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Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts)
141. Surely if Bernie Sanders himself enthusiastically endorses the ticket,
Sun Jul 24, 2016, 07:57 AM
Jul 2016

that should be good enough for his fans? Don't they respect his opinion in this regard?

And if Liz Warren endorses the ticket too, all the better, surely?

Bernie supports Hillary and will strongly support the entire ticket over Trumpenstein. Case closed. RBInMaine Jul 2016 #1
Yup. Literally 90% of his followers will vote for her Hortensis Jul 2016 #20
Exactly. Andy823 Jul 2016 #25
BlueDye's familiar with the "withholding of approval" Hortensis Jul 2016 #39
SO.SPOT.ON! Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #55
Your own "concern" for party unity is duly noted. Armstead Jul 2016 #118
These people are a nightmare lillypaddle Jul 2016 #138
I hate it when they say "Bernie Sander Supporters" like it's ALL of them. All of the Sanders kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #88
That small group kind of seems like a cult. TeacherB87 Jul 2016 #112
Exactly. tecelote Jul 2016 #140
Primary is over...isn't it? Let's win this thing!! nt glennward Jul 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author NurseJackie Jul 2016 #3
But they simply hate Clinton bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #4
Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #7
I tend to speak my mind bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #8
Well, that's very nice. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #15
Yes, I will stop speaking for you or whatever bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #17
Lots of us don't "absolutely hate her", John Poet Jul 2016 #10
I actually agree with you obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #12
Yeap... Fuck purist auhtoritarians... They'll never be happy uponit7771 Jul 2016 #13
Yes, but, Bluedye, "they" don't hate Clinton at all. 80% like her, Hortensis Jul 2016 #22
The game of withholding approval bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #23
That doesn't sound good, Bluedye. Hortensis Jul 2016 #26
Yep. I'm a therapist and deal with a lot of those people. They wonder why they can't get along with kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #96
Hillary needs to lead the fight against Trumps fascism: She needs a nice white guy! lewebley3 Jul 2016 #51
You are correct kevink077 Jul 2016 #82
Don't lump all Sanders supporters together. Most are voting Clinton in Nov. There's a small kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #92
Why would Bernie's fans think that? Not everything ... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #5
Trump would understand, even if you can't. Hortensis Jul 2016 #27
I have the feeling that the writer has one friend or source who is a die-hard anti-Clinton Sanders kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #102
I'll be voting for the ticket, against Trump. John Poet Jul 2016 #6
"...but I guess they had other priorities." ~~ Yeah: Winning. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #21
Good post! Let's hope it clears up the misunderstanding. Hortensis Jul 2016 #30
good post! Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #99
Yep, your response kind of reinforces what was said in the article: John Poet Jul 2016 #124
You're very welcome. I'm glad I could be of assistance. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #139
Hillary HAS solidified support from the left. Hortensis Jul 2016 #24
Hillary has already solidified support from the left. You are voting for her, and so am I. She has Squinch Jul 2016 #91
Fuck the purist authoritarians ... They usually never live up to their own standards and in this... uponit7771 Jul 2016 #9
Fuck the non-purist authoritarians! John Poet Jul 2016 #14
Non purist authoritarian is somewhat of an oxymoxymoin this context uponit7771 Jul 2016 #34
As Governor Kaine signed into law the Marshall-Newman Amendment, which defined Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #41
Did Kaines views on gay marriage evolve any? Yes they did and you know it !!. See, this shit... uponit7771 Jul 2016 #44
Thank you LoverOfLiberty Jul 2016 #75
Sshhh, your "purist authoritarianism" is showing. JudyM Jul 2016 #45
No, peoples bullshit fucked up ass'd intentions are showing by stating a false narrative about a... uponit7771 Jul 2016 #47
Staying on the right side since their early years impresses you less than someone who JudyM Jul 2016 #70
Many people have evolved on the issue of gay marriage, including both candidates annavictorious Jul 2016 #109
The point is that it is not *more* progressive to evolve than it is to have started early on JudyM Jul 2016 #123
Is that his current position? thucythucy Jul 2016 #46
+1, they don't give a fuck about stating his CURRENT position just pushing a false narrative about uponit7771 Jul 2016 #49
It was not Kaine's position THEN! He campaigned against the amendment csziggy Jul 2016 #129
Thank you for this info. nt thucythucy Jul 2016 #142
I am a proud lesbian female and i have ZERO problems with Sen. Kaine as the VP Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #94
Obama was against same-sex marriage too at one point. Squinch Jul 2016 #95
So there's a bit more to that than you are letting on... SaschaHM Jul 2016 #100
#14 - FALSE! It was a voter initiative and Kaine did not sign anything csziggy Jul 2016 #127
57% of the voters in Virginia voted for the Marshall-Newman amendment charlyvi Jul 2016 #136
Purists cost Democrats elections and are pretty useless...can't depend on them. nt Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #53
"Non-purist" is a kind way to say it. JudyM Jul 2016 #69
uponit7771—Thank you for telling progressives how the Democratic Party should feel! CobaltBlue Jul 2016 #135
WE ARE GOOD TO GO! Her Sister Jul 2016 #11
I don't necessarily see this as so much DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #16
Where does this number come from? Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #18
Sanders won't be on the ballot in November so comradebillyboy Jul 2016 #40
True, I get sucked into their narrative at times. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #52
That number grows all the time. I think it's up to eleventy billion by now. Squinch Jul 2016 #97
LOL! Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #114
We should definitely not count on it. Squinch Jul 2016 #115
The ones who will not vote for her now GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #19
Exactly right. I agree with every word you posted. nt auntpurl Jul 2016 #33
I agree with you. No real Bernie supporter would help Trump. nt Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #54
^^^AMEN to this!^^^ Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #59
A rebuke? No. Android3.14 Jul 2016 #28
Read up on Senator Kaine, please. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #32
Android3.14—Yeah, but if any voter wants to kiss a v.p. nominee, Tim’s the one! CobaltBlue Jul 2016 #134
Oh the drama rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #29
+1000! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #50
At some point people need to get over the primary. nt geek tragedy Jul 2016 #31
Agreed GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #36
they will be fighting it for the next decade plus, even after Hillary steamrolls Trump Grey Lemercier Jul 2016 #101
Again, let's point out that the 'pure' progressives desperately wanted a former Republican as VP. CrowCityDem Jul 2016 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author G_j Jul 2016 #65
You are correct GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #71
Thank you G_j Jul 2016 #72
Kaine was not my choice, but Bernie supporters have to fucking get over it. Adrahil Jul 2016 #37
Sad, but not much of choice we have. It's either her or Mussolini. B Calm Jul 2016 #62
Warren was my choice.... Adrahil Jul 2016 #130
Can we please please have at least a day or maybe even two if you could be that generous, John Poet Jul 2016 #125
Well, if you aren't throwing tantrums... Adrahil Jul 2016 #131
Nobody seems to be losing their shit in this thread, except for a bunch John Poet Jul 2016 #132
I wasn't speaking to anyone in particular. Adrahil Jul 2016 #144
Shouldn't that headline read "Some Bernie supporters" thucythucy Jul 2016 #42
That's what I think. The writer is just trying to agitate and create a story KittyWampus Jul 2016 #60
Daily Kos: not safe, she's going for a rout. s-cubed Jul 2016 #43
As for the disgruntled folks among Bernie supporters. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2016 #63
I was hoping she would put the unification of the party first in B Calm Jul 2016 #48
In my opinion, those who are not united now will never seek unification. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #58
That's what the platform was for. She gave plenty of ground there in the name of unity. CrowCityDem Jul 2016 #64
It's not about HER ibegurpard Jul 2016 #67
If it isn't about her, as was implied, what are the holdouts doing to unite the party? CrowCityDem Jul 2016 #68
Candidates in the past when coming out of the convention use to B Calm Jul 2016 #79
Did the platform mean nothing? We kept being told that was of HUGE importance. CrowCityDem Jul 2016 #81
Warren will be lon campaign trail Gothmog Jul 2016 #56
I think this particular politico article is just a writer stirring the pot. KittyWampus Jul 2016 #57
No, say it ain't so...click bait? Surely, that can't be the case??? [sarc] Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #61
And most of the ratfuckers okasha Jul 2016 #120
it wasn't a safe pick ibegurpard Jul 2016 #66
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News cycles. auntpurl Jul 2016 #77
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #78
Yeah, I think that's the general idea (re: cooling off). auntpurl Jul 2016 #80
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #83
I won't defend DWS. auntpurl Jul 2016 #90
Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #93
I am American. I live in the UK. I'm from Philadelphia. auntpurl Jul 2016 #98
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Of course I'm voting for Hillary. auntpurl Jul 2016 #106
Some Sanders supporters LoverOfLiberty Jul 2016 #74
Tim Kaine is a good person. The greatest concern raised by his presence on the ticket is that he Attorney in Texas Jul 2016 #76
Mike Pence doesn't exactly scream "anti-establishment". Arkana Jul 2016 #87
I'm sure that Sanders supporters will vote for Clinton-Kaine Mister Twilight Jul 2016 #84
The people saying this didn't like Hillary before she picked Kaine, Arkana Jul 2016 #85
Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #107
Not just Bernie Supporters... I see it as a rebuke of Progressivism JCMach1 Jul 2016 #86
There is no upside to this pick ibegurpard Jul 2016 #105
Exactly JCMach1 Jul 2016 #116
The Democratic establishment appears to be begging for a third party movement to gain traction. jalan48 Jul 2016 #89
Based on the little I know about Kaine, I am disappointed ... but KPN Jul 2016 #103
Obama surprised the hell out of me. auntpurl Jul 2016 #108
We shall see. KPN Jul 2016 #117
The Left has no Beef With Tim Kaine. stonecutter357 Jul 2016 #110
well you know....bernie did lose.....and his supporters can either support hillary or let trump win beachbum bob Jul 2016 #111
I (like every other bernie supporter I know) am totally behind the fishwax Jul 2016 #113
The attitudes on this thread are not encouraging for kumbaya Armstead Jul 2016 #119
Yep. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #121
There is a small but vocal group of alleged progressives okasha Jul 2016 #122
Anyone that upset over a VP pick is being ridiculous. I never get upset or particularly excited stevenleser Jul 2016 #126
They are beyond tiresome already. n/t Lil Missy Jul 2016 #128
Guess which one has a higher CPAC rating Renew Deal Jul 2016 #133
ok so i would have loved MFM008 Jul 2016 #137
Surely if Bernie Sanders himself enthusiastically endorses the ticket, Nye Bevan Jul 2016 #141
The left is over half of the American poltical spectrum. And we are going to elect Tim Kaine VP. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #143
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