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Linda ladeewolf

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114. If Bernie were a democrat,

Wed Mar 19, 2025, 09:03 AM

Mar 19

The mainstream democrats would try to shut him up. I believe that could be why he maintains his independence from them. I don’t blame him in the least.

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These six Democrats are showing the party how to resist Trump 2.0 [View all] Autumn Mar 18 OP

Bookmarking for that quote from Walz Bayard Mar 18 #1

That is a great line. choie Mar 18 #80

Even that quote is 10000X too timid Bluetus Mar 19 #119

Seven Democrats. I would add Sen. Elizabeth Warren to that list. Other than that I agree. n/t Fords Crackpipe Mar 18 #2

Yes, she definitely belongs on there! ShazzieB Mar 18 #26

We have so many intelligent and good hearted people in our party. Good should win over evil. Walleye Mar 18 #3

Hows that been working lately? Would that it was so but KPN Mar 18 #8

You worded that correctly, FoxNewsSucks Mar 18 #19

Evil cheats absolutely, but I think there is a lot more bad people out there than good SunImp Mar 18 #21

Add Jamie Raskin to the list Deep State Witch Mar 18 #4

Jamie Raskin should replace Hakeem Jeffries Galraedia Mar 18 #105

Other Than Fetterman Deep State Witch Mar 19 #121

I think you answered your own question. momta Mar 18 #5

5 Democrats and 1 Independent SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #6

That I is a far better democrat than most of the elected FoxNewsSucks Mar 18 #20

His wife was on social media excusing people for that didn't vote for the Democrat against Trump on Election Day. W_HAMILTON Mar 18 #28

Doesn't charge the fact SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #30

And doesn't change the fact that is irrelevant and you surely know it. NoRethugFriends Mar 18 #33

No I was recognizing a fact SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #37

Are you glad Bernie caucus with the Democratic Congressional Progressives? Emile Mar 18 #47

Yes SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #49

So why do you feel it necessary to point out Emile Mar 18 #64

Because he's not a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #65

Not a bit afraid. EVERYONE KNOWS THIS FACT Emile Mar 18 #66

Do they? SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #67

Of course they do. Everyone on DU knows this fact. Emile Mar 18 #68

Spit that hook out, Emile n/t Just_Vote_Dem Mar 18 #69

I go barbless. Emile Mar 18 #70

... Just_Vote_Dem Mar 18 #71

I don't know if they do SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #73

It's not. Just trying to understand why you feel it's Emile Mar 18 #75

Because I feel facts SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #77

The fact is, you are happy Bernie caucus with the Emile Mar 18 #78

Yes we are SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #79

And no one is. Emile Mar 18 #81

Read the thread SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #82

Everyone knows you are happy Bernie is on our team. Emile Mar 18 #84

I was accused of bashing SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #86

No one who is happy with Bernie as you are would bash him. Emile Mar 18 #87

You're free to think what you want SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #88

Are you making plans to go to a Bernie rally when he Emile Mar 18 #89

No SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #90

If he comes to my area, I will be there. I missed a chance Emile Mar 18 #91

Have a good time SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #92

Oh, I'm not a young man myself. I been working out Emile Mar 18 #94

And they didnt win by simply getting republicans to vote for them Callie1979 Mar 19 #107

If Bernie were a democrat, Linda ladeewolf Mar 19 #114

Fair enough. SocialDemocrat61 Mar 19 #115

I am an Independent that refuses to join the Democratic party. Should I go away? mucholderthandirt Mar 19 #110

Please point out where I said independents should go away SocialDemocrat61 Mar 19 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Mar 18 #99

Are you glad Bernie caucus with the Democratic Congressional Progressives? Emile Mar 18 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Mar 18 #100

Still bashing Bernie. Don't you ever get tired of that? NoRethugFriends Mar 18 #31

How is acknowledging SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #34

Get real. No reason you did that other than to bash him. NoRethugFriends Mar 18 #36

Believe what you want SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #38

I'm just hoping these folks address just how it was that these oligarchs Nixie Mar 18 #56

Besides, some people act like we don't need Independent voters Just_Vote_Dem Mar 18 #35

Exactly +1 Emile Mar 19 #108

I do agree with that. True Blue American Mar 19 #118

That one Independent is more of a Democrat than some elected Democrats, Autumn Mar 18 #57

Depends on how one defines being a democrat SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #62

I'm a registered Democrat but I don't consider myself a Democrat. I'm a Democratic Socialist. Autumn Mar 18 #72

Not praising anyone SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #74

Opinions and assholes, everybody has one questionseverything Mar 18 #83

I believe the quote is " Opinions are like assholes. Everybody has one or is one"' Autumn Mar 18 #97

Especially Trump supporters SocialDemocrat61 Mar 18 #102

So even though I have voted for the democratic candidate for over 45 years, questionseverything Mar 19 #127

How? SocialDemocrat61 Mar 19 #128

I don't have to sign anything to be a democrat, nobody made you the decider questionseverything Mar 19 #129

Never said I was SocialDemocrat61 Mar 19 #130

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 19 #124

He does SocialDemocrat61 Mar 19 #126

I'm so glad my gov is on that list MustLoveBeagles Mar 18 #7

Me, too! ShazzieB Mar 18 #27

The answer to your question as to where are they is found in the short list. NNadir Mar 18 #9

Someone was saying BonnieJW Mar 18 #22

I said it, probably among others. The risk is losing her in the House. NNadir Mar 18 #54

Thank you for pointing this out. soldierant Mar 18 #95

Chris Murphy would make a fine Leader one day, gab13by13 Mar 18 #10

I could see him as our president someday karin_sj Mar 18 #24

I take issue with "one day." BadgerMom Mar 18 #60

10 Timid Democrats kneecapped the rest, gab13by13 Mar 18 #11

Patty Murray of Washington is highlighting the stories of her constituents barbtries Mar 18 #12

DURec leftstreet Mar 18 #13

Pathetically small amount of Ds AKwannabe Mar 18 #14

Kick & highly recommended. William769 Mar 18 #15

Disappointed in Newsom, but we need to remember colorado_ufo Mar 18 #16

Why? She was a Dem when they were married then she went fucking crazy after they divorced. BannonsLiver Mar 18 #41

I must Rebl2 Mar 18 #76

Add Senators Whitehouse and Schiff to the list! Goldman too! LaRaven Mar 18 #17

We have great examples Scubamatt Mar 18 #18

Once again I state: DENVERPOPS Mar 18 #25

Maybe you could picture facing FOX day in and day out... Hope22 Mar 18 #29

Thanks Hope, But, DENVERPOPS Mar 18 #43

Not sure who you are talking to. Hope22 Mar 18 #48

Sooooooo, DENVERPOPS Mar 18 #52

Quasi subscription based WP link. Prairie_Seagull Mar 18 #23

I believe the answer to your question is, at least for me...if they Passages Mar 18 #32

No mention of New Mexico's reps Comrade Citizen Mar 18 #39

Schumer got paid. Mr. Evil Mar 18 #40

Melanie Stansbury NM!!!!M Clouds Passing Mar 18 #42

YES! Melanie is fast becoming a hero! Escape Mar 18 #51

Welcome, Escape Clouds Passing Mar 18 #55

Welcome to DU, Escape! calimary Mar 19 #120

Until 2026 or law enforcement helps FPGramma Mar 18 #44

In 2005, Barack Obama Dr. T Mar 18 #45

Has anyone seen any reports from someone who has had the opportunity to ask one of them directly and get a response? Magoo48 Mar 18 #46

Stop Excluding These People North Coast Lawyer Mar 18 #50

I saw Senator Schumer on CBS this morning selling his book, does that count? dem4decades Mar 18 #53

😳🤬😡 IrishBubbaLiberal Mar 18 #58

I'm trying to keep a sense of humor about this whole thing, but it's difficult. dem4decades Mar 18 #59

It's easy to rage with righteous indignation Littlered Mar 18 #61

OUR HEROS sydsie Mar 18 #63

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 19 #123

Proceed Blue Owl Mar 18 #85

How many dems are in Congress? LilElf70 Mar 18 #93

Technically, five. Oopsie Daisy Mar 18 #96

Bernie is not a Democrat. He is proudly Independent. Gimpyknee Mar 18 #98

Maybe if the Democratic party were less "centrist", FoxNewsSucks Mar 18 #103

Sounds like Wash Post - "bashing the wealthy" TBF Mar 18 #104

Just reading the comments HERE shows why we keep LOSING Callie1979 Mar 19 #106

+1 Emile Mar 19 #109

Never said Sanders was the opposition SocialDemocrat61 Mar 19 #112

They are our leadership. No disrespect to Hakeem. mahina Mar 19 #113

Our leaders are making sure that the Capitol steps are swept for the next scolding LuvLoogie Mar 19 #116

I have been upset True Blue American Mar 19 #117

In my view Chuck Schumer is a good leader Erda Mar 19 #122

K&R spanone Mar 19 #125