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In reply to the discussion: FiveThirtyEight Chat: Is Bernie Sanders Really The Democratic Front-Runner? [View all]Heaven Sent
(39 posts)70. CAUCUSES WITH DEMS 100% of the time.
I would call it confidence that he will stay on the Democratic side, and rebuild the party from within.
30 years of the same policies has not achieved Democrats everywhere much of anything. Maybe it's time to change the thinking?
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FiveThirtyEight Chat: Is Bernie Sanders Really The Democratic Front-Runner? [View all]
Purveyor
Jul 2017
OP
Nate's mistake throughout that interview is assuming that Hillary's millions of 2016 voters
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#1
Honestly, I vote for the candidate with the :"D" next to their name, but I can't speak for others.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#17
That wasn't the question. The question was who would be the favorite/front runner for the
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#18
He didn't come close. He lost by 4 million votes. And there's no reason to believe
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#21
I don't think it's likely Independent voices would have any more success "drowning out"
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#23
Bernie's apprentice- yes whoever that is has my vote. Bernie will be too old I think.
MiltonBrown
Jul 2017
#67
I don't want a president in his 80's...I have seen cognitive failure in weeks and sometimes
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#164
Absolutely, especially if Bernie runs for the Democratic ticket again, as I expect him to.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#29
Bernie only switched back to Independent to run for re-election in his Vermont Senate race...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#48
He has withheld from the party his supporters database, which should be put in use right now
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#77
And courts have ruled that the party's nomination process is its own. His failure to share his list
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#89
I agree, Bernie will be the nominee in 2020... we need to come together...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#111
He could have remained a Democrat for his run...so I don't buy it. He is not a loyal Democrat
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#135
Weren't you around in 2015? He asked the DNC to be put on ballots in the primaries.
brush
Jul 2017
#102
Agreed on those issues. Fresh blood needed. But why ask me if I've contacted Perez?
brush
Jul 2017
#109
He can run as an independent but not as a Democrat...time to move on past the 2016 primary.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#120
I myself don't want Hillary, Bernie, or Joe to run next time, personally.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#126
He can't say he is a Democrat because he is not...he has an 'I' next to his name...and for
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#133
Easy answer. We all know he's not a Democrat. He can try the converting trick again...
brush
Jul 2017
#144
Yes... but "people won't support him this time" isn't the same thing as
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#153
Huh? Since he's not a Democrat, he wil still have to get permission to run as Democrat.
brush
Jul 2017
#155
We already went through this. He had to get approved by the DNC. Not likely to happen again...
brush
Jul 2017
#157
Where is your evidence that the DNC at the national level had to "allow" him to run?
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#158
You apparently weren't alive during the last campaign. That he asked to run as a Dem was...
brush
Jul 2017
#160
I'm bored with this. If you weren't paying attention during 2015-16 that's on you.
brush
Jul 2017
#162
Less than enthusiastically, I'd say. Not being a loyal Dem is a huge problem for me right now-
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#52
He won't win a primary...so it is a moot point...the best chance was last time.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#121
Quite true...but I just don't see the support for another run...and he could damage our chances in
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#131
I am more concerned with 18...but my fear is if Sen. Sanders runs again in20...he will
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#139
Of course they would support Bernie, just like Bernie's supporters did for Hillary.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#112
I would...but no I don't think some would vote for him. I also think he would lose very badly
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#119
After what Bernie has said about the Democratic Party, I would not vote for him in a primary.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#16
Nope. They can just turn someone else into the front runner. In the extremely unlikely event
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#76
It isn't a matter of being "punished" for running against Hillary. Can't rehash the primary but
seaglass
Jul 2017
#128
I defiinitely dont want a singular, pre-ordained "marquee" candidate sucking the air out of the room
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#129
I don't really get why people were surprised at Bernie's success, he had a strong message that
seaglass
Jul 2017
#143
oh, you mean us? They represent us right? I'm not sure how popular that decision
JCanete
Jul 2017
#47
Yes, somebody makes a decision on our behalf. You don't think barring a liberal from running
JCanete
Jul 2017
#74
bottom line a candidate SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN ON A DEMOCRATIC PARTY TICKET
onetexan
Jul 2017
#96
When he runs he says he is a democrat, and enough of us are happy to invite him to run in our party.
JCanete
Jul 2017
#115
I don't think it likely Sanders will run. If we have a candidate who represents what he represents,
JCanete
Jul 2017
#72
favorable rating. I don't mean to mislead here, and there is a difference between those two things..
JCanete
Jul 2017
#114
It would be popular with Democrats...and I do not believe he has an 80% approval rating...he would
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#122
of course you see a great deal of anger. You are here on DU where it gets hashed out every day.
JCanete
Jul 2017
#147
I don't think a non-Democrat on the ticket is a good idea...I want to win. In a center left country,
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#148
of course there would be a move to do that, and certainly no move to make primaries open. This isn't
JCanete
Jul 2017
#150
He's 75, ferchrissakes-- anyone really want a President in his 80's? He's got great name...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2017
#3
She sure does tho I think @this early stage Bernie wud have to be the favorite if he decides to run.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#49
I was hoping Hillary would pick Castro. Kaine wa political calculus I guess to appeal to white males
brush
Jul 2017
#42
I forgot about Bacerra. He is also impressive. Some of these mentions could slide nicely into..
brush
Jul 2017
#44
Sorry, didn't know it was a no-no. But you have nothing to contribute to the discussion but that?
brush
Jul 2017
#103
I also like Jay Inslee of Washington. And Oregon has two excellent Senators.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#154
No he is not the frontrunner...he is not Democrat. As he went back to running as an independent ,
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#12
Do love the way Maxine isnt afraid to speak her mind... she would make mincemeat of Donny Tiny Hands
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#32
I am thinking Sanders will not be invited to participate in another Democratic primary. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#25
The party can choose to replace all the caucuses -- where he got most of his vote -- with primaries.
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#105
As I recall, in order to be the Democratic front runner, you have to be a Democrat, and if
still_one
Jul 2017
#27
In order for someone to be considered the Democratic front runner, he has to run as a Democrat
still_one
Jul 2017
#58
No, He won't even get on the ballot as a Democrat in most states unless he identifies as a Democrat
still_one
Jul 2017
#65
He won't get the nomination...and would end up I believe with embarrassing numbers.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#33
He can't win a primary in 20 in my opinion...and will certainly lose a general in 20...
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#124
Are they asking this because the Sanders group "Our Revolution" has proven such a powerful
Squinch
Jul 2017
#53
I would not support Sen. Sanders in a primary or Sec Clinton. I want a fresh face. nt
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#125
Nah, responding to a Matt Iglesias article that was all the rage in twitter-land
emulatorloo
Jul 2017
#60
And that's one of the reasons why I think the election was stolen. Was every poll wrong?
lunamagica
Jul 2017
#92
Maybe I'm the only one, but I have the feeling Sanders wants to run as an Independent in 2020.
betsuni
Jul 2017
#134
I don't think it's sunk in to most people yet, but I doubt Bernie will be running for anything.
VermontKevin
Jul 2017
#138
Does he want his legacy to be acting as a 'Nader' and electing Republicans ...I don't believe that.
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#140
Well if he runs as an independent and gives the GOP a lock down on the courts,
Demsrule86
Jul 2017
#149