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In reply to the discussion: DU's Bernie problem. [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)others. But Renew Deal's 1st and 4th statements are 100% factual.
1. Bernie was used as a tool of division by the Russians.
Well, we know this is true now and Sanders has addressed this by saying he did not collude. But the Russians definitely used him as a tool to divide the Democratic Party.
2. His only purpose in 2016 was to hurt Hillary.
This is opinion. Depending how he means it I agree. I don't believe Sanders would have had a chance in the general. I think he knew that even if he won the nomination he would have been a long shot. I also think he knew that a unified party behind Hillary would have beaten Trump.
3. He never took full responsibility for his actions.
This is opinion but I agree 100%. I think Sanders knows quite well that without him running for President, Hillary would be the President right now. But he hasn't taken responsibility for that.
4. And then there was the lying about joining the Democratic Party.
This also turned out to be deception. He 'joined' the party only to try to get the nomination because he knew he couldnt win the Presidency as an independent, then as soon as that was no longer in the cards, he jettisoned identifying as a Democrat.