Democratic Primaries

Maru Kitteh

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18. Exit the stage so he can become the subject of mythology. There he can always be "in the lead."

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Mon May 20, 2019, 12:13 PM

May 2019

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

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Open thread. What does Bernie Sanders need to do to reclaim his lead or co-lead? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth May 2019 OP

I hate these drive-by posts. stopbush May 2019 #1

Not to worry... we already know. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #2

+1 KPN May 2019 #6

I see so much projection on this forum. Hassin Bin Sober May 2019 #14

. SouthernProgressive May 2019 #24

I see the projection too now! lapucelle May 2019 #102

Talk about projection. Nuggets May 2019 #32

Yup, I hear ya HBS...it's what I call the "Bernie Standard," which, by definition... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #50

I pretend criticisms are attacks too... especially when directed against sacred cows. LanternWaste May 2019 #51

Oh please. I'm using du standards. Hassin Bin Sober May 2019 #54

Like I said, it's called the "Bernie Standard" for a reason! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #57

Offense only defense when facing superior foe. George Eliot May 2019 #66

And that doesn't give you a clue? wasupaloopa May 2019 #101

+1 more George Eliot May 2019 #63

A question is a good way to open a discussion. MineralMan May 2019 #4

I have an answer, yes. stopbush May 2019 #13

The discussion is already going on, below. MineralMan May 2019 #15

I thought it was his right to start discussion any way he wants? Why critical? George Eliot May 2019 #67

I'm not being critical. I'm saying the same thing you are. MineralMan May 2019 #77

Then let it go. George Eliot May 2019 #90

I don't think Bernie DownriverDem May 2019 #36

Yep and double yep. Nt. kstewart33 May 2019 #52

LOL, Bernie's ALREADY building momentum in Iowa and is about to catch up & pull ahead!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #58

We know exactly what he will say, because we've heard and seen it all before. ehrnst May 2019 #74

I remember this title from four years ago..... brooklynite May 2019 #78

Bookmarked. cwydro May 2019 #88

Thanks! Same to your candidate... gotta say Joes sittin' pretty so far. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #91

I can hope. cwydro May 2019 #92

You and me both!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #94

Don't see it happening, frankly. IluvPitties May 2019 #3

+1000 Nuggets May 2019 #33

Promise not to run in 2020 ucrdem May 2019 #5

Nothing to reclaim, he never had a lead or co-lead. George II May 2019 #7

I'm not sure that Senator Sanders actually ever had a lead MineralMan May 2019 #8

I also do not believe that sanders was ever in the lead Gothmog May 2019 #16

Well, his chief problem is that there are several other MineralMan May 2019 #22

The thing I personally like the MOST about Bernie The Mouth May 2019 #127

How about you get it rolling DSB? What are KPN May 2019 #9

It's beyond my ken. That's why I asked the question. DemocratSinceBirth May 2019 #12

Nothing. It won't happen. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #10

Bernie never had a lead or co-lead Vidal May 2019 #11

sanders should consider stopping attacking Democrats and the Democratic Party Gothmog May 2019 #17

Yeah I don't see how that is helping him Nuggets May 2019 #34

It is not helping him Gothmog May 2019 #82

Especially as he is getting financial advantages from the party he's attacking. nt. kstewart33 May 2019 #53

Exit the stage so he can become the subject of mythology. There he can always be "in the lead." Maru Kitteh May 2019 #18

exactly, if he leaves , he will be canonized Fresh_Start May 2019 #44

I don't think my suggestion would be very helpful genxlib May 2019 #19

Oh, my! MyOwnPeace May 2019 #41

He never had the lead, but there's also nothing he can do it bearsfootball516 May 2019 #20

I've already said before that I don't think he can win, and he can only hurt us by trying LongtimeAZDem May 2019 #21

If that were TRUE, though it's not, then the same could be said for Biden. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #59

If sanders is the nominee, rump will win 45 states Gothmog May 2019 #83

Suuurrrre... I know from those kinda comments that you fear Bernie will win the primary. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #85

I am so glad that sanders will not be the nominee so we do not need to worry about this Gothmog May 2019 #86

You just made my point AGAIN, thanks!! So, keep bashing Bernie, over and over and over again... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #87

I know too many real democrats who have long memories and who will not forget or forgive Gothmog May 2019 #95

That's great Gothmog, I appreciate your honesty that you look forward to negative ads InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #96

You do know that I was a Clinton delegate to the national convention and saw this behavior myself Gothmog May 2019 #104

Wow! I didn't know Democrats in a delegation were capable of such oasis May 2019 #107

It was not a fun experience Gothmog May 2019 #108

This is chilling. Elijah Cummings, a Dem hero, got booed? oasis May 2019 #109

That 15% rule is going to hurt badly. I'm not that close to how the rule works for delegates... George II May 2019 #110

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight ... Surrreeeeeeeeeeeee nt NYMinute May 2019 #106

BTW, if sanders keeps on losing voter support, there will be no need for negative ads Gothmog May 2019 #117

+1000. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #119

.... ehrnst May 2019 #118

Yet more polling is coming out showing the sanders is losing ground Gothmog May 2019 #129

Push em back! Push em back! BannonsLiver May 2019 #89

To win he needs qazplm135 May 2019 #23

I was a big Bernie supporter in '16. I can remember feeling oh so crushed PatrickforO May 2019 #25

Thank you. DemocratSinceBirth May 2019 #27

I wish this could be inserted in the OP True Dough May 2019 #31

Bernie's positions on economic justice, which I absolutely share, are now very much in the mainstrea Nuggets May 2019 #35

Well, as a student of history, I have to disagree. PatrickforO May 2019 #39

I am supporting Warren and Harris. I hope voters realize that if any D wins and we don't get the seaglass May 2019 #75

I'm sure with you on bringing the Trump crime family to justice, PatrickforO May 2019 #103

Great post........ MyOwnPeace May 2019 #42

Reach out to loyal democrats not just independents GeniusJoy May 2019 #26

Loyal Democrats DownriverDem May 2019 #38

Ever watch "Designated Survivor"? mwooldri May 2019 #28

" I'm leaning more toward Elizabeth Warren or Pete Buttigieg at this point in time." DemocratSinceBirth May 2019 #29

Especially since many Sanders supporters here at DU portray Warren as comradebillyboy May 2019 #81

He could start by changing his presentation and affect. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #30

He too cranky and angry. He has a right to be upset over 2016, but this is a new moment. Irishxs May 2019 #37

he contributed to 2016 results Fresh_Start May 2019 #47

Agree. Irishxs May 2019 #62

He has only himself to be upset at. MrsCoffee May 2019 #65

He could drop out, save face and write another book. nt LibFarmer May 2019 #40

And....... MyOwnPeace May 2019 #43

Riiiight, the #2 frontrunner should drop out & save face before the primary has barely started... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #79

Wrrrrrrrrong LibFarmer May 2019 #80

not happening Fresh_Start May 2019 #45

He should stop describing himself as a socialist. Turin_C3PO May 2019 #46

Sanders was at a Food Show with in the last several days. There is a photo irisblue May 2019 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author comradebillyboy May 2019 #84

Do? Nothing as the allure of Sanders is now worn off beachbum bob May 2019 #49

There's nothing he can do. That ship has sailed...nt SidDithers May 2019 #55

Thank you for the replies. DemocratSinceBirth May 2019 #56

It's not possible, the jig is up. ecstatic May 2019 #60

What? Bashing the Dem Cha May 2019 #61

Bow out and throw his support to Warren and hope that she can continue his whatever legacy he has. W_HAMILTON May 2019 #64

I'm laughing so hard. Thread still emphasizing why Sanders can't win. I smell fear. George Eliot May 2019 #68

Biden and Sanders tied at 24% in Iowa. George Eliot May 2019 #70

Sanders down by TWENTY FIVE POINTS in IA, NH, NV, and SC DemocratSinceBirth May 2019 #72

Maybe - in my opinion. We'll see. Check this one out. George Eliot May 2019 #73

Yes George... BIG TIME FEAR!! Can't say I blame 'em though!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #98

not any fear samnsara May 2019 #126

Encourage Joe to talk about the crime bill, protecting credit card comp., and keeping weed illegal aikoaiko May 2019 #69

Hopefully, Joe has evolved on those issues and will issue new policy positions on them. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #93

FIRE jill stein ; pushers &voters.. Sirota, Cha May 2019 #71

We are in a different time and a different place. democratisphere May 2019 #76

We sure are...which is precisely why we outta try something DIFFERENT this time around InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #97

Trying something different means leaving all the 2016 contenders democratisphere May 2019 #99

Not at all... it means goin with the candidate with the most forward-looking progressive agenda InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #100

You mean like Warren? TreasonousBastard May 2019 #112

YESSSSS!!! LOVE ELIZABETH!!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #113

Well, his CFEL effective rating as a legislator is... Hortensis May 2019 #105

Wow! Bernie's close to dead last compared to actual Dems... TreasonousBastard May 2019 #111

Had it not been for the whole Al Franken affair, KG would prolly be on my Top-10 list. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #114

I have some serious questions about that Franken affair... TreasonousBastard May 2019 #122

Not sure... but, I think that's a fair assessment you gave of KG. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #124

Well, Schumer tells us something about leaders -- Hortensis May 2019 #116

Interesting point-- the leaders don't often have their names attached to legislation... TreasonousBastard May 2019 #120

Right. Warren's great, and I notice that some of our Hortensis May 2019 #123

This is interesting Gothmog May 2019 #115

I wonder where that Cha May 2019 #121

Become a Democrat, join the Democratic Party The Mouth May 2019 #125

Go back in time. djg21 May 2019 #128