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still_one

(92,243 posts)
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 07:00 PM Jan 2020

I have one question, why would a campaign hire Briahna Joy Gray as their National Press Secretary,

who voted for Jill Stein in the general election, and to this day has no regrets doing so?




If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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I have one question, why would a campaign hire Briahna Joy Gray as their National Press Secretary, (Original Post) still_one Jan 2020 OP
I have been wondering the same thing Gothmog Jan 2020 #1
What campaign has done this? Sucha NastyWoman Jan 2020 #2
Apparently Bernie Sanders PatSeg Jan 2020 #3
Please don't forget about Nina Turner. Bleacher Creature Jan 2020 #4
I don't think Nina Turner has confirmed who she voted for, unlike Briana Joy Gray who brags about it still_one Jan 2020 #5
Boggles The Mind Me. Jan 2020 #6
She is ritapria Jan 2020 #7
They hate her 'cause they ain't her. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2020 #8
And do you love her because she voted for Jill Stein, encouraged others to do likewise, still_one Jan 2020 #10
I for one am proud not to be her. sheshe2 Jan 2020 #15
I'd make an unsupported allegation too... if my narrative depended on it. LanternWaste Jan 2020 #35
Do you approve of a Democratic campaign hiring a Jill Stein supporter who refused to vote for the still_one Jan 2020 #9
Jill Stein, Putin's dinner party guest/at the RT celebration. delisen Jan 2020 #36
Yup, that's the Jill Stein i am talking about still_one Jan 2020 #37
She voted for Jill Stein mcar Jan 2020 #20
That's a feature, not a bug...nt SidDithers Jan 2020 #11
It sure seems to indicate what they think of the Democratic party still_one Jan 2020 #12
This. NT TidalWave46 Jan 2020 #29
A vote for Jill Stein was a vote for Donald Trump Gothmog Jan 2020 #13
no question about it still_one Jan 2020 #14
Briahna Joy Gray: 'Donald Trump is right' Sep 27, 2016, debate commentary. crazytown Jan 2020 #16
Why I am skeptical is because Ms. Gray still owns those views from her past. However, I feel very still_one Jan 2020 #17
IMO this election will not be quite like any other. crazytown Jan 2020 #18
I think what you just analyzed is what happened in 2008, because of the financial implossion, and still_one Jan 2020 #21
The difference as I see it, is in 2008 the GOP were running away from W as fast as they could. crazytown Jan 2020 #22
Sanders' staffers and advisors keep asking people on social media mcar Jan 2020 #19
Maybe voting for Stein is a plus for that campaign Hav Jan 2020 #23
Because that campaign doesn't want a Democrat to win the race nt NYMinute Jan 2020 #24
This +1 LongtimeAZDem Jan 2020 #27
A question I have is why is a National Press Secretary on twitter 24/7? George II Jan 2020 #25
Because obviously twitter is such a reliable "news source" still_one Jan 2020 #26
I don't see how you have outlined any difference between her and her boss. NT TidalWave46 Jan 2020 #28
The fact that she is a part of his campaign answers that question I believe still_one Jan 2020 #30
You asked why they would hire her. TidalWave46 Jan 2020 #31
Thank-you still_one Jan 2020 #32
Bernie's hires are a reflection of Bernie. He knows who Briahna Joy Gray and comradebillyboy Jan 2020 #33
It seems that way still_one Jan 2020 #34
 

Gothmog

(145,344 posts)
1. I have been wondering the same thing
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 07:03 PM
Jan 2020

This lady voted for Jill Stein

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

Sucha NastyWoman

(2,749 posts)
2. What campaign has done this?
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 07:08 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PatSeg

(47,512 posts)
3. Apparently Bernie Sanders
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 07:16 PM
Jan 2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/briahna-gray-14006913

What is wrong with that campaign?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Bleacher Creature

(11,257 posts)
4. Please don't forget about Nina Turner.
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 07:31 PM
Jan 2020

Now if the same candidate brought BOTH of them into his campaign, that would say a lot about that "hypothetical" candidate. . .

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

still_one

(92,243 posts)
5. I don't think Nina Turner has confirmed who she voted for, unlike Briana Joy Gray who brags about it
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 07:51 PM
Jan 2020

Regardless, no one can be unaware of what a divisive action that is, and what logical reasoning would one use to do that

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

ritapria

(1,812 posts)
7. She is
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 09:24 PM
Jan 2020

a beautiful , intelligent African-American young lady ..Great on TV

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

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,330 posts)
8. They hate her 'cause they ain't her.
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 09:29 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

still_one

(92,243 posts)
10. And do you love her because she voted for Jill Stein, encouraged others to do likewise,
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 09:58 PM
Jan 2020

and has no regrets doing so?

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

sheshe2

(83,793 posts)
15. I for one am proud not to be her.
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:33 PM
Jan 2020
Hassin Bin Sober
8. They hate her 'cause they ain't her.



I am a Democrat and have never in my life voted third party.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
35. I'd make an unsupported allegation too... if my narrative depended on it.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 02:01 PM
Jan 2020

Nut I'm certain you have an objective and serious reason to make an allegation lacking any data or evidence to back it up.

Like pretending 'concern' and 'afraid' are the same thing. I get it... we see what we have to to better validate our biases.

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still_one

(92,243 posts)
9. Do you approve of a Democratic campaign hiring a Jill Stein supporter who refused to vote for the
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 09:53 PM
Jan 2020

Democratic nominee in the general election in 2016, and encouraging others to do likewise?

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

delisen

(6,044 posts)
36. Jill Stein, Putin's dinner party guest/at the RT celebration.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:03 PM
Jan 2020

Jill Stein, a deranged H Clinton-hater---along with General Mike Flynn.

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

still_one

(92,243 posts)
37. Yup, that's the Jill Stein i am talking about
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:27 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mcar

(42,334 posts)
20. She voted for Jill Stein
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:09 PM
Jan 2020

Therefore, she helped Dotard get elected.

Oh, but she's great on TV so I guess that's OK.

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

SidDithers

(44,228 posts)
11. That's a feature, not a bug...nt
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:08 PM
Jan 2020

Sid

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

still_one

(92,243 posts)
12. It sure seems to indicate what they think of the Democratic party
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:11 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Gothmog

(145,344 posts)
13. A vote for Jill Stein was a vote for Donald Trump
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:18 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(92,243 posts)
14. no question about it
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:28 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

crazytown

(7,277 posts)
16. Briahna Joy Gray: 'Donald Trump is right' Sep 27, 2016, debate commentary.
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:40 PM
Jan 2020

Briahna Joy Gray
@briebriejoy

@realDonaldTrump is right. The dems pushed the "Russia did the hacking" angle b/c it was politically advantageous for them. #debatenight



Sanders’ campaign manager, Faiz Shakir has said

“What’s past is in the past. We don’t own a lot of the views she’s articulated in the past,”
“Now, going forward, we are all on one team. I have zero doubt she will be a full team player,” he added.

quoted from

Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign has been quietly getting advice from journalist David Sirota for months, even as he relentlessly attacked other Democratic candidates, and now he's the senator's speechwriter

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/bernie-sanders-david-sirota-speechwriter-attacked-democrats-unofficial-employee-2019-3?r=US&IR=T
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

still_one

(92,243 posts)
17. Why I am skeptical is because Ms. Gray still owns those views from her past. However, I feel very
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:58 PM
Jan 2020

good about all our candidates being able to unite us, except for two, where I am not sure about it




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

crazytown

(7,277 posts)
18. IMO this election will not be quite like any other.
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:06 PM
Jan 2020

Usually it is the Republicans who vote against the other side, finding unity in what they oppose. This time, roles are reversed.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

still_one

(92,243 posts)
21. I think what you just analyzed is what happened in 2008, because of the financial implossion, and
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:14 PM
Jan 2020

because of what trump just pulled with Iran, there is a very real possibility a similar scenario will happen in 2020, so I have to agree with your assessment


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

crazytown

(7,277 posts)
22. The difference as I see it, is in 2008 the GOP were running away from W as fast as they could.
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:21 PM
Jan 2020

Democrats had an opportunity to vote against W only by proxy. This time will be the real thing, so to speak.

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

mcar

(42,334 posts)
19. Sanders' staffers and advisors keep asking people on social media
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:08 PM
Jan 2020

if they will support the Democratic nominee if it's Sanders. Yet they do not say if they will if it is not Sanders.

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

Hav

(5,969 posts)
23. Maybe voting for Stein is a plus for that campaign
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:25 PM
Jan 2020

because it meant not voting for Clinton and help defeating the Dems. Loyalty only to him is more important.

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

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
24. Because that campaign doesn't want a Democrat to win the race nt
Sun Jan 5, 2020, 11:43 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
25. A question I have is why is a National Press Secretary on twitter 24/7?
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 12:07 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(92,243 posts)
26. Because obviously twitter is such a reliable "news source"
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 12:10 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)
28. I don't see how you have outlined any difference between her and her boss. NT
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 12:28 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(92,243 posts)
30. The fact that she is a part of his campaign answers that question I believe
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 12:30 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)
31. You asked why they would hire her.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 12:32 PM
Jan 2020

I followed up by saying that you haven't highlighted one difference between her and her boos. They are of like mind. Who did Bernie and Jane vote for last time around?

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

comradebillyboy

(10,155 posts)
33. Bernie's hires are a reflection of Bernie. He knows who Briahna Joy Gray and
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 01:57 PM
Jan 2020

David Sirota are. He hired them because of their anti-party activity not in spite of it. Bernie's hires reflect his utter contempt for the Democratic Party.

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