Democratic Primaries

ucrdem

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113. The primary process isn't playing out, though. It's getting canceled along with everything else.

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:16 PM

Mar 2020

Since its function is not elect but to nominate, and the nomination was determined in record time -- three weeks, continuing in the face of the public health challenge is in my view not necessary. Democracy needs elections, and elections need candidates, and we have one. Sanders voters weren't turning out to vote anyway and there's no reason to require partisans to schlep to polling places to make unneeded votes.

That's my $.02 anyway!

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

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At this point, I'd support DNC disqualifying Sanders for peddling a fake allegation [View all] NCProgressive Mar 2020 OP

I wish Sanders would concede, but spooky3 Mar 2020 #1

They should call Sanders and read him the riot act NCProgressive Mar 2020 #7

Bullshit...no cares about primary voting except Sander people who won't vote for us anyway. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #10

Come on. You can't speak for anyone but yourself on desire for voting. nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #21

The only ones who care are those Sanders supporters who are think he can still win...he can't and Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #24

+++++++++++++++. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #45

Thanks Ems... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #47

This. Rizen Mar 2020 #19

Tell that to Bernie and the people accusing Biden of rape. IluvPitties Mar 2020 #22

You know what this rape thing is beyond the pale...we aren't going to be unified obviously...I have Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #25

Then quit slamming Biden. marble falls Mar 2020 #68

Nothing says unity like false accusations of sexual assault ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #74

Yes, alienating Bernie supporters is not the way to go. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #78

Alienating Democrats sheshe2 Mar 2020 #81

And alienating the vast majority of Democrats during a Democratic primary is? ehrnst Mar 2020 #92

Why? Many of them aren't going to vote for the Democrat anyway. George II Mar 2020 #97

Please explain how Sanders supporters MontanaMama Mar 2020 #102

STOP Aquaria Mar 2020 #41

So did you feel that way about Kamala, Warren or Buttigieg voters "not given a chance?" ehrnst Mar 2020 #93

+++++ NCProgressive Mar 2020 #95

The candidates CHOSE to stop running. Everyone understands spooky3 Mar 2020 #103

Coronavirus changes everything NCProgressive Mar 2020 #138

I presume you're referring to his surrogates - Shaun King, Krystal Ball, and others making up... George II Mar 2020 #2

Then Bernie needs to come forward and call them out on it. NCProgressive Mar 2020 #6

He never will. George II Mar 2020 #27

+++ still_one Mar 2020 #30

He will not. If a false narrative benefits him, he will not discourage or correct it. ehrnst Mar 2020 #94

He is as of now an indicted coconspirator. BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #108

I've noticed that the big wigs haven't taken the bait ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #73

I take that back ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #142

Sanders has made clear the difference of an Independent compared to the Democratic Party. LizBeth Mar 2020 #3

We need Independents, which Bernie has shown he's capable of bringing into the "Democratic tent." InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #112

We certainly do not need Sanders to give us the Independent vote today. Sanders can start LizBeth Mar 2020 #116

'Bernie' Has Done No Such Thing, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #118

We cannot afford to dismiss any part of the Democratic coalition. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #122

The 'Dead-Enders' Dismiss Themselves, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #123

Especially the coalition of the vast, vast majority of Democrats, which presently support Joe Biden. ehrnst Mar 2020 #125

No one wants to dismiss any part of the Democratic coalition - operative word Democratic. George II Mar 2020 #140

Keep on clapping! ehrnst Mar 2020 #121

What happened? Been offline most of day. Amaryllis Mar 2020 #4

Sanders trolls NCProgressive Mar 2020 #8

Oh, please. Haggis for Breakfast Mar 2020 #13

Also, Biden had security clearances granted NCProgressive Mar 2020 #16

Poor thing. Even "MeToo" turned her down. nolabear Mar 2020 #18

They likely knew she was full of shit and wanted no part of this MustLoveBeagles Mar 2020 #37

MeToo turned her down? ECSkeptic Mar 2020 #126

That's how the Intercept is pitching it. "Times up" is supposed to be connected to MeToo. nt ucrdem Mar 2020 #131

Brihana Joy Gray is part of the Sanders campaign, and if she is part of this she should be discharge still_one Mar 2020 #32

She's doing what Bernie pays her to do... comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #49

If she remains in his campaign, there is no doubt about it still_one Mar 2020 #51

Just another Stein supporter... sheshe2 Mar 2020 #79

The list is pretty long sheshe still_one Mar 2020 #89

I didn't see Joy Gray push this ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #75

People know Joe for his honesty and decency and they know sanders for his dirty tricks Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #5

Yes, but this needs to be exposed to the bros that their leader did something nefarious NCProgressive Mar 2020 #14

And it's not the only nefarious thing that campaign has done Aquaria Mar 2020 #33

This is why Sanders should be severely punished for this NCProgressive Mar 2020 #46

2015: "It's all the DNC's fault for letting us do it." Grokenstein Mar 2020 #57

Hell yes! William769 Mar 2020 #9

All of his top surrogates pushing a rape allegation against Joe Biden... showblue22 Mar 2020 #11

He should be disqualified, his delegates forfeited and disinvited from the convention. NCProgressive Mar 2020 #15

Unless he lets those involved in this on his campaign staff go, he has just disqualified himself still_one Mar 2020 #34

This will backfire on BS. It will just make people loathe BS more. jrthin Mar 2020 #12

BS is history (in the irrelevant sense), it's over for him Hav Mar 2020 #17

This is what makes me anxious. jrthin Mar 2020 #96

He knows he is not going to win the nomination. showblue22 Mar 2020 #20

We have seen a candidate this ruthless before...and we will not make him our nominee...the story is Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #26

He's one of those "if I can't have the nomination no one else can" people. His egomania is a emmaverybo Mar 2020 #40

A mean, selfish sh*t. When people show you who they are, jrthin Mar 2020 #98

He knows he's lost and now he just wants to burn it all down. Codeine Mar 2020 #62

Is this being reported in the MSM? Wednesdays Mar 2020 #23

No. Not even Fox. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #28

That's not how it works Aquaria Mar 2020 #29

That is true...but the DNC could set a deadline for delegates to be counted.. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #31

The delegates get counted at the convention Aquaria Mar 2020 #43

State Primaries Will Occur Regardless, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #35

Good points there. showblue22 Mar 2020 #39

When I said cancel the primaries, I meant only the presidential part. NCProgressive Mar 2020 #52

No Mechanism I Know Of For That, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #60

The primaries can go on and Sanders can whine all he wants...but Joe can be declared the presumptive Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #66

I agree with you, and we can contact the DNC and tell them that. I just did- here's a link: NBachers Mar 2020 #36

Thank you! showblue22 Mar 2020 #42

Quick, before I copywrite it! NBachers Mar 2020 #83

Thank you. Did it. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #44

Here's mine showblue22 Mar 2020 #50

Thank You for this letter to the DNC, Bachers! Cha Mar 2020 #85

Well, I've set myself up to get flooded with even more DNC begging emails, but we do what we must. NBachers Mar 2020 #87

One for the Team! Cha Mar 2020 #88

3 hours ago Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #38

He's not even in the party. nsd Mar 2020 #58

I don't like the idea of cancelling elections. I have zero comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #48

People get kicked out of groups for being disruptive NCProgressive Mar 2020 #54

He can be ejected from the Democratic caucus in the Senate comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #55

When Georgia votes...Sanders may be shut down mathematically at which point the DNC can say Biden Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #65

Cyber drive-by on the heels of Joe's declination of further debate with BS Ponietz Mar 2020 #53

Exactly! showblue22 Mar 2020 #61

Didn't someone once say safeinOhio Mar 2020 #56

Russian agitprop showblue22 Mar 2020 #59

Jacobin too NCProgressive Mar 2020 #63

Yes, and Greenwald. showblue22 Mar 2020 #64

Another Bernie Bros post from a January 2020 newbie. hay rick Mar 2020 #67

So I take it you support fake allegations against the Democratic nominee? NCProgressive Mar 2020 #69

Want To Try That On With Me, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #71

This times 10 JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #76

You put that well! ucrdem Mar 2020 #91

I have no desire to defend Sanders. hay rick Mar 2020 #106

Do Not Imply 'Short-Timers' Are Trolls, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #107

Not nearly as harmful as the constant attacks FROM "Bernie Bros" are on Democrats. W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #109

Bernie needs to drop out and resign from the Senate vercetti2021 Mar 2020 #70

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #72

Since I couldn't reply to the removed post, I'll make a general statement ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #77

First I heard of this JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author hangaleft Mar 2020 #82

Why antagonize Sanders supporters? Cicada Mar 2020 #84

People have tried hugging like that before NCProgressive Mar 2020 #100

I'm practicing social distancing. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #104

Bernie should drop out. First he should apologize for his surrogates, the drop out captain queeg Mar 2020 #86

Better late than never. ucrdem Mar 2020 #90

No. He has support from real Democrats who do support their party. Hortensis Mar 2020 #99

The extenuating circumstance would be coronavirus, not Sanders per se. ucrdem Mar 2020 #110

Well, coronavirus is definitely "something dramatic happening." Hortensis Mar 2020 #111

The primary process isn't playing out, though. It's getting canceled along with everything else. ucrdem Mar 2020 #113

I'd love, and be relieved, to have it decided also. Hortensis Mar 2020 #117

Stay well! ucrdem Mar 2020 #119

Hey, that's exactly what I said to the USPS deliveryman Hortensis Mar 2020 #124

Y'know, I've been quiet about Sanders Rorey Mar 2020 #101

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Mar 2020 #105

There's also a Twitter user rusty fender Mar 2020 #114

+++++ NCProgressive Mar 2020 #115

Just one of many disqualification-worthy things he's done/said/written. When he... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #120

Whatever happened to believing women ? alarimer Mar 2020 #127

When even the #metoo organization won't support her .... NCProgressive Mar 2020 #128

#MeToo ECSkeptic Mar 2020 #129

It's all pretty dubious but here is the link: ucrdem Mar 2020 #130

Not what I was hoping for... ECSkeptic Mar 2020 #132

Well, yes, the corroboration is weak, which makes the claim weak. ucrdem Mar 2020 #133

It's certainly not corroboration... ECSkeptic Mar 2020 #135

The point is that she claims she brought her case to a MeToo-connected ucrdem Mar 2020 #136

Look at it this way NCProgressive Mar 2020 #134

Oh, please. kcr Mar 2020 #139

This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #141

Kicking to keep at the top. William769 Mar 2020 #137

Much as I would love the primaries to end and Biden be considered the nominee, I really disagree on karynnj Mar 2020 #143