Andrew Gillum says Bernie is finished in Florida

[NurseJackie]

16. I guess you must have missed all the insults and lies and attacks and smears.

It's odd to me how some Democrats here treat Bernie like he’s an enemy.

I guess you must have missed all the insults and lies and attacks and smears.

I certainly don’t feel that way about Biden or any other Dem candidates.

Which other "Dem candidates" have so ruthlessly and dishonestly sought to smear and divide and weaken the Democratic party with lies and attacks?

It's DISHONEST to say that Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt". It's DISHONEST to say that Democrats are "feeble". It's DISHONEST to say that Democrats are "corrupt". It's DISHONEST to say that the Democratic party is an "absolute failure". It's DISHONEST to say that the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent". It's DISHONEST to say that the Democratic party is the "party of the elite". It's DISHONEST to say that there's "no difference between Democrats and Republicans." It's DISHONEST to say that Democrats are "do-nothings". It's DISHONEST to say that the Democratic party "doesn't care about climate change." It's DISHONEST to say that the Democrats "focus too much" on diversity. It's also DISHONEST to say that people who the refuse to vote for an African-American because of his skin color "aren't racists". It's also DISHONEST to say that the Democrats who "are very big into diversity" aren't "particularly sympathetic" to the working class.

What good purpose does it serve to promote this kind of dishonesty? It's divisive. It weakens us by creating resentment and suspicion. It makes new voters less willing to support Democrats if they're continually being told that "their vote doesn't matter" and that "the election is rigged" and that "both sides are the same anyway".

That kind of negativity generates apathy. Apathy discourages voter turnout. Low voter turnout gives Republicans a chance to steal the elections.

All I'm trying to point out to yous is this... you've got someone who consistently and continuously treats the Democratic party as if it were his personal sworn enemy... do you honestly think that it's realistic that stalwart and loyal Democrats would just smile and say nothing? Do you think that lifelong Democrats are going to stand there and be insulted and demeaned AND ALSO welcome him with open arms? Do you think that's realistic? What exactly were you expecting?