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In reply to the discussion: This is going to get a lot of blow back, but it needs to be said! [View all]LittleGirl
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I agree with you about your assessment of the compromise candidate. Good thoughts, thanks.
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This is going to get a lot of blow back, but it needs to be said! [View all]
imanamerican63
Sep 2020
OP
If Sen. Sanders wants those changes to happen he should work towards getting Democrats elected
csziggy
Sep 2020
#95
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
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
... or que the stupid rationalizing of hurtful things that are said against Biden
uponit7771
Sep 2020
#9
Maybe the anti-bernie rants are called for maybe it's time to end the protectionism regarding bernie
Fullduplexxx
Sep 2020
#10
What you fail to consider is that Bernie is trying to reach the millennials who are ALREADY against
Doremus
Sep 2020
#115
" right-wing leaning, corporate owned Democrats will never be able to represent their interests."
ehrnst
Sep 2020
#202
Why shouldn't Democrats on Democratic Underground object to baseless attacks on
betsuni
Sep 2020
#43
I am outraged that Bernie would do this in such an important election...Trump must lose and
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#86
Yes, You are correct. And the sad truth is that his time in the spotlight is over.
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#186
Young voters didn't turn out for Sanders why would we shift our campaign to emphasize winning such
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#88
Yes, people don't like Republican policies. They're manipulated by racism and wedge issues
betsuni
Sep 2020
#28
But Bernie thinks everything's about policy. If you have the right progressive
betsuni
Sep 2020
#164
Bernie's appeal was that he appeared more sincere than other politicians...
Lucky Luciano
Sep 2020
#108
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
If Biden does "campaign with AOC," Trump will just use it in red and swing states to prove Joe is
sop
Sep 2020
#30
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
In normal times, would agree 100% ..but we have a serious life threatening monster
Laura PourMeADrink
Sep 2020
#47
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
Let's just pretend that Biden has got this and nothing different needs to be done.
Cuthbert Allgood
Sep 2020
#93
Sanders being Sanders. He cannot get past his own ego for the sake of the nation.
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#101
He's not "making sure progressive Dems feel included", he's lecturing Biden on how to run a....
George II
Sep 2020
#195
That's the Problem W/Bernie - No Matter How Much We Accommodate Him It's Never Enough
Indykatie
Sep 2020
#112
Agree. If he's got "input," he should give it to Biden personally, not through media.
ancianita
Sep 2020
#122
there's no reason it should start an internal fire, provided we focus our fire where it belongs:
fishwax
Sep 2020
#158
If it's the obvious why does it need to be pointed out? Biden ran a very successful campaign....
George II
Sep 2020
#191
Four of our candidates rated higher than Sanders - Warren, Harris, Gillibrand, and Booker.
George II
Sep 2020
#196