Bernie Sanders not interested in advice from, guess who...

[Eliot Rosewater]

WHEN will people

never mind


https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/01/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-2020-1198599

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday that he hasn’t spoken to Hillary Clinton for advice on the 2020 race, and frankly, he isn’t interested.

“Hillary and I have fundamental differences and that’s just what it is,” Sanders (I-Vt.) said on "The View."

Sigh, now I suppose if any D candidate is seen as having similar views to Hillary, guess what happens NEXT


The most qualified, experienced Democrat alive who is not a former president, or one of them, and someone says this running from OUR SIDE?

[empedocles]

1. Hillary had a lot more votes than trump, would've beat romney also.

Sigh

[DemocracyMouse]

70. Bernie and Hiilary both are addressing global warming. So they are both just fine.

Please stop stirring and dividing Democrats.

Hey, how 'bout some real news?

Jay Inslee has just thrown his hat in the ring and
is making GLOBAL WARMING (the real problem) his #1 priority .

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c7887f3e4b087c2f294b12e

[Power 2 the People]

158. +1000

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

176. THIS!!!! Is anybody listening?!?!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[allgood33]

139. I am still suspicious of where some of BS support is coming from. Infiltrated in 2016 by

Russian bots attracking and encouraging a lot of minorities to not vote for HRC or stay home. The evidence is clear and has been exposed but it is still being ignored.

[Anon-C]

152. +1

[BannonsLiver]

161. We all should be.

[Eliot Rosewater]

170. Yep, all over the internet.

[DemocracyMouse]

178. Tag teaming? Divide and rule?

[Polybius]

155. Do you mean you think she would have beaten Romney when he ran in 2012, or 2016?

In all honesty, 2016 was a Republican year, coming off of 8 years of a Democratic Presidency. The candidate that would have don't the worst was the one they ran, Trump. I think anyone else that got the Republican nomination would have done better, even Cruz but especially Romney.

But who know, I could be wrong. Maybe Trump would have done better than Cruz or Romney because he has one talent and one talent only: riling up nuts and getting them pumped and out to the polls.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. He is on Bernie's side that is the problem.

[DemocracyMouse]

72. Is there anything to gain by dividing us with this non-issue?

Global warming is being addressed fully and unapologetically by this Democrat below. Hopefully other Dems who haven't lost houses to fires or hurricanes, will do the research (and stop whining about past elections):

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c7887f3e4b087c2f294b12e

[groundloop]

84. Yes.... it seems like an infinite number of meaningless issues being thrown at us right now

All designed to foster division between us.

Bernie's statement wasn't really all that controversial.... he simply said he had different views than Hillary. So what?

Personally, I'm not going to dig too deeply into a candidates nuanced views on this or that topic. What we NEED is a President who can kick some repub ass, get good legislation passed, and surrounds him/herself with well qualified advisors.

[sacto95834]

138. Agree...

I think Bernie handled the situation well. He simply said he and Hillary had difference of opinions.

What would be gained from Bernie speaking to Hillary? She basically blamed him for her loss in her book. I would be surprised if she had anything to say to Bernie. I could be wrong, but I think its obvious she doesn't like him. Fair enough; not everyone we think should like each other do.

Making this into a talking point just further divides us. There is no winning here, let it go.

[Hortensis]

140. Always ask WHY They say what they do.

He said this for some purpose.

Sounds to me like Sanders is trying to stir up his base, and/or his ex-base as the case may be, using the same tactics that worked so well for both him and Trump with those people.

If that’s the case, it might signal he’s worried about how he’s doing. He must know this tactic would repel others. Trump always turns to reinforcing his base when he’s in trouble.

Remember, almost a full quarter of his primary voters refused to vote for Hillary and instead voted for Trump or third-party. A quarter is a lot of votes.

[Cha]

119. Tell that to BS. He's the one who...

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Pachamama]

3. Bernie Sanders is a Democrat?

I didn't know....

[Amimnoch]

71. No, just wears the label when it's politically beneficial.

A matter of opportunism.

[brandnewday2009]

75. Thank you.

'nuff said

[onit2day]

88. Except he campaigned more for HRC than any other legislator plus raised more

More $ for the dem party and plus brought in more new dem voters to our party. I'm so tired of snide comments about Bernie from the uninformed. He IS a dem and signed an agreement not to run as an independent if loses the primary, has always caucused with the dems and right now leads all candidates in both funding from small donations. He's always been "politically beneficial" to our Democratic party.
PS...you can always tell who the republicans fear running against the most as that candidate is the one most attacked at CPAC. Hands down it's Sen Bernie Sanders. This post is just another divisive waste, petty and unimportant and only those with a Bernie derangement syndrome will use it to attack our leading candidate showing full scale resentments that I have to ask myself if they are Russian.

[lapucelle]

93. Do you have links?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/15/politics/nancy-pelosi-fundraising-democrats/index.html

[BannonsLiver]

162. FAKE NEWS.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

177. Thank you for pointing this out!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[Mike Nelson]

4. Not liking...

… I wonder why he can't answer the question without being negative... he won't win without Hillary voters. Maybe he will talk with his staff and come up with something better to say... here's a free response from me:

"We haven't had the chance to talk about 2020, no. There are many things I admire about Secretary Clinton and we may discuss the race at some point. I wish her peace as she watches from the sidelines this time."

[Eliot Rosewater]

6. GREAT point, cant even answer this without dissing her. GREAT point.

Now I am not surprised by this, it will all fit into a design soon.

Those of us who have been DYING to discuss it cant, to discuss it we would have to use HISTORY as an example.

Here is where I put the biggest SIGH I have sighed in my LIFE

[R B Garr]

11. It's almost like he needs her like Trump did.

Sad

[Eliot Rosewater]

12. Great point!

[redstatebluegirl]

13. Exactly!

[Gothmog]

24. sanders needs #neverhillary voters

See https://www.democraticunderground.com/12871833

[calimary]

46. Agreed. Dammit, Bernie, you're talking about the woman I STILL love!

Just changed my candidate preference from Undecided to Governor Inslee. I like Harris too, but Inslee talks climate crisis, and to me, that’s an emergency that’s PLANETARY, not just national. I’ve got a new granddaughter’s future to worry about now. And all little ones in our world who will inherit this damaged planet from their reckless wasteful greedy and short-sighted elders. UNLESS WE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!!

That is Priority One.

That said, I WILL vote for whoever winds up being our nominee. If we want to win, that’s essential, and urgent as hell. We can’t afford another four years of trump. We can’t afford another four years of republi-CONS. Our planet can’t afford it, either!

[George II]

7. If it were me, I'd try to get as much advice from her as possible. Why would anyone not want...

...advice from our last nominee?

Who knows, maybe she could give him some advice on how to rig the primaries?

[question everything]

69. And I hope that Hillary will turn her back on him

We will never know how many of his supporters stayed home or voted for Trump. He ruined the 2016 elections as much as Stein did.

Why is he even listed on these pages as a Democrat?

[George II]

73. Jane was quoted as saying on the morning of the election (or perhaps the day before, I forget)....

...."it doesn't matter if you vote for trump or Clinton". That's the degree of sincere support they had for Clinton during the general election campaign.

[Cha]

92. Actually "how we voted" was important.. and she should

have known that.

Link to tweet

[George II]

99. Thanks for the correct wording. "Head & heart at odds for many." Wonder who was included in "many"?

[Cha]

112. Jane Blew IT.

[TexasTowelie]

123. I don't know if many people on DU ever saw that tweet.

Looking at the timestamp, it was sent within one hour prior to the hack on DU. I imagine that it would have drawn some discussion if a thread was posted on Election Day.

[Cha]

124. You're AbsoLutely Right, TexasT.. Mahalo for

Pointing that OUT!

[Tipperary]

188. Your last question there is something I wonder every day.

Does he consider himself a Democrat? I think not.

[Gothmog]

9. Without Clinton voters, one cannot get the nomination

[fleabiscuit]

107. +1

[Cha]

128. ...

Link to tweet

[Cha]

127. Brush Off..

Link to tweet

[Eliot Rosewater]

171. What makes you think getting the nomination is the goal? I see a different agenda at play

been there, done that.

[comradebillyboy]

14. Grace has never been an element in his utterances.

[brush]

45. He never seems to learn.

[Me.]

25. Is That Rhetorical?

[lunamagica]

29. He has been going out of his way to diss and insult Hillary supporters

Makes me wonder...

[Cha]

87. Yeah, Nina/Jill Stein Voter/ Turner for one thing..

Link to tweet

Luna!

[lunamagica]

97. Brilliant move, eh, Cha?

[Cha]

98. Yes, simply "brilliant"..

[Cha]

63. Ha! As IF! But nice friendly sentiment on your part..

Mike!

Link to tweet

[fleabiscuit]

108. Wow. Misogynists like to be served by women and use them as floor mats. I'm pissed.

[Cha]

113. He's shows us exactly

who he is.

[LiberalLovinLug]

77. Because Hillary ran to him for advice right?

Oh wait...

So “being negative” is saying he admires her for many things but they have their differences. What a news flash!

Sounds like she never tried to ever call him after either.

“Hillary has not called me. Look, we have differences,” Sanders said, trailing off before conceding: “Hillary has played a very important role in modern American politics.”

. “If I am not and somebody else is, I will support that candidate because what’s most important is that Trump be defeated.”

OMG. OUTRAGEOUS!

[lunamagica]

94. They were both primary candidates, why would they call each other? But then Hillary

became the nominee, something Saders is aspiring to right now. He could benefit from her experience.

[Cha]

114. Why would Hillary call BS?

Think about it.

[Cha]

117. BS does Not get it, either.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Lazy Daisy]

83. What exactly did he say that you find negative?

Just wondering

[trueblue2007]

110. Um, I don't think he will win !!!

[W_HAMILTON]

5. But I'm sure he and his supporters will cry "RIGGED!" when/if she doesn't endorse him.

[Gothmog]

8. K&R

[MineralMan]

10. That's not wise on his part, I think.

It's another reason I think he had his one shot at the presidency a few years ago. I don't think he will have another one next year, frankly. There are too many very good candidates lined up already in this race. I think he'll be out of the running by Super Tuesday. That's not bashing him. I just think he took his shot and missed.

[Blue_Tires]

15. Why would he?

He hates Hillary and has done nothing to hide it...

[Eliot Rosewater]

18. And there is no rational reason to, that I can think of.

[comradebillyboy]

56. She wouldn't stand aside for him in 2016.

[WeekiWater]

16. Sometimes I have to read until they mention the first name. NT

[Eliot Rosewater]

17. My bad, I do that too, Sarah sometimes could be the name.

I should change it.

[WeekiWater]

19. +1 NT

[sheshe2]

20. No matter.

There are plenty of candidates that will benefit from her wisdom and her endorsement. Though I doubt Hillary or Barack will endorse until there is a pretty clear winner.

[Eliot Rosewater]

21. The party knows we are in GRAVE danger and I can all but guarantee Barack and Hillary and Bill

will endorse the same person at pretty much the same time.

I would love to see a UNIFIED left, the entire left.

[murielm99]

40. Fine.

Let someone else benefit from her expertise...and Bill's...and Barack's.

If the so-called left decides to make noise and make trouble, ignore them. Point out to the media, at every opportunity, that they had their chance and did not win in 2016. They will not win in 2020 either, so division is their only option. Too bad they don't know how to play nice.

[empedocles]

53. GRAVE and apparently unrecognized danger by some..

[Cha]

49. ..

Link to tweet

[comradebillyboy]

61. I missed that. Oh my, the arrogance is unbelievable.

[Cha]

64. No Kidding!

[sheshe2]

78. Oh, wow.

Missed that. Thanks, Cha.

[NurseJackie]

22. Really? He said that? (That's not very nice.)

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday that he hasn’t spoken to Hillary Clinton for advice on the 2020 race, and frankly, he isn’t interested.

Really? Not interested? He said that? (That's not very nice.)

All I'm wondering is... what good purpose does it serve to be like that? I think we can do better.

[TCJ70]

26. That parts not in quotes so, technically, no he didn't say it. n/t

[NurseJackie]

28. His meaning, intent and sentiment was clear enough.

That parts not in quotes so, technically, no he didn't say it. n/t

His meaning, intent and sentiment was clear enough. Don't play me for a fool.

[Cha]

51. It is rude..

Link to tweet

[Little Star]

23. I'm not interested in advice from him.....

Besides I vote for actual Democrats not interlopers.

He is really ticking me off.

[Eliot Rosewater]

172. Now we are getting it. Ticking...dividing etc.

[TCJ70]

27. Have other candidates reached out to and received advice from her? n/t

[PunkinPi]

42. Yes...

The former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee has talked about the 2020 election with Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, according to two sources close to Clinton, and there are plans for her to talk with other contenders.

source - https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/04/politics/hillary-clinton-2020-meetings/index.html

[TCJ70]

43. Great! n/t

[sheshe2]

79. Thank you for the list, PunkinPi! nt

[PunkinPi]

136. You're welcome, sheshe! nt

[Cha]

90. Mahalo, Punkin' Pi! How cool these

candidates have actually talked to Hillary who got 3 million more votes than the damn Russian agent.

[PunkinPi]

137. It would be awesome, Cha!

I know if I were a candidate, she'd be one of the first people I'd want to talk with -- she has a wealth of experience and I'm sure darned good advice.

[Cha]

166. I know I would, too.. it would only

make good sense and logic. Not to mention grace.

[NastyRiffraff]

30. Why would she want to advise him?

Unless she gives advice to all candidates, it would be tantamount to an endorsement. If she endorses anyone, I'm sure she'll endorse a real Democrat.

[LiberalFighter]

31. I wasn't going to post comments here. But this is nuts.

If Sanders plans on winning he needs to change his attitude. But, I don't foresee that happening.

[MontanaMama]

32. Weird...

A guy seeking the Democratic nomination for president doesn't want any input or advice from the previous Democratic nominee for president. I predict it will work out for him the way it did last time except it will be more decisive. Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face. Common sense, dude. Sheesh.

[NurseJackie]

35. It's one thing to not want it, but it's quite another to publicly snub Hillary...

It's one thing to not want it, but it's quite another to publicly snub Hillary, even if in that passive aggressive way.

Honestly, WHAT GOOD PURPOSE does it serve?

[MontanaMama]

37. Agree 100%

It just makes him look like a jerk. The only purpose I can see it serving is to satisfy his bro's and there aren't enough of them to give him the nomination. Dumb move, imho.

[Cha]

33. It's a Good Thing he's

Not interested. lol

[Honeycombe8]

34. I haven't heard comments from the candidates on the Cohen testimony yet. nt

[lark]

36. I don't consider Bernie "our" guy.

He's the person who only wants to date you at the prom to get King of the Prom and then doesn't speak to you and starts dancing with someone else if he doesn't win.

[OhZone]

151. Good analogy. nt

[jalan48]

38. Smart

[melman]

50. +1

[Cha]

57. Not really.

[MrsCoffee]

101. Said haters everywhere.

[Autumn]

142. I agree, they really do have fundamental differences. There are plenty of people he can get

advice from. I see no reason he should pick up the phone and call her. There are hundreds of politicians, current and former, that he can get advice from.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

147. A couple weeks ago there was an article about her discussing the election with...

... everyone BUT Bernie. The reaction was “ha ha in your face!”

Now he says no when asked the reaction is “OMG! How dare he!1!”

[Autumn]

148. It all depends on what makes Bernie look like "Bad Bernie!".

It just flows

[melman]

157. Yeah

If he had said he did want advice the reaction would be the same. OUTRAGE!

[Eyeball_Kid]

39. Now that Sanders is running "as a Democrat,"

Does that mean that he's now immune from criticism at DU?

[yaesu]

44. It doesn't matter, according to DU's TOS

Don't bash Democratic public figures: This rule also applies to Independents who align themselves with Democrats (eg: Bernie Sanders).

[NurseJackie]

52. Nope! That's not what it means at all!

Does that mean that he's now immune from criticism at DU?

Nope! That's not what it means at all!

[Cha]

60. It's called Vetting. As usual they're

his own words.

[yaesu]

41. oooooooooh noooooooo

say it ain't so Bernie, say it ain't sooooo . Seriously though, its not the end of the world, close, but not quite. Don't think there was any love lost between these two.

[Cha]

47. Weirdest part of Bernie's Hillary answer was "she has not called me."

Link to tweet

[empedocles]

55. From 'his point of view', . . .

[NurseJackie]

62. It implies that there's some obligation on Hillary's part that she's not fulfilling.

It implies that there's some obligation on Hillary's part that she's not fulfilling. It implies a belief that she "owes" him something and he's acting miffed about it. So, in return... the response is to passive-aggressively snub Hillary?

I know! Weird. Hard to believe... but that's certainly how it comes across. And I still wonder, what good purpose this serves?

Whenever I see any candidate behaving like that, it suggests to me that he or she may not be very good at thinking on their feet (or thinking BEFORE they speak). It makes me think that there's a bit of hotheadedness that isn't very presidential or diplomatic. In my opinion, anyone who behaves like that isn't qualified to be the President of the United States... no matter who he (or she) may be.

That applies to everyone!

[Cha]

67. Exactly, Jackie! Not

presidential material.

[ehrnst]

103. +1000.

[geardaddy]

48. Bernie who? n/t

[johnnyplankton]

54. Why is that a problem?

I voted for Hillary as did Bernie. But I also had "fundamental differences" with how she thought. I'm much closer aligned with Bernie's stances, but I'd probably vote for Kamala if primaries were held today.

[fleabiscuit]

121. What are his "stances?" Asking for a friend. nt

[dawn5651]

58. bernie

you may have differences with someone but when you declare that you don't need to talk to someone because you have fundamental differences.....i find bernie to be foolish...not only that i find him to be hypocritical given all the women who have come forward with complaints about the way they were treated by the men

[Lazy Daisy]

118. He didn't

watch the video. Show me where he said "I'm not interested"

[LakeArenal]

59. Bernie is a grumpy man.

It’s a mystery what folks see in him.
I did support him. I realize now I supported his message. Now,it’s definitely not him.

Complete cold shoulder to Democrats and totally ungracious.

Where are those taxes, Bernie?

[NurseJackie]

65. The candidate I support has the temperament and demeanor to be the Leader of the Free World.

The candidate I support has the temperament and demeanor to be the Leader of the Free World. I'm certainly not seeing those qualities in everyone, that's for sure.

[Tipperary]

184. I have not decided quite yet.

But I completely agree with your post.

[Cha]

95. Exactly... they should have asked

him that, too.

[mcar]

66. Big mistake, IMO

[question everything]

68. Repeat again and again: Sanders is not a Democrat, never been a Democrat

should not appear as a Democratic candidates at any primary or a caucus

[Kurt V.]

74. I'm sure its mutual. non story

[Mr. Evil]

76. Bernie's smart enough to formulate his own platform.

That being said everyone here had better get used to many more articles like this until next year. We already have several qualified people declaring their intention to run for president and there will undoubtedly be many more. The vetting process is arduous, painful and sometimes brutal. There can only be one presidential nominee so there are going to be many all over this country whose feelings (albeit only for a short time) are going to be hurt eventually.

I think having this many candidates is a good thing. They all bring good qualifications and ideas to the table. In the end, hopefully, we'll have the best possible candidate to leave the republican alternative in a cloud of smoke and take this country on a much needed, energetic and fruitful journey into the future. That is the candidate I will support 100%.

[Cha]

81. "Platform" has nothing to do with his

rudeness.

Link to tweet

[fleabiscuit]

122. Bernie has a platform? What is it, and what do they fix or accomplish? nt

[garybeck]

134. are you serious?

if you are not aware of Bernie's stand on issues you haven't been paying attention. but that's OK, most of the other democratic nominees have adopted many of his ideas now anyway.

[Mr. Evil]

146. Did you only read the title line of my post? Try reading the text portion too.

Bernie's been at this game long enough that he may not feel the need to ask or beg Hillary for advice. So be it. I like Bernie but, at this point I'm not advocating for him or anyone else. You seem to be wanting to pick a fight rather than acknowledging every one of our candidates so far brings good things to the table. Your attitude only helps the republicans.

[BeyondGeography]

80. Who cares?

Politics is an individual sport. When competitive or formerly competitive politicians get together to talk it’s all bullshit anyway.

[Pisces]

82. SQUIRREL

[Cha]

85. I mean if you're going to pick a show to go on and diss Hillary Clinton, @TheView is a helluva bold

Link to tweet

[Lazy Daisy]

86. There is no reason for Bernie to look for advice from Hillary

They don't share many views politically.
This isn't his first rodeo.
And the piece de resistance.....She blames him for her loss.

Why the hell would anybody seek advice from someone who clearly does not have their best interest in mind? That's just ludicrous. The question was a set up for the pearl clutchers.

[Quixote1818]

132. It's funny how a few of the regulars are up in arms about this

on here but on the actual video posted on youtube, no one cares or most think it was a bad question. Still, Sanders should have said he was open to advice from her even if he isn't or doesn't think she would give it. That is politics 101. That answer would have done a tad to mend fences. However, in the scope of things for the regular voter going about his or her day, this means nothing to them.

[lunamagica]

96. She won the nomination. He lost

[ehrnst]

104. +1000.

[emulatorloo]

111. Some live in a fantasy world

[lunamagica]

131. Really? I'm a wrong that she won the nomination and he lost? Is that a fantasy?

[emulatorloo]

141. No, you're absolutely right. I'm referring to the post that got deleted

where poster claimed the opposite of the truth, which is a fantasy.

[lunamagica]

144. Oh, OK

[Cha]

91. Just another way that BS is Too Divisive.

Link to tweet

Picking Nina/JillSteinVoter/Turner didn't help, either.

[brer cat]

100. K&R

[betsuni]

102. Sanders' "fundamental differences" with Hillary are imaginary.

He doesn't have a fictional character to run against this time, too bad.

[ehrnst]

106. True.

[emulatorloo]

109. The first several debates, they were constantly saying they agreed w each other.

Bernie would say I agree with Senator Clinton. Hillary would say I agree with Senator Sanders. They even seemed to bond together over the occasional weird attacks on each of them by Martin O’Malley

Then the hot-headed ComicBook Store Guy decided it was a good idea to create DRAMA and fake conflict. Ugh.

[Cha]

116. Exactly, emulatorloo.. so they're still

doing it. Worked so well.

Link to tweet

[Cha]

115. I was just thinking the

same-ish. What Differences?

Just more gratuitous, rude divisiveness from BS.

Link to tweet

[forklift]

120. As a Bernie supporter

I think Bernie is completely wrong about this.

He deprives himself of valuable advice but, even if it is not valuable, the optics would cause many people to think twice.

Bernie needs to start building bridges and bringing the various elements of the party together.

[Cha]

125. Thank You!

[Liberal In Texas]

126. Oh, a who gives a fuck post. Got it. n/t

[Quixote1818]

129. Here is the video

The first thing he says is that she has not called him. I got the impression he doesn't think she wants to talk to him. I do think he should have answered this by saying that he is willing to reach out to her. From his reaction however, I doubt if she would reciprocate if he did. Still, he missed a golden opportunity to at least sound like he is trying to mend fences.

[Cha]

130. 66M Hillary voters, my dude. That's kinda a lot to brush off

Link to tweet

[Eric J in MN]

133. Bernie Sanders didn't bring her up.

He was asked if he wanted Hillary Clinton's advice and said that he doesn't. It wasn't a big deal.

[Cha]

135. That's right he was asked.. it was his gratuitous,

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divisive rudeness that people object to.

Link to tweet

[lunamagica]

145. What an ego!

[still_one]

143. Obviously he thinks he doesn't need Hillary supporters to win the primaries. Let's see how that

works out for him on Super Tuesday

[Persondem]

149. Oh, Okay. I was going to say "anyone" nt

[Eliot Rosewater]

150. That too for sure.

[Scurrilous]

153. ...

[samnsara]

154. im not sure she would want to embarq on that task anyway

[SharonClark]

156. I was a Hillary supporter and beyond Sanders' graceless reply

the outrage displayed in the comments seems ridiculous and petty.
It was Sanders being Sanders. Why is anyone surprised by his bluntness?

[UniteFightBack]

159. So it looks like they both haven't call each other. Big Whoop and who cares. nt

[BannonsLiver]

160. Well he wanted Obama out of office in 2012

So that should come as no surprise he doesn’t have time for Hillary who was his direct rival in 2016.

[Eliot Rosewater]

165. As long as people ignore the mountain of...and continue to ...never mind

[LWolf]

163. That's a good thing. nt

[riverwalker]

164. I was so excited and optimistic about 2020

and the caliber of our candidates, until Bernie announced. As soon as he said he was running, my heart sank. I can’t snap out of it. We know what’s going to happen, and it’s depressing.

[EffieBlack]

173. He changes all the dynamics - and not in a good way

[BooScout]

181. Yep.

[Gothmog]

167. It was uncomfortable today

Hillary evidently hugged Senator Booker but was cold to sanders

Link to tweet

?s=20

[comradebillyboy]

168. I'm shockedI tell ya. She no longer has to pretend to like or respect Sanders.

[Gothmog]

169. Yep

Link to tweet

?s=20

[EffieBlack]

174. She can be her authentic self

Well maybe not completely.. Her authentic self probably wants to take a swing at him.

But at least she doesn't have to go out of her way to make nice with him.

[Gothmog]

175. Selma sets a stage for Democrats

From the Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/selma-event-a-showcase-for-democratic-figures/2019/03/03/9e8f55b6-3ae6-11e9-a2cd-307b06d0257b_story.html?utm_term=.2003f411dfb6

The interaction between Sanders and Clinton — their first since they faced off in a sometimes-bitter 2016 Democratic primary — was frosty. While Clinton gave Booker an effusive hug, the exchange with Sanders was brief; as he passed by quickly, she reached out and initiated a terse hello.

The lingering tension between Sanders and Clinton has reemerged in recent days. Sanders was asked on Friday whether he plans to meet with Clinton, as others seeking the Democratic nomination have done.

“I suspect not. Hillary has not called me. Look, we have differences,” Sanders said on ABC’s “The View.” Asked if he was interested in her advice, he responded, “I think not.”

“Hillary and I have fundamental — you know, fundamental differences,” he said. “And that’s what it is.”

Sunday’s events provided a forum for the belief among many African American leaders that the GOP has been launching a renewed fight against voting rights, with such measures as voter ID laws and the curtailment of early voting.

[Cha]

186. Exactly, Effie!

[Gothmog]

179. Thank you Hillary

Link to tweet

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[Gothmog]

180. NPR-Bernie Sanders has filed to run for Senate in 2024 -- as an independent

Link to tweet

The new DNC rules state that a candidate must "be a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishment, public writings, and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrates that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare, and success of the Democratic Party of the United States who subscribes to the substance, intent, and principles of the Charter and the Bylaws of the Democratic Party of the United States, and who will participate in the Convention in good faith."

And candidates must affirm in writing to the DNC chairman that they "are a Democrat... are a member of the Democratic Party; will accept the Democratic nomination; and will run and serve as a member of the Democratic Party."...

But some Democrats, Clinton supporters in particular, partly blame Sanders for her loss in 2016. They feel that by not embracing the party label, Sanders sowed a sense that there wasn't much difference between the parties and, therefore, between Trump and Clinton.

Clinton, herself, wrote in her book What Happened that Sanders did "lasting damage" to her candidacy — and that he never wanted a Democrat to win.

"He didn't get into the race to make sure a Democrat won the White House," Clinton wrote, "he got in to disrupt the Democratic Party."

She called him "fundamentally wrong" about the party, ticked off the things Democrats have done and noted, "I am proud to be a Democrat and I wish Bernie were, too."

[Cha]

182. lol.. pic of Hillary and BS at Selma Breakfast Honoring Hillary..

[comradebillyboy]

183. She seems to be enjoying herself.

[Cha]

185. I guess NOT.. LOL!

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