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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Some of us are pretending Bernie is NOT a socialist, when he's called himself [View all]jimfields33
(16,184 posts)1. Voters have a handle on this.
We all know he cares about all people and wants to see their lives improve. Thats what matters.
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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Some of us are pretending Bernie is NOT a socialist, when he's called himself [View all]
pnwmom
Feb 2020
OP
He's not the only Democratic candidate that cares about all people and wants to see their
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#8
So far, he has a lot less support than last time, and it looks like a brokered convention.
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#79
I see: McGovern, Mondale and Dukakis didn't want to see people's lives improve?
brooklynite
Feb 2020
#13
Not for EW, for example. For many people she's their 2nd choice. Bernie is a hard no for many. nt
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#89
Bernie's strength has always been in the caucuses. In my state he won the caucuses
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#93
And people had to stand in line for hours to do their voting. It still drew the most fervent voters
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#99
There are only 6 states that still have caucuses, and 2 of them are featured among the first
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#102
It is dishonest to pretend his lifelong Socialist label won't matter on Election Day.
PubliusEnigma
Feb 2020
#2
Those who support Sanders are risking the future of our Nation on a Pipe Dream.
PubliusEnigma
Feb 2020
#47
Focus on Democracy before they steal a strong central government from you
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2020
#10
It appears you keep trying to change the topic to shoehorn favorite tweets into a thread.
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#16
Asked about their impression of socialism, 28% of adults said they have a favorable view, while 58%
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#14
The Far, Far, Far More Relevant Number Will Be How Former Republicans Will Vote In November
corbettkroehler
Feb 2020
#19
Since Sanders Is The Victim Of The Corruption You Alege, I'm More A Saint Than Merely Polite
corbettkroehler
Feb 2020
#81
Santimonious? Having Facts On My Side Makes Me The Victor, Just As Bernie Will Be (n/t)
corbettkroehler
Feb 2020
#84
Warren doesn't hand them ammunition like Bernie does. She firmly calls herself a capitalist.
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#54
Having been an elector and endorser in the Socialist Workers Party will be difficult for him to
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#11
It's terminology. "Socialist", "democratic socialist", and "social democrat" have fluid meanings.
DanTex
Feb 2020
#17
I think the problem is that those saying "WE WON'T VOTE FOR A SOCIALIST"
Cuthbert Allgood
Feb 2020
#31
His supporters may but the majority of GE voters won't vote for a socialist even if the word...
brush
Feb 2020
#39
Well, Sanders was very involved in the marxist Socialist Worker Party. Anyone who thinks
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#121
CNN-Bernie Sanders misled America. Voters aren't comfortable with a socialist President
Gothmog
Feb 2020
#41
That bell is not going to be unrung but I do not think Sanders or supporters care how that hurts
krissey
Feb 2020
#43
if 53 percent aren't willing to vote for a socialist then all Democrats are doomed
ibegurpard
Feb 2020
#51
Of course he supports a mixed economy? Then why doesn't he say what Warren does?
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#59
Look what they labeled Romney for voting against trump. We all know he's hardcore repub.
brutus smith
Feb 2020
#57
Do you believe Sanders is a Marxist who seeks state control of the means of production?
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2020
#83
That won't help us to fight climate change-- which is the biggest battle in front of us now. nt
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#96
It's his brand, and if he's the nominee, it will be a brand smeared on the rest of the party, too. n
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#97
I'm getting closer and closer to picking Sanders as my choice - we need bold new ideas
walkingman
Feb 2020
#101
As the official operator of the Bernie Bandwagon, I would be happy to welcome you aboard!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#114
Democratic Socialists are SOCIALISTS. You can read all about it, and their support of Bernie,
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#110
Thanks for the second paragraph, proving that they're all about socialism, which is what you were
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#115
Why don't we stop branding ourselves as socialists when we know that will lose millions of
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#119
Everyone's participation in Bernie's political revolution is appreciated. It's a Big Tent...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#118
Yeah be sure and get that memo to the media and trump campaign so they keep it straight.
HarlanPepper
Feb 2020
#111