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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Nate Silver: Sanders surrogates' attacks on Pete Buttigieg are "extremely weird" [View all]Hekate
(90,189 posts)96. The person who mentioned "rage-driven campaigns" is on to something...
I thought the comparison by Mayor Pete had to do with economics, and was quite fair. Do we want to understand Trump-voters or not? Do we want to recapture some of them or not? Do we want to get the message to them that Democrats will actually work to improve their lives or not?
BS says he stands for each and every one of these things. So what's the beef with Democrats who agree?
But when you look at what else enables BS's campaigns, and the kinds of things his surrogates say that are never repudiated by BS himself (same as in the last presidential campaign), it brings the rage-driven aspect into very sharp focus.
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Nate Silver: Sanders surrogates' attacks on Pete Buttigieg are "extremely weird" [View all]
highplainsdem
Apr 2019
OP
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
Both ran last time as outsiders and a horrible percentage of Bernie Bros didn't vote for HRC.
lark
Apr 2019
#133
Why is it always Sanders supporters who are attacking their 20202 Democratic rivals?
lark
Apr 2019
#3
the gentrification, and awarding of contracts to donators is also being discussed
floppyboo
Apr 2019
#128
Intolerance and spiteful indignation that anyone could possibly not support Sanders
tymorial
Apr 2019
#91
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
Clip? There is no video clip. The OP has tweets. Your post to me reeks of intellectual dishonesty.
Autumn
Apr 2019
#26
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
What about the senior campaign staffers he's hired who have slammed the Democratic Party?
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#75
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
There are videos in the OP showing exactly what Buttigieg said. Looks like they were added....
George II
Apr 2019
#106
Yes his credibility is thin now. As is the credibility of those who focus and flog the supporters
Autumn
Apr 2019
#114
Exactly. But Bernie can handle it. He's the one candidate on the move to reach the most voters,
ancianita
Apr 2019
#83
I really don't give a damn that some people who supported Bernie in 2016 voted for Stein.
Autumn
Apr 2019
#101
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
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
No it isn't disingenuous. Our country and our system needs a shake up. In 08 there were
Autumn
Apr 2019
#99
Many Sanders Supporters (not all, but some) Have No Loyalty to the Democratic Party
louis c
Apr 2019
#10
Some on his senior campaign staff have been downright hostile to the Democratic Party. (nt)
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#41
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
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
What I find very interesting is that the surrogates of only one candidate have been on a mission....
George II
Apr 2019
#47
I Think We Need New Ground Rules for Political Campaigning in the Era of Trump - Russia
panfluteman
Apr 2019
#69
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