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Showing Original Post only (View all)I don't give a flying patootie that Bernie can't win. This primary is about far more than that. [View all]
It's about what this party stands for and will fight for. It's about highlighting the ever increasing corporate dominance of our government by someone who actually has a record fighting against it. To be corny it's about defining the soul of our party at this time in our nation's history. It's about cutting through the bullshit and hypocrisy.
Yes, HRC will almost certainly win the nomination. The money that she is now so vocal in opposing, ensures that. Bernie has some notable strikes against him: He's a "socialist". He's 73. He's Jewish, etc. But by running, he'll force a real and much needed debate.
It's ironic that the person to do this is an Independent.
Oh, and this is GOOD for the Democratic Party.
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I don't give a flying patootie that Bernie can't win. This primary is about far more than that. [View all]
cali
Apr 2015
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I think that Bernie's entrance into the race is a GREAT thing for progressives!
CTyankee
Apr 2015
#1
he is cali.. and you're also smart enough to know that sadly the volting populace at large is
dionysus
May 2015
#37
Bernie would be great for the Dem party due to his clarity on the main issues, unlike some of....
dmosh42
Apr 2015
#11
Never apologize for being corny in politics, it is about defining the soul of our Party. That's not
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2015
#18
I agree, she has experience on broad horizons needed by the president. She has
Thinkingabout
Apr 2015
#27
I agree with you, wish many more Ds would 'run for president' for the public exposure of issues.
Sunlei
May 2015
#40
Goldwater moved the Reich Wing forever right in 1964. We have been fighting on a sliding
kairos12
May 2015
#41