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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Senator Bernie Sanders is proud of his status as an Independent Senator [View all]MineralMan
(146,311 posts)20. Really, I don't think Bernie will become the Democratic nominee.
Again. I just don't see a path to that for him. I don't necessarily see that as a good or bad thing. I see it as a real thing, though.
The same factors are in play in 2020 as they were in 2016. Bernie will probably have about the same results this year as he did then. As the field of candidates gets pared down, the shift will not be in Bernie Sanders' favor. This time, too, he has competition in the sector he has chosen for himself. Elizabeth Warren will continue to earn delegates, although probably fewer than Sanders does.
I don't see a path.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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MineralMan
Jan 2020
OP
Correct. Reminds me of the inverse of that Frank Sinatra song, "New York, New York"
George II
Jan 2020
#6
That's a big reason why I wouldn't want to live there. I HATE guns, don't want to be around them.
George II
Jan 2020
#11
Bernie is demonstrating how one might be an independent and succeed in a de facto 2-part system
aikoaiko
Jan 2020
#19
I tend to agree, but he is demonstrating how an independent can be involved and possibly win.
aikoaiko
Jan 2020
#21
I like the graphic...but disagree. I am a Democrat, I vote Democratic...party affiliation is an
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#30
The 2020 general election will not be about the candidates, but about general directions.
MineralMan
Jan 2020
#24
It sends the message that Party is not good enough to support as a member IMHO. Sanders had
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#31
I vote for Democrats period. I would vote for Sanders if he is in the general of course.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#32
And I would add that is what some who voted for Stein in 16 said...they don't care about party just
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#33
Vote D ...or we will lose elections...people won't always love their nominee but the alternative is
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#41
I am proud to be a member of the Democratic Party and I want to nominate a Democrat
Gothmog
Jan 2020
#43