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KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts) Sun Apr 26, 2015, 01:29 PM Apr 2015

If Sanders enters the ring, the 2016 primary will get VERY interesting. I just [View all]

saw a story datelined yesterday that suggests Sanders is leaning toward entering and running as a Dem.

MSNBC reported that Sen. Sanders is leaning towards running for the Democratic nomination in 2016:

Sen. Bernie Sanders is only days away from making a decision on a 2016 run, and leaning towards yes, according to his top strategist.

“I think we’re coming to the critical moment of truth here. He’s now spent enough time traveling around the country talking to people and feels there is genuinely a large audience of people who are with him,” veteran Democratic strategist Tad Devine, who is advising Sanders, told msnbc.

A formal announcement of his candidacy is expected to occur later in May.

http://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/25/bernie-sanders-run-president.html (Emphasis in original)

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If Sanders enters the ring, the 2016 primary will get VERY interesting. I just [View all] KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 OP

I'm with Bernie all the way. I will do whatever I can. Autumn Apr 2015 #1

I would love to watch the debates in a head-to-head matchup between him and HRC. (But watch out for KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #5

She would never do that..... daleanime Apr 2015 #40

At least there'd be a reason for me to LWolf Apr 2015 #2

I might even dust off my precinct-walking shoes for Sen. Sanders - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #6

Bernie Sanders is exactly who we need as president. More than ever. Initech Apr 2015 #3

Assuming that Sanders does capture the nomination and wins the GE, how would he KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #14

I would expect Bernie to appeal to the American people that elected him. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #41

That worked so well in 2008-16. The fascists only understand brute force and nothing else (save KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #46

I imagine Bernie knows all the tricks, and he wouldn't hesitate using them, if no other means Cal33 Apr 2015 #49

Hasn't been tried between 2008 and 2014. Scuba Apr 2015 #61

The only time Obama uses the bully pulpit is against members... 99Forever Apr 2015 #65

How about aspirant Apr 2015 #67

I sure don't know just HOW he'd conduct things Plucketeer Apr 2015 #53

LOL. That image alone would be worth seeing Sanders inaugurated, imo! - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #55

I'll definitely support Bernie in the NH primary. Vinca Apr 2015 #4

You will have my full support. SamKnause Apr 2015 #7

I'm flattered but must insist that I shall not seek, and I will not accept, KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #11

In April polling numbers, Sanders is a single digit. procon Apr 2015 #8

Run as A Democrat sendit Apr 2015 #10

He's right about where Obama was at this point in 2007, IIRC. If Sanders scores a couple KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #16

i see the same. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #25

Nope Obama was way ahead of Bernie's current position... But you know "facts" Agschmid Apr 2015 #27

Oh, there's no doubt that then-Senator(s) Obama and Edwards surpassed KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #29

Even in polling Barack was pretty far ahead of Sanders by this time. Agschmid Apr 2015 #30

Ah, my mind has been playing tricks on me. I think I was remembering Obama in 2005-06 (not 2007), as KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #33

No problem. Agschmid Apr 2015 #34

That's what I'm saying. procon Apr 2015 #32

He can't raise money treestar Apr 2015 #54

Then he won't run. procon Apr 2015 #58

If he seriously looked to win, money would move to him. HereSince1628 Apr 2015 #64

Nobody has ever heard of him (yet), while Hillary has been famous for decades. arcane1 Apr 2015 #59

I hope it's the only way he enters sendit Apr 2015 #9

Sanders has said unequivocally that he will not run as a spoiler, i.e., as a KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #13

I'm glad he said that because that's exactly what would happen sendit Apr 2015 #18

I'm more interested in how a 'President Sanders' would govern with both KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #22

i think he will easily grab the young. they are desperate and sanders fits with them. seabeyond Apr 2015 #12

. sendit Apr 2015 #19

wow. so informative, i have absolutely no clue where you are coming from. a waste of click for me. seabeyond Apr 2015 #21

Sanders-Warren would be a complete game-changer. Hope the prez has pissed EW off... polichick Apr 2015 #15

That's exactly what I've been thinking MissDeeds Apr 2015 #44

About as interesting as watching paint dry. tritsofme Apr 2015 #17

So you don't think Sanders' version of 'populism' (really European-style KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #20

Bookmark it. His campaign is like a grown up slightly more legitimate version of Kucinich. tritsofme Apr 2015 #24

Sorry for the flashback but I seem to recall identical sentiments being offered KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #26

No, Obama was always viewed as a top tier candidate. tritsofme Apr 2015 #31

Said he might run as a Dem last year to not be a spoiler. Hope he does! Welcome to the Party! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #23

I love Bernie, and I want him to be president Martin Eden Apr 2015 #28

Go Berni! I will support you. nt ladjf Apr 2015 #35

We will need to organize... kentuck Apr 2015 #36

It's not that the socialist label is a challenge sendit Apr 2015 #43

Love Bernie...hope he does it. KoKo Apr 2015 #37

While I find myself philosophically aligned with him, I do have questions about how a "President KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #39

K&R for Bernie!! n/t PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #38

Hillary has given Bernie a bunch of targets. Biggest obstacle... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #42

His problem would not be.. PosterChild Apr 2015 #48

amazingly he had a history of getting votes- including votes from republicans and cali Apr 2015 #51

Exactly workinclasszero Apr 2015 #52

The people for whom that word is a slur are quickly dying off. Marr Apr 2015 #57

In your dreams maybe workinclasszero Apr 2015 #70

They're dying off because unions are all but dead. Bernie will have the support of labor WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #72

Obama had zero name recognition. Bernie will have Labor, Hillary will have Wall Street WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #71

Well, it looks as if PDA think that he will run, sadoldgirl Apr 2015 #45

Good. Clinton needs a challenge, not a coronation. blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #47

I'm glad to hear he thinks he has enough support. That could mean he will run. That would liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #50

This country's establishment has drifted so far into the 1%er camp, I think Sanders could Marr Apr 2015 #56

What is happening in America right now is proving Karl Marx correct KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #60

This is what I've been waiting for! Is this too good to be true? Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #62

I'm torn. I love Sanders, and like Warren a lot. My fear is Lee-Lee Apr 2015 #63

Well, that's politics, isn't it? I would assume that the strategists KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #69

I'm all in for Sanders. 99Forever Apr 2015 #66

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