Democratic Primaries

sheshe2

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116. Ummm, well.

Reply to Aaron Pereira (Reply #68)

Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:56 PM

Mar 2020

Sanders has unlocked enthusiasm from young voters, Latino voters and people who hadn't bothered to vote before

Why did that "unlocked enthusiasm" not show up to the polls to vote once again?

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

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Bernie is proving what everyone has always said about him. [View all] showblue22 Mar 2020 OP

Exactly Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #1

Exactly. Amazing, while sitting in Vermont asking for $ while already losing by saying establishment LizBeth Mar 2020 #2

It's on full display right now. showblue22 Mar 2020 #3

Boggles the mind. He needs be taken down for his derelict of duty and responsibility to the people, LizBeth Mar 2020 #10

That, alas, is the province of his state's electorate. TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #40

Exactly, and thanks for pointing that out. Kinda important. Hortensis Mar 2020 #114

This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #4

What is wrong with you guys? SayitAintSo Mar 2020 #5

It's the truth. showblue22 Mar 2020 #6

Then, join the team relayerbob Mar 2020 #16

Tell Sanders to get out...that alone will foster unity. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #18

Divisiveness? Have you seen Sirota's/Gray's/Turner's twitter accounts recently? George II Mar 2020 #26

Exactly. Sanders needs to back Biden 100% right now. LizBeth Mar 2020 #29

I don't see that happening. When he eventually drops out, he'll offer a weak endorsement sop Mar 2020 #37

Wasting time running, being an opponent when he has lost, leaves him not doing his job in senate. LizBeth Mar 2020 #39

Please! When is he gonna fucking suspend? brush Mar 2020 #38

Republicans have nothing to do with Bernie being a prick-- they are... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #42

Right. Problem is, because of it, we ALL may be getting it--along with him! n/t slumcamper Mar 2020 #54

We feel he is not doing his job, that of a senator in a crisis in which the Dems need to be unified emmaverybo Mar 2020 #50

Anyone who bring up how much he votes with the Dems dansolo Mar 2020 #88

Why can't Sanders (I) join the team? Solidarity is our only tool and Sanders is off by himself grantcart Mar 2020 #53

+1 c-rational Mar 2020 #55

Solidarity, Sir, Is Shown Towards 'Bernie' The Magistrate Mar 2020 #93

Why all the hate? Bc he keeps giving people reason to criticize him. Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #66

Sanders Concedes, No One Will Point Out Anymore He Is A Nihilist Fool, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #75

You are so correct. Jim_S Mar 2020 #76

I hate Bernie because he is a fraud dansolo Mar 2020 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Mar 2020 #89

What hate? It's just reporting on what Bernie's doing, while other Senators MineralMan Mar 2020 #99

Yes focus on Trump not Sanders delisen Mar 2020 #101

It's remarkable that "divisiveness" only seems to be an issue when it's against Bernie LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #104

It's not hate but aggravation treestar Mar 2020 #109

"Absolutely shameful", "Talk and bluster", "ineffective Senator". So much hostility. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #7

It's not helpful at all. Alex4Martinez Mar 2020 #8

It's important to keep in mind that this does not represent a majority of Dems. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #13

I fully agree. Alex4Martinez Mar 2020 #31

Amazing how much you understand about the majority of us here in your 3 days. GemDigger Mar 2020 #36

I've been here much longer than three days and most people here are reasonble. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #45

You are right, I am wrong, your profile is wacky. You have been here longer than three days. GemDigger Mar 2020 #46

A year and three days. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #47

Votes Counted, Sir, Seem To Indicate You Are Mistaken The Magistrate Mar 2020 #94

Ludicrous charges? I appreciate the polite language but it veils personal feelings very thinly. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #110

Sanders pointless vanity campaign against the presumptive nominee in the midst of a national crisis tritsofme Mar 2020 #21

Well there it is. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #52

Are you going to address the substance? showblue22 Mar 2020 #12

Sure, I personally think Sanders should be in DC right now. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #17

He must concede...we have seen this movie before everyday that goes by without a concession Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #20

When I see attempts to bully Sanders out of the race I wonder. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #23

Why is he Rebl2 Mar 2020 #51

I mentioned this above but I want to respond again because it's important. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #58

Then Tell Your 'Bernie' To Get His Ass In Gear And Do His Damned Job, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #95

Hell of a quote there at the end padah513 Mar 2020 #102

It Is From The Confucian 'Analects', Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #105

Its not helpful, threads like this are something russia would very much love & do nothing yaesu Mar 2020 #61

Well then... sheshe2 Mar 2020 #112

No unity can come when Sanders refuses in the midst of a national emergency to concede... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #19

"Party unity?" Glorfindel Mar 2020 #24

People call it like it is NCProgressive Mar 2020 #28

"Corporate Democrats" "establishment Democrats." "ideologically bankrupt" Democrats. pnwmom Mar 2020 #33

Give it a rest. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #34

You seem to be justifying staying home in November, or not voting for Biden. sop Mar 2020 #48

True, Sir --- At Bottom, Mere Blackmail The Magistrate Mar 2020 #77

Oh for crying out loud Aquaria Mar 2020 #49

This from a poster who felt that getting the hate monger Joe Rogan was great fun grantcart Mar 2020 #56

Really strange that you would draw a conclusion like that from my comment. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #63

It's in your journal. Apparently you thought it was great fun grantcart Mar 2020 #73

OK . . . Whatever you say . . . Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #78

No... in this instance, it's "whatever you said" LanternWaste Mar 2020 #98

Unity is never voting for Jill Stein instead of the Democratic candidate. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #115

Sanders worked very hard for this distinction. He earned it. And he keeps on earning it. Hekate Mar 2020 #67

That's what I mean. Personal hostility. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #68

Sure he did, "Aaron" and "Alex". I believe every word you said. And you should be proud of Bernie. Hekate Mar 2020 #71

I am. Thank you. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #72

You're proud of him for skipping the crucial voting in the Senate? MineralMan Mar 2020 #100

Fallacy. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #117

Enthusiasm from young voters who can't seem MontanaMama Mar 2020 #79

I don't think lashing out at young voters like you are doing will help during the GE. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #80

It isn't lashing out to point out that these youngsters MontanaMama Mar 2020 #83

Ummm, well. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Mar 2020 #90

As long as Sanders remains in the race, we'll reject the tone policing, thank you very much LanternWaste Mar 2020 #97

One persons tone policing is another persons idea of a campaign built around record and facts. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #113

Unfortunately true. I think he's starting to crack under the pressure SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #9

Kick & highly recommended. William769 Mar 2020 #11

Like Trump, Rather Than Try To Expand His Base... TomCADem Mar 2020 #14

It takes a lot of chutzpah showblue22 Mar 2020 #15

I diasagree and don't understand the anger Tribetime Mar 2020 #22

Sanders needs to back Biden 100%, right now. LizBeth Mar 2020 #32

Putin is the enemy Aquaria Mar 2020 #62

#WhereIsBernie is trending on twitter Gothmog Mar 2020 #25

Imagine if all Senators chose to be this privileged. showblue22 Mar 2020 #30

You know what's more egregious? KitSileya Mar 2020 #86

Not to mention the five with the red boxes next to their names were self-quarantined. The other one? George II Mar 2020 #44

+ 1000 n/t MFGsunny Mar 2020 #92

+1,000,000 NCProgressive Mar 2020 #27

He's needed in Washington DC. marble falls Mar 2020 #35

Why are you doing this? Sienna86 Mar 2020 #41

Aren't we still in a primary? showblue22 Mar 2020 #43

Honestly Aquaria Mar 2020 #59

BS is making it harder.. still aggressively attacking Cha Mar 2020 #84

So what? It is no reason to not fight Trump now. delisen Mar 2020 #103

So What? Because I said so..that's what. BS LOST & he Spent 3x MORE $$$$$ to do it. Cha Mar 2020 #111

oh brother yaesu Mar 2020 #57

RIght in the open, for those with eyes to see. Aquaria Mar 2020 #60

He's all about the Bernie Hekate Mar 2020 #64

Talking about ineffective, wasn't it Biden who voted for the disastrous bankruptcy bill and hellno45 Mar 2020 #65

Very old, very out of context, and very debunked. Welcome to DU... Hekate Mar 2020 #69

The People are Voting for Biden's Agenda.. BS spent 3x MORE $$$$$$. Cha Mar 2020 #85

This Is Ridiculous, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #96

Bernie has missed 272 senate votes since July. Galraedia Mar 2020 #70

like Trump, he has never hidden who he is Skittles Mar 2020 #74

I have to admit I was REALLY heartened to see that Upthevibe Mar 2020 #81

How do you do a round table on COVID-19 with no medical experts? Gothmog Mar 2020 #82

Answer: You don't. --- Explanation: It's a political stunt. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #91

Did this rally flop? Gothmog Mar 2020 #107

Wait! Wha-huh? Only 4000 viewers? And there really WAS a "musical guest"??? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #108

Did sanders' online rally flop? Gothmog Mar 2020 #106

Yes he is, and he doesn't care Progressive dog Mar 2020 #118

Ouch! @JoeBiden put out this video 6 hours ago and it already has over 1.1 million views. Gothmog Mar 2020 #119

That's awesome. showblue22 Mar 2020 #122

Watch what they do, not what they say. Full stop. n/t MFGsunny Mar 2020 #120

Perhaps this is fitting ?? musicman65 Mar 2020 #121

K&R R B Garr Mar 2020 #123

More cyber bullying!!! zackymilly Mar 2020 #124

Bernie: If I Was a Senator, I'd Negotiate A Better Deal TomCADem Mar 2020 #125