Democratic Primaries

Uncle Joe

(61,183 posts) Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:55 PM Apr 2019

Bernie Sanders First to Sign Pledge to Rally Behind Democratic Nominee [View all]

National progressive outfit Indivisible on Thursday launched a pledge compelling all 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to rally behind the eventual nominee. Bernie Sanders was the first to sign it, the group revealed.

The “We Are Indivisible” pledge asks for three commitments from him and any other prospective signers, as first reported by BuzzFeed News. First, Indivisible’s pledge requests that candidates “make the primary constructive” by outlining their visions while respecting their opponents.

“I’ll support the ultimate Democratic nominee, whoever it is—period," the pledge also reads. “No Monday morning quarterbacking. No third-party threats. Immediately after there’s a nominee, I’ll endorse.”

And the group also wants a commitment that every candidate will “do the work to beat Trump,” including a promise that “As soon as there is a nominee, I will put myself at the disposal of the campaign.”

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/bernie-sanders-first-to-sign-pledge-to-rally-behind-whoever-wins-democratic-primary

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Bernie Sanders First to Sign Pledge to Rally Behind Democratic Nominee [View all] Uncle Joe Apr 2019 OP

It's a trick. A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2019 #1

Hahaha yesss!! Seriously, no surprise to see Bernie leading out on this. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #22

Why did he even feel that it was NECESSARY? With everyone else, it's a GIVEN!! NurseJackie Apr 2019 #35

So is you complaint that he didn't let some other candidate(s) sign it first? thesquanderer Apr 2019 #38

What in the world gave you that idea? Who's complaining? All I'm saying is that it's bizarre... NurseJackie Apr 2019 #46

So, when he was asked the question, should he have NOT signed it? TCJ70 Apr 2019 #51

It's bizarre. Why would such a thing even be necessary? NurseJackie Apr 2019 #52

Bernie doesn't want them to do to him, what he did to Hillary Fresh_Start Apr 2019 #68

Because the rest of the candidates aren't really Democrats even though they belong to the party nt tymorial Apr 2019 #59

THIS!!! (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #69

All 20 had better sign this pledge. No reason not to. None. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #2

Good on Bernie, I know he will fully back the nominee anyway but its nice to pledge it too. nt yaesu Apr 2019 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #4

Nomination formerly happens at the convention. In 2016 Sanders endorsed Clinton before PoliticAverse Apr 2019 #6

Don't confound the issue with facts. CentralMass Apr 2019 #9

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I remember when he flip flopped on his Iraq War Vote , 1st he was for it, then he was against it. bahrbearian Apr 2019 #15

So in boyh 2008 and 2016 Sanders endorsed the nominee of the Democratic party... PoliticAverse Apr 2019 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #18

... mcar Apr 2019 #5

That is rich. boston bean Apr 2019 #7

Too bad we dont have a time machine to go back to 2016. nt mr_liberal Apr 2019 #8

Or 2008 . CentralMass Apr 2019 #11

Why 2008? (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #71

I hear you. Arkansas Granny Apr 2019 #12

Great Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #14

A worthy question. VERY worthy. calimary Apr 2019 #61

What about his campaign leadership? nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #17

Only Bernie Sanders signing such a pledge could elicit negative responses. I say - good on him Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #19

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Pledges are one thing, keeping them is another. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #30

Why did he even feel that it was NECESSARY? With everyone else, it's a GIVEN!! NurseJackie Apr 2019 #31

A great point, Jackie. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #34

So it can be about him. nolabear Apr 2019 #49

Why not just sign a pledge to promise to never push elderly people down the escalator? NurseJackie Apr 2019 #50

Or to not misuse campaign funds, or refrain from knowingly serving tainted food at an event, or ehrnst Apr 2019 #72

You got that right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #78

Has he shared his donor's list with the democratic party, yet? Fresh_Start Apr 2019 #20

Let's see what Bernie has to say about that, this time. oasis Apr 2019 #64

Ask not what you can contribute to the Democratic party, ask what you feel entitled Maru Kitteh Apr 2019 #66

Bit of a burn, there Hekate Apr 2019 #67

Let's See: Berniacs Like Nina Turner Gave Us Trump! He Should Pick Jill Stain As His VP! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #21

Good for him. Nice send sanders, Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #23

Ooph! NurseJackie Apr 2019 #24

Yay Bernie! No fooling! mountain grammy Apr 2019 #25

Oh my...how impressive. BooScout Apr 2019 #27

That's good. awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #28

So, Doreen Apr 2019 #29

Most, if not all, of the other candidates really didn't have to sign such a pledge..... George II Apr 2019 #32

Indivisible cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #37

They're an independent group, not associated with the Democratic Party..... George II Apr 2019 #39

Would you explain more please. I listened to the podcasts and found them interesting. irisblue Apr 2019 #47

That's a given. MineralMan Apr 2019 #33

Unity Pledge Diabolixxx Apr 2019 #36

Based on past history the other candidates didn't need to make such a pledge. George II Apr 2019 #41

So the #1 in the polls is the first to sign a pledge to back the winner? pnwmom Apr 2019 #40

So you think he's got it wrapped up? Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #43

I think HE does. n/t pnwmom Apr 2019 #45

It's weird that this was only needed until recently. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #42

Rip him if he does, rip him if he doesn't JonLP24 Apr 2019 #44

Ya think? JudyM Apr 2019 #62

Thank you, Bernie! They ALL need to do this, we're on the same team after all. gateley Apr 2019 #48

Nobody needs to "pledge" anything. This should be automatic, default, and expected. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #54

I am grateful he did this. It's a strong message to his supporters AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #53

Shouldn't his supporters be smart enough to already know this without having to be "spoon-fed" the... NurseJackie Apr 2019 #55

many of them are very extreme AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #56

... NurseJackie Apr 2019 #57

by the way if biden wins, warren will be his vp AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #58

There are many possible configurations that I'd be absolutely thrilled with! NurseJackie Apr 2019 #60

That's not a good enough standard. It should be to drop out when it's clear you won't acquire the ecstatic Apr 2019 #63

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #73

Why not just use the standard Hillary invoked in her run against Obama? InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #79

Thanks for the thread, Uncle Joe mvd Apr 2019 #65

Interesting that a signed pledge is considered neccessary now, rather than being assumed ehrnst Apr 2019 #70

I'm not allowed to contrast his actions today with those in 2016 Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #74

And I'm not allowed to rebut your potential contrast with 2016 if you did Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #75

Oh don't let that stop you Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #76

That would be funny Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #77