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jalan48

(13,797 posts)
74. PB is our newest Progressive hope. Too bad he doesn't have a voting record to back up his rhetoric.
Mon Apr 22, 2019, 11:09 AM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
Ro Khanna Needs to retract his remarks crazytown Apr 2019 #1
It isn't just Ro Khanna. It's Nina Turner and James Zogby, too. highplainsdem Apr 2019 #6
Oh right ... the crew crazytown Apr 2019 #9
No. Jarqui Apr 2019 #30
The Young Turks sent people digging for dirt at South Bend crazytown Apr 2019 #35
vetting is part of journalism's job. nt floppyboo Apr 2019 #127
He is taking voters from Sanders. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #36
If he wasn't pulling many before ... he probably is pulling even more now n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #97
That's also what I see. Corgigal Apr 2019 #107
The fact that Nina Turner is taken remotely seriously.... RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #43
She's the co-chair of his campaign along with Khanna. This after she boasted about voting for Stein! George II Apr 2019 #50
Calling Turner a Bimbo Would be An Upgrade! I See Panic Setting In Among the 78-Year Old Crowd! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #57
Turner was a big turnoff in 2016. Lonestarblue Apr 2019 #61
I hate to say it.... RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #66
Shows poor judgment nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #62
"Senator" Nina Turner, Senior Fellow at the Sanders Institute! lapucelle Apr 2019 #89
They are not people of honor DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #104
Both ran last time as outsiders and a horrible percentage of Bernie Bros didn't vote for HRC. lark Apr 2019 #133
you are right still_one Apr 2019 #22
bernie boys Larrybanal Apr 2019 #77
Really strange.. BS surrogates attacking Cha Apr 2019 #2
Why is it always Sanders supporters who are attacking their 20202 Democratic rivals? lark Apr 2019 #3
They haven't learned Cha Apr 2019 #4
But they are genuinely concerned crazytown Apr 2019 #7
What ever!:) True Blue American Apr 2019 #34
There aren't that many rivals. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #16
Because.... LovingA2andMI Apr 2019 #27
the gentrification, and awarding of contracts to donators is also being discussed floppyboo Apr 2019 #128
It is what they do. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #37
Will Bernie run again in 20202? lostnfound Apr 2019 #59
Yes mcar Apr 2019 #81
I've recognized that in the past - most of the other candidates' staffs.... George II Apr 2019 #85
Another reason not to support Sanders, he hired Manaforts' partner in Ukraine. lark Apr 2019 #102
Intolerance and spiteful indignation that anyone could possibly not support Sanders tymorial Apr 2019 #91
Personal attacks suck. floppyboo Apr 2019 #131
This! It is glaringly from one camp. R B Garr Apr 2019 #137
Weird? Not at all when you consider why: BS is losing support to PB so here come the knives. LonePirate Apr 2019 #5
I really like Pete. But yeah, It is intellectually dishonest to compare Bernie to Trump. Autumn Apr 2019 #8
on the subject of intellectual dishonesty dsc Apr 2019 #12
Clip? There is no video clip. The OP has tweets. Your post to me reeks of intellectual dishonesty. Autumn Apr 2019 #26
Post 2 and post 6 in this thread dsc Apr 2019 #32
Watched it. True Blue American Apr 2019 #39
I responded to a tweet which was in the first link in the OP. If there is a clip the OP should Autumn Apr 2019 #49
Except that Buttigieg didn't do that. He clearly compared Sanders' followers to Trump's LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #19
As I said, I like Pete. If he want's to compare me to Trump supporters that his perogitive. Autumn Apr 2019 #29
If Sanders supporters dislike being compared to Trump supporters, perhaps they should LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #46
All Sanders supporters are not the same, nor do they behave the same. Autumn Apr 2019 #54
What about the senior campaign staffers he's hired who have slammed the Democratic Party? ehrnst Apr 2019 #75
The people doing this are top-level in Sanders campaign. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #79
There is no way capitalism will ever be overthrown even if some want it. Most of us Autumn Apr 2019 #90
Ro Khanna isn't just some "Bernie supporter" - he's the campaign co-chairman... George II Apr 2019 #87
I'll take your lack of response as a "No comment at this time." ehrnst Apr 2019 #123
Exactly! And well said... BigOleDummy Apr 2019 #88
Here's the thing, Autumn True Dough Apr 2019 #20
Exactly, True Dough. Some are Cha Apr 2019 #33
Actually, this is what Pete said: ehrnst Apr 2019 #82
Here's the thing, True Dough. I responded to the OP and clicked on this link. Autumn Apr 2019 #52
In truth radical noodle Apr 2019 #76
There are videos in the OP showing exactly what Buttigieg said. Looks like they were added.... George II Apr 2019 #106
Thanks for the clarification True Dough Apr 2019 #108
Yes his credibility is thin now. As is the credibility of those who focus and flog the supporters Autumn Apr 2019 #114
Further to that... True Dough Apr 2019 #116
+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #60
Exactly. But Bernie can handle it. He's the one candidate on the move to reach the most voters, ancianita Apr 2019 #83
there is much to compare Larrybanal Apr 2019 #84
"many of his supporters are petulant spoilers "? Autumn Apr 2019 #94
Well, except the ones who are Stein supporters ... SFnomad Apr 2019 #98
I really don't give a damn that some people who supported Bernie in 2016 voted for Stein. Autumn Apr 2019 #101
These aren't just "some people", those are their CURRENT titles under BS SFnomad Apr 2019 #109
I'm not responsible for who any politicians will use or who they surrounds themselves with. Autumn Apr 2019 #112
I guess I have higher standards then ... BS's current team helped the Democrats lose to tRump SFnomad Apr 2019 #113
I see how high your standards are. Good luck. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #115
Said politicians are responsible for who they hire & what those people say. If said politicians... Hekate Apr 2019 #117
Like I said, I despised Brock for what he did to the President. But I don't lose sleep over Autumn Apr 2019 #119
Is comparing how they both represent shaking things up disingenuous? Chemisse Apr 2019 #95
No it isn't disingenuous. Our country and our system needs a shake up. In 08 there were Autumn Apr 2019 #99
Fair enough. You make valid points. n/t Chemisse Apr 2019 #124
As always, great points Autumn Celerity Apr 2019 #125
Many Sanders Supporters (not all, but some) Have No Loyalty to the Democratic Party louis c Apr 2019 #10
+1. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #21
THIS RIGHT HERE... LovingA2andMI Apr 2019 #31
And, BS' staff hires who voted 3rd party Cha Apr 2019 #38
Some on his senior campaign staff have been downright hostile to the Democratic Party. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #41
True, because their not all democrats. vsrazdem Apr 2019 #53
That's true! David__77 Apr 2019 #70
Is there a list of candidates and their surrogates? Dorn Apr 2019 #11
I'm largely clueless on that front as well True Dough Apr 2019 #23
Turner is a Sanders co-chair. Zogby is a Sanders adviser and on the Our Revolution highplainsdem Apr 2019 #28
David Sirota, Nina Turner, Jeff Weaver, and Briahna Joy Gray are certainly on that list. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #44
THis is why the "rapid response" team for any candidate BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #13
That kind of "everything that is not praise is a threat" response ehrnst Apr 2019 #55
Send in the Trolls. Never mind they're already here. Ford_Prefect Apr 2019 #14
....................................................................... still_one Apr 2019 #25
Often masquerading as supporters of other candidates BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #100
I was speaking to the frequency and intensity of bashing attacks on progressive candidates on DU. Ford_Prefect Apr 2019 #111
Perhaps Sanders' biggest weakness is his selection of people who speak on his behalf. thesquanderer Apr 2019 #15
I see a pattern in his selection, and in what they say. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #45
Of course. Attacks are how these "surrogates" roll. Hortensis Apr 2019 #18
+1! Cha Apr 2019 #48
+1 nt Skidmore Apr 2019 #132
Another Here We Go Again Moment Me. Apr 2019 #24
But unfortunately, not surprising. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #40
The bottom line is the Sanders campaign identifies Pete's campaign as MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #42
You're not alone. floppyboo Apr 2019 #129
True - our numbers will only get smaller MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #134
What I find very interesting is that the surrogates of only one candidate have been on a mission.... George II Apr 2019 #47
Oh yeah, I see this BS surrogate already starting Cha Apr 2019 #58
"Credentialed elitism"? Politicub Apr 2019 #51
and just another reason lillypaddle Apr 2019 #56
Of course they see the comparison. murielm99 Apr 2019 #63
It appears that the veritable gloves are coming off. nt littlemissmartypants Apr 2019 #64
Nothing weird about it BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #65
Lets hope things don't get too out of hand during the campaign season. nt yaesu Apr 2019 #67
That is weird. Looks like it's getting dirty. PatrickforO Apr 2019 #68
I Think We Need New Ground Rules for Political Campaigning in the Era of Trump - Russia panfluteman Apr 2019 #69
Look at this melman Apr 2019 #71
Yep. Even here people were like ohhhh burn! Good job Pete! Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #92
Sometimes the truth hurts I guess BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #103
While I may not like the equation of Trump and Sanders voters... David__77 Apr 2019 #72
Well said MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #126
I'm so surprised... radical noodle Apr 2019 #73
PB is our newest Progressive hope. Too bad he doesn't have a voting record to back up his rhetoric. jalan48 Apr 2019 #74
True Believers like some of Bernie's staff are the most problematic. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #78
It's not "weird", this is just what Bernie's staffers *DO* Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #80
This is repugnant, dishonest and dishonorable tymorial Apr 2019 #86
Thanks to Nate. elleng Apr 2019 #93
The person who mentioned "rage-driven campaigns" is on to something... Hekate Apr 2019 #96
According to many on here The Mouth Apr 2019 #105
This post is symbollic of the reason I won't support Bernie in the primaries. GitRDun Apr 2019 #110
They are "extremely weird" NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #118
:) And employees are chosen for their attack-dog abilities. Hortensis Apr 2019 #135
Does anyone know that Buttigieg actually said? aikoaiko Apr 2019 #120
This: LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #121
Thanks. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #122
Does anyone have the number of registered Dem voters floppyboo Apr 2019 #130
Maybe they just wanted Cha Apr 2019 #136
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