But of course the DNC will choose a moderate instead.

  • Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    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

  • Enkrod@feddit.org
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    2 months ago

    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?

    • DarkCloud@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      I suspect Bernie would also say he’s too old, he hasn’t made another campaign run after all.

      I also suspect he’s not much for grooming people to follow in his footsteps.

      • Enkrod@feddit.org
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        2 months ago

        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.

  • TootSweet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    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.

    • SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      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.

    • Xyre@lemmus.orgOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      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.

      • TootSweet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Yeah, but the incumbant historically has had an advantage. If Bernie only served one term, the next Democratic nominee after him wouldn’t have the advantage that someone willing and capable of serving two terms would. And that would risk a Republican win in 2028.

  • kirbowo808@kbin.melroy.org
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    2 months ago

    Ngl they fucked Bernie over with Biden in that election I swear down since Bidens health issues was a talk of the town, even back then. He needs his justice served fr.

  • reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net
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    2 months ago

    Like I posted in the news mega thread, even if he died day one his admin would interest me far above any of the democratic party options and he’s probably the only politician I would trust on Palestine. Ofc that’s exactly why they (the party) wouldn’t do it.