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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie's Political Revolution Under Way! 191 Bernie Democrats Running For Public Office So Far: [View all]canichelouis
(373 posts)53. There are Dems with backbones....and the other kind too
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Bernie's Political Revolution Under Way! 191 Bernie Democrats Running For Public Office So Far: [View all]
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
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The list was compiled by Expats for Bernie. If you have any questions about any of the candidates, I
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#5
He is an incredible candidate. What a great Chair of the DNC he would make, instantly returning our
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#64
You understand that defeating the DNC Chair doesn't make you DNC chair,. right?
brooklynite
Feb 2016
#76
Lol, you're kidding right? Did you read my post at all? I know perfectly well what running
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#78
He is indeed, a real Democrat. I hope Dems in that district will vote for him.
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#74
Yes, and more are stepping up every day. This part of the Bernie campaign story doesn't get covered
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#66
Let's not forget the importance of state elections. Look at what has happened over the last 2
jillan
Feb 2016
#8
Thank YOU. Another thing that helps is to follow the candidates on Twitter if you are on there, it
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#19
Yes, there aren't any in my district either, but four Bernie Dems in NY, my state. I will definitely
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#20
That was THEN, this is NOW. As a Bernie supporter he will now have HUUUUGE support from across
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#16
Bernie has official Coat Tails !!!! I liked the one that had Sanders Democrat on it. n/t
libdem4life
Feb 2016
#18
That depends on whether or not the incumbent is a Friend of Rahms. A lot has happened over the
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#28
Yes, she's a great candidate, I was hoping she would run for Congress. She has been around for a
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#21
Sorry no one has stepped forward yet in Alaska, Blue, but every other week someone does in
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#32
Interesting, I think I read about that crash somewhere. I guess you're stuck with him, though you
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#69
Actually some of the info isnt complete yet. Some candidates are in their State Legs but no links
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#29
comon maggie, get with the program. Of course he is, we are just the wind in the sails.
litlbilly
Feb 2016
#50
He has inspired many of us to donate to these candidates which is why many of them now have the
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#62
I intent to donate to him too, he's an amazing candidate for one thing, but DWS has to go.
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#43
The list was compiled by a group called Expats For Bernie. If you click on any of the FB links
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#44
That is a great idea. There are some fantastic candidates among those listed and they should be
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#88
Glad to see you too Arazi. Please do sign up at JPR. Would love to see you there also.
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#59
Most of those will not even get on the ballot. I know that of those in my state.......
George II
Feb 2016
#58
That's what they said about Bernie, but they weren't counting on the PEOPLE were they? As for
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#70
Why am I not excited about all these Democrats? Many of them are state Reps and Senators who....
George II
Feb 2016
#71
They are challenging Corporate Dems. Like Tim Canova eg, who is challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#72
Unfortunately "Corporate Dems" has become a catch-all phrase for Democratic candidates.....
George II
Feb 2016
#114
No, it's an accurate description of politicians who take Corporate Money and then are influenced, as
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#115
Then you should look at your list of 191 "Political Revolutionists" and see how many of them....
George II
Feb 2016
#119
No, some are already serving on State Legislatures and planning to run for Congress. The list
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#81
Everyone from Massachusetts on that list is serving! Capuano is not on the list. I think he would
merrily
Feb 2016
#77
Warren isn't on the list because she hasn't endorsed Bernie. I believe the list only includes people
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#82
Thanks, sabrina. Yes, Capuano votes liberal, but also maintains a close relationship with Pelosi
merrily
Feb 2016
#93
What we are learning from this campaign is how cowardly even those we thought were
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#107
Capuano's career is in no danger at all. I honestly think he plays the game for
merrily
Feb 2016
#111
I guess right now I want to see people standing up regardless of why they do not. Bernie stepped up
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#112
Well, that's what we were told about Bernie, that he would be gone by the end of the Summer,
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#85
Christy Matthews for State Rep in CT District 77 is another Bernie supporter. n/t
femmedem
Feb 2016
#91
Pretty much the same as to anything else that doesn't follow the corporatist line.
hobbit709
Feb 2016
#97
Odd isn't it, all along we were told Bernie can't get cooperation from Congress, as if Hillary could
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#101
I think we know who Hillary represents, we have it in her own words as some of her
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#103
Thanks since I have asked precisely that question and none has been able to asnswer it
nadinbrzezinski
Feb 2016
#98
Feel free, the list was intended to be freely used in order to help people find these candidates
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#106
Thanks, that's great. I'm not sure how to get new names on the list, but maybe sending them to
sabrina 1
Feb 2016
#109
I don't know who vetted these people but I hope you recognize a liberal versus a Third Way, there is
Todays_Illusion
Feb 2016
#118
and this is exactly what the Hillary supporters and big money should be worrying about.
2pooped2pop
Apr 2016
#126
These seem like politicians swimming against the tide--the "dark" money tide, the
merrily
Apr 2016
#128