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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Nate Silver: Sanders surrogates' attacks on Pete Buttigieg are "extremely weird" [View all]Autumn
(45,064 posts)112. I'm not responsible for who any politicians will use or who they surrounds themselves with.
I've never liked Henry Kissenger or David Brock but I don't use that as an excuse to hate anyone who uses them in a campaign or considers them to be a mentor. I don't waste my time trying to control or dwell on what others do or how they vote.
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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