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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)cyberswede
(26,117 posts)on point
(2,506 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)TheNutcracker
(2,104 posts)ladjf
(17,320 posts)MuseRider
(34,125 posts)I can't remember the last time I actually had a candidate I cared much for. I do a lot of write in but hey....I live in Kansas and it really does not ever matter what I think or who I vote for, much of the time only R's or L's are offered. Still, a vote for Bernie would make me so happy!
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)MuseRider
(34,125 posts)I do think that he will be seen differently than a party guy. The socialist tag may hurt him with some but they would not have ever voted for him anyway. I think people are ready for real change. We just have to wait and see and work what we can to make it happen. It certainly engages a lot more people who were probably just going to sit this one out.
BeanMusical
(4,389 posts)CentralMass
(15,265 posts)99Forever
(14,524 posts)Or reservation.
Initech
(100,104 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,719 posts)As much as I would like to see this happen, I very much doubt he will be our nominee.
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)...Please allow me to take this opportunity to offer my condolences for your loss, CaliforniaPeggy, I know you were especially fond of Chris. And thank you for your taking us along on the journey that was Chris' life and his passing. It was joyous and heart-crushing, a roller coaster ride for you, I'm sure.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,719 posts)It was everything you said.........
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)In the unlikely even of loss of cabin pressure, please don the Bernie Oxygen Mask.
BeanMusical
(4,389 posts)Like this one:
a very old, white guy.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026593320#post3
treestar
(82,383 posts)in 2008 about McGramps?
And it's not ageist to point out that he's aged.
We were thinking Hillary too old at one time. Same for Biden.
Octafish
(55,745 posts)Guy's got integrity.
KMOD
(7,906 posts)NanceGreggs
(27,818 posts)Whoever the (D) nominee is in the end has my vote.
JustAnotherGen
(31,907 posts)sharp_stick
(14,400 posts)I will vote for the Democratic nominee for President because keeping the fucking pukes out of the White House is that important.
mopinko
(70,238 posts)will walk and cough it up, too.
Pooka Fey
(3,496 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)closeupready
(29,503 posts)Hehe.
cascadiance
(19,537 posts)... or you will have Republican observers looking to have your ballots questioned when voting!
closeupready
(29,503 posts)Andy823
(11,495 posts)I don't think you will find one person here who would say "NO I will not vote for him if he is the nominee", and that's the way it should be.
MineralMan
(146,333 posts)That tells me something.
Andy823
(11,495 posts)I really wonder what kind of an agenda those who say that really have. It sure doesn't seem to be trying to get democrats elected!
MineralMan
(146,333 posts)Ed Suspicious
(8,879 posts)MineralMan
(146,333 posts)Hillary. What does it tell you?
TM99
(8,352 posts)registered Democrats.
Some, like myself, are Independents. I don't just vote for the man or woman with a D after their name. I tend to as they often align with my politics, but certainly not always.
Hilary Clinton goes against everything that I stand for political, and Bernie Sanders stands for everything I agree with.
So yes, I will vote for Sanders given any chance, and no, I will never vote for Clinton even if she is the Dem nominee.
I won't necessarily vote Republican. I may write in. I may abstain. I may vote a third party.
Isn't Democracy grand.
MineralMan
(146,333 posts)That's a sure bet. I'm a Democrat. I vote for Democrats. Others do other things.
BeanMusical
(4,389 posts)Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)Why on earth would anyone on DU not vote for the Democratic nominee?
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Sign up to help his campaign here: https://berniesanders.com/volunteer/ I'm in.
liberal N proud
(60,346 posts)I will help to whatever my abilities that nominee become President.
But that does not mean that I will or will not support that candidate from the beginning. It is a process of narrowing down the choice and just because my candidate of choice did not become the nominee, does not mean that I am not going to vote or does it mean that I will vote Republican. I will NEVER vote republican.
Triana
(22,666 posts)Tarheel_Dem
(31,241 posts)woodsprite
(11,927 posts)onehandle
(51,122 posts)Apparently President Hillary Clinton would both be as bad as anyone in the KKKlown KKKar.
spanone
(135,884 posts)bravenak
(34,648 posts)Even if I don't like them. But I like him. Need to get him behind cannabis legalization. Pull in millenials.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)No drug testing for Federal Employees and wants to legalize industrial hemp. He is great on this issue. I can't attest to this page/website, but here is some information put together
http://www.ontheissues.org/domestic/Bernie_Sanders_Drugs.htm
bravenak
(34,648 posts)Smelling weed is the pretext for alot of search and seizure abuse in this drug war. Taking away that pretext will hinder the successful prosecution of the racist drug war.
I think if it were put to him the right way, he'd move my way.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)These were steps he was taking. Trying to get legislation through. None of it did, but he keeps on trying. He could be completely hands off on weed, but he's not. I'm not sure with the anti-socialism crap that will be thrown around that he'll be for national legalization in the campaign. I bet he would be for total decriminalization though. But he's pretty surprising, so he may be open about it. I know a lot of 20 somethings really thought Obama would legalize, being pretty open about partaking in his youth. They were very disappointed when that didn't happen. So yes, I think this is a good issue to bring up.
herding cats
(19,568 posts)The Democratic nominee is getting my vote.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Expect to hear THAT crap from Hillary supporters.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)another twisted jab at hillary, that is not being reciprocated to sanders, by clinton supporters?
i ask, because on du, the extreme, i am not hearing any clinton supporters saying it will weaken clinton.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)i do not think i will hold my breath. i do not think it will happen. and that is a good thing
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)It's the perfect way to minimize his run without openly blasting a Democratic candidate.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Your post saying it's all over the board and another denying anyone says it.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I like, "Be civil! Stop being so mean!" And then ripping anyone to shreds who doesn't fall in line. As night follows day, there it is.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)arcane1
(38,613 posts)MineralMan
(146,333 posts)I also campaign for the Democratic nominee. Whoever that is will get my support, 100%.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I say, wait till it's a choice between Bush III and Bernie. Then tell me who can't win.
NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)brooklynite
(94,745 posts)still_one
(92,421 posts)Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)I could wish that there were a younger version of him, but for sure I would vote for Sanders.
Hell Hath No Fury
(16,327 posts)Looking forward to the opportunity.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,022 posts)tabasco
(22,974 posts)Sienna86
(2,150 posts)I'm looking fr a candidate that is an advocate for the middle and lower classes. One who inspires me.
Left coast liberal
(1,138 posts)Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)I will vote for him in a primary.
I will campaign for him.
Count me in.
Just signed up for Bernie volunteer work.
Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)If our nominee is Clinton, then I'll probably find that my limited volunteer time is better spent on behalf of one or more progressives in downticket races.
1monster
(11,012 posts)we can do it
(12,196 posts)Mira
(22,380 posts)And I will wear bells to make it happen
project_bluebook
(411 posts)He has a very long uphill battle ahead of him. I see politifact (spl?) already spreading neg misinformation about him.
KansDem
(28,498 posts)MissDeeds
(7,499 posts)And with great joy, confidence, and pleasure.
CharlotteVale
(2,717 posts)But I'll vote for whoever the Democratic nominee is.
Ed Suspicious
(8,879 posts)democrank
(11,112 posts)with great pride
Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)With enthusiasm!
whatchamacallit
(15,558 posts)JoeLaValle
(12 posts)MH1
(17,608 posts)I will vote for the Dem nominee.
Because any "mostly sane" Democrat is far saner than anyone the Republicans will nominate.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)flor-de-jasmim
(2,125 posts)MNBrewer
(8,462 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)Adrahil
(13,340 posts)SarasotaDem
(217 posts)of course
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
(5,252 posts)I've already noticed they're not here.
Terra Alta
(5,158 posts)I will gladly vote for whomever is the Democratic nominee.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Oh, my not voting wouldn't affect the outcome because in California the electoral votes would be delivered to the Democratic candidate no matter who it is. It would be a matter of principle for me though.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)rock
(13,218 posts)Do you know something I don't?
LWolf
(46,179 posts)Which is more than I can say for any general election for POTUS since I cast my very first vote....for Carter.
Beacool
(30,253 posts)Having said that, I will vote for the Democratic nominee. Regardless of who wins the nomination. The thought of a Republican president is abhorrent.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)I would have no problem voting for Bernie Sanders.
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)we be up to our butts with them...........
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)A republican/teahaddist controlled Congress and a packed SCOTUS for a generation.
Hope all you folks are good with that.
But yeah Ill vote for our nominee as this country goes under for good.
BeanMusical
(4,389 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)I live the the real MFing world.
Lots of people on this board have fat bank accounts, big investments, etc and can indulge in political fantasies and wouldn't be hurt in the least if the republicans take control of the entire government.
I assure you that's not me.
I and my family will be savaged by a teahaddist government for the rest of my life.
bowens43
(16,064 posts)DiverDave
(4,887 posts)eom