Bernie Sanders criticizes Cornel West, opposes Democratic primary

[Tom Paine 1949]

Sen. Bernie Sanders took aim at the progressive Democratic primary challengers to President Biden.

NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Sanders on “Meet the Press” whether he believed there should be a competitive Democratic primary. Sanders instead called for unity among progressives for 2024, saying that the threat of former President Trump taking office should be a call to consensus among the left.

“Well, I think in this particular time, this particular moment in American history, when we’re taking on the former President, who in fact does not believe in democracy, he is an authoritarian, and a very, very dangerous person,” he said….

He also defended his endorsement of Biden on CNN’s “State of the Union” and pushed back against criticism from third-party progressive candidate Cornel West, who accused the senator of supporting Biden because he’s “fearful of neo-fascism of Trump.”

“Where I disagree with my good friend Cornel West is, I think in these really, very difficult times … there is a real question whether democracy is going to remain in the United States of America,” Sanders said on CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked about West’s remarks.

Bernie Sanders pans progressive Democratic primary against Biden
(“The Hill” 8-27-2023)

***

I am in favor of Biden stepping down and having a full primary among Democratic Party voters. I explained my reasons earlier here:

Trump plunges to 35% favorable rating in dire new poll that says 53% back indictments

I am not a registered Democrat (neither is Bernie Sanders) and I recognize Bernie is right as against Cornel West: a split anti-Trump anti-authoritarian vote would pave the way for a disastrous Trump victory. The same of course is true for Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been heavily promoted by Republicans and strongly rejected by Democrats who consider him both unstable and irresponsible.

 

[Votto]

What evil could Joe Biden do to change their minds?

Absolutely nothing!!

Cult 101

 

[BluesLegend]

A handful of party DNC members get to dictate who the nominee will be? No debate? No vote? Dem voters don't get any say? Some would say the nomination was RIGGED and STOLEN.

 

[wamose]

Bernie Sanders, commie that he is, doesn't believe in open competition. He prefers when the party controls everything. The funny thing about all of this is when certain Democrats (Hillary, Newsome, Pelosi, Sanders etc) stare solemnly into the camera and lament how we will lose our Democracy if they don't win the Presidency. That, in itself, is probably the most ignorant and absurd thing any politician has said in at least the last decade. Fumigate Washington. MAGA

 

[elektra]

sanders is a kook

honeymoons in Russia, praises Cuba, and to make things worst he is a democrat

 

[Papageorgio]

Sen. Bernie Sanders took aim at the progressive Democratic primary challengers to President Biden.

NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Sanders on “Meet the Press” whether he believed there should be a competitive Democratic primary. Sanders instead called for unity among progressives for 2024, saying that the threat of former President Trump taking office should be a call to consensus among the left.

“Well, I think in this particular time, this particular moment in American history, when we’re taking on the former President, who in fact does not believe in democracy, he is an authoritarian, and a very, very dangerous person,” he said….

He also defended his endorsement of Biden on CNN’s “State of the Union” and pushed back against criticism from third-party progressive candidate Cornel West, who accused the senator of supporting Biden because he’s “fearful of neo-fascism of Trump.”

“Where I disagree with my good friend Cornel West is, I think in these really, very difficult times … there is a real question whether democracy is going to remain in the United States of America,” Sanders said on CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked about West’s remarks.

Bernie Sanders pans progressive Democratic primary against Biden
(“The Hill” 8-27-2023)

***

I am in favor of Biden stepping down and having a full primary among Democratic Party voters. I explained my reasons earlier here:

Trump plunges to 35% favorable rating in dire new poll that says 53% back indictments

I am not a registered Democrat (neither is Bernie Sanders) and I recognize Bernie is right as against Cornel West: a split anti-Trump anti-authoritarian vote would pave the way for a disastrous Trump victory. The same of course is true for Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been heavily promoted by Republicans and strongly rejected by Democrats who consider him both unstable and irresponsible.

Am I hearing this right? Bernie Sanders does not want anyone to challenge Joe Biden in the Democratic process for fear of ruining the Democratic process?

 

[marvin martian]

Sen. Bernie Sanders took aim at the progressive Democratic primary challengers to President Biden.

NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Sanders on “Meet the Press” whether he believed there should be a competitive Democratic primary. Sanders instead called for unity among progressives for 2024, saying that the threat of former President Trump taking office should be a call to consensus among the left.

“Well, I think in this particular time, this particular moment in American history, when we’re taking on the former President, who in fact does not believe in democracy, he is an authoritarian, and a very, very dangerous person,” he said….

He also defended his endorsement of Biden on CNN’s “State of the Union” and pushed back against criticism from third-party progressive candidate Cornel West, who accused the senator of supporting Biden because he’s “fearful of neo-fascism of Trump.”

“Where I disagree with my good friend Cornel West is, I think in these really, very difficult times … there is a real question whether democracy is going to remain in the United States of America,” Sanders said on CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked about West’s remarks.

Bernie Sanders pans progressive Democratic primary against Biden
(“The Hill” 8-27-2023)

***

I am in favor of Biden stepping down and having a full primary among Democratic Party voters. I explained my reasons earlier here:

Trump plunges to 35% favorable rating in dire new poll that says 53% back indictments

I am not a registered Democrat (neither is Bernie Sanders) and I recognize Bernie is right as against Cornel West: a split anti-Trump anti-authoritarian vote would pave the way for a disastrous Trump victory. The same of course is true for Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been heavily promoted by Republicans and strongly rejected by Democrats who consider him both unstable and irresponsible.

I forgot Bernie comes around looking for handouts about this time every year.

 

[Votto]

I forgot Bernie comes around looking for handouts about this time every year.

He must want another sports care or another house on the lake.

 

[BluesLegend]

If we divided and Dems got to rule their own country, imagine the shit show.

 

[Tom Paine 1949]

Bernie Sanders is one year OLDER than Biden. He is clearly too tired and has no chance to win himself.

I suspect Sanders simply feels there is no strong alternative Democratic candidate at this point. He competed strongly in 2016 against Hillary and less strongly in 2020 against Biden, endorsing both after he withdrew / was defeated.

I think it is a pity that others have not announced. Sanders certainly does not have the power to force Biden to withdraw even if he wanted to. He endorsed Biden back in April — but if Biden is forced by health or other reasons to withdraw, of course everything could change. Sanders would not run again, but the party would I think coalesce quickly around another choice, who might pick a new V.P. running mate. Timing is important, because if Biden withdraws too late, Harris will step in, and she is not an inspiring candidate either.

Of course if Biden drops out soon, we could still get a real open primary with several candidates running. I hope that happens, but am not holding my breath.

 

[MinTrut]

Sen. Bernie Sanders took aim at the progressive Democratic primary challengers to President Biden.

NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Sanders on “Meet the Press” whether he believed there should be a competitive Democratic primary. Sanders instead called for unity among progressives for 2024, saying that the threat of former President Trump taking office should be a call to consensus among the left.

“Well, I think in this particular time, this particular moment in American history, when we’re taking on the former President, who in fact does not believe in democracy, he is an authoritarian, and a very, very dangerous person,” he said….

He also defended his endorsement of Biden on CNN’s “State of the Union” and pushed back against criticism from third-party progressive candidate Cornel West, who accused the senator of supporting Biden because he’s “fearful of neo-fascism of Trump.”

“Where I disagree with my good friend Cornel West is, I think in these really, very difficult times … there is a real question whether democracy is going to remain in the United States of America,” Sanders said on CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked about West’s remarks.

Bernie Sanders pans progressive Democratic primary against Biden
(“The Hill” 8-27-2023)

***

I am in favor of Biden stepping down and having a full primary among Democratic Party voters. I explained my reasons earlier here:

Trump plunges to 35% favorable rating in dire new poll that says 53% back indictments

I am not a registered Democrat (neither is Bernie Sanders) and I recognize Bernie is right as against Cornel West: a split anti-Trump anti-authoritarian vote would pave the way for a disastrous Trump victory. The same of course is true for Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been heavily promoted by Republicans and strongly rejected by Democrats who consider him both unstable and irresponsible.

Brother West is great.

Bernie, not so much.

 

[pknopp]

Brother West is great.

Bernie, not so much.

I like West but he needs to explain the 50k in arrears for child support.

 

[Rocko]

Am I hearing this right? Bernie Sanders does not want anyone to challenge Joe Biden in the Democratic process for fear of ruining the Democratic process?

Yeah what gives?

 

[Tom Paine 1949]

Am I hearing this right? Bernie Sanders does not want anyone to challenge Joe Biden in the Democratic process for fear of ruining the Democratic process?

Well, first of all Prof. Cornell West is not running as a Democrat, but on the People’s Party ticket, which is only on the ballot in FL, and maybe soon in Maine. They never ran a Presidential campaign before, so now West is seeking the endorsement of the more experienced Green Party. He is a long-standing member of the Democratic Socialists of America, but I don’t think they have a position yet.

Probably all this is pretty irrelevant, as West is just an African-American intellectual with no traction or appeal for normal American voters. I figure Bernie wants to discourage him from seeking the Green Party endorsement, which will be on the ballot in many states, where he might somewhere split off just enough votes to lose Biden a close state to Trump, or whoever is the final Republican candidate.

As for “democracy,” our two party winner-take-all voting systems allowing for no “ranked choices” is the real problem. Most everything is set up to help the interests of politicians and parties, not citizens and voters.

 

[Papageorgio]

Well, first of all Prof. Cornell West is not running as a Democrat, but on the People’s Party ticket, which is only on the ballot in FL, and maybe soon in Maine. They never ran a Presidential campaign before, so now West is seeking the endorsement of the more experienced Green Party. He is a long-standing member of the Democratic Socialists of America, but I don’t think they have a position yet.

Probably all this is pretty irrelevant, as West is just an African-American intellectual with no traction or appeal for normal American voters. I figure Bernie wants to discourage him from seeking the Green Party endorsement, which will be on the ballot in many states, where he might somewhere split off just enough votes to lose Biden a close state to Trump, or whoever is the final Republican candidate.

As for “democracy,” our two party winner-take-all voting systems allowing for no “ranked choices” is the real problem. Most everything is set up to help the interests of politicians and parties, not citizens and voters.

Oh, a third party! How awful! A third party is who I’ll vote for, I won’t vote for Biden or Trump, both are terrible candidates, both have been terrible Presidents. So unlike you, and Bernie, I’ll vote for someone I want, not the lesser of two evils nonsense. If someone siphons votes from your guy, maybe you should put up a better candidate or do a better job leading the country.

What puzzles me is Democrats always voting for systemic racism and then pretend they are against it.

Ranked voting is fine by me, I’m for it.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

He is just as worthless as biden.

 

[LeroyDumonde]

I like West but he needs to explain the 50k in arrears for child support.

He's black. It's part of his culture.

 

[TNHarley]

No one cares what that sellout says anymore. He is a fraud.

 

[BS Filter]

But....but....but...Threat to democracy...squawk.

 

[justoffal]

Sen. Bernie Sanders took aim at the progressive Democratic primary challengers to President Biden.

NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Sanders on “Meet the Press” whether he believed there should be a competitive Democratic primary. Sanders instead called for unity among progressives for 2024, saying that the threat of former President Trump taking office should be a call to consensus among the left.

“Well, I think in this particular time, this particular moment in American history, when we’re taking on the former President, who in fact does not believe in democracy, he is an authoritarian, and a very, very dangerous person,” he said….

He also defended his endorsement of Biden on CNN’s “State of the Union” and pushed back against criticism from third-party progressive candidate Cornel West, who accused the senator of supporting Biden because he’s “fearful of neo-fascism of Trump.”

“Where I disagree with my good friend Cornel West is, I think in these really, very difficult times … there is a real question whether democracy is going to remain in the United States of America,” Sanders said on CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked about West’s remarks.

Bernie Sanders pans progressive Democratic primary against Biden
(“The Hill” 8-27-2023)

***

I am in favor of Biden stepping down and having a full primary among Democratic Party voters. I explained my reasons earlier here:

Trump plunges to 35% favorable rating in dire new poll that says 53% back indictments

I am not a registered Democrat (neither is Bernie Sanders) and I recognize Bernie is right as against Cornel West: a split anti-Trump anti-authoritarian vote would pave the way for a disastrous Trump victory. The same of course is true for Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been heavily promoted by Republicans and strongly rejected by Democrats who consider him both unstable and irresponsible.

Stupid....Cornell West is a culture clown...but he's a clown with a brain. Sanders has been bought apparently.