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In reply to the discussion: Why is Bernie Sanders running for the Democratic nomination since he's not a Democrat? [View all]LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)54. "faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States"
That should disqualify him.
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Why is Bernie Sanders running for the Democratic nomination since he's not a Democrat? [View all]
Empowerer
Feb 2019
OP
It's actually completely the opposite of a nominee not fully supporting the platform
Empowerer
Feb 2019
#20
I think it also has something to do with maintaining the ability to bash the Democrats at every turn
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#45
The Democratic Leadership Council excelled at "bashing" the Democratic Party
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2019
#53
Nationwide exposure and free use of DNC microphones at debates and other Dem events (nt).
JaneQPublic
Feb 2019
#5
Maybe you can highlight where I bashed the Democratic Party. I don't see it.
WeekiWater
Feb 2019
#19
The Green Party (which has nothing to do with Sanders AFAIK) seems to want to harm Democrats
LisaM
Feb 2019
#18
The party doesn't allow it any longer. He must declare himself a Democrat, but also must....
George II
Feb 2019
#34
Haven't heard his video Did he say he's running as a Dem candidate? Or did skip that part?
FloridaBlues
Feb 2019
#10
cuz he gets to use dems assets, infrastructure, and funding w/out being a dem? nt
msongs
Feb 2019
#13
Excellent question. Makes no sense to run in a party you've been so proud NOT to belong to.
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#28
No, Bernie running as an Independent would siphon off votes from Democrats. His book sales
Autumn
Feb 2019
#36
"faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States"
LongtimeAZDem
Feb 2019
#54
I'm always amused by people who take the time to respond to one of the hundreds of OPs on DU to
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#47