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I agree . LSFL Sep 2020 #1
AMEN! DDySiegs Sep 2020 #8
That image is etched into my brain PatSeg Sep 2020 #56
Not only that DownriverDem Sep 2020 #67
They were suffering before Trump Doremus Sep 2020 #102
Oh yes we do understand that DownriverDem Sep 2020 #148
He is dedicated to a very progressive vision for America Amishman Sep 2020 #84
The most progressive platform in history, as was the 2016 platform. betsuni Sep 2020 #89
If Sen. Sanders wants those changes to happen he should work towards getting Democrats elected csziggy Sep 2020 #95
If he wanted more influence on the Democratic party, being a... 3catwoman3 Sep 2020 #155
So you think he's going to the press out of frustration at Biden's popularity? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2020 #200
Well put. I had a similar reaction. We don't need division in the party right now. Arkansas Granny Sep 2020 #2
No need to help Trump, Bernie! BlueJac Sep 2020 #3
What exactly does Bernie know about winning a presidential campaign? n/t yankeepants Sep 2020 #4
Well now, that's a great point! I'm sure Joe & Kamala have access to plenty of excellent Illumination Sep 2020 #32
Yes, advisors who aren't trying to build their own public brand, but are dedicated to defeating DT. ehrnst Sep 2020 #58
Well said ehrnst! Illumination Sep 2020 #68
Some enterprising reporter should ask that Cha Sep 2020 #128
indeed. what exactly? stopdiggin Sep 2020 #157
And here it goes... cue the anti-Bernie rants luv2fly Sep 2020 #5
I am not against Bernie! imanamerican63 Sep 2020 #6
... or que the stupid rationalizing of hurtful things that are said against Biden uponit7771 Sep 2020 #9
Hey DownriverDem Sep 2020 #69
Maybe the anti-bernie rants are called for maybe it's time to end the protectionism regarding bernie Fullduplexxx Sep 2020 #10
LOL, DU is largely anti-Bernie Sympthsical Sep 2020 #78
"Having a go at Bernie is practically the national sport here." BComplex Sep 2020 #94
But he is not rallying the millenials dansolo Sep 2020 #111
What you fail to consider is that Bernie is trying to reach the millennials who are ALREADY against Doremus Sep 2020 #115
You are 1000% correct LiberalLovinLug Sep 2020 #139
Yes exactly this luv2fly Sep 2020 #142
Totally agree. Thanks for pointing all this out. BComplex Sep 2020 #152
every vote picked up stopdiggin Sep 2020 #162
+1 progressoid Sep 2020 #153
Post removed Post removed Sep 2020 #117
Wow, what garbage SophieJean Sep 2020 #170
Thank You. That needed to be said LiberalLovinLug Sep 2020 #182
" right-wing leaning, corporate owned Democrats will never be able to represent their interests." ehrnst Sep 2020 #202
"DU is largely anti-Bernie" sheshe2 Sep 2020 #143
I only know what I see Sympthsical Sep 2020 #144
Hmmm sheshe2 Sep 2020 #150
If you're going to do that thing where you put words in my mouth Sympthsical Sep 2020 #154
"Millennials just want free stuff!" Seen it so many times. stopdiggin Sep 2020 #163
I was here for the grand purge of 2016. rwsanders Sep 2020 #169
This is true. nt Doremus Sep 2020 #181
Its simply anit-idiocy at this point. oldsoftie Sep 2020 #16
Sorry, but people are tired of Bernie kcr Sep 2020 #38
Why shouldn't Democrats on Democratic Underground object to baseless attacks on betsuni Sep 2020 #43
+1000. ehrnst Sep 2020 #62
Nobody is doing that. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #48
Amen! PatSeg Sep 2020 #59
Yep. Baked Potato Sep 2020 #82
this llashram Sep 2020 #114
He is not above criticism, despite what many claim. ehrnst Sep 2020 #54
So Bernie can criticize our nominee, but can't ever mzmolly Sep 2020 #63
That's something that's directly from the Michael Moore playbook... NurseJackie Sep 2020 #71
True! mzmolly Sep 2020 #76
Wonder if there will be a book. betsuni Sep 2020 #72
Did Bernie not say what he said? treestar Sep 2020 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author treestar Sep 2020 #75
I am outraged that Bernie would do this in such an important election...Trump must lose and Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #86
+1 betsuni Sep 2020 #96
Thanks. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #113
It's ego and vanity. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #118
Yes, You are correct. And the sad truth is that his time in the spotlight is over. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #186
No this won't get blow back you can bet that jimlup Sep 2020 #7
Wow, that's a lot of exclamation points for so early in the morning! cwydro Sep 2020 #11
Maybe listening more to him and AOC would doc03 Sep 2020 #12
There is that, but..... Sherman A1 Sep 2020 #55
It is a difficult balancing act PatSeg Sep 2020 #65
Young voters didn't turn out for Sanders why would we shift our campaign to emphasize winning such Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #88
You may be... Mike Nelson Sep 2020 #13
More than 'iffy' voters. 'lections are won in the middle. empedocles Sep 2020 #19
You'll probably be flamed for the post. No dissent allowed anymore oldsoftie Sep 2020 #14
Biden's motto: Never promise anything you can't deliver. betsuni Sep 2020 #15
The GOP doesn't have a "platform," other than fealty to Trump. sop Sep 2020 #22
Yes, people don't like Republican policies. They're manipulated by racism and wedge issues betsuni Sep 2020 #28
Exactly! mzmolly Sep 2020 #77
People don't vote for president because of the party platform progressoid Sep 2020 #159
But Bernie thinks everything's about policy. If you have the right progressive betsuni Sep 2020 #164
Totally agree. redstatebluegirl Sep 2020 #17
I know this for a fact, gab13by13 Sep 2020 #18
I have to say LittleGirl Sep 2020 #20
just goes to show how young America is.. we are still growing samnsara Sep 2020 #29
Does one ir two party win most of the time in switzerland? SlogginThroughIt Sep 2020 #45
There is a Parliament type of government here LittleGirl Sep 2020 #91
If we rewrote the constitution today plimsoll Sep 2020 #50
Welcome to Du LittleGirl Sep 2020 #87
K & R Duppers Sep 2020 #21
I've had enough of Bernie. flamin lib Sep 2020 #23
and where was he prior to the 2015? samnsara Sep 2020 #27
For some reason he thought usual Democratic policies were new and his ideas. betsuni Sep 2020 #40
Bernie's appeal was that he appeared more sincere than other politicians... Lucky Luciano Sep 2020 #108
Ever heard of seven minute abs? betsuni Sep 2020 #109
Right. LiberalLovinLug Sep 2020 #184
Why would you get blow back on this??? Proximate Centurion Sep 2020 #24
Welcome to DU niyad Sep 2020 #64
More focus on jobs, wages and health care would be a good thing. Klaralven Sep 2020 #25
I object to both...the messenger is not helping and it takes more than policy to Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #90
I fail to see any lack of focus on those topics by Biden and other top Dems. LanternWaste Sep 2020 #123
I don't think they are getting through if they are focusing on those topics Klaralven Sep 2020 #126
i thought that very thing when i heard it mentioned on Joe this am.. samnsara Sep 2020 #26
I will never get over 16 either. I tolerate Sanders. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #92
If Biden does "campaign with AOC," Trump will just use it in red and swing states to prove Joe is sop Sep 2020 #30
The older generations are still eager to vote. Mariana Sep 2020 #79
In a war, it's generally bad practice ... GeorgeGist Sep 2020 #31
Yes, consulting privately with the leader is more effective, but doesn't serve self promotion. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2020 #61
He must be bored with the Senate. I wonder why he doesn't work on a Medicare for All BIll JI7 Sep 2020 #33
Or if he's bored join the Democratic Party and offer to help with the campaign mdbl Sep 2020 #35
The Only Thing Anybody Wants Or Needs From 'Bernie' Just Now, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2020 #34
Yes! Cha Sep 2020 #133
So many exclamation points, makes me dizzy 😵 secondwind Sep 2020 #36
Shut up Bernie, Trump is our problem not Biden. katmondoo Sep 2020 #37
The Independent Senator from Vermont MyNameGoesHere Sep 2020 #39
Here's Bernie addressing this. GOPBasher Sep 2020 #41
Sounds good to me. Not at all divisive..like this OP mountain grammy Sep 2020 #70
If they had been public statements, I would agree. Mister Ed Sep 2020 #42
It was convenient for the OP to leave that context out. nt. Mariana Sep 2020 #80
There is nothing convenient to what I said! imanamerican63 Sep 2020 #127
leaked by whom? and to what purpose? stopdiggin Sep 2020 #165
There are those who wish to see Democratic disunity... Mister Ed Sep 2020 #175
Please Bernie Rebl2 Sep 2020 #44
Amen. Shut the hell up, Bernie. (nt) Paladin Sep 2020 #46
In normal times, would agree 100% ..but we have a serious life threatening monster Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #47
Is the Democratic party a positive and progressive entity or not? jaxexpat Sep 2020 #49
Yes, I feel the same about Bernie that I do Michael Moore. They both like to take swings to put flying_wahini Sep 2020 #51
You mean the Michael Moore that was correct? Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2020 #146
No Willto Sep 2020 #171
Do you have evidence he always predicts them to lose? Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2020 #177
"Us not Me..." he says. ehrnst Sep 2020 #52
No blow back from me PatSeg Sep 2020 #53
Totally agree in swing state of Iowa JT45242 Sep 2020 #57
I'm sure Joe would take Bernie's calls. lpbk2713 Sep 2020 #60
Why Bernie Isn't the Nominee Roy Rolling Sep 2020 #66
TY! Cha Sep 2020 #132
Not from me treestar Sep 2020 #73
No. This didn't need to be said. notinkansas Sep 2020 #81
It's not true that the 2016 and 2020 Democratic nominees were and are only betsuni Sep 2020 #83
Lol. MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #97
+1 betsuni Sep 2020 #100
Suggestions made in private are not drama DFW Sep 2020 #103
Suggestions/opinions do not need to be state secrets. notinkansas Sep 2020 #104
There are a lot of people, progressoid Sep 2020 #160
Not this time. It is too important to take Trump out. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #85
Let's just pretend that Biden has got this and nothing different needs to be done. Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2020 #93
Why is it that 100% of these "I'm really gonna get it for this one" threads... melman Sep 2020 #98
Sorry for all your blowback. aidbo Sep 2020 #99
Sanders being Sanders. He cannot get past his own ego for the sake of the nation. LizBeth Sep 2020 #101
+1 K&R onetexan Sep 2020 #105
And, the Planet. Cha Sep 2020 #135
About 50 more days Cosmo Blues Sep 2020 #106
Bernie needs to remember that he lost ... murielm99 Sep 2020 #107
You know Biden has more than one home, right? Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2020 #147
That is the only thing you took from my reply? murielm99 Sep 2020 #166
So I have to take just specifically what you want? Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2020 #176
Whataboutism. murielm99 Sep 2020 #178
It's not whataboutism. Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2020 #179
Who is Bernie to speak for progressive Democrats murielm99 Sep 2020 #180
He's not "making sure progressive Dems feel included", he's lecturing Biden on how to run a.... George II Sep 2020 #195
I agree. Ilsa Sep 2020 #110
That's the Problem W/Bernie - No Matter How Much We Accommodate Him It's Never Enough Indykatie Sep 2020 #112
Come on, Bernie!! marieo1 Sep 2020 #116
Well said!! I totally agree!! Aviation91 Sep 2020 #119
Agree! WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2020 #120
Bernie's ego is out of control and his judgment is bad, ecstatic Sep 2020 #121
Agree. If he's got "input," he should give it to Biden personally, not through media. ancianita Sep 2020 #122
No blowback from me. warmfeet Sep 2020 #124
Get over it. Sucha NastyWoman Sep 2020 #125
Tell that to Senator Sanders. Cha Sep 2020 #134
Sanders need to be united not divisive. McCamy Taylor Sep 2020 #129
Agreed MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #130
Russian influence? yuiyoshida Sep 2020 #131
No it didn't need to be said, as it's kinda dumb Tarc Sep 2020 #136
Agree 100% tiptonic Sep 2020 #137
Bernie's not doing us any favors with divisive talk now. NoRoadUntravelled Sep 2020 #138
That is The Prime Directive. UserNotFound Sep 2020 #140
NO. Bernie is not trying to treat the party apart. garybeck Sep 2020 #141
Sanders may not be trying to "treat" the party apart stopdiggin Sep 2020 #168
I agree with you 100%. Mickju Sep 2020 #145
'This is going to get a lot of blow back' Celerity Sep 2020 #149
Amen. SergeStorms Sep 2020 #151
He's speaking to an existing fire BainsBane Sep 2020 #156
there's no reason it should start an internal fire, provided we focus our fire where it belongs: fishwax Sep 2020 #158
I disagree. Richard58 Sep 2020 #161
trump really wanted to run against sanders and socialism Gothmog Sep 2020 #187
Trump was salivating at the thought. ehrnst Sep 2020 #198
I fear that trump would be ahead of sanders if sanders was the nominee Gothmog Sep 2020 #199
You know perfectly well that's not true. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #189
+1000! sheshe2 Sep 2020 #193
Did you have a nice sleep? still_one Sep 2020 #190
If it's the obvious why does it need to be pointed out? Biden ran a very successful campaign.... George II Sep 2020 #191
Hm. sheshe2 Sep 2020 #194
Four of our candidates rated higher than Sanders - Warren, Harris, Gillibrand, and Booker. George II Sep 2020 #196
Yes they did. sheshe2 Sep 2020 #197
Tear it in half? rwsanders Sep 2020 #167
K&R n/t denbot Sep 2020 #172
I think the comments were supposed to be private JonLP24 Sep 2020 #173
Welcome to Washington... brooklynite Sep 2020 #183
Or it was intended to be leaked to the press. That does happen. ehrnst Sep 2020 #201
Bernie rebe303 Sep 2020 #174
I agree with the OP Gothmog Sep 2020 #185
Agreed Dem2 Sep 2020 #188
Totally agree! Your OP got its 200th REC from me. n/t Different Drummer Sep 2020 #192
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