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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Politely Asks Supporters Not to Harass His Opponents [View all]Cha
(297,196 posts)13. Way Too Late.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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babylonsister
Feb 2019
OP
LOL. No. No Democratic candidate has ever needed to make such a request.
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#61
This would be great advice for all candidates to ask their supporters to be respectful!
WordsMatter
Feb 2019
#2
Why was it okay for sanders delegates to boo Congressman John Lewis at the National Convention?
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#15
So you are ignoring the instructions given by sanders to his surrogates described in the OP?
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#22
No one expected sanders surrogates to pay any attention to sander's instructions
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#43
I have been fortunate enough to have heard John Lewis tell the same story 4 times
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#85
I'm curious, you've been a staunch Sanders supporter for years and now you choose Yang....
George II
Feb 2019
#45
So booing a colleague who got his head knocked in for civil rights was acceptable?
Trenzalore
Feb 2019
#23
What does that have to do with an organized attack on John Lewis? An entirely different...
George II
Feb 2019
#115
Yes, and the conventions had entirely different tones. The HRC people did not tape their mouths.
LisaM
Feb 2019
#126
The fact is what he said was true. He never saw him. It's not "dishonest". As you point out....
George II
Feb 2019
#49
Lewis: "I was responding to a reporter's question who asked me to assess Senator Sanders'
betsuni
Feb 2019
#66
I believe in listening to people of color when they describe their experiences.
yardwork
Feb 2019
#142
Behaviors that should always be commented on no matter who they support. nt
fleabiscuit
Feb 2019
#72
I saw how much control sanders had over his surrogates at the national convention
Gothmog
Feb 2019
#14
Further evidence indicating an abject contempt and disrespect for the Democratic party.
NurseJackie
Feb 2019
#107
Generally speaking, I think that the public is better served by candidates who are not tone-deaf...
NurseJackie
Feb 2019
#131
Exactly. He should have said "other Democratic candidates" or "fellow Democratic candidates".
honest.abe
Feb 2019
#103
He should not be "polite", he should tell them straight out - RESPECT our opponents. I wonder...
George II
Feb 2019
#42
He could learn the word "challenger" but he wants to remove himself from the lesser than.
fleabiscuit
Feb 2019
#75
It's not like he hides it or anything. He says it quite plainly, in the open. nt
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#65
they werent controlled the first time around.. this time will be no different im afraid..
samnsara
Feb 2019
#102
i hope this applies to the behavior that was exhibited toward older- usually female-..
samnsara
Feb 2019
#104
It's about 3 years late, but good for him finally taking my advice on something
Blue_Tires
Feb 2019
#113
His new social media director called me a "motherfucker" in 2008 during discussion about Obama.
RandySF
Mar 2019
#151
Is his sentiment reflected in the two hires he made yesterday and his choice of co-chairman?
George II
Mar 2019
#166
It's hard to take this seriously when he hires David Sirota and Briahna Joy Gray n/t
SFnomad
Mar 2019
#168