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InAbLuEsTaTe

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87. LOL, there you go again Autumn... must you ALWAYS stick to the facts when it comes to Bernie?!

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 03:11 AM

Feb 2019

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

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Bernie Running as a Democrat [View all] jalan48 Feb 2019 OP

Has he pledged to not run as an independent Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #1

All we know is that he didn't do this last time. jalan48 Feb 2019 #6

Last time he was planning for this time. Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #15

It IS Bernie's last chance & already he's making it count, setting records... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #79

Yes he has proved Lincoln & Barnum right. Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #88

Huh? Your question was a valid one. This KPN Feb 2019 #98

I donated my $27 two days ago when he announced liberalnarb Feb 2019 #102

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

He knows we have a 2 party system and a 3rd party candidate would never Autumn Feb 2019 #18

I agree, and so are the millions of his supporters whether they be Democrats or Independents. jalan48 Feb 2019 #20

But has he pledged not to? Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #12

Has everybody else running pledged not to? nt Autumn Feb 2019 #14

The others are members of the Democratic Party Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #25

Sanders is a Democratic ally. nt Autumn Feb 2019 #26

Still not a member of the Democratic Party Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #36

Sanders is a Democratic ally. nt Autumn Feb 2019 #40

Allies don't go on FAUX News Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #70

No, they dont. If only we could REALLY talk about what happened and how and so on. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #127

Yup, one who votes with Democrats more than most Democrats... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #93

+1 Stellar Feb 2019 #101

Lieberman was a Democrat. N/T tazkcmo Feb 2019 #95

I didn't know Lieberman was running this year Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #96

Ah, I see you've moved the goal posts. tazkcmo Feb 2019 #97

Not moving the goal posts Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #103

Bernie could run AS A REPUBLICA James48 Feb 2019 #94

Has any other candidate pledged? Doubt it...and highly doubt Bernie would EVER run as an independent InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #52

Except the other candidates are members of the Democratic Party Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #71

Riiiighht... yeah, no one running for president has an ego, except for Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #73

No they all have big egos Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #83

Democrats don't have to pledge Evergreen Emerald Feb 2019 #104

I agree with your analysis. (n/t) spin Feb 2019 #2

I don't trust him not to run as an independent in the general. Where are his tax returns? wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #3

Did he do this last time? jalan48 Feb 2019 #7

He did not conceed until very late. My guess is that he was thinking of doing it. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #17

But he didn't do it. jalan48 Feb 2019 #19

All that says is he didn't do it in 2016. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #38

I don't think he will given his past history and the fact that he's made no statement jalan48 Feb 2019 #42

Here is the thing that gets me concerning Bernie. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #48

I like Bernie's speeches for the most part. To me, that's the point of the primaries, flush out jalan48 Feb 2019 #51

We are electing a president not a speach writer. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #109

Really? jalan48 Feb 2019 #110

Yes, the same issues adopted by others from Bernie that he's been advocating for a long time... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #77

I'd thank him for not running. He is uniquely divisive. He knows it. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #4

He is what he is. I don't find him divisive myself. jalan48 Feb 2019 #10

You're absolutely right, of course. Cha Feb 2019 #30

I like Bernie but I think he is getting too old. He will be going on 80 in 2020. walkingman Feb 2019 #5

That's fine. Everyone is free to vote as they choose. jalan48 Feb 2019 #9

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

Yes, I believe this is true. I assume he will do this. jalan48 Feb 2019 #16

Absolutely, but that won't be good enough... you know that, right? InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #80

The requirement is to have it signed on announcement. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #21

Well, do we want Bernie running as an Independent? That's really the question. jalan48 Feb 2019 #22

Do you know for a fact that he hasn't signed it? Autumn Feb 2019 #27

You'd think he might mention it, if he had. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #28

If you are bothered by it you should ask the DNC if he has. You might get lucky and Autumn Feb 2019 #34

You got that right. Cha Feb 2019 #32

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

Oh well, Bernie had a good two-day run... was fun while it lasted!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #86

An affirmation which, I suspect would be similar in nature aka-chmeee Feb 2019 #33

Bernie could be like Ralph Nader? Like in 2000? In Florida? tinrobot Feb 2019 #23

He could. Allowing him to run as a Dem lessens that chance. He can get his message out and jalan48 Feb 2019 #24

How did that work out last time? CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #29

How did what work out? jalan48 Feb 2019 #31

Here are the rules that sanders needs to agree to and the oath that he must take Gothmog Feb 2019 #35

Thanks. I sincerely hope he does so. jalan48 Feb 2019 #37

Thanks. That's good info. KPN Feb 2019 #99

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

It's not a question of "we shall see"..... George II Feb 2019 #44

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

Thanks for this info and clarification. jalan48 Feb 2019 #47

You're welcome. That talking point fell apart fast. Autumn Feb 2019 #50

when he loses qazplm135 Feb 2019 #57

If that happens he will still caucus with the Dems. nt Autumn Feb 2019 #58

what choice qazplm135 Feb 2019 #114

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

I think Autumn answered your question. jalan48 Feb 2019 #53

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

"lulz" George II Feb 2019 #56

I agree completely. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #41

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

That's fine, but you're evading my point. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #68

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

The DNC knows that preventing him from running would be a PR nightmare. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #75

Glad to hear your opinion. Thanks jalan48 Feb 2019 #76

Lieberman did the equivalent of this on the State level in Connecticut Tom Rinaldo Feb 2019 #105

Yeah, we'll see Cha Feb 2019 #78

I agree, no "thank you" should be necessary for doing something Bernie would never even consider. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #89

well, as LBJ would say, shanny Feb 2019 #60

Yep, I have a feeling the Democratic Party leadership knows this and is working to include him. jalan48 Feb 2019 #62

I agree. shanny Feb 2019 #64

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

I totally agree. jalan48 Feb 2019 #92

Spot on. I agree. KPN Feb 2019 #100

Sanders has not signed oath yet Gothmog Feb 2019 #107

Thanks for the update. jalan48 Feb 2019 #108

um... He already sabotaged us last time? Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #111

You're certainly welcome to your opinion. jalan48 Feb 2019 #112

cheers, m8 Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #113

Yes, and to you with your boy too! jalan48 Feb 2019 #115

How is this consistent with oath that sanders was suppose to swear to??? Gothmog Mar 2019 #116

I don't know. Have you contacted the Party about this? jalan48 Mar 2019 #117

Has sanders signed the required oath yet? Gothmog Mar 2019 #118

Yes. My guess is they don't want him to run as an independent. jalan48 Mar 2019 #119

It was given to him but he had 7 days to sign Gothmog Mar 2019 #120

It is almost as if a candidate has put the D party into a real tough spot. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #128

It takes a ton of money to run as as indie Gothmog Mar 2019 #121

I'm sure the Party will do the right thing. jalan48 Mar 2019 #122

I may have a different idea as to what the right thing is Gothmog Mar 2019 #123

NPR-Bernie Sanders has filed to run for Senate in 2024 -- as an independent Gothmog Mar 2019 #125

This should be interesting. If he really wants to disrupt the Party he would run as an independent. jalan48 Mar 2019 #126

That would kill his book sales Gothmog Mar 2019 #132

Au Contraire. A Third Party Run would make for really big book sales. jalan48 Mar 2019 #133

Not in the real world Gothmog Mar 2019 #135

How does this comply with the DNC rules Gothmog Mar 2019 #124

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #129

Here's why he's running as a democrat kennetha Mar 2019 #130

It's a good thing Bernie isn't on DU-he would be tombstoned for sure. jalan48 Mar 2019 #131

He didn't run as an independent the last time forklift Mar 2019 #134