Biden says he wants Sanders to be part of his presidential 'journey'

[left-of-center2012]

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for having a “significant” influence on American politics and said he hopes his primary rival will play a role in his own campaign if should he be the Democratic nominee.

Speaking on NBC’s “The Today Show,” Biden reiterated his commitment to picking a woman as his vice presidential running mate. But he said he that he’s spoken to Sanders recently and that he wants him to be a part of his presidential “journey.”

“Bernie has an incredible following,” Biden said. “He’s maybe one of a half dozen people in American history who may not be the nominee but has had an impact on American politics in a significant way, in a positive way."

"If I'm the nominee I can tell you one thing — I would very much want Bernie Sanders to be part of the journey. Not as a vice presidential nominee, but just in engaging in all the things that he's worked so hard to do, many of which I agree with."

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/491519-biden-says-he-wants-sanders-to-be-part-of-his-presidential-journey

[FarPoint]

1. Okay..

So Bernie... announcement should be soon..end campaign.

[empedocles]

33. Maybe JB sees a summer journey to 'hell and back'

[calimary]

2. Showing VERY masterful presidential skills.

VERY masterful indeed.

WE NEED THAT. We need that RIGHT NOW!

But I'm willing to wait til November for it, if we have to... (if we can, that is...)

[onetexan]

13. +1 K&R

[BidenBacker]

14. I'm almost more scared

of what happens between November 3rd and January 20th. Donald Trump...unleashed.

Been occasionally checking this for more than 2 weeks now...

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/to?msg=2021%20Presidential%20Inauguration&p0=263&ud=1&year=2021&month=1&day=20&hour=0&min=0&sec=0&fromtheme=generic

Only been around 16 days but feels more like 16 years.

[calimary]

16. I feel that same trepidation.

If trump is the loser, how will he react, vindictive petty little putz that he has proved himself to be.

Probably will try to trash the place. Loot the White House of some choice historical antiques. enact all kinds of poison pills and other things to trip up and screw over the Democrat who replaces him (presumably Biden), tie the election results up in court, and bribe Gorsuch and Kavanaugh to rule in his favor to have the results nullified, AND worse.

What strings will he try to pull?

What will he try to block - maybe permanently?

What get-arounds will he attempt?

And how sneaky will all that be? 'Cuz he's a sneaky little shit, too, and he doesn't heed any limits or guardrails on his "power". He's already declared that the job he cheated his way into in 2016 allows him to do whatever he wants. And NOBODY is attempting to rein him in (beyond the Dems impeaching his ass). His toadies on the other side of the aisle didn't do squat to stop him when they had the chance, and unfortunately can't be relied upon even to start thinking about such things.

[DarthDem]

30. Masterful is right

Well done!

[ismnotwasm]

3. That is very cool

And another reason to support Joe Biden.

[FM123]

4. Between Biden openly sharing his desire to have Bernie be a part of his journey

and President Obama praising Elizabeth Warren about her coronavirus recovery proposals - I think the Biden team is preparing the Bernie supporters for his exit and want to signal to them that the progressive ideals of Bernie & Elizabeth will not be forgotten and will be incorporated into his platform in some meaningful way.

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. Wow! What a diplomat. We'll be lucky to have this man as leader of the free world. n/t

[UncleNoel]

6. Alays a class act...But in a class all to himself!

[jalan48]

7. Joe is doing this the right way.

[DenverJared]

8. That was a phenomenal mastery of diplomatic skills.

Embrace Burnie from a distance because embracing him too closely will cost center-left and center-right votes by the millions.

[la-trucker]

9. Well done Democratic Nominee Biden.

[awesomerwb1]

10. Ambassador to .....

Russia? Or Cuba?

Just kidding.

[BidenBacker]

11. Biden can be pretty diplomatic when he has to

He did a great job back in 2008 when he had to debate Palin while walking on eggshells so it didn't look like he was beating up a defenseless woman.

What Joe just did today was the equivalent of telling your girlfriend "I believe you have a very bright future and I think one of the guys on my softball team would be the perfect man for you to share it with".

Now let's see if Bernie takes him up on his offer or slaps him in the face.

[The Magistrate]

12. A Gentleman, And A Professional, Sir

"I mean you no harm, Sir. But I can't speak for Captain Turner."





"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."

[Happy Hoosier]

15. Well said Joe. NT

[Cha]

17. Joe Biden is Full on Grace and Class.

[question everything]

18. How large a part?

We already know that around 15% of Sanders supporters are not going to vote for Biden. If we are lucky, they will just stay home. Otherwise, as in 2016, they will vote for Trump. Both Trump and Sanders want to destroy the "establishment."

But if Sanders' ideas take front and center place in the "journey" we can forget about those loyal Republicans who lament the shape that their beloved party is now: Yes, Max Root, and David Brooks, and Brett Stephens, and Nicole Wallace and others.

And we will need them. We will need them more that the Sanders supporters who constantly make demands as if they won.

I hope that Biden is not going to bend so much backward that he will collapse.

[Lulu KC]

27. He's not stupid

Unless the elections are hijacked by DT and his puppeteer, everything will be all right.

[The Magistrate]

28. True, Sir --- He Really Cannot Be Given Very Much At All

"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."

[Lucky Luciano]

36. Don't forget some Biden voters would prefer fuckface to Bernie.

In fact that was the whole Biden argument regarding his electability.

[milestogo]

19. Totally condescending.

[W_HAMILTON]

20. LOL

[Demsrule86]

21. No matter how desperately his followers want Sanders to be the nominee he has lost.

It is not condescending but the offer of an olive branch. If I were Sanders, I would take it...allows him to be relevant.

[Jedi Guy]

22. Yeah, it really was condescending.

Biden should have shown proper respect by genuflecting and then dropping out of the race so Bernie could have the nomination.

[Cha]

24. Exactly.. apparently anything less is

"condescending".

[Cha]

23. Oh Please Tell Us Miles.. How is this "condescending" of Joe Biden?

in your opinion of course.

[Cha]

26. BS Lost and Spent 4x More $$$$ to Do it than Joe Biden Did to WINl..

So Not "Condescending". So Many people Get That.. Even BS' own staff and surrogates..

Beyond Shakir and Jayapal, longtime strategist Jeff Weaver has privately made a case that exiting the race more quickly and on good terms with Biden would give Sanders more leverage in the long run, according to one of the people; the other said Weaver has used a light touch in presenting his case. Weaver and Jayapal did not return calls and messages seeking comment. Shakir declined to comment.

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1287696396

And, Larry David.. "It's no time to fool around here".

[guillaumeb]

31. I disagree.

On many issues they are in agreement.

On others, there might be room for compromise, and partial agreement.

[George II]

34. By who of whom?

[Hortensis]

25. Well done and as expected.

[guillaumeb]

29. Extending the hand of friendship. And acknowledging the many areas where they agree.

Well done Mr. Biden, well done.

[Iggo]

32. Smart man.

[Laelth]

35. Joe stays classy.

I will be honored to have him serve as my President.



-Laelth