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Demsrule86

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12. Voting for Sanders and not getting with the Biden program will in the end marginalize those who
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 10:02 AM
Apr 2020

claim to be uber progressive ( I am a progressive). They are a minority in our party clearly. And if it looks like we won't get their votes, we will need to move in a more not less moderate way...40 moderates won back the house...that ends M4A and other progressive programs chances to pass even if we get the Senate. The Senate can only be won by winning moderate and conservative states. Thus,it can only get worse. The less we can depend on this group, the more likely we will have to seek more moderate and conservative voters not less. Those who are so worried about Sanders and the platform...and who are not really unifying will lose influence not gain influence in the Democratic Party. Consider if we lose the election, progressive policy is dead thanks to the courts moving right for likely a generation. And if we win, by appealing to moderates and the left doesn't vote for the ticket then we will have to continue to appeal to moderates and not the left. If any constituency wants influence in the Democratic Party they have to show up at the polls, vote blue no matter who and help the Democratic party win elections.We must take back this country from the right. Be a partner in our efforts to stop Trump and Republicans not an adversary.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Nice post. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #1
+10000 Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #2
Well Said, Sir --- Practice Makes Perfect The Magistrate Apr 2020 #3
Here's a better suggestion. BlueWI Apr 2020 #4
For Sanders Fans Who Haven't Voted in a Primary Yet: FelineOverlord Apr 2020 #8
On Thursday, you voted Warren...well that sends a message about unity doesn't it...not impressed. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #11
Not voting for Sanders will LostOne4Ever Apr 2020 #5
Voting for Sanders and not getting with the Biden program will in the end marginalize those who Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #12
I'm not talking about the general but the rest of the Primary LostOne4Ever Apr 2020 #19
I agree Bucky Apr 2020 #20
re: "voting for Bernie...you are casting a vote that is meaningless in that primary election" thesquanderer Apr 2020 #6
However, Sir, Sanders' Clear Intent To Pitch a Fight And Disrupt At the Convention The Magistrate Apr 2020 #15
Oh that's hogwash. Bernie Sanders doesn't intend to disrupt the convention Bucky Apr 2020 #21
You Fail To Impress, Sir, Anyone Who Recalls The 2016 Convention The Magistrate Apr 2020 #23
Exactly. Well said. democrattotheend Apr 2020 #17
Bernie fans, ignore this post and vote for who you want to vote for! Nt USALiberal Apr 2020 #7
Right lets fight this to the bitter end so Trump can be reelected right? Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #13
You have nothing to fear but fear itself Bucky Apr 2020 #22
WTF is up with the belittling "fan" appellation... TransitJohn Apr 2020 #9
I'm a Biden Fan. MineralMan Apr 2020 #10
I am a Biden fan. Fact is I see some here who simply are bitter that their guy didn't win and who Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #14
My primary vote is meaningless now either way democrattotheend Apr 2020 #16
Great post MM. K&R Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #18
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