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Ghost in the Machine

(14,912 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 11:39 PM Jun 2015

What do you think of a Bernie Sanders/Alan Grayson ticket for 2016? [View all]

I usually stay out of the candidate fray, but found myself rooting for Dennis Kucinich before and during the '08 Primaries, even though he was anti-handgun and I'm a gun owner. I'm NOT just a "one issue voter", I look at ALL of the qualities. I was also a John Edwards supporter until he shot himself in the dick... so to speak. Neither Clinton nor Obama were my first choice, but I voted for Obama in the General Election because he was the Democratic Nominee.

I'm finding myself *really* fired up over Bernie Sanders! I love his message and like the way he comes across... you can tell he is genuine, aka "The Real Deal" or "WYSIWYG". As for Alan Grayson, I just like his swagger and attitude. He's another "WYSIWYG" type and won't take shit from anyone. **ETA** I have been saying that the Dems need to engage in some "smash-mouth politics" ever since the swiftboating of John Kerry, and I think Grayson is the man for that job.

That being said, I won't be responding to many, if any, replies to this poll as I don't feel a need to do so just to build up my post count. If someone directs a personal response to me, then yeah, I'll answer out of courtesy but my goal is just to see how people feel about this ticket.

Peace,

Ghost


12 votes, 1 pass | Time left: Unlimited
Yes, I would vote for them in a heartbeat and think they could win
3 (25%)
I would vote for them, but don't think they could win
2 (17%)
No, I wouldn't vote for them
0 (0%)
Are you nuts???
7 (58%)
I like to vote
0 (0%)
I like popcorn!
0 (0%)
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I am not sure Grayson is the right VP yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Jun 2015 #2
My sentiment exactly Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #23
Alan Grayson thinks he is Bernie Sanders Renew Deal Jun 2015 #3
I like Grayson. A straight talker. eom guillaumeb Jun 2015 #4
How about Marcia Fudge? nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #5
I had never heard of her before & had to look her up. I think she would be a viable candidate. Link: Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #11
I'd like to see Sanders/DiBlasio PADemD Jun 2015 #6
how about trees that grow candy and ponies for everyone? Douglas Carpenter Jun 2015 #7
Not Grayson! I agree with most of what he says, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #8
+1 darkangel218 Jun 2015 #10
" His divorce has been as ugly as anything from the Jerry Springer show..." His personal life should Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #17
Generally speaking, I agree that one's personal difficulties The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #18
I like Grayson but I don't think he is VP TM99 Jun 2015 #9
Nydia is wonderful! I'd vote for Sanders/Velazquez closeupready Jun 2015 #14
Not Grayson Kalidurga Jun 2015 #12
I think Grayson is terrific, but his lack of self-censorship closeupready Jun 2015 #13
Here is what I think Hobo Jun 2015 #15
Mr Imma-Hide-my-money-offshore NightWatcher Jun 2015 #16
I like Grayson, but not for this. immoderate Jun 2015 #19
Or Julian Castro? The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #21
I love Barbara Lee! lonestarnot Jun 2015 #43
Grayson could lose his own seat to the right challenger. MADem Jun 2015 #20
Why can't the VP be a woman ???????????????????? trueblue2007 Jun 2015 #22
Who says one *can't* be?? Or even President?? See my post #11 in reply about OH Rep Marcia Fudge... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #24
Don't burden Bernie with Grayson Tom Rinaldo Jun 2015 #25
Too early to talk about VP kenfrequed Jun 2015 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #27
Bernie would need someone a little more main streamy to win the general election. Vinca Jun 2015 #28
Grayson isn't ready for the big time Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #29
I like Bernie, but at this time I'm not too sure of a VP pick. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #30
Grayson seems to be a bit of a loose cannon Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #31
I don't like Grayson. bigwillq Jun 2015 #32
Bill de Blasio krawhitham Jun 2015 #33
Sanders has good character and........ NCTraveler Jun 2015 #34
Right. Because what Sanders needs to do is further limit his support base Recursion Jun 2015 #35
That's what differences of opinions, and being able to discuss them civilly, is all about... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #38
Might be the first ticket to lose 50 States + DC... brooklynite Jun 2015 #36
Disagree. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #37
Grayson has been melting down lately. I think he would be an embarrassment. nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #39
I think the premise could be the subject of a creative writing paper. tritsofme Jun 2015 #40
I like Bernie. I like Alan. MurrayDelph Jun 2015 #41
BrotherIvan recommended Barbara Lee and I fully and enthusiastically concur! Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #42
That's a conspiracy waiting to happen! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #44
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