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Bernie Blew It

Jun 28, 2016 18:17

Elizabeth Warren is the surrogate he was supposed to be. His supporters have become Clinton’s. How Sanders overplayed his hand.On Monday, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren campaigned together in Cincinnati. Their message was clear: Donald Trump is a “thin-skinned bully who is driven by greed and hate,” as Warren put it, and the Democratic Party ( Read more... )

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amyura June 29 2016, 00:49:17 UTC

Ya think? As I read this post, I thought, well, yes, I'm one of those Sanders supporter who would never in a million years support Trump and will almost certainly vote for Clinton in the general. (I live in one of the bluest of blue states; there is just about zero chance of Trump winning here; if this were a swing state then that almost would be gone and I would be in the tank for Clinton at this point ( ... )

roseembolism June 29 2016, 03:48:38 UTC

Well, he's still totally a thing on LiveJournal.

Then again, he's totally a thing. On LiveJournal.

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roseembolism June 29 2016, 21:29:18 UTC

What, like the anti-abortion activist? Or the guy who wants to cancel the nuclear deal with Iran?

Honestly, with endorsements like that, he not only is doing more harm than good, he doesn't deserve the term "progressive".

richeiieu June 29 2016, 03:55:49 UTC

He's the political Snakes on a Plane candidate. All online hype and no real world impact. He didn't bother promoting downballot candidates for a long time and basically all the "Berniecrats" lost against their opponents. lol

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natyanayaki June 29 2016, 05:23:13 UTC

do you have a link or something where you get the info on how the people bernie is supporting are doing? other than tim canova, i'm not sure who to follow. sorry to bother you.

richeiieu June 29 2016, 12:48:55 UTC

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/mixed-results-sanders-backed-democrats-n600941

- Zephyr Teachout scored a decisive win in the 19th congressional district, according to returns from the New York State Board of Elections.

- Eric Kingson, a professor whom Sanders not only endorsed but campaigned for this month, lost his primary in the 24th Congressional District.

- [Lucy] Flores, a former state assemblywoman who had attracted national attention in previous races, lost a competitive primary to State Sen. Ruben Kihuen two weeks ago.

- Jayapa's primary in the heavily Democratic Seattle-area district is scheduled for August 9.

- Sanders has also backed Tim Canova, who is running against Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in an August 30 primary.

EDIT: Oops, meant as a reply to the one above. Oh well.

natyanayaki June 29 2016, 12:53:01 UTC

i wanted a link though so thanks lol!

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