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In reply to the discussion: CNN to host Bernie Sanders at 2020 town hall [View all]Cha
(297,462 posts)38. BS brings it on himself in his own words..
Bernie: My Opponents Want Black, White, Gay, Latino or Women Candidates Regardless of What They Stand For
After the 2016 election, Sanders hit a similar theme when he told a crowd of supporters Its not good enough for somebody to say hey Im a Latina vote for me that is not good enough, and went on to add It is not good enough for somebody to say, Im a woman, vote for me.'
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They did one for Klobuchar, so I'm guessing they'll get around to every announced candidate
brooklynite
Feb 2019
#4
If he ran as an Independent we are all screwed except for Trump and his cronies.
honest.abe
Feb 2019
#7
You're suggesting if we don't let Bernie run as a Dem, he'd run for President as an indepedent.
SunSeeker
Feb 2019
#8
So....if a political party refuses to allow a candidate to run for them, even though he wants to
LiberalLovinLug
Feb 2019
#12
Yes. Bernie got a lot of press coverage. And unlike Hillary's, largely positive.
SunSeeker
Feb 2019
#42
Sanders has made it abundantly clear, both in his senate races and the presidential races, that...
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2019
#14
Because of the mixed signal that his refusal to join the Democratic party sends. nt
SunSeeker
Feb 2019
#16
It's not that he's an independent. He is far far from the best candidate. It's not hatered either
Thekaspervote
Feb 2019
#30
Nobody is bashing BS- most just don't want him to run. For a variety of very good reasons
Thekaspervote
Feb 2019
#29
Took a peek at CNN mobile on my phone. No obvious mention of Bernie declaring.
CentralMass
Feb 2019
#35