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In reply to the discussion: Dems Like Leftism, Not Bernie Sanders [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)153. Why would they boo John Lewis? Do you know? How bizarre. nt
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If that's true, why does he have such a hard time pulling his endorsees over the finish line?
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2018
#6
The New Deal programs were 1930s programs designed to drag the country out of....
George II
Aug 2018
#312
He does really well because they purposely left out other more popular politicians.
bettyellen
Aug 2018
#33
Harvard Harris hasn't included BS's name on the "most popular" list since January.
lapucelle
Aug 2018
#80
There are very real problems with polls that are designed to be marketing tools
lapucelle
Aug 2018
#101
No it doesn't "go back and forth". Bernie is "popular" but people prefer others for President
emulatorloo
Aug 2018
#87
"Does he consistently poll as the most popular political in the country?" No. N/T
lapucelle
Aug 2018
#75
There is literally no poll anywhere showing that he's the most popular of any politician.
George II
Aug 2018
#92
Yep, nowhere. Most of those are not NATIONAL polls including ALL Democrats or politicians.
George II
Aug 2018
#215
Sorry, that's simply not true. He has NEVER polled as the most popular political (ian)...
George II
Aug 2018
#91
Using that logic I'm the most popular politician. I'm involved in politics and....
George II
Aug 2018
#223
You have to go through a General Election in order for your popularity to matter?
liberalnarb
Aug 2018
#237
My overall views would be considered pretty darn leftist. My issue with Sanders and others...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#5
I've posted that article numerous times, but it hasn't sunk in with everyone yet...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#286
This is just an excuse to get people to not vet him, which didn't work out well before.
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#26
I know who my enemies are, thanks though. There is a reason the Russian's helped Bernie.
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#41
Bernie is NOT the "enemy". However he lacks the judgement or temperament to be President
emulatorloo
Aug 2018
#50
And that's why he was flat out axed from the Women's Convention by an all out protest
Wwcd
Aug 2018
#56
Have you seen the midwest campaigning conducted over the last week or two? THAT....
George II
Aug 2018
#98
I liken Bernie's attitude towards the Democratic Party to people that support "Right to Work"
dansolo
Aug 2018
#262
This works both ways. It's well known that a contingent of Bernie supporters don't
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#24
I listened to what he had to say when he first declared he was pretending to be a Dem
liberal N proud
Aug 2018
#15
It still pisses me off. And to hear his supporters on DU whining about how poorly he is treated.
GulfCoast66
Aug 2018
#76
Oh yes. From the guy that promoted his MLK march as a shining trophy, turns around
Wwcd
Aug 2018
#100
I think because he spoke positively about Hillary Clinton. Brainwashed morons.
betsuni
Aug 2018
#159
That is really shocking to me. And unacceptable. No less than what a Trumper would do. nt
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#246
Tom you are so right! It's open season every time Bernie's name is mentioned.
Power 2 the People
Aug 2018
#124
That sounds like a good point, but it's not. Every candidate wounds their own campaign.
stevenleser
Aug 2018
#253
I won't go into it, but you aunt's situation is nothing like many of us. You're full of baloney.
YOHABLO
Aug 2018
#120
Wwcd is correct. Medicare is rather pricey insurance and definitely not "single payer."
ucrdem
Aug 2018
#140
Correct and also not correct. So Medicare as it is now has enough gaps and copays to make it worse
stevenleser
Aug 2018
#255
So, you know, attacking Bernie at this juncture is as bad an idea as attacking Pelosi....
Power 2 the People
Aug 2018
#136
Well, yeah, I mean that's the thing here. EVERY political candidate is flawed in some way,
PatrickforO
Aug 2018
#234
I'm sure they will do anything to anyone if it helps divide us. Don't fall for it.
jalan48
Aug 2018
#257
I just want to live long enough to see the progressives, climate change deniers
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2018
#328
Cool...you can tell us what we like. Problem is you're wrong and polls do show that Sanders
JCanete
Aug 2018
#126
Arguably we're divideded for entirely different reasons than somebody pointing out
JCanete
Aug 2018
#151
Are you serious? You are sayhing his rhetoric has just recently changed? You know that isn't true.
JCanete
Aug 2018
#161
The democratic party is hopefully, full of adults, and we can weather criticism.
JCanete
Aug 2018
#165
It has gotten to the point, regardless of intentions, but of actual consolidation of wealth
JCanete
Aug 2018
#171
That's simply because it used to be "last 30 years." This is not a new argument because the facts
JCanete
Aug 2018
#250
They "prove" nothing of the sort. They prove that you can take no pac money and be competitive,
JCanete
Aug 2018
#172
I don't assume people taking pac money are corrupted by that money. It can happen, and how would we
JCanete
Aug 2018
#249
haha..that was a weak ass comeback that did not deal with the content of my post.
JCanete
Aug 2018
#266
That doesn't reflect me, sorry. I was certainly not for going for Ryan over Pelosi, and while I
JCanete
Aug 2018
#272
Yes, totally. Agreed. And that criticism should also be rooted in fact. I don't vilify anybody with
JCanete
Aug 2018
#248
yes. I don't like OR's decision. You can see that I've been consistent on that point from
JCanete
Aug 2018
#274
Millions of dark money from ex-Republicans like Justice Democrats* is hardly "small potatoes".
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#304
I hold them most importantly to the standard of what they are standing for. When they fail on that
JCanete
Aug 2018
#306
Cenk doesn't hide the fact that he is anti-Democrat. That is for sure. He gets
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#308
I agree with their assesment of the world....of the impact on money, of the overwhelming evidence
JCanete
Aug 2018
#309
Republicans fund democrats through all kinds of ways Garr. Trump has put money into the Clinton
JCanete
Aug 2018
#311
LOL, Trump didn't give the Clinton Foundaton donation in 2009 to attack fellow Democrats,
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#313
That isn't at all what the mission is founded on. You are characterizing it as such, but its
JCanete
Aug 2018
#315
Foreign Agents are a real thing now. Haven't you read the current news of the
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#316
um...Cenk and Anna cover the Mueller indictments and take them seriously, and if I take their
JCanete
Aug 2018
#318
Anti-Democrats obvously know their audience and play well to them. There is a reason
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#319
Yes, this is the ruse. Pointing fingers at Democrats without proof can be fully funded with
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#303
There were primaries this week. Stop spreading misinformation. This is the exact tactic
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#225
People aren't disparaging him, they're just not willing to cede the party that we....
George II
Aug 2018
#288
The primaries this week contradict you. Those are the facts. It is pure misinformation
R B Garr
Aug 2018
#227
Let's face it, BS & AOC invested heavily in these primaries, and not a lot to show for it. So yes..
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2018
#295
Meh. Sanders is yesterday's spoiler. No way is he going to allow himself to be vetted.
MrsCoffee
Aug 2018
#209
Boom! You blew up that fake narrative with a quickness. Wonder if you'll get a response?
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2018
#296
In Kansas' 3rd Congressional District, Sharice Davids, a lesbian Native American, defeated Brent..
Cha
Aug 2018
#280
Welder was also backed by Justice Democrat, Brand New Congress, and Our Revolution, and...
George II
Aug 2018
#300