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In reply to the discussion: This is going to get a lot of blow back, but it needs to be said! [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)48. Nobody is doing that.
And here it goes... cue the anti-Bernie rants
Nobody is doing that. But I can tell you that what we're hearing from that camp is clearly anti-Biden and a backhanded effort to subvert the Biden campaign. ONLY the winner gets to make decisions on how to run the campaign and who to include.
Predictable outrage to ensue.
It's not as though he deserves praise for trying to create division, suspicion, distrust and resentment.
What useful purpose does it serve? His "advice" was unsolicited and inappropriate. Biden's campaign and the party had ALREADY given the Sanders campaign every reasonable consideration and accommodation. Negotiations and compromises were made in good faith. Bernie already participated. That part is OVER now. OVER! Biden doesn't need any former rivals "advising" him how to run his campaign.
This is just another example of how people are oddly willing to do and say things that create an atmosphere of fear and hopelessness and negativity. Negativity generates apathy. Apathy discourages voter turnout. Low voter turnout gives Republicans a chance to steal the elections.
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This is going to get a lot of blow back, but it needs to be said! [View all]
imanamerican63
Sep 2020
OP
If Sen. Sanders wants those changes to happen he should work towards getting Democrats elected
csziggy
Sep 2020
#95
So you think he's going to the press out of frustration at Biden's popularity? (nt)
ehrnst
Sep 2020
#200
Well put. I had a similar reaction. We don't need division in the party right now.
Arkansas Granny
Sep 2020
#2
Well now, that's a great point! I'm sure Joe & Kamala have access to plenty of excellent
Illumination
Sep 2020
#32
Yes, advisors who aren't trying to build their own public brand, but are dedicated to defeating DT.
ehrnst
Sep 2020
#58
... or que the stupid rationalizing of hurtful things that are said against Biden
uponit7771
Sep 2020
#9
Maybe the anti-bernie rants are called for maybe it's time to end the protectionism regarding bernie
Fullduplexxx
Sep 2020
#10
What you fail to consider is that Bernie is trying to reach the millennials who are ALREADY against
Doremus
Sep 2020
#115
" right-wing leaning, corporate owned Democrats will never be able to represent their interests."
ehrnst
Sep 2020
#202
Why shouldn't Democrats on Democratic Underground object to baseless attacks on
betsuni
Sep 2020
#43
I am outraged that Bernie would do this in such an important election...Trump must lose and
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#86
Yes, You are correct. And the sad truth is that his time in the spotlight is over.
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#186
Young voters didn't turn out for Sanders why would we shift our campaign to emphasize winning such
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#88
Yes, people don't like Republican policies. They're manipulated by racism and wedge issues
betsuni
Sep 2020
#28
But Bernie thinks everything's about policy. If you have the right progressive
betsuni
Sep 2020
#164
Bernie's appeal was that he appeared more sincere than other politicians...
Lucky Luciano
Sep 2020
#108
I object to both...the messenger is not helping and it takes more than policy to
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#90
I fail to see any lack of focus on those topics by Biden and other top Dems.
LanternWaste
Sep 2020
#123
If Biden does "campaign with AOC," Trump will just use it in red and swing states to prove Joe is
sop
Sep 2020
#30
Yes, consulting privately with the leader is more effective, but doesn't serve self promotion. (nt)
ehrnst
Sep 2020
#61
He must be bored with the Senate. I wonder why he doesn't work on a Medicare for All BIll
JI7
Sep 2020
#33
In normal times, would agree 100% ..but we have a serious life threatening monster
Laura PourMeADrink
Sep 2020
#47
Yes, I feel the same about Bernie that I do Michael Moore. They both like to take swings to put
flying_wahini
Sep 2020
#51
Let's just pretend that Biden has got this and nothing different needs to be done.
Cuthbert Allgood
Sep 2020
#93
Sanders being Sanders. He cannot get past his own ego for the sake of the nation.
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#101
He's not "making sure progressive Dems feel included", he's lecturing Biden on how to run a....
George II
Sep 2020
#195
That's the Problem W/Bernie - No Matter How Much We Accommodate Him It's Never Enough
Indykatie
Sep 2020
#112
Agree. If he's got "input," he should give it to Biden personally, not through media.
ancianita
Sep 2020
#122
there's no reason it should start an internal fire, provided we focus our fire where it belongs:
fishwax
Sep 2020
#158
If it's the obvious why does it need to be pointed out? Biden ran a very successful campaign....
George II
Sep 2020
#191
Four of our candidates rated higher than Sanders - Warren, Harris, Gillibrand, and Booker.
George II
Sep 2020
#196