Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumHonest question about Bernie Sanders
Its open to anybody but would love to get his supporters feedback.
If Bernie Sanders wins the nomination, will he run as a Democrat?
Its that simple. In the past, he ran in the Democratic primaries, won, and then rejected the nomination so he could continue on as an independent without fear of being challenged from the left. Is that what he is planning to do here?
You want me to accept Bernie and support him. Can you guarantee me this wont happen if I do?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueTsunami2018
(3,491 posts)Its absurd to think he wouldnt. He needs the partys backing and infrastructure for his run. It would be the height of idiocy to refuse the nomination.
I guarantee he wont do that should he win.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Quackers
(2,256 posts)The party would still support Bernie over Trump, even if he stayed an Independent.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueTsunami2018
(3,491 posts)This isnt a small state house or senate race, this is for the Presidency.
Forget about it. This is a ridiculous thought exercise.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Quackers
(2,256 posts)I wasnt clear on the rules that govern when a nomination is turned down at the national level. And its not a ridiculous thought exercise. It was a legitimate concern, especially since he did it at the state level.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
floppyboo
(2,461 posts)I heard someone explaining it just the other week, but can't quote anything. Maybe go to their elections or voter registration web page?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Uncle Joe
(58,355 posts)he would govern as a Democratic President.
He has a most ambitious agenda and there is no way his polices could pass a Congress if he changed to Independent status as President.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Quackers
(2,256 posts)He didnt lose Democratic support when he turned down the Democratic nomination for senator.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Uncle Joe
(58,355 posts)on the outside to have more freedom to champion his issues and the people of Vermont.
Running as President is an entirely different ball game, should Bernie get the nomination, he knows that a Democratic landslide best guarantees his chances of having his ambitious agenda passed, to make a mark and finally turn the page toward aggressive progressive policies most representing the will of the American People.
Should Bernie win the nomination, G.E and get that landslide, there is no way he could as leader turn his back on the national Democratic mandate and hope to get his policy proposals passed though a Congress controlled by Democrats and Republicans.
He would be a man without a country and Bernie cares more about passing his policies and issues than any political comfort.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
sandensea
(21,627 posts)And if he isn't nominated, there will be no 3rd-party bid from him - as much as our Repug friends wish there would be.
Wouldn't surprise me to see Bill Weld run on a 3rd party ticket though (go Bill, go!).
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Quackers
(2,256 posts)Hes shown he wouldnt do that.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sandensea
(21,627 posts)The GOPee, though, won't be as lucky:
I fully expect a 3rd-party run from Bill Weld or Joe Walsh in the general.
And either one could easily glean 3% from the Orange Bastard.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
David__77
(23,372 posts)Kidding about the part. I dont know what such a guarantee could be or how it could be structured.
He said he would run as a Democrat. He signed a DNC document to that effect. He didnt say that as a senate candidate to my knowledge.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
msongs
(67,405 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Autumn
(45,066 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Gothmog
(145,176 posts)This is the actual rule that governs whether sanders can run as a member of the Democratic party https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P20/2019-01-03-2020_Call_for_the_Convention_12.21.18_w-attachments.pdf
A. are a member of the Democratic Party;
B. will accept the Democratic nomination; and
C. will run and serve as a member of the Democratic Party.
This requirement of written affirmation shall not supplant any necessary qualifications a candidate must satisfy at the state level, but is in addition to such affirmations required by individual states and territories. The written affirmation shall be done via an approved format by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee appended to this Call
There is an oath that sanders and other candidates will have to take
https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P20/2019-01-03-2020_Call_for_the_Convention_12.21.18_w-attachments.pdf
Pursuant to Article IV of the Call for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, I hereby affirm that, upon publicly announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election, I am a member of the Democratic Party. I will run as a Democrat, accept the nomination of my Party, and I will serve as a Democrat if elected. I understand that signing this form does not supplant any legal or Party requirement by any state or territory to qualify for ballot placement in that jurisdiction.
Further, I acknowledge that in submitting this form to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, I am subject to the provisions of Rule 13.K of the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and Article VI of the Call for the 2020 Democratic National Convention that authorize the National Chairperson to determine whether a presidential candidate has established substantial support for their nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Office of the President of the United States, is a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishments, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrate that the candidate is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate in the Convention in good faith.
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NOTARY AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF ______________
COUNTY OF _______________
I, ____________________________________, a Notary Public, do hereby certify that on this ____day of ___________________, 20____, personally appeared before me ______________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and swore and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purpose and in the capacity therein expressed, and that the statements contained therein are true and correct. _______________________________________________ Notary Public, State of __________________ Name, Typed or Printed: __________________________________________ My Commission Expires: ___________________________
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden