I'm already seeing some of this crap on FB. He won't get very far in the primary, but he may prove to be a spoiler.

and he isn't even a Democrat

Gabbard posts always get swarm-alerted, too. My only hidden post EVER was one criticizing Gabbard.

I'll join you.

He's only going to help Putin.....AGAIN.

He needs to go away.

Sure hope he does well in the Independent Party primaries.

that you would see very clearly that Democrats don't beg non-Democrats for anything.

But thanks for showing where you stand.



ONLY! 2019 and beyond.

is being tribal?

Really...

Here on Democratic Underground???

WOW!!!

Bookmarked and screen saved.

ONLY! 2019 and beyond.

my thoughts exactly

and Men running in the Democratic Party.

We don't need him and many of us don't want him any more than we want her...(you know who). Maybe they could start their own party.

Alien concepts to the finger pointer. I think he is in for a shock this time around.

Karma and all that jazz.

Bernie is toast.

And, I hope so

I think...I think perhaps...I truly believe....They are...Maybe...Never mind...

sigh.

Who's the Gay candidate?

Buttigieg, BS, Gabbard..

Thanks, Too Bad our Democracy is at stake.

There can be a very long primary season to discuss the issues.

The primary season is to sort out candidates, policies and ideas. I believe the more the better.

how things shake out in time. You may not like Senator Sanders or prefer another candidate but I want to hear from all who are interested in the job. I have my preferred candidate at this time, but it's early and things will certainly work themselves out.

Did you conveniently miss this?

Bernie: ‘My Opponents’ Want Black, White, Gay, Latino or Women Candidates ‘Regardless of What They Stand For’

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211722251

a fairly run Democratic Primary Process and wins the nomination he will get my vote as will the eventual Democratic nominee.

As mentioned he is not my current pick of a candidate but I agree with many of his points such as combating high prescription prices and medicare for all along with his discussions of the wealth gap and raising the minimum wage. I don't know if you support those ideas or not, but that is up to you.

If you prefer a different candidate please vote and support them. I for one do not fear a multitude of ideas or voices in what is hopefully a vigorous battle of ideas.

It is his choice to run and then his responsibility to make his case to garner support for his candidacy based upon his ideas and his record as it is for any of those who make the decision to run for this or any office. I have no problem with the concept, I hope that you do not either, but if so that likewise is your choice.

No matter how much Trump and his minions said it wasn't. It was a RW talking point to say it wasn't.

nevertheless that is in the past and cannot be changed in any event.

Was replying to post 10 and 13. Would this help?

for Bernie when he’s running for president. That’s not good enough for me.

What good purpose does it serve for someone to smear, denigrate and attack Democrats. It's NOT TRUE that Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt". It's NOT TRUE that Democrats are "corrupt". It's NOT TRUE that the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent". It's NOT TRUE that there's "no difference between Democrats and Republicans." It's NOT TRUE that Democrats are "do-nothings". It's NOT TRUE that the Democratic party "doesn't care about climate change."

Considering the ABUNDANCE OF RICHES we have in our choices of ACTUAL LOYAL DEMOCRATS, it's best that he just fade into the background.

And VERY true. Every word.

This will likely be my only statement on this subject: People here who complain constantly about his participation are, imo, behaving like infants: TANTRUMS, and should NOT do so; it does us and our cause NO GOOD.

How about this? If you don't like Sanders don't vote for him.

The thing that's divisive is a grudge based agenda.

If you are gonna run, try at least mentioning your record as mayor of Burlington instead of the tin ear comments on women and minorities and let's go get the 1% cheers.

I'd prefer to hear some new folks ideas.

but being a Senator you can get issues passed who wants to be up against that ass McConnell or the repigs.

If we let him run as a Democrat we are nuts!

Before he's allowed to run as a Democrat, again. -- Signed - FORMER Bernie Supporter.

I was a very strong supporter two years ago, and I'm still sorry he didn't get the nomination, but that's in the past. He's too old, for one thing, and has far less support among people like me than he did before.

He's only embarrassing himself by trying to run.

There are many other candidates more qualified and worthy (actual Democratic Party members).

and always will but I think his day has come and gone, his issues have been picked up by others like AOC who can be more successful.

I wish he'd just go away.

he gives up the chase.

Then he will win the whole enchilada.

I wish he wouldn't but, all candidates help shape the platform.

Yeah, um hard pass on him.

Just No
No please
Please pass the torch and help the next generation

He won't be the nominee but he will continue to push the party to the left and that is good for all of us.

Bernie, last year: "I really didn't know this was happening. I had no idea hundreds of thousands of Americans, particularly African-Americans, were being held in jail for months or years, even though they've never been convicted of a crime, simply because they can't afford bail." It's great to see him learn and evolve on things like criminal justice reform! Glad that he is being pushed to the left.

And he hasn't called Planned Parenthood "establishment" in a long time. Way to go, Bernie!

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So - just go away Independent! I only support Democrats.

Bernie puts on his “Democratic suit” only for convenience. And the last two times that sanctions against Russia came up for a vote, he and Rand Paul were the only senators who voted “nay” (“To protect the Iran nuclear deal!”—yeah, right).

And just recently, he *oops!* missed the Russia sanctions vote altogether. Why? Russia is a hostile power that *does not* have ANY use for Western democracies and organizations like NATO. Russia also wages daily warfare against the U.S., using social media to manipulate the gullible (of which the U.S. sadly has no shortage).

I have zero confidence in this man. Next, please.

"thank u, next"

To the senate

It would be better if he just endorsed Warren and stepped aside.

But of course he should run if he wants too.

I supported him in the primary in 2016. I won't this time.

i never believed that but this is more evidence of that.

I voted for him in the primary. Decent guy with a better chance of beating Trumpy. But Bernie's about as old as Trumpy. So is Biden. Come on, guys (Bernie and Joe). Give yourselves a rest. There are a host of younger politicians on the national stage who can attract a different and winnable demographic. In my opinion, both of you are about 10 years too late. It's okay. Most of us don't get what we want.

I am only interested in members of the Democratic Party. Which is why I am on DU.

But I must say...what an Ego.

"That is all I'm going to say about that..."

He has nothing new to offer. The progressive/liberal thought leadership is now firmly with people like AOC, Beto, etal.

shame on you, fool me twice....ain’t gonna happen!