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NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
22. You are wrong. You have stated an absolute when recent history dictates something different.
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 01:00 PM
Jul 2017

In 2006 Sanders ran in the Democratic primary but refused the nomination. That leaves no Democrat on the ballot. He was also the only person to run in the Democratic primary in 2012. He declined the nomination that year as well. It's how it's done.

Lol! demmiblue Jul 2017 #1
... hehe disillusioned73 Jul 2017 #43
Right? Lemme join you... beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #46
I live here. It's not a bad idea. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #68
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I'm not sure what you are accusing me of, but okay. Isn't Bernie from Brooklyn? VermontKevin Jul 2017 #74
Does that include influence coming in from Brooklyn, LanternWaste Jul 2017 #114
+ 1 musette_sf Jul 2017 #132
Me too lol riderinthestorm Jul 2017 #83
If he was going to run it would be for governor JI7 Jul 2017 #2
He was the governor I think. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #4
Yes. JI7 Jul 2017 #7
I'm all for a robust primary. NCTraveler Jul 2017 #3
I suspect you might be surprised... Wounded Bear Jul 2017 #11
I don't see Sanders losing in a primary. NCTraveler Jul 2017 #14
That's what I'm agreeing with... Wounded Bear Jul 2017 #17
+1 nt NCTraveler Jul 2017 #20
Why would there be a Primary ... Bernie is Independent... FarPoint Jul 2017 #23
Because Sanders has a history of running in the Democratic primary. NCTraveler Jul 2017 #28
Sanders being an independent wouldn't face Dean in a primary Kaleva Jul 2017 #19
You are wrong. You have stated an absolute when recent history dictates something different. NCTraveler Jul 2017 #22
My mistake. Kaleva Jul 2017 #26
Only a Sith deals in absolutes. AngryAmish Jul 2017 #82
I wish. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #99
Right angles are sith constructs? LanternWaste Jul 2017 #115
Exactly! FarPoint Jul 2017 #39
No Primary bases in the two... FarPoint Jul 2017 #29
Please review history. Nt NCTraveler Jul 2017 #32
I would love to see Gov. Dean as Vermont's junior senator Gothmog Jul 2017 #5
They like Bernie in Vermont! Chasstev365 Jul 2017 #6
Yes, Vermont loves Bernie... FarPoint Jul 2017 #8
Howard Dean is against Universal Healthcare. Bohunk68 Jul 2017 #91
I've no doubt you interpreted a non-existent post as such... LanternWaste Jul 2017 #116
Nonsense. No liberal Democrat is against single payer. Hortensis Jul 2017 #128
Why? Just because of the "team"??? alarimer Jul 2017 #93
This is not anti Sanders... FarPoint Jul 2017 #96
No, it is. alarimer Jul 2017 #98
I too pretend getting primaried is anti-Bernie. LanternWaste Jul 2017 #117
Sanders is quaking in his boots at that thought. brush Jul 2017 #9
Yes. Yes, indeed. More Democrats, please! NurseJackie Jul 2017 #10
Such a healthy step forward.... FarPoint Jul 2017 #12
+ 1 musette_sf Jul 2017 #131
Howard Dean is 68 years old. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2017 #13
Go Democrats! L. Coyote Jul 2017 #15
Why, you've already got a swell contender Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #16
Everyone can see that guy's a doofus. Only saw 2 or 3 folks defend him. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #30
I too pretend a post I read here is applicable to all other opinions... LanternWaste Jul 2017 #118
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It's not a strong issue... FarPoint Jul 2017 #25
Yes a neon-liberal corporoapparatus emulatorloo Jul 2017 #36
i always miss the neoliberalcorporatistshillsatanist posts. JHan Jul 2017 #38
Not a fan of single payer? Tiggeroshii Jul 2017 #21
Sure I am... FarPoint Jul 2017 #27
Cause we need more corporate lobbyists in office, right? Tiggeroshii Jul 2017 #31
Pretty sure our Dems will get behind single payer. Now what's the political roadmap? emulatorloo Jul 2017 #37
I strongly believe we need strong Democrats in Congress. FarPoint Jul 2017 #40
Are you saying that's all Dean is? ehrnst Jul 2017 #100
and will always be with that kind of thinking... JCanete Jul 2017 #113
Are people unhappy with Bernie there? Thrill Jul 2017 #24
Not in a million years. Tiggeroshii Jul 2017 #33
Senators of small, homogenous populations always top that list, for obvious reasons. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #108
Some are. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #70
He has dropped 12% in approval ratings (Morning Consult) in VT since last September. ehrnst Jul 2017 #102
Do you live in Vermont? Raster Jul 2017 #34
I am in Vermont often . FarPoint Jul 2017 #54
But you don't live in Vermont, and neither are you a voting citizen of Vermont, correct? Raster Jul 2017 #60
If I lived in Ohio I would worry about getting rid of my Republican senator Rob Portman. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #69
"Flatlander'? DIdn't the people of Vermont elect a Jewish, Brooklyn born hippie VermontKevin Jul 2017 #72
and that is EXACTLY what this is: getting even for some imagined slight Raster Jul 2017 #73
You do have to wonder about priorities. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #75
"A few out-of-staters?" ehrnst Jul 2017 #112
Note that even WITH that drop, he still has the HIGHEST approval rating of any Senator in his state karynnj Jul 2017 #119
12 points, not 2. Senators from states with small homogenous populations always top that list ehrnst Jul 2017 #120
Finding a good candidate in Ohio is most difficult. FarPoint Jul 2017 #85
How is talking about the VT primaries "trying to unseat" Bernie? ehrnst Jul 2017 #103
Does Sanders only vote on issues that pertain to Vermont? NYC Liberal Jul 2017 #123
I'd love for Dean to run for that Senate Seat. SaschaHM Jul 2017 #35
Yep. There is that issue. ehrnst Jul 2017 #104
I have been wanting him to make an announcement for a good year now. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #41
and split this party open open like an over ripe melon dembotoz Jul 2017 #42
Bernie's unbeatable in Vermont. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #44
Small, overwhelmingly white, rural population. ehrnst Jul 2017 #121
There is already a challenger.. disillusioned73 Jul 2017 #45
If you like homophobes and racists Jon is your guy. Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #90
My post.. disillusioned73 Jul 2017 #97
I'd like a Democrat Expecting Rain Jul 2017 #47
Thx, great descriptors here. Howard Dean has also expressed interest in R B Garr Jul 2017 #48
If only others from Vermont followed Dean's lead Expecting Rain Jul 2017 #49
James Carville has a nice pair of Pumas you can borrow. DefenseLawyer Jul 2017 #50
Well... FarPoint Jul 2017 #55
Would you? Are you from Maine? MineralMan Jul 2017 #51
Sanders backed Debbie Wasserman Schultz's opponent. R B Garr Jul 2017 #53
Yes, and people in Florida chose Schultz. As is their privilege to do. MineralMan Jul 2017 #65
You mean the DWS during whose tenure as DNC head Bohunk68 Jul 2017 #92
Her constituents will make that decision. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #105
I shared... FarPoint Jul 2017 #58
"shared" Raster Jul 2017 #61
There was and is a lot of talk in my state of California R B Garr Jul 2017 #62
Californians decide who they want in the Senate. MineralMan Jul 2017 #64
Does this mean I can't R B Garr Jul 2017 #66
You can like anyone you wish. MineralMan Jul 2017 #67
Who told you who to support? SaschaHM Jul 2017 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author SaschaHM Jul 2017 #80
Why to you find pleasure in belittling another DU member? FarPoint Jul 2017 #77
oh do you... why don't you rise above and MOVE ON Raster Jul 2017 #78
I so hope you work on you people skills FarPoint Jul 2017 #84
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Trash thread. Iggo Jul 2017 #56
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I respect HOWARD DEAN and I'd vote for him !!!!! trueblue2007 Jul 2017 #59
Ask him about single payor! EOM physioex Jul 2017 #86
SINGLE PAYER WHATEVER .... that would not be a deal breaker for me. trueblue2007 Jul 2017 #88
Single Payer or bust has become dogma, to our detriment. ehrnst Jul 2017 #107
I think that's pretty much a settled issue in Vermont. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #106
Do you live in Vermont? nt karynnj Jul 2017 #95
If he ran I'd drive the hour and 20 minutes up there every weekend to campaign for him..... George II Jul 2017 #63
Absolutely, and I bet you would get a lot of company. And it might happen, R B Garr Jul 2017 #129
Why all the energy for no gain in the senate? Lordquinton Jul 2017 #76
That seat should be held by a Democrat. Bleacher Creature Jul 2017 #79
Howard is probably not interested and Judy definitely is not interested DFW Jul 2017 #87
That is a very interesting vignette! I'll be curious R B Garr Jul 2017 #89
It was about three decades ago DFW Jul 2017 #124
Thanks for that background! That is very interesting. R B Garr Jul 2017 #125
I have crossed some interesting paths, for sure DFW Jul 2017 #126
Yes, your wife is stunning. I have some very distant relatives in Germany R B Garr Jul 2017 #127
Bernie is probably the most popular politician on the left. We need him in the Senate. jalan48 Jul 2017 #94
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Dean will not run against Sanders. David__77 Jul 2017 #109
I have always admired Howard Dean.... FarPoint Jul 2017 #110
In 2004, I wanted him to be president. David__77 Jul 2017 #111
Judy would go ballistic DFW Jul 2017 #134
I find it interesting... NYC Liberal Jul 2017 #122
+ 1 musette_sf Jul 2017 #130
Interesting? Jakes Progress Jul 2017 #133
+1, exactly. nt R B Garr Jul 2017 #135
Hi Grey Street Aug 2017 #136
Hello there.... FarPoint Aug 2017 #137
Is this a friend or yours who found the site? herding cats Aug 2017 #138
I always enjoyed the DU welcome FarPoint Aug 2017 #139
Welcome to DU! pat_k Aug 2017 #140
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