But of course the DNC will choose a moderate instead.
They belong in a MUSEUM !
I am uncomfortable with the amount of decapitation going on in this suggested solution.
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
Bernies not too old to be president though. His brain isnt soup, unlike Biden
Is literally older than Biden
Don’t give me false hope
I wish
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?
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.
How is mayo Pete in the same league as Bernie or AOC?
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.
He wouldn’t win as Pres.
As VP, though…
Gross. Gavin is a terrible pick. Just look at his time as SF mayor
Agree, he’s also Jr’s wife’s ex. Which is just yukky.
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.
Now this I can get behind
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.
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.
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.
I thought the swap failed and the trap activated
Yes
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.
They have to choose someone younger just so they can make age an issue for trump.
Yes, nominate a different 100 year old man. That will put dem voters’ minds at ease.
Bernie president, aoc vice.
Mic drop
Orrrrr AOC for president, Bernie for Vice.
No