Bernie Sanders Has an Idea for the Left: Don’t Run as Democrats
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The Vermont senator, who has long had a tense relationship with the Democratic Party, suggested in an interview that more progressives should join him in running as independents.

I think the message was clear—even though trump manipulated the working people of this country, they voted for reform. Americans don’t want incremental change anymore. We need to give people a GENUINE democratic-populist candidate. The the libs sabotaged Bernie and ran BIDEN . And then BIDEN AGAIIINNN. The writing was on the wall but we didn’t believe it. The Democratic Party is not going to win elections in this political environment propping up moderate institutionalist candidates. Walz, AOC, or Bernie if his age isn’t a factor.

That’s why I think 50501 should support independent candidates. This is a WORKING CLASS movement. No more ivory towers.

Originally Posted By u/Sweet-Management1930 At 2025-03-20 01:42:45 PM | Source

    • ramble81@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 days ago

      My view is we need a progressive “tea party”. Primary the hell out of the established democrats with progressive candidates and take the party back. There are still way too many people that vote straight ticket and won’t look at independents.

      • eldavi@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        2 days ago

        That would require Americans to stop punching left and I doubt they’re capable of it