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In reply to the discussion: I am a member of the Democratic Party... Are you?? [View all]VOX
(22,976 posts)96. This is DEMOCRATIC Underground, not Bernie Underground.
So what? you say, in your first post on DU. Bernie has other issues than his expedient use of the Democratic Party. His star has tarnished since 2016. He will not have the broad support he received two years ago, not with Democrats like Kamala Harris in the hunt.
Getting hung up with any single candidate (Bernie or anyone else) is a losing formula at a time when our Democracy is in serious peril. Its imperative that the candidate chosen has a broad enough appeal to unseat Trump. That may mean supporting a candidate that doesnt check all the points on your personal want-list.
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Nah, I'm only going to use them when it serves my needs and I can get their mailing lists.
NightWatcher
Feb 2019
#1
What if I join for a couple of weeks and after I lose, I go back to being Independent?
NightWatcher
Feb 2019
#5
he can run as whatever, just not on the Dems ticket. He ended up splitting us anyway so what does it
onetexan
Feb 2019
#64
bernie is NOT A DEMOCRAT!!! if he changes just to run .... that is just opportunistic.
trueblue2007
Feb 2019
#136
Yep... the stakes are too high.. we have to all be on the same train pulling in the same direction
Peacetrain
Feb 2019
#7
I am, and I've been a Democrat OFFICIALLY since 1972. And I've run for (minor) office...
George II
Feb 2019
#4
The DNC has instituted a rule that says you must agree to run as a Dem in the GE
ehrnst
Feb 2019
#106
I am a Democrat. I support DEMOCRATS - not people who want to use our party every 4 years.
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#21
At least 10% of that base embraced that explotation, however, California has moved its
still_one
Feb 2019
#38
It's early, but Harris really has the greatest share of my attention and interest thus far.
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#48
Been a registered Democrat since 1972 and very glad to see Senator Sanders running.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#24
Me too. Although I switched to the Democratic Party in 2014, from being an Independent. nt
CozyMystery
Feb 2019
#29
Same here Same year. Doesn't concern me that Senator Sanders is running.
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2019
#43
It's really about differences in ideas. Some seem very afraid that Bernie's ideas are
jalan48
Feb 2019
#46
Debates require give and take unlike the formats you mention. It's a great way for voters to
jalan48
Feb 2019
#66
I would prefer the old Lincoln/Douglas style debate myself without a moderator asking the questions
jalan48
Feb 2019
#83
I like this approach. It gives the voter a much better idea where the candidate stands. Our current
jalan48
Feb 2019
#99
Hey at least we have Jon Tester in Montana - and he did kick Trump's butt in a Trump state
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#115
That was in a state ranked 49th with respect to population, and is 95% Caucasian.
George II
Feb 2019
#121
He and Jane promised to release their 2015 return, then released their 2014 return, twice...
George II
Feb 2019
#120
Sanders won the Democratic primary last year and the next day renounced his Democratic affiliation.
George II
Feb 2019
#126
Yep. Been a local Democratic Committee member for 6 years. I support what Democrats fight for
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2019
#47
Yes I am. I'm also one of over 13 million who voted for and supported the Senator from Vermont in
CentralMass
Feb 2019
#52
Sure, but I don't care if our nominee is or isn't if he or she is the best choice to lead us.
aikoaiko
Feb 2019
#80
"I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat." -- Will Rogers
VOX
Feb 2019
#90
I consider myself a Democrat but register Independent because Massachusetts is an open primary state
AdamGG
Feb 2019
#92
I voted for Bernie in the NY primary even as I knew I would support Hillary in November.
Marcuse
Feb 2019
#105
We don't register by party in my state. But I've voted for ONLY Democrats since
lilactime
Feb 2019
#132