But of course the DNC will choose a moderate instead.
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?
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.
gotcha but even wrt charisma … i feel like mayo Petes only useful quality is hes white and straight passing to the point of rizzlessness.
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
I am uncomfortable with the amount of decapitation going on in this suggested solution.
They belong in a MUSEUM !
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.
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.
One one hand, hell yeah. One the other hand, he’s older than Biden and has heart disease.
Make him VP to Harris and I’m ready to go.
I honestly think Bernie can do more good as a senator than as vp.
Even though he’s old, I think it’d still work. By keeping her as VP there’s continuity of Biden’s administration and she’s ready to take over if he doesn’t complete the term. He has broad appeal with Independents which will bolster their chances of winning in November.
Just saying that a lot of folks are over the gerontocracy, and even though Sanders is great, his age is going to be a tough sell.
Also, Harris is already on the ballot, she’s the backup voters already picked, and the campaign apparatus and war chest would just roll into her now.
Biden would still work. At this point it would be incredibly stupid to pick an even older person than Biden. Bernie as VP to literally any younger person would be a huge boon.
In case you aren’t aware, Biden just dropped out.
Bernie as VP would be a bit of a waste. VPs don’t do much other than push for their leader’s agenda. A younger Progressive would be great, but at this late in the game could be very risky unless they’ve already been tested on a national stage.
I thought the swap failed and the trap activated
Yes
