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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sanders denies he suggested a primary challenge for Obama. Record shows he did. [View all]RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)18. Dismiss the personal attacks on you, bobbobbins
You obviously are quite smart and understand what democracy is about. The attacks on you come from PUMAs and those who are Bernie haters. And you have a low post count. After awhile they will learn not to mess with you. Hang in there, and welcome to DU.
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Sanders denies he suggested a primary challenge for Obama. Record shows he did. [View all]
wyldwolf
Nov 2015
OP
bernie finally got a gd clue how popular President Obama and is now trying to rewrite history.
Cha
Nov 2015
#36
No he didn't. Sanders did support a primary challenge. He even went to NH in 2011.
askew
Nov 2015
#92
I assure you that this is not going to be a non-issue for AA voters in the primary.
askew
Nov 2015
#107
OTOH, plenty here on DU were saying the same kinds of things about Obama at the time.
thesquanderer
Nov 2015
#142
NO, thinkprogress is not rw.. they have nothing to they try to smear "Think Progress" and BS' own
Cha
Nov 2015
#38
It took me a couple seconds to find this, from 2011, and there were many other non-RW sources.
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#52
It is DUMB in the context of an incumbent President to burden him with a primary challenger.
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#71
But he didn't deny it...he specifically says he did it in the link you posted.
bobbobbins01
Nov 2015
#8
Right, keep trying to sell that recommending someone primary someone isn't opposition.
stevenleser
Nov 2015
#11
And if something happens and he gets the nomination and wins the election, he won't want that kind
stevenleser
Nov 2015
#22
Actually, Bernie is doing exactly the right thing for the Democratic Party.
McCamy Taylor
Nov 2015
#16
Yeah, it's tricky shite when he does crap and then denies it on national tv 'cause he's
Cha
Nov 2015
#41
So did I. Funny thing is, all reference sources and history books agree with my experience
wyldwolf
Nov 2015
#51
Well, one thing for sure--the media will be talking about this now--not his polices. From what
riversedge
Nov 2015
#32
bernie's on record of saying it.. now that's he sucking up to Obama he's trying to cover it up.
Cha
Nov 2015
#45
bernie's trying to suck up to President Obama now. but Gov O'Malley knows better and so does anyone
Cha
Nov 2015
#34
The bottom line is the bottom line. He was advocating for someone to primary Obama.
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#63
Now that he wants to use the Democratic Party for his own gain, he's saying a number of things.....
George II
Nov 2015
#50
So What If He Did - Many Have Had Enough Of the Lie Called Hope And Change
cantbeserious
Nov 2015
#62
That Is Quite The Charge - Never Fear - One Won't Lash Out Like Some Would
cantbeserious
Nov 2015
#135
Lets never hold politicians responsible, lets always give them an automatic reelection?
DJ13
Nov 2015
#106
So what? To me this does not mean he would be a bad President and I fully
cstanleytech
Nov 2015
#108
bernie can try and run from this but that's not going to happen, no matter how much his fans try
Cha
Nov 2015
#121
i don't think he was ever really serious about wanting a Primary challenger for Obama
JI7
Nov 2015
#122
It would have been better for Sanders just to say to George--yes I did say that...
riversedge
Nov 2015
#140
The man is in his mid-70's. Do you really expect him to have a perfect memory?
Freddie Stubbs
Nov 2015
#149