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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
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