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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Politely Asks Supporters Not to Harass His Opponents [View all]Cha
(296,848 posts)55. BS opened this up.. We have memories..
you think we're not going to be skeptical just because BS asks his fans and surrogates to be nice to his "opponents"?
And, picks nina turner to be his co-chair..
This his how BS speaks to his "Opponents"..
Bernie: My Opponents Want Black, White, Gay, Latino or Women Candidates Regardless of What They Stand For
After the 2016 election, Sanders hit a similar theme when he told a crowd of supporters Its not good enough for somebody to say hey Im a Latina vote for me that is not good enough, and went on to add It is not good enough for somebody to say, Im a woman, vote for me.'
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211722251
Condescending and Insulting.. like We Don't Know Who we're Voting for.
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