2016 Postmortem

think

(11,641 posts) Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:02 PM Apr 2016

Biden sides with Bernie; says he prefers Sanders' big ideas to grow Dem party

Biden sides with Bernie; says he prefers Sanders' big ideas to grow Dem party

By Eric DuVall | April 21, 2016 at 12:55 PM

On Wednesday, first lady Michelle Obama raved about Clinton during a White House event when she was asked about her husband's former secretary of state by a 14-year-old at a Bring Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Given the apolitical nature of the event -- not to mention the questioner -- Obama could have avoided headlines by offering a few kind words and moving on to the next question.

Instead, she called the last Democrat to have her job "incredible" and "tremendous" -- and, making sure she got the press corps' attention, Obama also pledged she will not follow Clinton's path from political wife to politician herself.

A day later, Biden, speaking to The New York Times -- not a bad outlet if you want to make a subtle point to a wide audience -- said he admired Sanders for pitching big ideas, saying it is that kind of campaigning that will help the party grow in voters' esteem.

"I like the idea of saying 'We can do much more' because we can," Biden said. "I don't think any Democrat's ever won saying, 'We can't think that big -- we ought to really downsize here because it's not realistic.' C'mon man, this is the Democratic Party! I'm not part of the party that says, 'Well, we can't do it.'"...

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Biden sides with Bernie; says he prefers Sanders' big ideas to grow Dem party (Original Post) think Apr 2016 OP

Wow Joe! I'll be dipped in shit! ViseGrip Apr 2016 #1

This is a big fucking deal! CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #18

Curious. I didn't see Biden use the word "prefer" or indicate any inclination whatsoever. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #2

Shhhhush ... your ruining it!!!!! JoePhilly Apr 2016 #6

Go Biden... northernsouthern Apr 2016 #3

Bernie will grow the Democratic Party - if he's allowed. Hillary will shrink it..... LongTomH Apr 2016 #4

Wow. n/t TDale313 Apr 2016 #5

I agree. Most misleading thread title in the history if DU. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #8

"that kind of campaigning that will help the party grow in voters' esteem" pat_k Apr 2016 #7

And Hillary has derailled the Democratic party, and is pulling over to the Republican side. Gregorian Apr 2016 #9

this is Biden playing peacemaker nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #10

He already opened the barn door with the he wants a woman to be President comment Skwmom Apr 2016 #14

nice. Not an endorsement, but nice. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #11

Well considering he came out for a woman being President, it seems he really doesn't have a problem Skwmom Apr 2016 #13

deceitful OP - nowhere is biden quoted as saying "prefers Sanders". nt msongs Apr 2016 #15

The headline says Joe prefers Sanders' ideas. And it was written by UPI not me. think Apr 2016 #17

K & R AzDar Apr 2016 #16

Is this not an endorsement of Bernie? I'm loving this. Gregorian Apr 2016 #19

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #20

ViseGrip

(3,133 posts)

1. Wow Joe! I'll be dipped in shit!

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:03 PM

Apr 2016

CentralCoaster

(1,163 posts)

12. This is a big fucking deal!

Reply to ViseGrip (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:17 PM

Apr 2016

😀

Response to CentralCoaster (Reply #12)

cyberpj This message was self-deleted by its author.

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)

2. Curious. I didn't see Biden use the word "prefer" or indicate any inclination whatsoever.

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:05 PM

Apr 2016

He likes Sanders's ideas. Does he prefer them?

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)

6. Shhhhush ... your ruining it!!!!!

Reply to Buzz Clik (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:07 PM

Apr 2016

Biden hates Hillary or something.

northernsouthern

(1,511 posts)

3. Go Biden...

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:05 PM

Apr 2016

Why you gotta be all over the place. First you throw the shade on Bernie and the Pope, then you love Bernie again.

LongTomH

(8,636 posts)

4. Bernie will grow the Democratic Party - if he's allowed. Hillary will shrink it.....

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:06 PM

Apr 2016

....at least if the polls of her 'negatives' are any guide.

TDale313

(7,820 posts)

5. Wow. n/t

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:06 PM

Apr 2016

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)

8. I agree. Most misleading thread title in the history if DU.

Reply to TDale313 (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:10 PM

Apr 2016

pat_k

(9,313 posts)

7. "that kind of campaigning that will help the party grow in voters' esteem"

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:09 PM

Apr 2016

And needs to go all the way to the convention!

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

9. And Hillary has derailled the Democratic party, and is pulling over to the Republican side.

Reply to think (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:11 PM

Apr 2016

Good for Biden. But I think all of these politicians are lukewarm, and missing the bigger picture. I don't give a shit about a party. The party is the vehicle. If the vehicle stops delivering, we're out.

It's much more than moving the party around. The party must be putting candidates in office that uphold Dem principles. Hillary, not so much. Unless fracking and war is a core Dem value.