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Sherman A1

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1. Sanders is my second choice
Sat Feb 23, 2019, 06:53 PM
Feb 2019

Currently I support Andrew Yang.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
Sanders is my second choice Sherman A1 Feb 2019 #1
Yang seems radical, but without any political (Actual election) experience may be a long shot. rgbecker Feb 2019 #5
If you take a few minutes to look at his web page Sherman A1 Feb 2019 #12
"May be?" BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #91
I like Yang too... though I look forward to having you come aboard the Bernie train InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #101
This is from 2016- lots of things have changed OKNancy Feb 2019 #2
I can't wait to see if Kamala can ring the bells like Bernie. rgbecker Feb 2019 #7
Well. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #52
A lot of Bernie voters end up with sour grapes forklift Mar 2019 #67
He is a front runner Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #69
He indeed is -- on DailyKOS forklift Mar 2019 #70
He is the one to beat Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #72
mmmmmmmkay nt forklift Mar 2019 #73
Based on past elections, not so much. 12% of Sander-tRump voters in 2016 vs 24% Hillary-McCain CentralMass Jul 2019 #151
How do you get away with calling Democrats "corporate candidates"? CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #3
As I recall, 'corporate democrat', was a divisive russian troll tag empedocles Feb 2019 #4
I think it was "She's not likeable". rgbecker Feb 2019 #9
One is accurate. The other is not. LanternWaste Mar 2019 #90
Honestly I find those dying without health care to be soooooo tiresome ZeroSomeBrains Feb 2019 #6
Too bad the Democrat who brought healthcare to millions of poor children... CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #8
and to top it off, just enough self-identifed progressives refused to vote for the Democratic still_one Mar 2019 #51
I'm sure it sticks in your craw, as much as it does in mine... CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #53
Yes. The irony, or perhaps hypocrisy is all too obvious still_one Mar 2019 #63
A form of Medicare for All has been "common" amongst Democrats since 1943. George II Feb 2019 #20
Medicare didn't exist until 1966 Omaha Steve Mar 2019 #46
I realize that, but a "form" of Medicare for all has been proposed since 1943. George II Mar 2019 #47
The proposals for universal medical coverage started during the Truman Blue_true Mar 2019 #48
Answer for deaths? What about the lives saved while we waited for Sanders to save us? dawg day Mar 2019 #60
We have a candidate whose "gaffe" was to whisper "This is a BFD" to his president... Hekate Jun 2019 #147
For one of course I supported Clinton in 2016 ZeroSomeBrains Jun 2019 #148
Actually never called any Democrat a "Corporate candidate". rgbecker Feb 2019 #10
You have just succeeded in doubling down on the offense. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #11
There is a cold harsh reality to money and politics these days, CentralMass Jul 2019 #152
You really should stop now leftofcool Feb 2019 #22
Saying any MFM008 Mar 2019 #65
They called themselves that before deciding on the name Democratic leadership Conference. (DLC) hedda_foil Feb 2019 #13
And then there's the Third Way and the coffee shop guy! rgbecker Feb 2019 #15
That's them alright! hedda_foil Feb 2019 #23
No. Never. Nt. Amimnoch Feb 2019 #14
Not. Very. Helpful. rgbecker Feb 2019 #16
Well he just appointed a never Clinton Stein supporter. Adrahil Feb 2019 #17
Can't be detailed here. Amimnoch Feb 2019 #18
Maybe not here but it is all out there in other places leftofcool Feb 2019 #21
I think it's entirely possible that Sanders himself doesn't think he can win. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author Kajun Gal Feb 2019 #29
Would be against the rules to make such a statement. Amimnoch Feb 2019 #30
Thank you. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #55
Even if he becomes the nominee? If so, then I agree that isn't helpful at all. Sapient Donkey May 2019 #132
Out of respect for the terms of service, Amimnoch May 2019 #133
Well, I think you basically did answer. Sapient Donkey May 2019 #134
No thanks leftofcool Feb 2019 #19
LOL - I thought you were going to say Beto O'Rourke Chemisse Feb 2019 #25
I'm eagar to hear more from Beto. His talk about "Taking a knee" was moving for me. rgbecker Feb 2019 #34
Biden-Harris louis c Feb 2019 #26
Good Post Horizens Feb 2019 #27
Right, and it's damned early to 'think' at all. elleng Feb 2019 #28
Wouldn't it be great if we could pick a team of President and Vice President? rgbecker Feb 2019 #35
Bernie needs to balance his ticket by picking a life long Democrat louis c Feb 2019 #42
46% in the Florida exit poll said Andrew Gillum was too liberal for the state Awsi Dooger Feb 2019 #31
I liked Gillum radical noodle Mar 2019 #61
I strongly disagree with this approach Gothmog Feb 2019 #32
Has sanders released his tax returns? Gothmog Feb 2019 #33
I wonder if after Bernie releases his tax return people will have anything to bitch about. rgbecker Feb 2019 #36
He promised the tax returns last time and he never came though. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #38
You left out "He's too Grumpy!" rgbecker Feb 2019 #40
Goes without saying. LOL. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #41
It so sad you aren't here to discuss Bernie's taxes. You came close though, you almost made it Autumn Apr 2019 #112
I live in one of the Super Tuesday states susanr516 Mar 2019 #62
Wanting him to release his tax returns is entirely reasonable. Eko Mar 2019 #78
I agree, along with the other 4 or 5 running who have not released theirs yet. vsrazdem Apr 2019 #103
Well then Eko Apr 2019 #104
Yes, we do. I am getting tired of Bernie not showing his taxes. I still support him, but vsrazdem Apr 2019 #105
He will at some point I think. Eko Apr 2019 #106
I agree, but the sooner the better. Primaries are not birthday parties, so there is bound to be vsrazdem Apr 2019 #107
News said he just released them. Eko Apr 2019 #108
Thank goodness. vsrazdem Apr 2019 #109
"Which Candidate will stimulate the non voters to suddenly take interest?" brooklynite Feb 2019 #37
Don't bother asking what I think if you are just gonna tell me what not to say. MrsCoffee Feb 2019 #39
Bingo Bingo Bingo! sheshe2 Mar 2019 #56
A campaign focused on turning out those who never turn out... Garrett78 Feb 2019 #43
Charlie Cook-The 2020 Path Democrats Shouldn't Take Gothmog Mar 2019 #44
If the Democrats hand the GOP the Socialist label to hammer on we are in trouble. rgbecker Mar 2019 #45
Good point. But we have no leader and no media savvy. Repetitious propaganda Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #50
Here's what matters..what state those "none of the above" are from. If they are from WI MI and PA Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #49
I've said it a thousand times. Scruffy1 Mar 2019 #54
Bernie has the 30 and under vote on lockdown workinclasszero Mar 2019 #57
Nah. Beto is going to take all the youth vote. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #64
Post removed Post removed Mar 2019 #58
The gettable votes are in the middle brooklynite Mar 2019 #59
Do you think Clinton voters wouldn't support Sanders over Trump? rgbecker Mar 2019 #75
I was using that as an analogy... brooklynite Mar 2019 #81
Another pro-Bernie screed forklift Mar 2019 #66
Where are those tax returns ? forklift Mar 2019 #68
Why hold back? rgbecker Mar 2019 #76
... forklift Mar 2019 #77
This! TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #71
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2019 #74
Guessing it's because you 're searching for a candidate who has Hortensis Mar 2019 #79
I see you are "Undecided". rgbecker Mar 2019 #80
Biden / Hickenlooper / Bullock brooklynite Mar 2019 #82
Opinion: The myth of ideology, and why Democrats' energy isn't all on the left Gothmog Mar 2019 #83
I'm excited about Beto too! The picture shows him younger than I thought, though. rgbecker Mar 2019 #84
If the economy is strong, trump can win Gothmog Mar 2019 #85
Pakman is saying exactly what I'm saying. rgbecker Mar 2019 #86
sanders is not electable and would depress turnout Gothmog Mar 2019 #87
I talked about "infighting" in another post..So, the proof is right here right now. Stuart G Mar 2019 #88
Donald Trump has a plan to win re-election with just 45 percent of the vote Gothmog Mar 2019 #89
I guess I'm fucking wired differently or something Blue_Tires Mar 2019 #92
I'm sure most on the DU will vote and always have. rgbecker Mar 2019 #93
Bullshit. Actual elections, not polls or opinions, have shown that actual voters... TreasonousBastard Mar 2019 #94
Washington Post-'Electability' and 'Bernie' don't belong in the same sentence Gothmog Apr 2019 #95
I'm dying here waiting to see who you come out for. rgbecker Apr 2019 #96
Electability is my main criterion Gothmog Apr 2019 #97
Messina Says Sanders Can't Beat Trump Gothmog Apr 2019 #114
So Biden then???? rgbecker Apr 2019 #115
Harris, Booker and Beto are also viable Gothmog Apr 2019 #116
If sanders is the nominee, trump wins Gothmog Apr 2019 #98
I supported him last time artislife Apr 2019 #99
According to this study trump could win Gothmog Apr 2019 #100
Thanks for posting this article. rgbecker Apr 2019 #102
According to Jim Messina, trump will beat sanders easily Gothmog Apr 2019 #110
Trump is chomping at the bits BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #111
trump Shows That He Is Totally Terrified Of Joe Biden Gothmog Apr 2019 #113
Nate Silver- Sanders Can Win, But He Isn't Polling Like A Favorite Gothmog Apr 2019 #117
I guess your worries are over. He doesn't have a chance of being the Democratic Candidate. rgbecker Apr 2019 #118
Candidates in Bernie Sanders's polling position mostly lost. Gothmog Apr 2019 #119
I have a good number of candidates who I am considering Gothmog Apr 2019 #120
Bernie is hoping for a brokered convention. Gothmog Apr 2019 #121
I'd like to see some link indicating that rgbecker Apr 2019 #122
The Atlantic article is from the sanders campaign Gothmog Apr 2019 #123
Sorry, doesn't even mention "hope". rgbecker Apr 2019 #124
Nate is right that there is no way for sanders to get majority of delegates with 30% of primary vote Gothmog Apr 2019 #125
The choice is Woke or Win Gothmog Apr 2019 #126
Could be the issue will change as the GOP comtemplates Trump's chances in 2020. rgbecker Apr 2019 #127
Washington Post-Opinion: If the economy keeps its momentum, 2020 will be Trump's to lose Gothmog May 2019 #128
Gas will be $4 a gallon in 2020. rgbecker May 2019 #129
Very interesting post. I think it's the best argument I've heard for Bernie Sanders yet. mtnsnake May 2019 #130
Thanks mtnsnake! rgbecker May 2019 #131
Most Believe Socialism Is Not American Gothmog May 2019 #135
Thanks for the encouragement. rgbecker May 2019 #136
Washington Post-Opinion: Voters aren't playing along with the media narrative Gothmog May 2019 #137
Gallop-Less Than Half in U.S. Would Vote for a Socialist for President Gothmog May 2019 #138
I guess Bernie will have to settle for 47%! rgbecker May 2019 #139
The GOP has large oppo file and would use this and other material if sanders was nominee Gothmog May 2019 #140
Bernie's mystery Soviet tapes revealed Gothmog May 2019 #141
New CNN poll: A majority of Americans say they think President Trump is going to win a second term Gothmog Jun 2019 #142
You might enjoy this: rgbecker Jun 2019 #143
From the Washington Post-The GOP is giddy about running against a socialist Gothmog Jun 2019 #144
It's all over for Bernie nt LibFarmer Jun 2019 #145
New poll: Capitalism is more popular than socialism Gothmog Jun 2019 #146
He was a deadbeat dad who supported Communist dictators; he would be shredded in a general election LongtimeAZDem Jun 2019 #149
Analysis How Trump wins in 2020: Americans see his opponent as a "socialist" Gothmog Jul 2019 #150
Why Elizabeth Warren Is Trump's Weakest Opponent Gothmog Aug 2019 #153
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