But of course the DNC will choose a moderate instead.
One one hand, hell yeah. One the other hand, he’s older than Biden and has heart disease.
Make him VP to Harris and I’m ready to go.
I’m on-board with anything to defeat diaper Don. Give me Mitt fuckin’ Romney as VP. As long as it guarantees fascism doesn’t win, I’m all for any candidate that can get the votes. If that takes a coalition like France just had and some compromise, so be it. I don’t think we’ll see a traditional R and D party split like in the past. Now it’s all against F.
Defeat fascists at all cost.
Even though he’s old, I think it’d still work. By keeping her as VP there’s continuity of Biden’s administration and she’s ready to take over if he doesn’t complete the term. He has broad appeal with Independents which will bolster their chances of winning in November.
Just saying that a lot of folks are over the gerontocracy, and even though Sanders is great, his age is going to be a tough sell.
Also, Harris is already on the ballot, she’s the backup voters already picked, and the campaign apparatus and war chest would just roll into her now.
I have nothing against Harris, but we already have people whining about the primary that was basically unopposed for Biden. I don’t know that the US voting system is organized enough to crank out another primary, but it might be worthwhile.
Biden would still work. At this point it would be incredibly stupid to pick an even older person than Biden. Bernie as VP to literally any younger person would be a huge boon.
In case you aren’t aware, Biden just dropped out.
Bernie as VP would be a bit of a waste. VPs don’t do much other than push for their leader’s agenda. A younger Progressive would be great, but at this late in the game could be very risky unless they’ve already been tested on a national stage.
Please no. He’s older than Biden.
Don’t get me wrong. His policy decisions would be amazing. But there’s no way he’d be able to do a second term in 4 more years.
The fuckup that Biden made wasn’t running in 2024. It was running in 2020. And Sanders winning a first term this November would be much worse.
Maybe Bernie should get a cabinet position.
The only way Bernie can win a position of power is by revolt of the bases through the primaries, because the party establishment is not going to allow it any other way. Aside from his political leanings, having him gain relevance now when the paradigm is “how could we end up with such a dinosaur at the helm?” is almost impossible, even though he is by all means more sentient than both Biden and Trump. Still, I think it would be good.
There’s no need to do a second term. Just fill the gap now to win and push for more progressive policies. This set up the next generation to take over in '28.
I love Bernie with all my heart. But he is too old. We need a next-generation Bernie Sanders, not quite as publicly grating as AOC, but I’d really love to see her elected in 8 years. Maybe Pete Buttigieg? Who did Bernie groom to succeed him?
He’s not, as sad as it is, that’s why he’ll have an easier time getting elected. I’d want a democratic socialist or social democrat in the White House, but let’s not fool ourselves… the overton window isn’t there yet.
They belong in a MUSEUM !
Lemmy: GET THESE SUPER OLD RICH WHITE GUYS OUT OF POLITICS!
also Lemmy: VOTE BERNIE!!
Pick a lane guys. Forget Bernie, find some young candidates
