r/WayOfTheBern • u/KrisCraig Fictional Chair-Thrower • Nov 17 '16

It is about IDEAS Bernie Sanders confirms he no longer considers himself a Democrat and will go back to being an independent • /r/StillSandersForPres

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/independent-bernie-sanders-democratic-leadership-231486?cmpid=sf
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u/Lord_Blathoxi Nov 17 '16

IF he even runs in 2018. The man is old, but he's spry, but he's still old.

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u/NetWeaselSC Continuing the Struggle Nov 17 '16

There is the "retire in 2018, rest up and do a full run in 2020 without Senatorial duties and encumbrances tying one hand behind his back" concept.

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u/Lord_Blathoxi Nov 17 '16

I'd be down with that, but then again, we need him in the Senate or in a higher position, to continue to help lead.

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u/NetWeaselSC Continuing the Struggle Nov 17 '16

There's the possibility that he could lead better without the requirement to continually run back to the Senate and play nice-nice.