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it's very disgusting to hear bs talk like that. MariaThinks Jul 2016 #1
Why? AgingAmerican Jul 2016 #129
Oh. Okay. Well what was his excuse decades ago? Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #134
Did he leave the Democratic party decades ago? AgingAmerican Jul 2016 #135
Was he a Democrat years ago? Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #159
Yes it has shifted right AgingAmerican Jul 2016 #160
Well thank you at least, for that. Have a pleasant evening. nt Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #161
Good for him! deathrind Jul 2016 #2
Yeah, good for him that he used the Democratic Party whenit suited him and now that he lunamagica Jul 2016 #8
He votes with Dems on most issues. MH1 Jul 2016 #38
So have some Republicans. That don't make them Democrats. LiberalFighter Jul 2016 #42
i bet you can't name one single repub who votes with dems on most issues OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #47
any socialist would vote more often with Dems than Reps Sheepshank Jul 2016 #62
I knew he was an independent before he ran as a dem OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #67
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liberal and left is more important to me than D. OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #71
and the 10% or less far left speaks for the entire nation? Sheepshank Jul 2016 #74
obviously they do not OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #75
There is no 'far left' in the Democratic party AgingAmerican Jul 2016 #148
And the truth matters more to me than either. nt nolawarlock Jul 2016 #122
Bernie supporters make up your mind DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #132
find one single post where I ever castigated you, OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #139
first of all, not you particularly DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #141
OK well OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #145
What a really fucked-up talking point that is, and very depressing that it's become so popular on DU yodermon Jul 2016 #66
This choir will not get it but thanks for trying. floriduck Jul 2016 #78
Well the broccolization of DU is complete. yodermon Jul 2016 #104
.+1 840high Jul 2016 #114
He would not have gotten access to the DNC voter database, LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #97
not to mention getting Hillary Pac money in 2006. I think we know who benefits most between DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #133
Dems have used him when it suits them too Doremus Jul 2016 #76
You're right. Maybe I don't belong here anymore. buddysmellgood Jul 2016 #87
... deathrind Jul 2016 #108
But now all he does is bash Democrats lunamagica Jul 2016 #111
I believe the phrase you were looking for is bonemachine Jul 2016 #126
He bashes Dino-ism.. He is a DEFTN lostnfound Jul 2016 #127
So an independent is making demands about the Democratic Party platform. kstewart33 Jul 2016 #121
No, he is on the committee AgingAmerican Jul 2016 #150
And all we got were these lousy new demographics of progressives and youth... Orsino Jul 2016 #142
+1. Dawgs Jul 2016 #23
meh, he ran for the Senate as an I so might as well leave it as an I on his Senate door nt geek tragedy Jul 2016 #3
He has already filed as an Independent for 2018 (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #4
Wherein I will support the Democratic challenger. nt msanthrope Jul 2016 #52
Yes, a few will not rest until they have their revenge. n/t Orsino Jul 2016 #143
How silly. They will vote for the candidate they like better, it just won't be Sanders. SharonClark Jul 2016 #154
Yes. They'll support a Republican declaring themselves as a Democrat. And they'll lose. (nt) w4rma Jul 2016 #155
It's not about revenge....it's about a pragmatic choice of who will support msanthrope Jul 2016 #158
Link? NT Eric J in MN Jul 2016 #105
His most recent amended filing LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #113
Maybe he filled out the form to reflect Eric J in MN Jul 2016 #118
Perhaps; but that is speculation. The document is the official position, filed 6 months after LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #120
Good for Bernie casperthegm Jul 2016 #5
Kinda self-serving baloney, isn't it? stopbush Jul 2016 #14
Nope casperthegm Jul 2016 #22
I've been a D since 1972, and I have to say that I have never been as pleased stopbush Jul 2016 #60
+1 (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #29
It is. They 840high Jul 2016 #115
Well I'll be damned. Is he thinking straight? He basically admitted he used the party . . . brush Jul 2016 #6
And just like that, the truth is laid bare frazzled Jul 2016 #7
What's wrong with having political opinions? One has to be a member of a party to speak their mind? arcane1 Jul 2016 #10
Nothing wrong with having opinions frazzled Jul 2016 #15
"goodbye" LOL arcane1 Jul 2016 #18
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who is "they" on this board? Sheepshank Jul 2016 #65
Closed system bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #16
someone walking by on the street who came in 2nd place, you mean. arcane1 Jul 2016 #19
Someone who is not a Democrat bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #41
"Party Over Principles" is a morally bankrupt philosophy n/t arcane1 Jul 2016 #49
If only bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #63
judgemental much? Sheepshank Jul 2016 #68
That's not how the Democratic Party has it set up. David__77 Jul 2016 #59
Free speech? stopbush Jul 2016 #21
Since when are progressive ideals defined by agreement with Bernie Sanders? -nt- Lord Magus Jul 2016 #35
They're not n/t arcane1 Jul 2016 #51
+1. Hortensis Jul 2016 #82
Oh, the drama. Squinch Jul 2016 #131
oh fetch the FUCKING smelling salts. He's been an indy his whole career. yodermon Jul 2016 #69
Right. He's always held Democrats in Hortensis Jul 2016 #83
"I am a Democrat now" frazzled Jul 2016 #94
Real Democrats were right to be skeptical of his "conversion." LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #100
Bernie Sanders 'not trustworthy' ? HA. John Poet Jul 2016 #163
like so many on DU have already said... chillfactor Jul 2016 #9
It's a shame he didn't run as an Independent. Vinca Jul 2016 #12
I don't care that he's an Independent Blue_Adept Jul 2016 #11
Well said. Hortensis Jul 2016 #84
People support policies and platforms more than personalities (well, at least they should, silvershadow Jul 2016 #13
Sour grapes? It seems to me, Bernie could end any discord. Adrahil Jul 2016 #37
Party politics only matter to die-hard partisans. Apparently that lesson was lost to history? silvershadow Jul 2016 #44
Bernie may make history as being the only Independent MineralMan Jul 2016 #17
When you make a mistake, as we all invariably do... teamster633 Jul 2016 #25
Politics, like it or not, is a team sport. MineralMan Jul 2016 #26
Exactly. teamster633 Jul 2016 #33
Oh, I feel sure we are the better for Sanders' Hortensis Jul 2016 #91
I assume the people objecting to his staying Independant as a Senator would have preferred that he Dustlawyer Jul 2016 #20
^^^THIS^^^ NorthCarolina Jul 2016 #140
I've always wondered how Sanders would handle... Orsino Jul 2016 #144
"I ran as Independent..." So he's an independent. George Eliot Jul 2016 #24
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Sick? Stop the emotion. Let it go. Stop talking Bernie. George Eliot Jul 2016 #30
He says what he means, except when he doesn't. Lord Magus Jul 2016 #31
Became dem to run. Labels important I guess... George Eliot Jul 2016 #45
Not surprising he said this. SummerSnow Jul 2016 #28
Anybody that thinks BS ran as a Democrat for any other giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #32
I hope we can finally stop hearing the "Bernie is a Democrat" nonsense MaggieD Jul 2016 #34
I think you guys are making it tougher for those Democrats who are against voting Cal33 Jul 2016 #46
Anyone who would refuse to vote for Clinton based on online comments LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #53
I disagree MaggieD Jul 2016 #55
ha ha haaa. He's been indy his whole life. He did us a FAVOR by not running as an Indy yodermon Jul 2016 #73
Not how I see it MaggieD Jul 2016 #77
Nader ran as an independent in a general election. bklyncowgirl Jul 2016 #86
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Enrich himself? Really? bklyncowgirl Jul 2016 #93
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You accused Sanders of theft. That is a crime. bklyncowgirl Jul 2016 #99
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Tha's a load of crap similar to the bashing of the Clintons over the Foundation stuff, it's bashing Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #106
You asked MaggieD Jul 2016 #107
how about a free trip to the vatican. not to mention all of that coverage DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #136
A trip to the Vatican could be culturally enriching, I suppose bklyncowgirl Jul 2016 #138
spiritually enriching yes DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #146
Sanders made her work for it. bklyncowgirl Jul 2016 #153
Which once again reinforces my decision to vote as I did. NT Adrahil Jul 2016 #39
My union steward was required to represent non-union employees oasis Jul 2016 #40
As I suspected... Bernie is no Democrat.. never was.. never will be. DCBob Jul 2016 #43
Ew. I feel so used, Bernie. You said we had a real relationship--turns out you were just canoodling Hekate Jul 2016 #48
Wow Johnny2X2X Jul 2016 #50
Kick him out of all committees cosmicone Jul 2016 #54
That question should have been asked when he declared his candidacy... SidDithers Jul 2016 #56
He punked the Democratic party good. JTFrog Jul 2016 #57
He was elected as an Independent. What's the problem? Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2016 #58
The problem is he claimed to be a Democrat for the last year while running for the Dem nomination. Lord Magus Jul 2016 #92
I asked the Administrators.... chillfactor Jul 2016 #61
Chill, factor. floriduck Jul 2016 #80
You got your answer. w4rma Jul 2016 #157
So how many here passed judgment without even bothers NWCorona Jul 2016 #64
Today's show is now on the CNN website if you want to check it out. politicaljunkie41910 Jul 2016 #90
He ran in the Democratic primary for resources KingFlorez Jul 2016 #72
Here's video of the interview. madamesilverspurs Jul 2016 #79
Great RandySF Jul 2016 #81
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So? Triana Jul 2016 #88
Agreed eom benny05 Jul 2016 #102
yep +10 840high Jul 2016 #116
Interesting, what is next? Thinkingabout Jul 2016 #95
I can't see how he would expect a role at the convention at this point. Nor any further serious LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #98
He was never a Democrat, all he wanted was the resources of the Democratic Party liberal N proud Jul 2016 #103
As I say, fascinating. We all knew this as we got in trouble saying it out loud. Scolded even, Nt seabeyond Jul 2016 #109
yeah. See my post about Sanders fans making up their mind DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #137
Well then, we don't need an Independent... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #110
Okay, so is he lying now, or when he claimed the same thing about being a Dem? synergie Jul 2016 #112
Sanders has never in his life been a Democrat, and a lot of use were suspended The Second Stone Jul 2016 #117
Good for him. We need more free thinking independents. Joe the Revelator Jul 2016 #119
Bernie Sanders clearly stated... TeeYiYi Jul 2016 #123
Cool. bigwillq Jul 2016 #124
So can we stop treating him as a democrat Whimsey Jul 2016 #125
He really had no choice. deathrind Jul 2016 #128
Sure he did; he could have meant it, instead of claiming it for political expedience LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #130
He can be whatever he sees fit. But then why the obsession of changing the platform robbedvoter Jul 2016 #147
hmm? Night Watchman Jul 2016 #149
Bernie Sanders says he ran as Democrat for the media attention workinclasszero Jul 2016 #151
Also, on March 5th, Tad Devine declared on MSNBC that he is not running for robbedvoter Jul 2016 #152
I love that Bernie defies convention in this way. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #156
I really don't care what he is as long as he endorses Hillary and gets out there to help defeat DT!! glennward Jul 2016 #162
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