Democratic Primaries

ucrdem

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23. Yes, Bernie has made the most of rules and rule changes.

Wed Mar 18, 2020, 11:45 AM

Mar 2020

He always has the right meme for the moment. I remember when he got the DNC to welcome him onto the roster five years ago. The implicit threat was always, if they didn't, he'd run third party. As to the kind of force I'm imagining it would probably be a coronavirus-related formula adjustment that would rule out Sanders mathematically, Gabbard too of course, and effectively vacate the rest of the Dem primaries. That might not prove necessary following today's rumors but then again it might be.

So I wholeheartedly agree with you in the main, but I think coronavirus primary cancellations are going to require rule adjustments one way or the other if Sanders doesn't suspend in the next few days.

And it's great to see you here!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders 'having conversations' to 'assess his campaign' after Biden clean sweep [View all] warrior1 Mar 2020 OP

Finally!! AlexSFCA Mar 2020 #1

Here's the text of Bernie's email from this morning... RobertDevereaux Mar 2020 #2

On what does he base he "won the battle of ideas"? People vote on ideas, people voted for Biden. George II Mar 2020 #4

Actually I voted for the person first and foremost PatSeg Mar 2020 #8

Yes indeed... RobertDevereaux Mar 2020 #11

I remember what Obama went through PatSeg Mar 2020 #20

I think "the ideas" are bigger than Bernie and what the party stands for. Politicub Mar 2020 #13

Well said PatSeg Mar 2020 #22

I think he is referring to a poll showing that people somewhat prefer him on the issues Blasphemer Mar 2020 #18

"what is next" and "so far" are the alarm bells bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #5

Well said PatSeg Mar 2020 #7

Just A Low-Rent Corbyn Tribute Act, Now, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #10

I just got that email too. The Senate is in session, there is no campaigning going on for weeks.... George II Mar 2020 #12

Exactly what he said last week. ucrdem Mar 2020 #16

And There Really Is No way To Force It, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #21

Yes, Bernie has made the most of rules and rule changes. ucrdem Mar 2020 #23

My Personal Inclination, Sir, Is To Strip Him Of Committee Memberships In The Senate The Magistrate Mar 2020 #24

I imagine that would have a tonic effect. ucrdem Mar 2020 #25

I sure wish someone would tell Bernie lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #26

I have a sneaking feeling... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #3

The same conversations the rest of them had? The ones that ended up... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #6

I hope he gets some level headed advice. BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #9

Exactly right! peggysue2 Mar 2020 #14

I do too Todd79 Mar 2020 #15

I would suggest BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #17

Exactly NCProgressive Mar 2020 #19

He's not going to get it from the likes of Sirota, Turner or Gray. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #28

Bernie assess this... njhoneybadger Mar 2020 #27

NO DONATION BUTTON. Gothmog Mar 2020 #29

We are in a crisis. Sanders has lost. Forget the ego and get out, back Biden. Voters have spoken. LizBeth Mar 2020 #30