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usonian

(9,999 posts) Mon Apr 15, 2024, 04:43 PM Apr 15

Sanders urges progressives to back Biden despite policy differences.

Repost from March 10, but a reminder to Keep your eyes on the prize, not the sideshow.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) urged his progressive supporters to vote for President Biden in November, despite the difference in opinion over his response to the Israel-Hamas war and the growing popularity of protest vote movements in Democratic primaries.

Sanders, who has pushed Biden to back a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and cut off military aid to Israel over civilian casualties and a lack of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza, told progressives to come together.

“If you believe that climate change is real, you’ve got to vote for President Biden,” Sanders said in a CBS “Face the Nation” interview with Margaret Brennan. “If you believe that women have a right to control their own bodies, you’ve got to vote for President Biden.”

Sanders went on, listing the importance of fighting against wealth inequality and tax breaks, and to lower prescription drug prices and preserve democracy.

Bernie and Biden together have made significant progress for the American people, and friends influence friends in real life.

Take action instead of reaction.
https://democrats.org/take-action/

More at The Hill.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4522386-sanders-urges-progressives-to-back-biden-despite-gaza-policy/

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Sanders urges progressives to back Biden despite policy differences. (Original Post) usonian Apr 15 OP

Of course. That doesn't even have to be said. Think. Again. Apr 15 #1

Given what happened in 2016 and what some self-proclaimed progressives are declaring they will do this year... W_HAMILTON Apr 15 #5

Yes it does have to be said.. bet some Cha Apr 15 #2

He should have done it in 2016 MustLoveBeagles Apr 15 #3

Exactly, Beagles! This is no time Cha Apr 15 #4

Amazing that this falsehood continues to be propagated on DU. BWdem4life Apr 15 #7

And that, ladies and gentlemen senseandsensibility Apr 15 #6

Think. Again.

(8,952 posts)

1. Of course. That doesn't even have to be said.

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 04:55 PM

Apr 15

W_HAMILTON

(7,878 posts)

5. Given what happened in 2016 and what some self-proclaimed progressives are declaring they will do this year...

Reply to Think. Again. (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 06:16 PM

Apr 15

...yeah, it actually does need to be said.

And it should be said more often, especially by progressive leaders.

Cha

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2. Yes it does have to be said.. bet some

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 05:06 PM

Apr 15

will be pissed at Sanders.. I've seen it too many times before.

I'm grateful he's out there saying it For Real! This is our Democracy at Stake whether some give a shit of not.

Fucking DSA.