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Takket

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41. at this point.... any progressive on the left that isn't sold on Biden......

Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:40 PM

Sep 2020

is never going to be. If its Bernie or bust and they are going to sit there holding their breath until they turn blue, they aren't worth wasting any time on.

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Sanders privately expresses concerns about the Biden/Harris campaign [View all] still_one Sep 2020 OP

I saw a commerical today that addresses the issue . . Iliyah Sep 2020 #1

I just saw a Biden ad on healthcare - in Tennessee Generic Brad Sep 2020 #110

Oh for fuck's sake greenjar_01 Sep 2020 #2

My thoughts mzmolly Sep 2020 #8

Yep. That about covers it. nt crickets Sep 2020 #22

Right! From where I sit it looks like Biden is running a great campaign... brush Sep 2020 #24

Agree. cwydro Sep 2020 #30

Pretty much, polls say Bidens centerist approach is working well Amishman Sep 2020 #119

Why is he doing this?! You lost not one prez campaign but 2! This is not helpful Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #3

The article indicates he expressed those concerns privately, however I question how private it still_one Sep 2020 #6

Exactly.. those "thoughts" were so "private" they reached Cha Sep 2020 #51

Ditto onetexan Sep 2020 #14

It's okay then Doremus Sep 2020 #131

Sore loser needs to suck it up before that's all he is remembered for. MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #4

That's all he will be remembered for... comradebillyboy Sep 2020 #21

I'll just leave this here genxlib Sep 2020 #5

Sanders has same problem as Trump: DON'T KNOW WHEN TO, "SHUT UP." Stuart G Sep 2020 #76

Of Course He Is Me. Sep 2020 #7

Campaigning alongside AOC would lock up Florida Awsi Dooger Sep 2020 #9

no kiddin. Same thing with other states too still_one Sep 2020 #12

AOC couldn't even help win in a Democratic primary Hero57 Sep 2020 #18

He's already having trouble in Florida Rice4VP Sep 2020 #53

Same in North Carolina. octoberlib Sep 2020 #113

Because talking advice from the person you beat Phoenix61 Sep 2020 #10

No kidding. Cha Sep 2020 #34

Please Bernie, enlighten Joe Biden MontanaFarmer Sep 2020 #11

Advice from the defeated frazzled Sep 2020 #13

"Private concerns" that go public are no longer private, Bernie Bros restless cuz its not about THEM Baclava Sep 2020 #15

Go away Bernie. redstatebluegirl Sep 2020 #16

I would like Biden and Harris to start acting like they're in charge-- dawg day Sep 2020 #17

They have done that repeatedly. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #46

What? mcar Sep 2020 #64

Says the guy who lost his bid for the Presidency twice... Spazito Sep 2020 #19

I want Bernie's agenda. Know a fair few other Dems who feel the same Arazi Sep 2020 #28

The majority of Democrats didn't hence his loss... Spazito Sep 2020 #35

He's not slagging Biden. His ideas are now, finally, picking up steam Arazi Sep 2020 #38

Biden is a progressive, Harris is a progressive... Spazito Sep 2020 #39

Those are Democratic ideas and if Sander's can't help he should go home to Vermont and Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #44

Neither are people who disagree with all of that BannonsLiver Sep 2020 #75

Well if enough agreed with you and the 'few other Dems', he would be the nominee. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #45

He lost mcar Sep 2020 #65

Bernie has had a tremendous influence on politics. For good reason. notinkansas Sep 2020 #118

I do too. And there are many, many more. We would do well to listen. Doremus Sep 2020 #132

Being vague is an inferior strategy jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #20

What are you talking about? mcar Sep 2020 #66

A whole lot of nonsense BannonsLiver Sep 2020 #73

Uh huh mcar Sep 2020 #78

Talking about policy wins elections jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #80

Are you suggesting that Biden is talking about nonsense? mcar Sep 2020 #81

Are you suggesting that being specific about policy, which is historically how jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #82

Nice strawman mcar Sep 2020 #83

No. jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #84

K mcar Sep 2020 #85

.. jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #91

So what was the point of posting that in this thread? MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #115

Joe Biden IS Specific. Sanders only has slogans . JI7 Sep 2020 #93

When fame wanes stillcool Sep 2020 #23

Pay attention to MEEEEE!!!! nt Codeine Sep 2020 #31

"appeals to liberal voters" "Sanders led a surging liberal faction" "frustration among liberals" betsuni Sep 2020 #25

I for one am glad he is doing this. More neutral that it showed up in WaPo. gristy Sep 2020 #26

We have to Beat trump above everything. What Cha Sep 2020 #49

He is so wise. Good thing we chose him as our candi... tavernier Sep 2020 #27

Old man yells at cloud. nt Codeine Sep 2020 #29

younger voters didn't show up for Sanders qazplm135 Sep 2020 #32

Of course he is, same ole, from the man. LizBeth Sep 2020 #33

I vaguely recall Senator Sanders predicting that 2018 was going to be a bust peggysue2 Sep 2020 #36

You remember correctdly, Peggysue.. I remember Cha Sep 2020 #47

He had planned some event afterwards where it sounded like he was disappointed JI7 Sep 2020 #60

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Bernie, u just had a heart attack, your lake houses are calling you, take a rest bud Baclava Sep 2020 #42

FFS not this shit again. we can do it Sep 2020 #40

at this point.... any progressive on the left that isn't sold on Biden...... Takket Sep 2020 #41

Bernie has every right to express concern and offer advice. roman88 Sep 2020 #43

No, People can "react" how they want. Cha Sep 2020 #48

Concern trolling is not helpful in any way. MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #54

Bernie needs to be slamming Trump and the Republicans mcar Sep 2020 #67

I do not believe they are acting. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #79

The one thing that I have learned about unsolicited advice TexasTowelie Sep 2020 #89

mcar said it best in post 67 MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #122

This is just Bernie being Bernie! grobertj Sep 2020 #50

Oh for Pete's Sake! calimary Sep 2020 #52

+1000 smirkymonkey Sep 2020 #105

Maybe Bernie just likes drilling holes in the nice sturdy lifeboat calimary Sep 2020 #116

Bernie is so concerned one wonders if he has been having afternoon tea with Susan Collins.... Hekate Sep 2020 #55

Biden is already doing well in AOC's District . JI7 Sep 2020 #56

*yawn* Roland99 Sep 2020 #57

Why doesn't Sanders do anything about the people on his campaign that want Trump to win JI7 Sep 2020 #58

Huh. Familiar sounding ismnotwasm Sep 2020 #59

I've certainly run into these people on twitter BainsBane Sep 2020 #61

"Pretending Sanders is a troll for voicing that concern is wrong" Arazi Sep 2020 #120

Oh please. MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #125

Well, it's not too 'private' if we are hearing about his concerns. zackymilly Sep 2020 #62

Good gad, what a bunch of tripe mcar Sep 2020 #63

Here we go again bluestarone Sep 2020 #68

Bernie BGBD Sep 2020 #69

Channeling Susan Collins? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2020 #70

"privately" NurseJackie Sep 2020 #71

Right? mcar Sep 2020 #72

FFS, who is Sanders' team? Politicub Sep 2020 #74

He needs to pick one of his beach houses and go there to retire already. kcr Sep 2020 #77

I did not hear anything at the convention about social LeftInTX Sep 2020 #86

Sorry, but this is just excuses. Anyone who actually cares about these issues knows to support JI7 Sep 2020 #94

Independents and undecided voters watch conventions. LeftInTX Sep 2020 #95

If they care about Social Security, Medicare, ACA then they already know who to vote for JI7 Sep 2020 #96

Keep fighting that primary! Iggo Sep 2020 #87

Ya talking to the OP, or the Washington Post? still_one Sep 2020 #88

I don't see the big deal fishwax Sep 2020 #90

He has a point liskddksil Sep 2020 #92

"Vox did an analysis of all my campaign events and found that I talked about jobs, workers, and the betsuni Sep 2020 #100

Bazinga! NurseJackie Sep 2020 #111

Many not enough swing voters believed her? DTomlinson Sep 2020 #128

According to Politifact, Clinton was the most honest of all 2016 candidates. betsuni Sep 2020 #129

Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean that enough swing voters believed that. DTomlinson Sep 2020 #130

As a gen-x MoC, I can say that Bernie is correct. radius777 Sep 2020 #97

"just like last time" MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #117

The polls were wrong in key states in the Midwest. radius777 Sep 2020 #123

We didn't lose shit. The election was stolen. MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #124

Eh Willto Sep 2020 #98

If there are any so-progressives who can't decide whether to vote for Joe and Kamala, the problem still_one Sep 2020 #99

Some people are still under the mistaken impression that there are tens of millions of Americans betsuni Sep 2020 #101

And why didn't they vote for Sanders or any other of these so called "progressives" ? JI7 Sep 2020 #106

Yes. Same lecture. betsuni Sep 2020 #109

If Sanders had been the nominee DFW Sep 2020 #102

Biden's motto is: Never promise anything you can't deliver. betsuni Sep 2020 #103

Agreed. DFW Sep 2020 #104

Far too many people imagined Barack Obama promised things he never did. betsuni Sep 2020 #107

I noticed that as well. DFW Sep 2020 #108

Bernie lost twice. Anything he says octoberlib Sep 2020 #112

I agree with Bernie. nt Hotler Sep 2020 #114

Cough....wonder how much money Sanders is being paid for this.... Politicalgolfer Sep 2020 #121

I have one thing to say about this...not private when you go on TV and have a discussion. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #126

I share some of those concerns. nt DTomlinson Sep 2020 #127

I'm sorry to hear this. I respect his opinion. Doremus Sep 2020 #133