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Bernie Says Victory Is Still Possible (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2020 OP
Jesus Christ returning to earth is also possible Walleye Apr 2020 #1
Any one of us winning the lottery is possible. kstewart33 Apr 2020 #48
Victory for Joe Biden! BS Lost & he Spent 4x More $$$$ to do it Cha Apr 2020 #2
I wish but I don't see how Wabbajack_ Apr 2020 #3
It's Not working in Italy as many people Keep Cha Apr 2020 #6
Few believe Bernie could bring anything in regard to healthcare to fruition. showblue22 Apr 2020 #8
Gotta try Wabbajack_ Apr 2020 #61
Sanders knows better, he is no fool. This is so he can continue to get $ and cause division. LizBeth Apr 2020 #4
He's not fund raising for his campaign. Paka Apr 2020 #12
He doesn't need a campaign organization to raise money for C-19 Botany Apr 2020 #13
Calling anyone a "pain in the ass" is pretty disrespectful. Paka Apr 2020 #16
Fixed it. Botany Apr 2020 #17
Thank you. Paka Apr 2020 #46
Not supporting the presumptive Democratic nominee is troubling...Sander has lost and yet you Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #35
Biden is the frontrunner. Paka Apr 2020 #47
I believe the forum rule is about disrespecting Democrats, not "public figures." thucythucy Apr 2020 #58
Just today, Sanders email informed the second wave of charities funding has started. Sunlei Apr 2020 #18
If this were the case, wouldn't it be wonderful if Bernie dropped out of the race and instead beastie boy Apr 2020 #26
several candidites 'suspended' their campaigns, they continue to 'raise money' Sunlei Apr 2020 #36
Nine of them endorsed Biden after they suspended. And none use their campaign to raise money for beastie boy Apr 2020 #44
Yes, and his buddies at ActBlue are taking a big cut of each contribution. The charities would get.. George II Apr 2020 #39
Adios! Dream Girl Apr 2020 #53
Victory is still possible for Sanders, Bernie could destroy the Democratic party. sop Apr 2020 #52
No, it isn't. He is not projected to win one state even close and though not votes LizBeth Apr 2020 #59
... betsuni Apr 2020 #5
Just pathetic. Can't accept defeat with even a smidgen of grace. brush Apr 2020 #7
Much like last time LakeArenal Apr 2020 #55
I wish they would ask him WHERE does he see that path? showblue22 Apr 2020 #9
No path at all, just a string of second place showing. dubyadiprecession Apr 2020 #27
Second place showings in a two-man race. George II Apr 2020 #40
The people have spoken in the electoral process that they want ACA back tirebiter Apr 2020 #10
ACA and subsidised insurance is still here-on my 7th year of 'Obamacare'blue cross Sunlei Apr 2020 #15
YES! Expand Medicaid and it will be way better than 💩y Medicare robbedvoter Apr 2020 #23
Who? OrlandoDem2 Apr 2020 #11
That was an excellent episode of 'The Damage report' thank you for posting. Sunlei Apr 2020 #14
I thought BS saw the Returns of the Voters Rejecting his agenda.. Cha Apr 2020 #19
That just bums out the bs crowd. dubyadiprecession Apr 2020 #30
For who? Trump? Because that's who he is helping to re-elect. grossproffit Apr 2020 #20
Jump on the Biden Bandwagon & abandon the revolution!! NurseJackie Apr 2020 #21
Love thise gifs! SunSeeker Apr 2020 #25
cute but to soon after the similar graphics by the friend of the one who shouldn't be named Sunlei Apr 2020 #37
LOVE IT! sheshe2 Apr 2020 #43
He always says the same things over and over. Boring Ass Derp Bot On Repeat. Scurrilous Apr 2020 #22
While he sits at the front window..... MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #32
No jellybeans for him. Scurrilous Apr 2020 #33
OMG SunSeeker Apr 2020 #24
Bernie's chances of winning not much better than Tulsi's chances of winning. :) nt Sloumeau Apr 2020 #28
Whew! NurseJackie Apr 2020 #38
No one has a better chance of winning that Sanders: George II Apr 2020 #42
For Bernie? BlueMTexpat Apr 2020 #29
Him, not us. MrsCoffee Apr 2020 #31
Bernie, how can we miss you COLGATE4 Apr 2020 #34
For an advance on a book about the Primary? (nt) ehrnst Apr 2020 #41
According to Harry Rnten, sanders had no chance Gothmog Apr 2020 #45
sanders' path requires Joe Biden to die Gothmog Apr 2020 #49
Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #50
Classy RandySF Apr 2020 #51
Anything is possible la-trucker Apr 2020 #54
Three Times In My Life, Sir, I Have Found Folding Money On the Sidewalk.... The Magistrate Apr 2020 #56
Lord he is delusional! redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #57
Not when you are trailing by almost 40% Gothmog Apr 2020 #60
 

Walleye

(30,729 posts)
1. Jesus Christ returning to earth is also possible
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 01:37 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
48. Any one of us winning the lottery is possible.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 07:24 PM
Apr 2020

And just as likely as Bern winning the nomination.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
2. Victory for Joe Biden! BS Lost & he Spent 4x More $$$$ to do it
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 01:40 AM
Apr 2020

than Joe Biden did to WIN.


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Wabbajack_

(1,300 posts)
3. I wish but I don't see how
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:06 AM
Apr 2020

He needs like over 60% in the remaining elections that may not even happen.

Medicare for all looks pretty fucking necessary right about now, alas.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
6. It's Not working in Italy as many people Keep
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:19 AM
Apr 2020

pointing out.

The Voters Want Biden and Have Rejected BS and his agenda and he Spent 4x More $$$$ to Lose than Joe Biden did to WIN.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
8. Few believe Bernie could bring anything in regard to healthcare to fruition.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:36 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Wabbajack_

(1,300 posts)
61. Gotta try
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 05:58 AM
Apr 2020

Medicare for all would save lives period, there is no argument against it unless you are cold-hearted Republican.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
4. Sanders knows better, he is no fool. This is so he can continue to get $ and cause division.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:08 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Paka

(2,760 posts)
12. He's not fund raising for his campaign.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 04:20 AM
Apr 2020

He is listing Covid-19 charities that need help. He is not truly "Satan Incarnate!"

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Botany

(70,295 posts)
13. He doesn't need a campaign organization to raise money for C-19
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 04:56 AM
Apr 2020

Last edited Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:30 AM - Edit history (1)

This is Bernie just wanting to be Bernie.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Paka

(2,760 posts)
16. Calling anyone a "pain in the ass" is pretty disrespectful.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:28 AM
Apr 2020

I thought there was a forum rule disallowing disrespect for public figures. Senator Sanders certainly qualifies as a "public figure." I've never alerted on a post, but these days I'm being tempted often.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Demsrule86

(68,355 posts)
35. Not supporting the presumptive Democratic nominee is troubling...Sander has lost and yet you
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 10:14 AM
Apr 2020

are still a supporter...see you after the primary...time for ignore. And threats in this post no less...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Paka

(2,760 posts)
47. Biden is the frontrunner.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 06:32 PM
Apr 2020

There are too many primaries still left to vote, to not allow those voters to support their chosen candidate. If Biden had 1,991 confirmed delegates, I would agree with you. He doesn't and Senator Sanders supporters don't like being written off as inconsiquential. That is not the way to promote unity in the party. He offers a different perspective and it is an important perspective in this crisis period. I support the platform he promotes not simply a candidate. Why does it trouble you that I'm not a programable robot?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

thucythucy

(7,986 posts)
58. I believe the forum rule is about disrespecting Democrats, not "public figures."
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 02:50 PM
Apr 2020

Trump is a "public figure" as is Mitch McConnell and Rush Limbaugh. I doubt any jury on DU would delete a comment denigrating any of them.

Bernie it seems to me is in a grey zone. He says he's a Democrat but only when he's trying to win the Democratic nomination for Senate or President. In the past, as soon as he pushes out actual Democrats in the Vermont primary, he immediately switches back to being an independent, which is also what happened in 2016 after his presidential run.

Personally, I don't see him as a Democrat at all. He merely uses the label when convenient--as when wanting to gain access to mailing lists or--in the event he's nominated--control of the "establishment" infrastructure he is at such great pains to discredit and otherwise undermine.

As soon as this campaign is over--and it becomes evident even to Bernie that he's lost--we'll see him revert back to claiming he's too ideologically pure to be a Democrat.

Just as a bit of background: I voted for Bernie in my state's 2016 primary, and contributed to his campaign. I became disillusioned with him during the 2016 convention and afterwards, and have now drifted to a state where I actively dislike him. I imagine there are quite a few people who share this odyssey from enthusiasm to distaste. Which is why I know Bernie has little if any chance of winning the nomination, come what may.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
18. Just today, Sanders email informed the second wave of charities funding has started.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:31 AM
Apr 2020

First wave sent 6 million. This wave is for restaurant workers and six other Covid-19 support charities.

It was good to see how quickly the campaign adapted donation requests strictly towards the current crisis. Yang is also requesting donations through his new website, in a smaller way he's giving direct grants to Covid-19 affected families.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

beastie boy

(9,067 posts)
26. If this were the case, wouldn't it be wonderful if Bernie dropped out of the race and instead
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 07:53 AM
Apr 2020

started a charitable organization, so he didn't have to divide his efforts between campaigning and raising money? Wouldn't it be wonderful if his charitable organization were run by accomplished humanitarians rather than salaried political operatives? Wouldn't it be wonderful if he allowed you to make contributions to organizations of YOUR choice rather than HIS choice?

I posted this before:
Imagine Trump raising money for charities of his choice as part of his re-election campaign. Like gun-rights groups and anti-abortion groups, and, yes, meals on wheels thrown in the mix. They are all affected by the health crisis, and they are not exactly well off financially. Oh, and most of them are working people, who just happen to be Trump's political base. I am fine with raising money for charities. I am fine with raising money for a presidential campaign (well, sort of). But I am not fine with mixing the two together. Smacks of cheating, somehow.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
36. several candidites 'suspended' their campaigns, they continue to 'raise money'
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:15 PM
Apr 2020

A “suspended” campaign isn’t technically terminated, at least not according to the Federal Election Commission’s rules. All the suspended campaign persons continue to retain their paid staff-it's legal.

https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/terminating-a-committee/


I've donated twice now to the charities just started to help people effected by the pandemic. I appreciate the campaigns efforts to assist some of the thousands of people who lost their income this past month.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

beastie boy

(9,067 posts)
44. Nine of them endorsed Biden after they suspended. And none use their campaign to raise money for
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 03:36 PM
Apr 2020

any purpose other than their respective campaigns. This is a far cry from Bernie's questionable tactics of using his active campaign to raise money for organizations of his choice.

Just consider the difference between YOU donating YOUR money to entities of YOUR choice and a professional politician donating YOUR money to entities of HIS choice.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
39. Yes, and his buddies at ActBlue are taking a big cut of each contribution. The charities would get..
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:28 PM
Apr 2020

...more if he gave then direct contact information.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sop

(9,955 posts)
52. Victory is still possible for Sanders, Bernie could destroy the Democratic party.
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 12:51 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
59. No, it isn't. He is not projected to win one state even close and though not votes
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 02:52 PM
Apr 2020

these are different time with the virus and inability to carry on with the primary

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brush

(53,477 posts)
7. Just pathetic. Can't accept defeat with even a smidgen of grace.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:33 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LakeArenal

(28,729 posts)
55. Much like last time
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 12:57 PM
Apr 2020

I love the hypocrisy of :

After one Caucus and a couple primaries before any POC were heard, Sanders supporters cried for Joe to end his campaign.

Now after a diverse number of primaries where Bernie lost his ass, oops I mean posterior, they propose to keep his losing campaign in the face of huge loss, virus,
and costs of stringing out this to the dire end.

Such hypocrites.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
9. I wish they would ask him WHERE does he see that path?
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:38 AM
Apr 2020

What state? Where?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dubyadiprecession

(5,625 posts)
27. No path at all, just a string of second place showing.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 07:56 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
40. Second place showings in a two-man race.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:29 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

tirebiter

(2,520 posts)
10. The people have spoken in the electoral process that they want ACA back
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:44 AM
Apr 2020

They were quite open about it in 2018 and they have chosen Joe to restore it in 2020. Trump has just made it untouchable for current enrollment. Luckily the Democrats made som all costs are covered in the dealing with the Trump flu. He will set up more hoops and red tape to make it as inaccessible as possible. Italy has M4A, Spain has it. What we need is Democratic leadership that wouldn’t turn away the advice of Obama and Joe Biden on how to contain it before we have to face the death of 200k Americans. Italy has the ability to set up convoys of trucks taking bodies to crematoriums. That’s how universal healthcare works for them.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
15. ACA and subsidised insurance is still here-on my 7th year of 'Obamacare'blue cross
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:19 AM
Apr 2020

I use healthcare.gov each year to renew, check plans. all trump 'did' was shorten renewal time and remove the mandate people must have insurance. funny though the fine is still on the irs form.

I wouldn't believe anything trump says, some states have recently opened enrollment through healthcare.gov, worth checking there if anyones lost their job or lost employer insurance. That's called a 'life change' and can sign up anytime.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

robbedvoter

(28,290 posts)
23. YES! Expand Medicaid and it will be way better than 💩y Medicare
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 07:45 AM
Apr 2020

that only covers 80%. It's also already written in the law.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
14. That was an excellent episode of 'The Damage report' thank you for posting.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:06 AM
Apr 2020

I agree with the reporters, they spoke a lot about the Sanders & Bidens campaigns. Had a short interview with Sanders where he agrees the path is narrow but he's staying in.

Well worth the watch more than half the show was about the Biden campaign.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
19. I thought BS saw the Returns of the Voters Rejecting his agenda..
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:35 AM
Apr 2020

on 3 Super Tuesdays in a row.. and South Carolina!


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dubyadiprecession

(5,625 posts)
30. That just bums out the bs crowd.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 08:36 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

grossproffit

(5,591 posts)
20. For who? Trump? Because that's who he is helping to re-elect.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:48 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
21. Jump on the Biden Bandwagon & abandon the revolution!!
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 07:10 AM
Apr 2020


C'MON! GET IN! We're taking back America!






Joe/Kamala or Biden/Harris 2020!!
Jump on the Biden Bandwagon & abandon the revolution!!





If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
37. cute but to soon after the similar graphics by the friend of the one who shouldn't be named
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:19 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
22. He always says the same things over and over. Boring Ass Derp Bot On Repeat.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 07:12 AM
Apr 2020
Bernie Sanders Acknowledges 'Narrow Path' to Nomination (April 24, 2016)

'Are we getting the first preview of what a Bernie Sanders exit interview could look like? The Vermont senator seemed to have a more resigned tone on Sunday during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Sanders conceded his campaign has only a “narrow path to victory” but that they would “fight…through that path. We hope to win.”

This was a different tone than the one he used just a few weeks ago when he confidently assured supporters, “We are going to win New York.” He ended up losing the state to Hillary Clinton by 16 points.'

https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/bernie-sanders-acknowledges-narrow-path-nomination-n561266
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MyOwnPeace

(16,888 posts)
32. While he sits at the front window.....
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 09:06 AM
Apr 2020

watching that "same narrow path" for the Easter Bunny to visit him ............

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
33. No jellybeans for him.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 09:15 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
28. Bernie's chances of winning not much better than Tulsi's chances of winning. :) nt
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 08:25 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
38. Whew!
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:23 PM
Apr 2020





Joe/Kamala or Biden/Harris 2020!!
Jump on the Biden Bandwagon & abandon the revolution!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
42. No one has a better chance of winning that Sanders:
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:33 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MrsCoffee

(5,801 posts)
31. Him, not us.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 09:01 AM
Apr 2020

I have two words for Mr. Sanders.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
34. Bernie, how can we miss you
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 09:52 AM
Apr 2020

if you won't go away?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
41. For an advance on a book about the Primary? (nt)
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:32 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Gothmog

(144,005 posts)
45. According to Harry Rnten, sanders had no chance
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 04:14 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Gothmog

(144,005 posts)
49. sanders' path requires Joe Biden to die
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 10:46 AM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

 

la-trucker

(283 posts)
54. Anything is possible
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 12:54 PM
Apr 2020

It is also possible that the moon may lose altitude and fall on earth.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

The Magistrate

(95,237 posts)
56. Three Times In My Life, Sir, I Have Found Folding Money On the Sidewalk....
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 01:00 PM
Apr 2020

But I do not set out to the store in hopes cash will be waiting for me on the pavement....





"From Bernie’s perspective, dropping out of a race once you have no chance of winning is peculiar behavior that can only be explained by the work of a hidden hand. For most politicians, though, it is actually standard operating procedure. Only Sanders seems to think the normal thing to do once voters have made clear they don’t want to nominate you is to continue campaigning anyway."





"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Gothmog

(144,005 posts)
60. Not when you are trailing by almost 40%
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 04:51 PM
Apr 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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