The centrists all got behind the leading centrist. If she had endorsed Bernie, that may have made a difference.

It sort of rings hollow at this point. Does she actually want free college, universal healthcare, and everything else she's campaigned on?

And were it not for the culture of scorn and rejection that Bernie World has saddled itself with, where he is The Only One and everyone else is a sellout who is just pretending, there would be a lot more momentum behind those ideas.

And she's got a good point. IMO, she should remain part of the conversation. She presents some good and even vital perspectives that MIGHT motivate Biden to move his positions to the left as a tactic to accommodate those who will feel left out of the total conversation. Further, she has leverage in her own right to be the nominee. No one should count her out. There are a lot of factors currently at play.

I'm just pointing out that there is a viable candidate (or at least was viable) that shared her progressive views, that she could have gotten behind in the same way that other centrist candidates got behind Biden.

If he had dropped out and gotten behind Warren as a progressive candidate, then she, a younger, healthier and more effective legislator, would be at the top of the ticket. And a woman, and after all, isn't Bernie all about the feminism?

After all, he did say that he ran in 2016 because he didn't feel there was a progressive choice in the race. (and before you waste time with the copy/paste dogwhistle about "re-litigating" do a google search on his statements.)

The way it's played out, though, is that currently Bernie is the only viable progressive who can actually get the most delegates heading in to the convention.

I was undecided between Warren/Bernie until it became clear that Bernie was the only one who had a chance to win for this very reason.

progressive choice for the people, doesn't it?

And she is younger, healthier, and has a better resume for it. And it would have really cemented Bernie's claim to be a feminist, and he really is in it for us, and not him.

It would be silly to ask any candidate to step out right from the start.

After all, he wasn't the only progressive running this time, and the heart attack and his health history is something to consider.

That would have been walking the walk on feminism after all.

It would have clearly demonstrated his concern was about "us" and not "him."

But he didn't offer.

And still dragging the net that he's not establishment?

"It sort of rings hollow at this point." Indeed.

someone who has been in Washington 30+ years and doesn't have a network of friends and allies, I guess you're right.

I mean, HE'S sure to really get stuff done, right? I mean, once the magic Revolution happens.

such considerations.


Then the question on who can gather a team to do it. Biden by far is the best choice

If Biden thinks we don't need fundamental change then he is not paying attention!!!!!

we need to gain back all thats been lost in past 3 years and then build on that.

We centrists understand what it takes to get where we need to go.

It's a metaphor, not a strategic objective.

Sanders' positions are CONSISTENT with the wishes of the majority of Americans. That's not "revolution". That's listening to what the population wants.

Governmental triage and amputations. Anyone who can't see this. is not looking closely enough. Rump and his gang of criminals will leave this country and government a smoking crater. I want someone who knows this government Indies and out that can help put it all back together again.

statement, especially from Warren supporters who are so concerned about similar statements made by Sanders.

how much more insider do you have to be?

We have three Washington Insiders left in this race - is she saying Bloomberg's billons are better than her tactical on the ground knowledge as a Senator?

for decades, Washington insiders themselves, but try to pretend they're not.

WTF?

NOT A DEMOCRAT.

as part of the establishment—a Washington insider.

"Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water

ASHINGTON, January 29 – Today, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the Prevent Future American Sickness (PFAS) Act to require the cleanup of a class of toxic, so-called “forever chemicals”—known by their acronym PFAS—from America’s drinking water."

Do you see the I? What does that stand for?

Here's his listing on Congress's website:

https://www.congress.gov/member/bernard-sanders/S000033

"Party - Independent"

Let's not pretend that Sanders isn't an Independent. He's only identifying as a Democrat for purposes of this election because it's a requirement.

That doesn't mean he hasn't been in government and part of the Democratic caucus for decades. For him to act as though he's separate from the fray is pretty disingenuous.

The two are not mutually exclusive.

Is there some kind of time requirement before one is labeled a "Washington insider"?

Isn't every elected official in Washington, an insider?

Pretty weird statement about Washington insiders from a two-term senator.

Are people allowed to self-determine who is an insider and who is an outsider?

oh, ok. Anyway She Is an insider. Bernie is an insider who literally has never had a real job. Really.

My God.. WTF isn't she a Washington Insider herself?

OH, wait, only old white men can do anything. Women speaking up are just "shrill", right?

C’mon Liz...you and Bernie are both Washington insiders. I love ya girl but stay out of that playbook.

"insiders" by people like Liz and Bernie who have been involved in (and received payment for services rendered by) the same Government that they're criticizing. What is this, a Primary or The Twilight Zone? Or both?

*and angers