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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: I am a life long Democrat. I am a bit disturbed that Bernie says he is running against my party [View all]still_one
(91,807 posts)32. I am so pissed at Sanders and his "war against the Democratic party". It is bullshit. I'll vote
for him WITHOUT hesitation if he is the nominee, because NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SUPREME COURT, but his constant attacks against the Democratic party only serves to divide Democrats and elect trump.
Very disappointed in his campaign
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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I am a life long Democrat. I am a bit disturbed that Bernie says he is running against my party [View all]
RAB910
Mar 2020
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I believe he says he's running against the establishment wing of the party,
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#7
The "establishment wing" of the party is a substantial and imporant part of the party
StarfishSaver
Mar 2020
#10
Both wings are important. And to some extent, both are running against each other.
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#16
re: "It's an ad-hominem attack. It's an attack on people and not the issues."
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#110
Of he's truly running against the leadership, he should say "leadership."
StarfishSaver
Mar 2020
#127
Don't you think the population of Democrats in DU, and others are part of the Democratic party?
Perseus
Mar 2020
#190
It may be made up, but he's referring to those who don't want major change to
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#20
re: " I, for one, prefer it to complete socialist take over of the means of production."
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#141
So now there is a wing of the party that are only Democrats when it's convienient?
thenelm1
Mar 2020
#108
Not that simple. I'd say Warren is not establishment wing, and does not back Sanders
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#115
"House Democrats just passed a slate of significant reforms to get money out of politics"
ehrnst
Mar 2020
#123
But "establishment" is a stupid, blanket-all term that seems to be flung at anyone
Maru Kitteh
Mar 2020
#145
Last primary season Bernie called Planned Parenthood the establishment. yes. he. did.
riversedge
Mar 2020
#9
He was talking about their political arm. And no, it's not the same thing...
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#24
Oh gawd, I'd forgotten he labeled Planned Parenthood as "The Establishment."
Maru Kitteh
Mar 2020
#179
He said the only party he would consider joining is the Working Families Party...
ehrnst
Mar 2020
#109
Distribution of the political spectrum has traditionally been a bell-shaped curve
bucolic_frolic
Mar 2020
#174
I think being opposed to the Democratic party is his main weakness in the primary
bluedye33139
Mar 2020
#22
Bernie will use the Democratic Party, but will never be part of it. He's just too good for us.
PubliusEnigma
Mar 2020
#29
I am so pissed at Sanders and his "war against the Democratic party". It is bullshit. I'll vote
still_one
Mar 2020
#32
The 2016 convention should have buried Sanders forever for any Democrat.
Mars and Minerva
Mar 2020
#43
The committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party candidates throughout the country
Dem4Life1102
Mar 2020
#98
If being republican lite means being a Dem, no thank you. I want someone who
brutus smith
Mar 2020
#132
Super PACs were literally invented by the AFL-CIO. So, is that who he means? (nt)
Recursion
Mar 2020
#59
Well, I mean, yes, I am. There's no such thing as "corporate money" in elections
Recursion
Mar 2020
#103
As far as I can tell, "the Democratic establishment" and "the Democratic party" in interchangeable
RAB910
Mar 2020
#144
no one is more establishment than bernie sanders ..16 years as a rep...and voted a senator in 2006
dawn5651
Mar 2020
#64
Prepare for it to happen at the Convention, regardless whether Sanders wins the nomination or not.
OnDoutside
Mar 2020
#70
I still don't see how Bernie is NOT part of the "establishment" he claims to despise.
calimary
Mar 2020
#75
how is that different than saying ideology before Country? What is the difference between loyalty to
RAB910
Mar 2020
#95
I remember someone said that ideology is like giving the answer before the question is asked
RAB910
Mar 2020
#143
At some of his rallies he points to the press people in the back of the room and calls them:
George II
Mar 2020
#86
Yes, "Me Too" He's like the guy who needs a ride, so you offer to let him ride with you.
Fla Dem
Mar 2020
#87
My elected officials are not rock stars, but they are not terrible corrupt people either
RAB910
Mar 2020
#107
I'm a life long Democrat also. My first vote was in 1968. My biggest concern is getting rid of
walkingman
Mar 2020
#114
+ agree that it bothers me as well. Bernie is a registered Independent - why doesn't he run on
iluvtennis
Mar 2020
#118
What other Democrats has publicly stated they are running against the Democratic establishment?
RAB910
Mar 2020
#138
I think there is a strong and distinct difference between running as an "outsider" and running
RAB910
Mar 2020
#165
Oh good lord; not this again. He made a facetious response to a "gotcha" question
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2020
#169
I am a life long Democrat. I'm a bit disturbed that my party is running against Sanders
ProfessorPlum
Mar 2020
#164
Sometimes we need to get our brain into a blank state, then move to the other side
Perseus
Mar 2020
#189