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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: How sad is it when your own long time co-workers just don't feel the bern? [View all]Fresh_Start
(11,330 posts)13. literally the only real job Bernie has had in his adult life is politician
that makes him political establishment
the fact that he is unable to work with his peers, doesn't make him non-establishment, it just makes him an annoying and difficult coworker
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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How sad is it when your own long time co-workers just don't feel the bern? [View all]
Amimnoch
Jan 2020
OP
It says that he is taking on the establishment. This isn't particularly surprising.
DanTex
Jan 2020
#1
I'm not attacking anyone. Just saying Bernie is taking on the establishment. Everyone knows this.
DanTex
Jan 2020
#6
Orly? Because this is a post about Democratic Party Senators and Representatives giving endorsement
Amimnoch
Jan 2020
#38
It also won't be particularly surprising when (IF) as president he can't get anything done...
George II
Jan 2020
#5
A consummate Washington insider and career politician is going to take on the establishment?
LanternWaste
Jan 2020
#28
How is a guy who's been an elected official for almost his entire adult life
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2020
#52
Those seven in the House are all involved in his campaign and supported by Justice Democrats
George II
Jan 2020
#3
Biden isn't the answer just because some of Bernie's cohorts don't support Bernie. nt
in2herbs
Jan 2020
#18
No. The "average citizen" is exactly the group that Biden will represent and when there is a
in2herbs
Jan 2020
#42
sanders is a very weak candidate and trump will win 45+ states if sanders is the nominee
Gothmog
Jan 2020
#25
There is a bunch of people who want an outsider to the Democratic establishment to lead
aikoaiko
Jan 2020
#27
Makes me happy that the politicians I like like Ro Khanna and Mark Pocan and AOC te al
Nanjeanne
Jan 2020
#29