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2016 Postmortem

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davidlynch

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Mon Jun 13, 2016, 07:28 PM Jun 2016

Sanders Campaign Prepares For Run As An Independent [View all]

In a move sure to shake the Democrat party to it’s core Bernie Sanders’ campaign is not yet done fighting their revolution against the establishment.

A quiet burst of activity from the Sanders campaign seems to all but guarantee that Sanders will run as an independent this election cycle. All across the country Sanders’ core infrastructure of volunteers and paid staff are mobilizing to collect signatures and perform necessary paperwork to get him on the general election ballots in the states.

http://www.aldipest.com/sanders-campaign-prepares-run-independent/
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Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #1
It would be awesome to see him get < 1%... scscholar Jun 2016 #3
He won't get much. Between Trump spouting whatever, and Clinton using the stuff she didn't in seabeyond Jun 2016 #8
Bye now! Yada yada yada, y'hear? bvf Jun 2016 #116
Pay attention. It's a garbage site. He's not going to do it. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #7
Fuck ya, if he plays this card. Damn straight. seabeyond Jun 2016 #10
If? It seems like you are already there. NWCorona Jun 2016 #75
You are rude. They_Live Jun 2016 #81
Add Predictable and Boring and Really Angry. libdem4life Jun 2016 #107
You fall for this shit, do you? TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #16
IF.... Pretty much says it all. seabeyond Jun 2016 #21
Don't think she fell for it. Just shit-stirring. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #28
That can be risky, especially when you fall in. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #40
Covered in it. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #46
It is his last chance yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #76
He won't. Skinner Jun 2016 #2
I realize that he has said repeatedly that he won't... davidlynch Jun 2016 #12
They are his own made up false accusation with no evidence because he lost. It does not look good on seabeyond Jun 2016 #15
Do you know what an independent voter had to do to get a crossover ballot... davidlynch Jun 2016 #26
Of course I know because I made sure I was informed. As I was for every state, seabeyond Jun 2016 #31
You know all the voting regulations in all 50 states. Goblinmonger Jun 2016 #95
This one should just be ignored. On the wrong board, I think. libdem4life Jun 2016 #110
That's true RobertEarl Jun 2016 #93
There are no such irregularities. Lord Magus Jun 2016 #99
Yep. Bernie is a diplomat not a door mat. After they kicked him the teeth and GoneFishin Jun 2016 #115
He owes money for using the party while not a Democrat. Gman Jun 2016 #129
Oh, I think he has paid dearly for that "use". Eom Karma13612 Jun 2016 #158
Oh bullshit mythology Jun 2016 #183
He has stated his view HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #154
Does Bernie talk about Nader spoiling the 2000 race? I would be surprised because pdsimdars Jun 2016 #161
Yes HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #184
The DNC has repeatedly made empty promises.. onecaliberal Jun 2016 #19
Now we validate such a blantant lie? seabeyond Jun 2016 #24
Hillary promised to debate in California, too. John Poet Jun 2016 #92
You better hope he doesn't... findrskeep Jun 2016 #140
This is false bravenak Jun 2016 #4
I believed him too. I also figured when he lost, he would own it. Nt seabeyond Jun 2016 #11
He better own it, it's his bravenak Jun 2016 #14
He could have made enough money to not care anymore. Who can figure out the integrity Sanders seabeyond Jun 2016 #20
He might have bravenak Jun 2016 #27
He would have the heavens open up on him. All he has had is sunshine and couldn't even handle that seabeyond Jun 2016 #38
Hell. He couldn't even handle Hillary NOT saying he was unqualified bravenak Jun 2016 #48
Exactly. And she didn't even say it. Lol. Not out loud anyway. Nt seabeyond Jun 2016 #53
Even though it was true, she was gracious. bravenak Jun 2016 #56
boy you guys have really been suckered into a shit site Pharaoh Jun 2016 #138
My first comment was that it was not true bravenak Jun 2016 #139
He won't. n/t Lil Missy Jun 2016 #5
Sore loser laws metroins Jun 2016 #6
The Green Party has offered him the top of the ticket. Loudestlib Jun 2016 #43
Link? n/t lumberjack_jeff Jun 2016 #80
. Loudestlib Jun 2016 #98
Jill Stein said "joint ticket," not "top of the ticket." Lord Magus Jun 2016 #103
No, Jill has offered the top of the ticket to Bernie peacebird Jun 2016 #104
If you're helping folks run against Democrats, why are you here? onenote Jun 2016 #111
On my browser, sturnz0r Jun 2016 #149
It will be in two days. HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #155
From the DU terms of service: onenote Jun 2016 #187
"She's not offering the top of the ticket," Loudestlib Jun 2016 #113
Sore loser laws ONLY apply to presidential candidates John Poet Jun 2016 #89
Not that he's going to run as an independent... Chan790 Jun 2016 #118
I agree, he won't run, but let me correct a couple points. Jim Lane Jun 2016 #144
I'm assuming you're a lawyer, so I'm going to defer to you... Chan790 Jun 2016 #159
Nice try. zappaman Jun 2016 #9
See reply #2--not a liar but naive perhaps n/t davidlynch Jun 2016 #13
So if he breaks his word, he's "naive" but not a liar? zappaman Jun 2016 #23
Talk to me about the California primary and what it took to get a crossover ballot... davidlynch Jun 2016 #30
Talk to me about chili and what it takes to win a cook off... zappaman Jun 2016 #51
thanks MFM008 Jun 2016 #152
I live here in California... LenaBaby61 Jun 2016 #74
Yes but if they didn't know to say the magic "crossover" they would have been out of luck... davidlynch Jun 2016 #84
Even many who ASKED for crossover ballot were incorrectly denied by poll workers peacebird Jun 2016 #105
EXACTLY. findrskeep Jun 2016 #141
no he isn't. JI7 Jun 2016 #17
After the way the DNC treated him, I sure wouldn't blame him. nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #18
^^THIS^^^ davidlynch Jun 2016 #22
I am pretty sure that many of his supporters would get behind him. And if he joined with the Live and Learn Jun 2016 #29
Not just the DNC... also Clinton, herself. JudyM Jun 2016 #77
I am trying to be careful. lol Live and Learn Jun 2016 #85
Oh, yeah the Censors. JudyM Jun 2016 #117
Yes, the Censors. . . . I have been shocked at that. . . . censorship is for weak minds. pdsimdars Jun 2016 #162
Of course without the DNC he never would have made it this far Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #173
No one should be surprised at this KingFlorez Jun 2016 #25
You wish. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #32
More like Sanders lost, but still doesn't realize it KingFlorez Jun 2016 #42
He hasn't said he would and if it had been a fair election, he definitely wouldn't be. nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #33
^^^ BINGO ^^^ n/t davidlynch Jun 2016 #37
It was a fair election, so stop the nonsense KingFlorez Jun 2016 #49
Says you. Do you know how much credibility I give that? nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #52
Everyone has their conspiracies KingFlorez Jun 2016 #55
Your psychic abilities do not pass muster. Keep your day job. nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #60
At the end of the day, the sarcasm won't change the election results KingFlorez Jun 2016 #68
What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #71
I thought he has clearly said that he wouldn't democrattotheend Jun 2016 #186
Nope, you're the (generously stated) naive one. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #36
I beg to differ KingFlorez Jun 2016 #58
Look at the fucjing site that was cited, will you. Look at Skinner's comment about it. HERVEPA Jun 2016 #61
Oh, yeah? Care to make a little wager? Jim Lane Jun 2016 #146
If true, Sanders has decided to elect Donald Trump. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #34
AS many if not more of Sanders supporters are Libertarians and baggers. They would pull from Trump seabeyond Jun 2016 #45
I don't agree with your estimate. I also don't believe Sanders is going to do this. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #73
Sanders might take Vermont, and some other states itsrobert Jun 2016 #78
Exactly. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #123
No, that's not what the Constitution says. Jim Lane Jun 2016 #147
Oh bullshit. blackspade Jun 2016 #175
Clinton supporters decided to elect Donald Trump bvf Jun 2016 #119
"the Democrat party" Cooley Hurd Jun 2016 #35
Yes Alidpest sounds a lot like a Republican front group. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #47
Click bait site. MineralMan Jun 2016 #39
Her supporters will literally believe anything said online AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #41
Not necessarily, it has to be somethng good about Hillary and then they'll believe it pdsimdars Jun 2016 #164
Bernie said he would not run indy. Now his own diehard geek tragedy Jun 2016 #44
I question why anyone... pat_k Jun 2016 #62
I agree nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #82
What's unreal is your inability to detect bullshit in the form of this OP. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #65
WTF is "aldipest"? Looks like bullshit site to me. pat_k Jun 2016 #50
Oooh! Oooh! But it makes TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #59
I went to the "About" page: pat_k Jun 2016 #67
Now they peddle fertilizer. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #72
Bullshit. bunnies Jun 2016 #54
I suppose the fact that the campaign denies katsy Jun 2016 #57
I doubt it itsrobert Jun 2016 #63
This "aldipest" is a fiction site. Schema Thing Jun 2016 #64
Oh, no, it was on the internet. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #69
How many time shares do you own, dude? TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #66
100% pure speculation. So much for "journalism" n/t arcane1 Jun 2016 #70
I doubt it. This is posturing prior to his meeting with Clinton tomorrow. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2016 #79
He wouldn't dare mwrguy Jun 2016 #83
Anonymouse writers WhiteTara Jun 2016 #86
That's what everybody does right after the almost eliminate their entire campaign staff. Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #87
I don't buy it. /nt Marr Jun 2016 #88
If he runs as an indie, he will will... litlbilly Jun 2016 #90
But will Will? demwing Jun 2016 #133
i think even if he doesnt, he could win as a write in. Stranger things have happened litlbilly Jun 2016 #136
Never heard of Aldipest. A reliable source? Old Union Guy Jun 2016 #91
Hey, did you hear they're taking the word gullible out of the dictionary? FSogol Jun 2016 #94
Bookmarked, for a good laugh later on. n/t Motown_Johnny Jun 2016 #96
Lol! Look at that site's "news" Adrahil Jun 2016 #97
Some people are really taking this seriously? book_worm Jun 2016 #100
Why would you bring a shit site that writes "Democrat Party" to DU? zappaman Jun 2016 #101
That is ridiculous.... chillfactor Jun 2016 #102
flame bait nonsense. 3 more days still_one Jun 2016 #106
Too late in many states and sore loser laws will stop him in other states Gothmog Jun 2016 #108
Of course he is yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #109
I think he would have already missed the deadline in many states. RandySF Jun 2016 #112
That would be just great, hello President Trump. n/t doc03 Jun 2016 #114
Supports the notion that Hillary supporters will believe anything. immoderate Jun 2016 #120
Well, they believe she is a good candidate. PowerToThePeople Jun 2016 #121
^^^^^^^^^^^ Amen! ^^^^^^^^^^^ pdsimdars Jun 2016 #167
The OP appears to be a Bernie supporter. DCBob Jun 2016 #122
Maybe it's a gullibility test. immoderate Jun 2016 #124
Wishful thinking more likely. DCBob Jun 2016 #126
Those here defending it are Sanders' supporters Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #131
says aldipest is a fitness magazine rurallib Jun 2016 #125
Laying off ones staff is a sure sign of it Capt. Obvious Jun 2016 #127
Yeah right rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #128
That would make Sanders a liar Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #130
He's not going to run as an I for president TheFarseer Jun 2016 #132
Aldipest, all di time demwing Jun 2016 #134
Don't bet on him not doing it Whimsey Jun 2016 #135
I'll happily bet on him not doing it. Jim Lane Jun 2016 #148
It would make no difference whatsoevery. ucrdem Jun 2016 #151
He could split the vote Whimsey Jun 2016 #185
Um...No. n/t FourScore Jun 2016 #137
Yes! I've been wishing for this! Off to the fringe with the fringe candidate!! nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #142
Fuck Ralph Nader (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #143
+1 BootinUp Jun 2016 #165
Bullshit. Bernie is all in for ķicking Trump's ass. He won't go Nader snd arely staircase Jun 2016 #145
Yeah yeah. We're so afeared. Guess what? Clinton still wins and Sanders loses. Again. ucrdem Jun 2016 #150
Bernie Sanders has always said he would not. No reason 7wo7rees Jun 2016 #153
There's one upside to that 72DejaVu Jun 2016 #156
If only. 99Forever Jun 2016 #157
Man, just feel all that #unity. eom VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #160
If Bernie's name is on any ballot in front of me, I WILL vote for him. -nt- NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #163
Got that right. pdsimdars Jun 2016 #169
You have me confused about aldipest. People were saying it was a nutrition site pdsimdars Jun 2016 #166
June 16th RogerM Jun 2016 #168
Another point. . . Debbie, the sane progressive had a powerful video yesterday pdsimdars Jun 2016 #170
...and another day to keep talking this up... brooklynite Jun 2016 #176
Time will tell. coyote Jun 2016 #171
No chance... There are way too many filing deadlines passed Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #172
exactly. he wouldn't appear in most states by now. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #174
"The Democrat Party"? Orsino Jun 2016 #177
I highly doubt it. whatthehey Jun 2016 #178
Are you content with the amount of people you trolled? bunnies Jun 2016 #179
only if true heaven05 Jun 2016 #180
Is THAT why he endorsed anti-choice dem ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #181
We wish harun Jun 2016 #182
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