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75. Real world perspective from a long-time Georgia resident

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 02:00 PM

Apr 2017

Frankly, an endorsement from Bernie Sanders would probably have been kryptonite in that district. Remember, this is a district that elected Tom Price to Congress SEVEN straight times. His predecessor in that seat was Republican Johnny Isakson, currently the slightly less horrifying of our two Georgia U.S. Senators.

That is a semi-affluent north Atlanta district that is maybe starting to lean a little more purplish shade thanks to changes in the electorate there (and repulsion to Donald Trump), but it's by no means a progressive stronghold!

I doubt seriously that anybody in the campaign or the DCCC gave the idea of a Sanders endorsement for Ossoff more than a second's thought, which is fortunate -- because, as much as I admire Sanders's policy positions, Ossoff is better off without that endorsement.

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Sanders' office confirmed he did not campaign for Ossoff. [View all] LisaM Apr 2017 OP

too bad...... samnsara Apr 2017 #1

Has it occurred to anyone that Sanders might not be a draw in a normally Republican district? brooklynite Apr 2017 #3

Bingo. It's not the smartest strategy to have him in that particular district. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #13

Why? Sanders went to Kansas and appeared with Thompson. lapucelle Apr 2017 #59

Thompson lost brooklynite Apr 2017 #67

Yes, I know. lapucelle Apr 2017 #71

I don't think he contributed to the loss; I think he didn't add anything to the campaign... brooklynite Apr 2017 #85

Could be one candidate asked; the other didn't -- karynnj Apr 2017 #73

Sanders is the Outreach Chair. lapucelle Apr 2017 #82

For the SENATE -- not the House --- this was not a Senate race nt karynnj Apr 2017 #84

Sanders holds a party leadership position. lapucelle Apr 2017 #87

I thought that was part of his value. He's supposed to appeal to some Republicans. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #17

I could say the same as in my reply to Brooklynite.. pangaia Apr 2017 #28

What are the demographics of the district? Bradical79 Apr 2017 #32

According to 538 lapucelle Apr 2017 #60

Rural/populist Republicans, sure. Status quo Marco Rubio wealthier suburban type PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #46

To some yes. To others no. pangaia Apr 2017 #27

That didn't stop Our Revolution from endorsing in Kansas lapucelle Apr 2017 #55

I thought Sanders said he wanted to "reach out" to Trump voters NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #72

The highest profile of Ossoff's supporters are celebrities, not politicians HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #2

The point is that Sanders, in office now, did not engage himself LisaM Apr 2017 #9

I don't believe it is telling of anything. pangaia Apr 2017 #47

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc Exilednight Apr 2017 #56

Did you call Ossoff's office to confirm he asked Bernie for help? bigbrother05 Apr 2017 #4

Did ossof's campaign ask or coordinate it? berni_mccoy Apr 2017 #5

"Did Ossof's campaign ask or coordinate it? etc etc....." pangaia Apr 2017 #29

I don't know the answer to that. I do understand subtlety, thanks. LisaM Apr 2017 #68

Not being a political expert, and knowing just the basics of the demographics pangaia Apr 2017 #76

+1 grantcart Apr 2017 #52

In red Georgia, would Ossoff have wanted Sanders to publicly do anything? karynnj Apr 2017 #6

Exactly my point. nt Sienna86 Apr 2017 #41

Are you talking about the Ossoff race in Georgia? lapucelle Apr 2017 #64

I doubt Sanders was wanted. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #7

What's with the vigilante-like preoccupation with Bernie? KPN Apr 2017 #8

Thank you. The Bernie bashing is getting very old..n/t monmouth4 Apr 2017 #11

I third that flamingdem Apr 2017 #15

Actually it looks like it has a new birth. pangaia Apr 2017 #31

And yet, most of the time he is more "democrat" than many. n/t monmouth4 Apr 2017 #36

Agreed. I have been a Democrat for decades.. Sienna86 Apr 2017 #42

Me too and he has been voted the most popular Senator. I can understand that too..n/t monmouth4 Apr 2017 #43

ssshhhhhhhhhhhh..... pangaia Apr 2017 #48

Glad I'm not the only one Norbert9 Apr 2017 #53

Same here. OnionPatch Apr 2017 #88

I know. I'm guessing that people don't remember Trump's tweet that tried Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #20

Folks called out the DNC and made post after post about it for Kansas. SaschaHM Apr 2017 #21

+1 leftstreet Apr 2017 #45

I'll fourth it. sammythecat Apr 2017 #74

Can you name anyone besides John Lewis that did? panader0 Apr 2017 #10

Julian Castro, maybe others too but only recall him stumping for Ossloff ATL Ebony Apr 2017 #39

The verse "God helps those who help themselves" suddenly came to mind. flor-de-jasmim Apr 2017 #12

Here's a reason for why Bernie laid low on Ossoff flamingdem Apr 2017 #14

Maybe Sanders shouldn't criticize DNC as he did in Kansas race, as they had valid reasons not to Justice Apr 2017 #16

I would like to think that both the Dems and Sanders read the local electorate correctly in KS and seaglass Apr 2017 #49

Sanders is Keeping His Powder Dry... TomCADem Apr 2017 #18

What is your point/motive? Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #19

If he HADN'T been out spreading the Dem message with Perez... demmiblue Apr 2017 #23

Are these Duers or Russian operatives trying to tear us apart? n/t Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #80

Way off point. None of those people you mentioned are out there bashing Democrats R B Garr Apr 2017 #35

Sanders doesn't do that either, comrade. Greybnk48 Apr 2017 #79

Re: calling me comrad. The Russian's targeted anti-Hillary, R B Garr Apr 2017 #94

I love how the reactions have changed here.... SaschaHM Apr 2017 #22

Because we don't revolve around his daily schedule or every word. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #26

The NRCC was actively trying use Bernie Sanders against Ossoff without any explicity help aikoaiko Apr 2017 #24

I put up the OP, and it was just an observation. LisaM Apr 2017 #25

PLenty Of People Gave Perez, The DNC & The DCCC Hell For Their Neglect Me. Apr 2017 #33

The continued Bernie Bashing here aquamarina Apr 2017 #30

The Problem Is Me. Apr 2017 #34

How exactly did he put himself in the game aquamarina Apr 2017 #37

For Starters Me. Apr 2017 #62

I really hate this us against them crap. aquamarina Apr 2017 #81

Quite Agree Me. Apr 2017 #89

I don't agree about closed primaries. aquamarina Apr 2017 #92

In reality, look at how he picks his battles and they are all states/areas/regions that R B Garr Apr 2017 #38

A "savior position"? aquamarina Apr 2017 #44

Are you serious? Bernie has said repeatedly that he wants to remake the Democratic party. R B Garr Apr 2017 #54

So you equate aquamarina Apr 2017 #61

Google Bernie and "liberal elitists" to see his recent divisive statements. R B Garr Apr 2017 #66

You are correct, about the coastals aquamarina Apr 2017 #77

The term is accurate, and he's not the only one who sees him that way Orrex Apr 2017 #63

I have been here for a long time. aquamarina Apr 2017 #69

I appreciate that--thanks. Orrex Apr 2017 #70

I hear you on that. aquamarina Apr 2017 #91

It seems particularly disengenuous considering Hillary campaigned for him the same amount as Bernie. WoonTars Apr 2017 #40

Seriously? LisaM Apr 2017 #50

Yes. Seriously. WoonTars Apr 2017 #78

Hillary hasn't suddenly anointed herself the voice of the party. LisaM Apr 2017 #83

Neither has Bernie... WoonTars Apr 2017 #93

maybe he will MFM008 Apr 2017 #51

Both parties must instate a rule Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #57

What is up with all this party purity crap? aquamarina Apr 2017 #65

That's highly interesting. Not at all what I would have expected. But... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #58

Real world perspective from a long-time Georgia resident klook Apr 2017 #75

Again I say lies Apr 2017 #86

Will Sanders step and support Ossoff in the run off? Gothmog Apr 2017 #90