Posted on 12/17/2019 8:15:34 AM PST by SeekAndFind
With the possibility of former Vice President Joe Biden earning the 2020 nomination now inching ever closer to reality, key progressive legislators are floating the idea of an “alternative” Democratic ticket that embodies a fully far-left platform, possibly pitting the two extremes of the Democratic Party against each other.
The New York Times claims, Monday, that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are each others’ worst enemy and that, despite their “non-agression” pact, if one were to be hounded out of the race, the other would pose a clear threat to the “Establishment” Democrats’ pick, Biden.
“Since the presidential primary race began, the two senators — who have been friends since Ms. Warren was elected to the Senate in 2012 — have abided by a de facto nonaggression pact, rarely criticizing one another and frequently acting as something of a populist tag team on the debate stage,” the Times claims. “Yet with Mr. Sanders enjoying a revival after his heart attack in October and Ms. Warren receding from her summer surge but wielding a formidable political organization in the first nominating states, it’s increasingly clear that their biggest obstacle to winning the Democratic nomination is each other.”
The easy solution would be for one or the other to drop out, presumably Sanders, whose health is now in question, despite his ability to consistently draw large crowds on the campaign trail. But that’s not a perfect scenario, as the Times is quick to point out: Warren isn’t a “pure” progressive, and those that back Sanders, especially at the behest of “Democratic socialists,” aren’t satisfied with Warren’s mixed track record, which includes defending corporations in court, making money off flipping houses, lying about Native American heritage, and defending school choice.
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Yup. Always remember that Progressives are emotionally arrested 13-year olds. They want no part of a “corporate establishment” candidate like Biden or Hillary. I can easily see them taking their ball and going home if that happens.
Marx and Marx.
Please, please, PULEEEEEZE be Biden.
I want more “onion on the belt” speeches.
How great would it be if Biden lost to Trump because the progressives couldn’t come to grips with their loss in the Primary. Then you could argue that had the party learned how to lose gracefully in 2016 they could have one in 2020. There’d be a certain amount of Justice in such an outcome
None of these leftist stand a chance in 2020. The real polls...Trump rallies across this nation.
What they’re really looking to do is have a backup ready for when Biden goes to prison.
They should definitely do this. Why should the moderates keep control of the party when all the energy is on the left? They shouldn’t have to take it again!
Crazy Old Man/Lia-Watha
A dream ticket
I’m waiting for Plugs/Gap Tooth
Could be much fun
PLEASE let this happen. Where to I sign up to help! Maybe we can get Ralph Nader or some other Green (on the outside) Party ‘tard to run third party. LMAO!
Still, Biden’s policies aren’t that much different from his more overtly communist colleagues. And he’s corrupt like them too. The D’s will produce a far more sale- able candidate soon I really believe. A new face.
After that video of Biden nibbling a finger, where does anyone get the idea that he’s going to be the nominee? I thought the candidate the MSM is pushing now is Pete Buttboy.
It’s a great idea! I’ll donate. Just tell me where to send my check
It’s what “floaters” do before they’re flushed.
Perfect.
Harpo and Chico?
Earth calling all Democrats!!!
Have you forgotten that 20% of all the Dem Convention delegates are “Super Delegates”?
That’s right, 20% of the nominating vote does not have to follow the results of any state primary vote totals and delegates.
If Biden is warm and breathing and not in jail he will be the nominee.
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When you’re going to lose for sure, you can get creative for appearances sake.
They needn’t worry; Biden will go along with anything they say, if it means getting the nomination. He’ll agree to every far left idea anyone comes up with. It’s not as if he has any scruples, or anything.
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