Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumSanders' rise fuels Dems' angst over keeping House control
https://apnews.com/9a4c92caee9b60e52cba3742df3acfeaSanders rise fuels Dems angst over keeping House control
WASHINGTON (AP) Sen. Bernie Sanders ascendancy as Democrats leading presidential hopeful fueled growing unease as lawmakers openly expressed anxiety that the self-proclaimed democratic socialist could cost them House control and questions abounded over what party leaders should do.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., projected calm and neutrality on Wednesday as she batted away reporters queries about whether it was time for her to try thwarting Sanders to protect her partys majority.
Were not going to lose the House, she said. Were going to be united by whomever is the candidate for president. But we are taking responsibility for winning the House, and were not assuming anything. But we feel very confident.
She delivered a similar message to colleagues at a closed-door meeting Wednesday morning, when she told them, We cannot show any division. This has to be about unity, unity, unity. Her remarks were described by a Democratic aide on the condition of anonymity to relay private comments.
Yet with Sanders, I-Vt., riding high after early nominating contest wins in New Hampshire and Nevada and a virtual first-place tie in Iowa, other House Democrats were less sanguine.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jimfields33
(16,032 posts)The best they can for them. No excuses. Instead of complaining, they should be knocking on doors and holding town halls explaining they are doing great for their districts. Too many of them dont even have to campaign. Get to work!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brewens
(13,632 posts)taxes.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
A Sanders and Trump matchup would be akin to the Dukakis and Bush Sr. race. No chance that Sanders would carry the rust belt states, and the effect throughout the country would be felt down the ticket. There's a reason that the GOP and Trump have not attacked Sanders, but have slammed Biden and Bloomberg, and to a lesser extent Warren and Pete, it's because they want to face Sanders. The attack ads will range from Socialist, career politician, no major bills in 30 years written and passed by Sanders, health issues, etc...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jimfields33
(16,032 posts)Republicans are doing the same thing. Theyll regret it in November.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BooScout
(10,406 posts)...more like McGovern....where the Democrats lost 12 House seats...and suffered the worst defeat of a Democratic presidential candidate in history.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Happy Hoosier
(7,437 posts)WE will not recognize this country in 4 years....
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,694 posts)Link to tweet
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden