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From The Hill:
"No, I'm an Independent," Sanders said when asked by MSNBC's Chris Hayes whether he now identifies as a Democrat.
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Sanders had been dogged by questions about his party affiliation throughout the presidential primaries. Last April, his campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, told Bloomberg that Sanders would remain a Democrat after the election.
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Some establishment Democrats have criticized Sanders for not joining the party, while he has tried to assert his influence on it. But progressives have argued that the Democratic Party needs independents to expand and should open its arms to those new voters who may not fully identify with the party.
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http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/329418-sanders-i-do-not-consider-myself-a-democrat
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(2,778 posts)Sen. Jesus Christ (I- Heaven.) said Tuesday night that he still does not consider himself a Democrat despite taking part in a Democratic National Committee (DNC) unity tour with the partys new chairman, Tom Perez.
No, I'm an Independent," Jesus said when asked by MSNBC's Chris Hayes whether he now identifies as a Democrat.
Some establishment Democrats, and DU members have criticized Jesus for not joining the party, while he has tried to assert his influence on it.
aquamarina
(1,865 posts)Adrahil
(13,340 posts)If he wants to join the party and fucking COMMIT, then I am interested in what he has to say about the party. Otherwise, I am not interested. No one likes a backseat driver.
Warpy
(111,116 posts)Have you ever considered that he is minding his own business?
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)I don't give a fuck what he has to say. I'd love to see him join the party. Then he can bitch to his hearts content and work to change the party's direction. But he wants to have his cake and eat it too.