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45. No doubt some Hillary supporters will support Bernie in the primaries, I just see the majority

Thu Feb 21, 2019, 11:43 AM

Feb 2019

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of those voters being Obama and Clinton supporters going for Biden

Here is Biden on the issues, and his voting record. There where be issues that people will agree with, and those that they will disagree with him on, but it is pretty well known:

http://www.ontheissues.org/joe_biden.htm

and no doubt some will not be thrilled with some of his past, such as the way he handled the Thomas hearings with Anita Hill, but when it comes up, it shouldn't be a surprise

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

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Bernie Sanders to sign 'affirmation' he will run as a Democrat in 2020 [View all] workinclasszero Feb 2019 OP

Didn't Jeff Weaver make essentially the same promise on Bernie Sanders' behalf in 2016? CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #1

He didn't break it. He changed his affiliation and then changed it back after he was eliminated. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #2

My recollection is that the 2016 promise was that BS would remain a Democrat forever. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #3

I don't recall that. But, regardless, the DNC didn't have any rule in place... Garrett78 Feb 2019 #4

If people are untruthful once, I tend not to believe them the next time. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #5

I'm not saying you're wrong to be mistrusting. I'm saying that the DNC doesn't really have a choice. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #10

To refresh our memories, I was correct on Jeff Weavers' previous promise. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #6

And if our other candidates or the media want to call Sanders out on that, they can do so. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #11

This Democrat doesn't respond well to threats. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #24

Well. So there's that. (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #61

You may not recall but it happened. MrsCoffee Feb 2019 #12

CrossingtheRubicon posted the Jeff Weaver quote. And perhaps other candidates... Garrett78 Feb 2019 #14

"Sanders' campaign says he'll stay a Democrat after election" LongtimeAZDem Feb 2019 #27

Yup. Why believe him this time?... SidDithers Feb 2019 #33

See post #14, right above yours. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #56

I am arguing that, but I don't expect it to happen, because, as you say, LongtimeAZDem Feb 2019 #58

What Weaver said as his campaign manager "Isn't really relevant?" ehrnst Feb 2019 #62

It isn't relevant to the new DNC rule. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #63

It's relevant in that it was a promise made, or a statement made ehrnst Feb 2019 #65

Sure, but that wasn't the context of my post to which you replied. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #66

"what Weaver said 3 years ago isn't really relevant anyway." ehrnst Feb 2019 #67

Isn't relevant to the new DNC rule. Context matters. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #69

The fact that a statement that was made, then not honored, on this very topic ehrnst Feb 2019 #73

What Weaver said 3 years ago has no bearing on the new DNC rule that simply says... Garrett78 Feb 2019 #74

The statement has a bearing on what a campaign manager said about the topic ehrnst Feb 2019 #75

What Weaver said is relevant. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #79

Yes. Asked if Sanders is a member of the Democratic Party for life even if not nominated, betsuni Feb 2019 #7

As others have pointed out, a meaningless rule. A candidate could pledge to run as a D, stopbush Feb 2019 #8

The DNC would never adopt a rule requiring a candidate hold elective office Midwestern Democrat Feb 2019 #9

Hell, FDR didn't hold elected office for 5 consecutive years hughee99 Feb 2019 #55

Okay, there you go...now, thankfully, we won't have to listen to endless chants of... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #13

Right. Now we can rightfully point out that he's a Democrat of convenience...nt SidDithers Feb 2019 #17

Yes, just like some candidates have "conveniently" adopted many of Bernie's progressive ideas... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #19

Now there's a fertile line of attack BeyondGeography Feb 2019 #26

Right workinclasszero Feb 2019 #29

You're just going to be hearing new chants. Shemp Howard Feb 2019 #60

Well I don't mind saying he should drop out, and all the other candidates should drop out too marylandblue Feb 2019 #72

Actually that is not a valid assessment. In the polls I have seen Biden is ahead of everyone, and still_one Feb 2019 #15

Joe benefits from the fact that he's not running workinclasszero Feb 2019 #31

I don't think so. People know him, the good and bad. There are no surprises with Biden still_one Feb 2019 #38

Well I might just be ignorant on his positions workinclasszero Feb 2019 #41

No doubt some Hillary supporters will support Bernie in the primaries, I just see the majority still_one Feb 2019 #45

Hey great workinclasszero Feb 2019 #48

So he's planning on USING my party again leftynyc Feb 2019 #16

It's Bernie's party now. And since he's now a Democrat, he deserves the respect that comes with that InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #20

LOL honest.abe Feb 2019 #21

No kidding. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #25

If he's the candidate, I'll hold my nose hard leftynyc Feb 2019 #28

well said comradebillyboy Feb 2019 #77

All I know is that when Kamala Harris announced and raised $1.5 million in 24 hours workinclasszero Feb 2019 #34

It is too early to declare a front runner, though I think if Biden runs he would clearly be at this still_one Feb 2019 #40

Yes it's real early for sure workinclasszero Feb 2019 #42

As long as we don't setup our usual circular firing squad, engage in healthy debates among each still_one Feb 2019 #43

Sounds good to me workinclasszero Feb 2019 #49

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ still_one Feb 2019 #50

Yup. I think there are rules on this forum about bashing democrat public figures. Joe941 Feb 2019 #57

Of course he will but he is not sincere. honest.abe Feb 2019 #18

No, of course, not... he's Bernie, nothing he does will ever be good enough and must be trashed. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #22

Trashed?? honest.abe Feb 2019 #23

On that point, we obvioiusly can't know with absolute certainty now, can we? Tom Rinaldo Feb 2019 #32

I base my judgements on Bernie on his past performance. honest.abe Feb 2019 #35

THIS mac56 Feb 2019 #47

That's a fact workinclasszero Feb 2019 #39

Why did he leave the Party after the last election if he wants to run as a Democrat? PubliusEnigma Feb 2019 #30

The whole things sounds unenforceable to me. And after he loses... will he remain a Democrat? NurseJackie Feb 2019 #36

No way Andy823 Feb 2019 #44

Sen.Sanders agreed to stay a Democrat last time ...win or lose. Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #37

Talk talk talk talk talk lindysalsagal Feb 2019 #46

Then he needs to become one now, why wait? redstatebluegirl Feb 2019 #51

If one is going to run for President for the Democratic Party nomination.... ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2019 #52

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #53

The oath and the rules are set forth below Gothmog Feb 2019 #54

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #59

He better darn well Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2019 #64

I'll believe it when I see it...nt SidDithers Feb 2019 #68

Good for Bernie forklift Feb 2019 #70

Oh, I still have plenty of doubts... comradebillyboy Feb 2019 #78

Fool me once, shame on you. BlueIdaho Feb 2019 #71

BS is much more popular now than 4 yrs ago AlexSFCA Feb 2019 #76