Bernie yesterday: Clinton "far superior" to republican candidates

[cali]

It would be nice if this killed the stupid, pernicious rumors that Bernie, if he loses the primary, would run as an independent.


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Mr. Sanders said he intended to win, but noted that Mrs. Clinton would be better than a Republican in the White House.

“I would be most comfortable with me as president,” Mr. Sanders said. “But, if the choice is between right-wing Republicans who want to cut Social Security, voucherize Medicare, make massive cuts in Medicaid, give huge tax breaks to billionaires and refuse to even acknowledge the reality of climate change, the choice between those candidates and Hillary Clinton is pretty obvious. She is the far superior candidate.”


http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/01/26/bernie-sanders-wont-attack-hillary-clinton-but-hell-point-out-her-ties-to-wall-street/?_r=0

[DanTex]

1. It would be nice if his supporters shared that wisdom.

[morningfog]

4. The vast majority do, quit trying to sow more discord.

[cali]

5. They do. Why make stuff up?

[DanTex]

7. Really? How many recs did MannyG's farewell post get?

Just found it. That would be 295. Care to revise your statement?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251916239

[cali]

11. Because a lot of duers are genuinely fond of him. Duh.

You are making shit up. Go to any site where his supporters congrgate, like kos, reddit or du. You will not find calls for him to run independently. His not being a spoiler is popular with his supporters.

[DanTex]

13. So they rec that, of all threads, higher than almost any? A thread advocating helping the GOP win?

You're saying people have such blind allegiance to Manny that they just hit the rec button without even reading?

Also kind of curious that someone who advocates helping the GOP -- precisely the opposite of what Bernie said, would be so popular with Bernie fans. Wouldn't they pick a better hero?

[morningfog]

2. The rumors were never based in reality, so doubtful. There are too many willfully ignorant around.

A many with an agenda.

[VulgarPoet]

3. Between someone who openly advertises as right wing

And a chameleon neocon masquerading as a democrat, that's a situation dire enough to throw the nation out with the bath water.

[NCTraveler]

6. I don't think he will run as an independent. I think he is smart enough not to.

I also think he is better than the current republicans running.

Good on Sanders.

[libdem4life]

18. Not a chance. The Republican's Orange Phenomenon...I wouldn't bet against it.

I just wish Hillary would say the same thing. I remember PUMA way too well. Not saying she'll do that this time...as it did not work...but it would be very Democratic Party Polite of her to respond in kind.

[NCTraveler]

19. Very funny. Love it. nt.

[libdem4life]

20. Funny, how? Glad you like it, but it wasn't meant to be funny. So please enlighten me.

[NCTraveler]

21. Every word of it. I appreciate the smile. nt.

[libdem4life]

23. Well now it's more like a puzzlied...Huh? Didn't know that every word of anything is funny. n/t

[Deny and Shred]

26. To think Sec. Clinton would reciprocate during a Primary

That is probably what's funny.

To think she'd prefer an anti-establishment candidate to an establishment Republican might be cause for laughter as well.

[libdem4life]

28. You have a point. Now I understand. Thank you.

[tularetom]

8. I don't know that I agree with him

At least with one of the republican candidates you pretty well know they will give the store away to the .01%.

With the Clintons, well, you know it too, but you always hope they might actually do the right thing, even though they never have in the past.

[NCTraveler]

10. "I don't know that I agree with him"

Which republican running would you put above Clinton. This should be fun. lol.

[VulgarPoet]

12. I'd say they're all equally as bad.

[NCTraveler]

16. Makes some things a lot more clear. nt.

[randys1]

9. Wait, Hillary is FAR SUPERIOR? Wow Bernie, I think you need to have a SIT DOWN

with many of your DU supporters.

[cali]

14. Nope. Most.Bernie supporters here will vote for her.

Hell, I believe she lacks integrity, is dishonest and corrupt and I think she's far superior to those in the clown car.

[VulgarPoet]

17. I have to work for whoever wins for two years.

I'm not putting someone in power who I wouldn't trust with my life.

[restorefreedom]

25. have you SEEN the freak show over there?

honestly, we could throw a spitball into the street and find someone better than any of them.

not necessarily setting a high bar for sec clinton....but bernie is right..and always honest

[Autumn]

15. Very true. Also a fence post would be "far superior" to republican candidates

[whatthehey]

22. It would be even nicer if all DUers agreed with this basic axiom

[libdem4life]

24. I think the vast majority do agree. It's the other...of both sides...that demand attention.

You know the "squeaky wheel" and all.

[bowens43]

27. Better then the other guy isnt enough