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pangaia

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76. Not being a political expert, and knowing just the basics of the demographics

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 02:00 PM

Apr 2017

in that district learned in the past week or so, my guess is that he would not have been much help there and that Ossoff was running a campaign more geared to those in the northern part of the district...

Tom Rinaldo has a rather long and well thought-out explanation of perhaps why Sanders did not campaign in GA6.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8949746

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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