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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Running as a Democrat [View all]Gothmog
(145,321 posts)35. Here are the rules that sanders needs to agree to and the oath that he must take
This is the actual rule that governs whether sanders can run as a member of the Democratic party https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P20/2019-01-03-2020_Call_for_the_Convention_12.21.18_w-attachments.pdf
The term presidential candidate herein shall mean any person who, as determined by the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, has accrued delegates in the nominating process and plans to seek the nomination, has established substantial support for their nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Office of the President of the United States, is a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishment, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrates that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate in the Convention in good faith. At the time a presidential candidate announces their candidacy publicly, they must publicly affirm that they are a Democrat. Each candidate pursuing the Democratic nomination shall affirm, in writing, to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee that they:
A. are a member of the Democratic Party;
B. will accept the Democratic nomination; and
C. will run and serve as a member of the Democratic Party.
This requirement of written affirmation shall not supplant any necessary qualifications a candidate must satisfy at the state level, but is in addition to such affirmations required by individual states and territories. The written affirmation shall be done via an approved format by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee appended to this Call
A. are a member of the Democratic Party;
B. will accept the Democratic nomination; and
C. will run and serve as a member of the Democratic Party.
This requirement of written affirmation shall not supplant any necessary qualifications a candidate must satisfy at the state level, but is in addition to such affirmations required by individual states and territories. The written affirmation shall be done via an approved format by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee appended to this Call
There is an oath that sanders and other candidates will have to take
https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P20/2019-01-03-2020_Call_for_the_Convention_12.21.18_w-attachments.pdf
Presidential Candidate Written Affirmation
Pursuant to Article IV of the Call for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, I hereby affirm that, upon publicly announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election, I am a member of the Democratic Party. I will run as a Democrat, accept the nomination of my Party, and I will serve as a Democrat if elected. I understand that signing this form does not supplant any legal or Party requirement by any state or territory to qualify for ballot placement in that jurisdiction.
Further, I acknowledge that in submitting this form to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, I am subject to the provisions of Rule 13.K of the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and Article VI of the Call for the 2020 Democratic National Convention that authorize the National Chairperson to determine whether a presidential candidate has established substantial support for their nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Office of the President of the United States, is a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishments, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrate that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate in the Convention in good faith.
___________________
NOTARY AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF ______________
COUNTY OF _______________
I, ____________________________________, a Notary Public, do hereby certify that on this ____day of ___________________, 20____, personally appeared before me ______________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and swore and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purpose and in the capacity therein expressed, and that the statements contained therein are true and correct. _______________________________________________ Notary Public, State of __________________ Name, Typed or Printed: __________________________________________ My Commission Expires: ___________________________
Pursuant to Article IV of the Call for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, I hereby affirm that, upon publicly announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election, I am a member of the Democratic Party. I will run as a Democrat, accept the nomination of my Party, and I will serve as a Democrat if elected. I understand that signing this form does not supplant any legal or Party requirement by any state or territory to qualify for ballot placement in that jurisdiction.
Further, I acknowledge that in submitting this form to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, I am subject to the provisions of Rule 13.K of the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and Article VI of the Call for the 2020 Democratic National Convention that authorize the National Chairperson to determine whether a presidential candidate has established substantial support for their nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Office of the President of the United States, is a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishments, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrate that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate in the Convention in good faith.
___________________
NOTARY AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF ______________
COUNTY OF _______________
I, ____________________________________, a Notary Public, do hereby certify that on this ____day of ___________________, 20____, personally appeared before me ______________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and swore and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purpose and in the capacity therein expressed, and that the statements contained therein are true and correct. _______________________________________________ Notary Public, State of __________________ Name, Typed or Printed: __________________________________________ My Commission Expires: ___________________________
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It IS Bernie's last chance & already he's making it count, setting records...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#79
If Bernie doesn't win the nomination running as a Democrats he is smart enough to know he
Autumn
Feb 2019
#8
Exactly, and moreover he doesn't want to hand the Presidency to the Republicans.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#11
I agree, and so are the millions of his supporters whether they be Democrats or Independents.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#20
No, they dont. If only we could REALLY talk about what happened and how and so on.
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2019
#127
Has any other candidate pledged? Doubt it...and highly doubt Bernie would EVER run as an independent
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#52
Riiiighht... yeah, no one running for president has an ego, except for Bernie.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#73
I don't trust him not to run as an independent in the general. Where are his tax returns?
wasupaloopa
Feb 2019
#3
He did not conceed until very late. My guess is that he was thinking of doing it.
wasupaloopa
Feb 2019
#17
I don't think he will given his past history and the fact that he's made no statement
jalan48
Feb 2019
#42
I like Bernie's speeches for the most part. To me, that's the point of the primaries, flush out
jalan48
Feb 2019
#51
Yes, the same issues adopted by others from Bernie that he's been advocating for a long time...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#77
I like Bernie but I think he is getting too old. He will be going on 80 in 2020.
walkingman
Feb 2019
#5
Why the ageism? Bernie has more energy than any primary candidate currently running...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#81
I do not think it is ageism - I think it is reality. I agree with Bernie on most things but
walkingman
Feb 2019
#106
He will have to affirm in writing that he is a member of the Democratic Party
lapucelle
Feb 2019
#13
If you are bothered by it you should ask the DNC if he has. You might get lucky and
Autumn
Feb 2019
#34
Does this mean Bernie's disqualified?! That would make it the shortest campaign on record!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#82
It looks like it is over for Senator Sanders. Unless the DNC gives him a "tardy" excuse.
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#85
He could. Allowing him to run as a Dem lessens that chance. He can get his message out and
jalan48
Feb 2019
#24
Here are the rules that sanders needs to agree to and the oath that he must take
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#35
Does anyone know if he sent his affidavit to Chairman Tom Perez yet? The affidavit....
George II
Feb 2019
#39
We shall see. My point is that it's better he run as a Democrat than as a Third Party candidate.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#43
Do you know definitively, right now, that he has or hasn't signed the necessary documentation?
jalan48
Feb 2019
#45
None of our candidates have signed and certified yet. The DNC will be giving the campaigns the
Autumn
Feb 2019
#46
LOL, there you go again Autumn... must you ALWAYS stick to the facts when it comes to Bernie?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#87
No I don't, but I DO know "definitively" that he hasn't complied with the first part....
George II
Feb 2019
#49
No she didn't. All the other candidates already affirmed publicly that they are Democrats....
George II
Feb 2019
#54
Well, I don't know what to tell you George. I'm not going to lose sleep over it because I know we
jalan48
Feb 2019
#55
Should we thank every other candidate for not running as a 3rd party candidate?
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#59
Because he has such a large following he could, if he wanted, play the spoiler. I don't know of any
jalan48
Feb 2019
#61
Any of our candidates running as a 3rd party candidate would have a spoiler effect.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#63
Yes, I guess a Democrat could lose the primary and then run as an independent in the general.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#65
There's debating positions and who is most fit to be POTUS. And then there's generic party-bashing.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#66
I'm excited to see how the debates go. I think including Bernie in the primary is a good thing for
jalan48
Feb 2019
#67
I think bashing is in the eye of the beholder. Bernie has millions of supporters and I don't
jalan48
Feb 2019
#69
There is a distinct difference between debating competitors for the nomination...
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#72
The Democratic Party doesn't seem to share your concerns about Bernie bashing it.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#74
I agree, no "thank you" should be necessary for doing something Bernie would never even consider.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#89
Yep, I have a feeling the Democratic Party leadership knows this and is working to include him.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#62
Without a doubt! And consider all the new, young progressive voters Bernie brings to the party...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#84
I really like AOC.She's not afraid to talk about what she sees going on in the halls of Congress.
jalan48
Feb 2019
#90
OMG yesss!! Love AOC... now there's a future presidential candidate who will CRUSH the opposition.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2019
#91
It is almost as if a candidate has put the D party into a real tough spot.
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2019
#128