2016 Postmortem

7wo7rees

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153. Bernie Sanders has always said he would not. No reason

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 03:20 AM

Jun 2016

whatsoever to doubt him now. In addition, there is no way at this point in time to launch a 3rd party candidacy. It can not be done.

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Sanders Campaign Prepares For Run As An Independent [View all] davidlynch Jun 2016 OP

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