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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders First to Sign Pledge to Rally Behind Democratic Nominee [View all]calimary
(85,156 posts)61. A worthy question. VERY worthy.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Bernie Sanders First to Sign Pledge to Rally Behind Democratic Nominee [View all]
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
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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
Because the rest of the candidates aren't really Democrats even though they belong to the party nt
tymorial
Apr 2019
#59
Good on Bernie, I know he will fully back the nominee anyway but its nice to pledge it too. nt
yaesu
Apr 2019
#3
Nomination formerly happens at the convention. In 2016 Sanders endorsed Clinton before
PoliticAverse
Apr 2019
#6
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
Only Bernie Sanders signing such a pledge could elicit negative responses. I say - good on him
Nanjeanne
Apr 2019
#19
Why did he even feel that it was NECESSARY? With everyone else, it's a GIVEN!!
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#31
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
Ask not what you can contribute to the Democratic party, ask what you feel entitled
Maru Kitteh
Apr 2019
#66
Let's See: Berniacs Like Nina Turner Gave Us Trump! He Should Pick Jill Stain As His VP!
DoctorJoJo
Apr 2019
#21
Most, if not all, of the other candidates really didn't have to sign such a pledge.....
George II
Apr 2019
#32
Would you explain more please. I listened to the podcasts and found them interesting.
irisblue
Apr 2019
#47
Based on past history the other candidates didn't need to make such a pledge.
George II
Apr 2019
#41
Nobody needs to "pledge" anything. This should be automatic, default, and expected.
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#54
Shouldn't his supporters be smart enough to already know this without having to be "spoon-fed" the...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#55
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