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Luminous Animal

(27,310 posts)
57. What state do you suggest he move to in order to register as a Democrat?
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 07:56 PM
Aug 2015

You see, the state that he represents as Senator, does not allow for partisan registration. All Vermonters are technically independent.

Now, he could have chosen to run as a Democrat sometime in his past and gotten that magic (D) behind his name (as has Dean and Leahy) but he didn't and it is too late for that.

This has been explained so many times it it getting quite ridiculous.


Wow! Two of these in a row! djean111 Aug 2015 #1
GMTA! arcane1 Aug 2015 #5
The talking points must have been handed out a little while ago Armstead Aug 2015 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Aug 2015 #45
Isn't it so amazing that two people had two thoughts along the same lines at the same time? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #47
how absolutely exciting...TWO posters with the same concerns Sheepshank Aug 2015 #46
Then it's three in a row, counting your deleted post. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #92
Too funny Sheepshank Aug 2015 #117
. jeff47 Aug 2015 #119
Yes. I want to hear him say he is a Democrat, and... Adrahil Aug 2015 #2
And what does "embracing being a Democrat" ibegurpard Aug 2015 #3
^^^ this ^^^ malokvale77 Aug 2015 #23
I think him staying independent helps illustrate that the party needs "fixing" still! cascadiance Aug 2015 #55
I prefer principles over party, so it doesn't bother me n/t arcane1 Aug 2015 #4
^^This^^ enlightenment Aug 2015 #21
Has he self-identified as a Democrat yet?... SidDithers Aug 2015 #6
Nope, not declared, not registered, not affiliated, not identified Sheepshank Aug 2015 #85
You don't have to be a member of the party to run for its nomination. jeff47 Aug 2015 #93
It's too bad really...because it's hurting him with many potential voters nt Sheepshank Aug 2015 #136
Yep, just like his hair. And similar very important reasons to choose a candidate. jeff47 Aug 2015 #148
hair vs. party affiliation Sheepshank Aug 2015 #154
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #97
I wasn't waving "Hi"... SidDithers Aug 2015 #108
It's right-wing to make an issue of this. Ken Burch Aug 2015 #107
No, it's a valid question... SidDithers Aug 2015 #110
If you had any genuine progressive values Ken Burch Aug 2015 #111
There are plenty of progressive posters that I treat with respect... SidDithers Aug 2015 #113
It's Democratic Socialist, not Socialist Democrat and... DonViejo Aug 2015 #7
I know more than a few socialists who are Democrats.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #9
Frank is ouspoken and brave as an openly gay man many years before it was even borderline acceptable TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #59
He's more of a Democrat than most Democrats. However you have a point in that... Smarmie Doofus Aug 2015 #8
What state do you suggest he move to in order to register as a Democrat? Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #57
Sample ballots from Vermont 2010 and 2008 seems to say otherwise Sheepshank Aug 2015 #77
:facepalm: jeff47 Aug 2015 #94
Double face palm? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #115
And yet you were claiming he needed to register as a Democrat jeff47 Aug 2015 #118
How did the others on the ballot get their party affiliation on there do you think? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #120
By the party agreeing to run them in the Democratic primary. jeff47 Aug 2015 #121
Also waiting for to even declare as a Dem would help Sheepshank Aug 2015 #123
Yes, he is totally wearing the wrong letterman jacket, so he can't sit at our table. jeff47 Aug 2015 #125
I explained my personal feelings on post #41 Sheepshank Aug 2015 #134
Good to know you will not vote for the Democratic nominee in the general election jeff47 Aug 2015 #149
just following the same tack your team decided to present on DU for the last few months Sheepshank Aug 2015 #155
You mean fixing the long term health that the status quo destroyed? jeff47 Aug 2015 #156
Well. You are wrong. Here a link to the Vermont voter registration form. Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #132
I got it ...no, I got it.... artislife Aug 2015 #10
LOL this Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #12
Sorry, didn't mean to add a similar thread. Sheepshank Aug 2015 #11
No no no.. don't .. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #14
no biggie....we are here now :) Sheepshank Aug 2015 #37
He's not a socialist democrat either. LWolf Aug 2015 #15
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i prefer to think of it as sanders (and o'malley) being the ones elana i am Aug 2015 #17
I am a huge O'Malley supporter.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #20
There's a long history behind that when he was firt active in Vermont politics Armstead Aug 2015 #18
No he doesnt AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #19
His policies are the ideal democratic policies kenfrequed Aug 2015 #22
I think he'll get more votes as an independent. Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #24
"no..Democratic Socialist is not a Democrat or part of the Democratic Party." <--Really? 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #25
Nope not when you are a self identified Independent.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #28
I'm also a Democrat, and now my GF is too, thanks to Bernie being in the Primary. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #44
Being a Socialist myself, I prefer him as a Socialist but don't mind him running as a Democrat. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2015 #26
Peacetrain, I am going to say something very unpopular here. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #27
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What I said was a little more nuanced that what you're interpreting. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #35
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is the largest Democratic caucus within the Congress Bluenorthwest Aug 2015 #122
I totally give Sanders credit for that. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #128
Are you saying that ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #38
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If you haven't noticed yet ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #49
no...actually very few are frightened by that possibility haa haa haa Sheepshank Aug 2015 #50
BTW: Welcome to DU. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #64
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See this post that you responded to: Raine1967 Aug 2015 #68
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I am far from a purist. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #76
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #78
The party represents a means of collective power. Adrahil Aug 2015 #89
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That doesn't have much to do with what I was talking about.... Adrahil Aug 2015 #96
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I would like him to say, proudly, that he is a Democrat. Adrahil Aug 2015 #102
You said it better than me Raine.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #32
Very well put! NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #39
Thank you, Nance. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #130
Party politics are important to me too Sheepshank Aug 2015 #41
Bernie had more Liberal-Progressive policy positions than the party that spawned them Trajan Aug 2015 #51
THIS! kath Aug 2015 #52
My issue remains the same: party infrastucture. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #62
Great post, Raine. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #86
So you demanding the DNC stop fundraising off Sanders yet? (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #95
So, No. I didn't say anything of the sort. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #101
if I could put you on ignore a billion times I would olddots Aug 2015 #30
Ahhh you have me on ignore.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #33
I have to agree with you. FloridaBlues Aug 2015 #31
Howard Dean was not a registered dem. Niether was Obama. Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #58
Of couse he was registered as a dem FloridaBlues Aug 2015 #83
Here's the Vermont registration form jeff47 Aug 2015 #98
Nope. Both Vermont and Illinois (and many other states) have no provision on Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #133
LA that is a technicality, Howard Dean did run as a Democrat. He ran as a Democrat for the VT seaglass Aug 2015 #146
More Bernie Attacks cantbeserious Aug 2015 #34
Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #42
With all due respect Trajan Aug 2015 #53
I'm happy you have a candidate to support ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #80
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #73
Dean was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #91
And when will you start complaining about the DNC fundraising off Sanders? (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #100
When Bernie starts complaining ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #103
So it's bad for Sanders to use the Democratic party, but just fine for the DNC to use Sanders. jeff47 Aug 2015 #104
What part of ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #109
I get it just fine. What part of "if you're going to tie your party to someone, you don't jeff47 Aug 2015 #114
It's not a matter of registering or not registering. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #131
Yes, he's totally refusing it. Which is why he's running in that party's primary. jeff47 Aug 2015 #150
I don't know why ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #157
So you didn't bother to read the OP then? jeff47 Aug 2015 #158
Actually, I've not seen many posters here ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #159
I see this as less of an attack than a defense of the Democratic Party. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #69
Does Defend The Party Mean We Have To Defend Third Way DLC Corporate Politics cantbeserious Aug 2015 #106
I am not a quick as others to declare Dems as Third way. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #127
It's fine to not want to label specific Democrats as such. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #139
Corporations And Triangulation Politics Are An Enemy All Unto Themselves cantbeserious Aug 2015 #144
What is considered a "Democrat" now days anyhow? think Aug 2015 #36
Someone who joins the party BainsBane Aug 2015 #54
So would you support Strom Thurmond just because he joined the Democratic party... cascadiance Aug 2015 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author think Aug 2015 #61
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He certainly voted like a real Democrat than most nt artislife Aug 2015 #56
Have you dropped him an E-mail to share your epiphany? Scootaloo Aug 2015 #40
He gets it. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #48
gooble gobble frylock Aug 2015 #63
Bernie behaves more like a Democrat than most people calling themselves a Democrat seveneyes Aug 2015 #65
There's nothing accidental about it. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #142
He does. He has caucuses with Democrats all along. MineralMan Aug 2015 #67
Nope.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #71
I usually agree with you, but I would very much like you to read my post here: Raine1967 Aug 2015 #72
Nah, he's fine just like he is. There's a lot of us that aren't democrats. Autumn Aug 2015 #74
Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and the entire membership of the New Democrat Coalition need to embrace djean111 Aug 2015 #79
Well, there's another way we could look at this... PatrickforO Aug 2015 #81
Hey Peaceteain Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #82
Hey Bobbie Jo Peacetrain Aug 2015 #116
The day he embraces the "Party" FlatBaroque Aug 2015 #84
As a registered, voting, volunteering, donating Democrat since 17 and a volunteer before that TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #87
I've done the same (volunteered for over 30 years) and I don't entirely agree. Adrahil Aug 2015 #147
So I'm not part of the "Democratic Party"? daleanime Aug 2015 #88
It doesn't matter whether he registers as a Dem or not. Ken Burch Aug 2015 #105
He is running as a Democrat, and he aligns himself with the Democrats in Congress. still_one Aug 2015 #112
Yawn. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #124
Horse Hockey. The Democratic Party Establishment needs to embrace Bernie and his Vincardog Aug 2015 #126
No he doesn't. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2015 #129
I agree. His positions are neither unique nor new to American politics. LuvLoogie Aug 2015 #135
If Al Franken ran for president, would people give him a hard time... Salviati Aug 2015 #137
Russ Feingold is another great Democrat who is becoming more Democratic LuvLoogie Aug 2015 #138
I can't believe how some feel that having a "D" behind their name is more important neverforget Aug 2015 #140
Just my thoughts on it, would make me a much happier camper.. artislife Aug 2015 #141
As Queen B would say LuvLoogie Aug 2015 #143
Vermont doesn't have partisan registration jfern Aug 2015 #145
The "Democrats" need to embrace what it used to mean to be a Democrat..... marmar Aug 2015 #151
Pure unadulterated unsanitized odiferous bullshit post HERVEPA Aug 2015 #152
I think a lot of people here care more about being on the winning team than issues. nt Romulox Aug 2015 #153
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