supports Bernie, but also Putin. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2020 #101

Ask Sanders if our different responses to pandemic is Hortensis Mar 2020 #13

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #16

I can only speak for myself, I'm afraid. MineralMan Mar 2020 #18

Because Bernie insists on bringing attention to himself. Warren, Amy, Pete... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #20

It's all about him!!!!! Butterflylady Mar 2020 #26

Ordinarily I would say you are right, and I do appreciate Bernie's influence on the party's platform femmedem Mar 2020 #24

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #32

LOL trc Mar 2020 #42

What has sanders accomplished in the real world? I keep asking this question with no answers Gothmog Mar 2020 #34

Why do so many Bernie supporters spend so much time urging Bernie to stay in the race? kstewart33 Mar 2020 #45

Bernie gets to decide and only him jimfields33 Mar 2020 #82

The bottom line is that Bernie is clinging on to a non-existent hope NCProgressive Mar 2020 #89

Which is worse in another way ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #104

We're wasting time! Biden can be going directly after trump NOW and the DNC can start.... George II Mar 2020 #111

The reason is simple...by remaining in the race Sanders helps Trump and the dangers of Trump Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #52

Mass deaths will commence shortly in the U.S. dalton99a Mar 2020 #17

Yes. Bernie Sanders Is Irrelevant in Many Ways. MineralMan Mar 2020 #19

To me, it looks like Bernie's ego is getting in the way. C Moon Mar 2020 #21

Anyone who undertakes to run for President is someone with a large ego. MineralMan Mar 2020 #27

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #22

Aiding Trump Is His Only Leverage, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #28

It is truly mind boggling that Sanders supporters that clearly see themselves Blue_true Mar 2020 #131

I cannot tell Bernie or anyone else what to do. MineralMan Mar 2020 #30

If he does.... paleotn Mar 2020 #65

He cannot run as an independent now NCProgressive Mar 2020 #90

Well, we all know how that will turn out. kstewart33 Mar 2020 #100

If we did it Bernie's way we would be in a hell of lot better shape. erlewyne Mar 2020 #31

Perhaps. But we have already seen that we are not MineralMan Mar 2020 #35

Pardon me, erlewyne Mar 2020 #46

Really? You said this: George II Mar 2020 #94

"Al Gore's running mate?" What does that have to do with the discussion? ehrnst Mar 2020 #54

I voted for Gore erlewyne Mar 2020 #75

I barely voted to keep your post, coti Mar 2020 #97

Dump me. erlewyne Mar 2020 #114

A clarification please irisblue Mar 2020 #151

What does Joe Lieberman have to do with the conversation? n/t Mr.Bill Mar 2020 #88

... NCProgressive Mar 2020 #91

Al Gore's running mate is running this year? George II Mar 2020 #92

Bernie did not give you any of that...Democrats did. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #140

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #150

Don't go, Bernie bfealk Mar 2020 #36

Where is Bernie? Is He Taking Part in Senate Actions? MineralMan Mar 2020 #37

This, Sir, May Be The Single Stupidest Post Made Today The Magistrate Mar 2020 #38

There Is, Sir, Considerable Competition for That Award. MineralMan Mar 2020 #41

Oh the day is young grantcart Mar 2020 #50

"Defacto leader of the country?" No that would be Nancy Pelosi, not Bernie. ehrnst Mar 2020 #48

And Hamlet was the de facto leader of Denmark... greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #83

"No on has seen Joe since the last debate"? That sure isn't correct. Where is Sanders???? George II Mar 2020 #99

"Bernie is the de facto leader of the country right now" mcar Mar 2020 #107

That is why he has to go...he is not the leader of anything...he is a failed presidential candidate. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #142

This message was self-deleted by its author MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #152

For the good of this nation and every person living here, warmfeet Mar 2020 #39

Well Stated! MineralMan Mar 2020 #40

Good points. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2020 #43

Thanks! MineralMan Mar 2020 #44

We get it quakerboy Mar 2020 #47

You are incorrect. I do like Bernie. MineralMan Mar 2020 #51

The post I responded to did not indicate that. quakerboy Mar 2020 #154

Yes, I can see that you haven't posted much in the past 90 days. MineralMan Mar 2020 #156

Ha. quakerboy Mar 2020 #160

Why Is Not On Sanders To Co-Operate, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #87

I take it as axiomatic that quakerboy Mar 2020 #136

Then Why Is He Delaying, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #144

We know nothing of the kind. quakerboy Mar 2020 #155

To Put It Bluntly, Sir, That's A Load Of Crap The Magistrate Mar 2020 #157

To put it bluntly quakerboy Mar 2020 #158

As You Wish, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #159

There is nothing to talk about...Bernie was beaten badly. He needs to concede and endorse if he Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #143

Bernie has lost. Concession and endorsement are meaningless at this point quakerboy Mar 2020 #165

Concessions are not meaningless...just saying if he suspends his campaign,it works for me so we can Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #166

If you read the excellent NY Times article on how the campaign fell apart grantcart Mar 2020 #49

You are correct, I think, on all counts. MineralMan Mar 2020 #53

Better Joe! Let's DumptheTrumpS in 2020! usaf-vet Mar 2020 #55

+100 MineralMan Mar 2020 #56

Some people have a remarkable ability to inflate and littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #57

I don't fault political candidates for their large egos. MineralMan Mar 2020 #60

More than enough, Bernie. demigoddess Mar 2020 #58

What if customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #62

Well, if EVERYBODY just ignored Bernie Sanders, that would be fine. MineralMan Mar 2020 #63

Like I said customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #67

Sadly, people do not always vote rationally. MineralMan Mar 2020 #70

They always vote customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #74

Well, I hope we don't have to worry about that. MineralMan Mar 2020 #77

Whether it happens now customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #80

I disagree on the timing, but that's OK. MineralMan Mar 2020 #81

Bernie is about to become "old man shaking his fist at the moon" kinda guy. Go Home Bern, it's over. NotHardly Mar 2020 #64

"Be a mensch" PJMcK Mar 2020 #66

There are some words in Yiddish that have no equal in English. MineralMan Mar 2020 #71

As a long-time New Yorker, I know exactly what you mean PJMcK Mar 2020 #113

While I agree he needs to get his butt back and vote, he has been using his donantion airmid Mar 2020 #68

Yes, it is his decision, which is why I'm encouraging him to MineralMan Mar 2020 #73

Time for him to go...and the donations pay something to act blue...and is the entire amount donated? Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #145

Cool, another divisive thread. nt Gore1FL Mar 2020 #69

Is it? I disagree. MineralMan Mar 2020 #72

Dictating the actions of someone else based on a misguided understanding isn't helpful. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #93

How is a suggestion dictating anything? MineralMan Mar 2020 #95

FFS nt Gore1FL Mar 2020 #109

Bernie could be the white knight making the final thrust into the heart of "conservatism"..... jaxexpat Mar 2020 #76

Very nicely said! MineralMan Mar 2020 #78

I have read all of the posts and points made and countered in this thread with great interest hangaleft Mar 2020 #115

The op said Bernie, not Biden. nt showblue22 Mar 2020 #133

My mistake hangaleft Mar 2020 #134

For the record, Bernie Sanders did stump for Hillary. secondwind Mar 2020 #79

Yes. I remember that. MineralMan Mar 2020 #84

Sorta. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #106

It would have been better if he didn't. showblue22 Mar 2020 #108

He Did Not Do What He Had To, Ma'am, To Be Effective At It The Magistrate Mar 2020 #112

This is interesting Gothmog Mar 2020 #86

Weird. MineralMan Mar 2020 #98

Yes very weird Gothmog Mar 2020 #146

Bernie's remarks about Cuba were just plain stupid hangaleft Mar 2020 #118

Bernie was so sure he was going to beat Biden that he campaigned in Klobouchar and Warren's states Gothmog Mar 2020 #102

K&R! Bravo! IluvPitties Mar 2020 #103

GET OFF MY LAWN! James48 Mar 2020 #117

Please consider taking your own advice... MineralMan Mar 2020 #123

Like you just did? TwilightZone Mar 2020 #127

Irony is a funny thing... MineralMan Mar 2020 #129

We're tired, exhausted. showblue22 Mar 2020 #135

This amuses me Gothmog Mar 2020 #121

Kick & recommended. William769 Mar 2020 #125

oh shush Pillow talk Mar 2020 #126

Sorry. I won't do that. MineralMan Mar 2020 #128

Bravo! emmaverybo Mar 2020 #137

Bernie needs to drop out theglammistress Mar 2020 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author Dem2 Mar 2020 #132

It's going to go on and on and on and on and on and on and on... betsuni Mar 2020 #141

TRUTH!!!! Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #147

Nearly half of Democratic primary voters have not voted yet. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #148

Bernie needs to drop out and support Joe. SlimJimmy Mar 2020 #149

For those who claim Sanders and/or his campaign aren't attacking Biden: George II Mar 2020 #153

How do you hold a round table on COVID 19 with no medical expert? Gothmog Mar 2020 #161

The Rest of the Senate is in DC, voting on a relief bill. Bernie has a Concert, MineralMan Mar 2020 #162

Did this rally flop? Gothmog Mar 2020 #163

This makes me smile Gothmog Mar 2020 #164

Arggh Gothmog Mar 2020 #167

He also can't show up at his job in the Senate MineralMan Mar 2020 #168

And if Biden's campaign completely falls apart? fallout87 Mar 2020 #169

Is that something you hope for? MineralMan Mar 2020 #170