Bernie Sanders is opening five campaign offices in PA

[wyldwolf]

Six weeks out from the April primary, Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is ramping up his Pennsylvania presence to the tune of five new offices and dozens of paid staffers.

[docgee]

4. Ratfucker? That's a little harsh.

[Cha]

45. ..

[Celerity]

50. apparently it was, lolol

[Drunken Irishman]

6. Yes - but some states have sore-loser laws...

That make it impossible for a loser of a primary to run as an independent after they lose the primary of that state.

One such state is Pennsylvania. So, if he loses the PA primary, he will be unable to receive ballot access in that state. Michigan is another state.

But there's some ambiguity whether they apply to presidential elections too. My guess is, as was the case in Michigan in 2012 with Gary Johnson, it can apply if vetted by the state government. In this instance, Michigan blocked Johnson, despite many believing the sore-loser laws not applying to that presidential election. However, he was not on the ballot in Michigan in 2012.

[LiberalFighter]

35. Some states have deadlines and other requirements.

Indiana requires 2% (44,935) of total votes cast in previous Secretary of State election by June 30. Wouldn't give Sanders time to get it done.

July 5 is deadline as a write-in. And the convention has not even started.

[Cha]

44. Thanks for the info, DI

[Happy Hoosier]

2. He's lost his damned mind.

Instead of squandering this money on a race he cannot win, why not support the fight against Trump. FFS. That guy's ego is incredible.

[Butterflylady]

14. He is throwing good money after bad.

Biden is our native son. I've said it so many times that PA has a large number of democrats that will not vote for anyone that call themselves a social anything. And he is not a Democrat which they are aware of. We may be hardheaded, but we're not stupid.

[aikoaiko]

38. His supporters want him to run.

And I’m glad.

[Demsrule86]

46. Well Sanders only helps Trump but apparently he and some supporters don't care if Trump wins

four more years which I find shocking. Biden is the nominee;Sanders has no way mathematically to catch him in the states that remain.

[aikoaiko]

48. I don't think he is helping trump.

It’s been fairly peaceful.

Of course, Bernie hasn’t hammered Joe on protecting credit card companies instead of over burdened families or on his love of Asset Forfeiture laws.

[Demsrule86]

57. No it hasn't and I will ignore your attacks on Biden...bullshit attacks at that...and say that

attacking Biden who is our presumptive nominee hurts our efforts to get rid of Trump.

[aikoaiko]

59. Here's some light reading...

Biden and His Support for Asset Forfeiture
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/dispatches/2019/06/25/how-biden-is-responsible-for-the-appalling-civil-asset-forfeiture-laws/


Biden and Harsher Bankruptcy Laws to Protect Banks' Interests
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/5/6/18518381/baccpa-bankruptcy-bill-2005-biden-warren

[totodeinhere]

52. He is not helping Trump. Every campaign speech he delivers always has harsh criticism for Trump.

He routinely calls Trump the worst president in our history.

[Demsrule86]

58. And he has harsh criticisms for Biden as well...can't have our nominee attacked on the left and the

we will lose the General if this continues...Sanders must go.

[DownriverDem]

3. Who is the old

fool now? Seriously.

[Sloumeau]

5. To those who said that Bernie gave Biden his list of questions...

because he is looking for a way to leave the campaign, I think you might be in error.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

9. NEVER underestimate Bernie's willingness to fight for We The People!!

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Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[ThisIsNotPossible]

28. "The People" being the Trump family?

Because that’s the only way this sort of move makes sense.

[HarlanPepper]

37. I underestimate it gleefully every day.

SCOREBOARD

[LizBeth]

41. We the people voted overwhelmingly that we believe Biden's path more than Sanders.

[Demsrule86]

47. At this point his fight will only re-elect Trump. Sanders has no path...surprised you would

be for this with Trump trying to kill all of us with Corona,Dreamers, caged babies and a SCOTUS pick on the line... not to mention that Trump plans to go after social security, Medicare, and Medicaid in a second term and we will lose all health care...kids are already going hungry because of Trump. And of course, he may very well destroy our Republic and / or lob nukes at someone...Trump is nuts. He needs to go and Sanders needs to bow out sooner rather than later.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

51. "We the people" are overwhelmingly choosing the other guy.

[kcr]

56. Right, because we the people need four more years of Trump!

[awesomerwb1]

7. Shocker

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

8. Good for Bernie!! Workin class folks love a fighter... a fighter for THEM!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[brooklynite]

24. And if they had bothered to vote, they might have gotten one?

[totodeinhere]

53. This is for the people of Pennsylvania who haven't voted yet.

I like the idea that Bernie is allowing voters from later primaries to participate.

[HarlanPepper]

39. That's why they're voting for Biden

SCOREBOARD

[peggysue2]

10. In light of the pandemic, how does this make sense?

Offices are closing down and workers told to work from home. And Sanders is holding office opening parties? Really?

Guess that 'concern-speech' on the pandemic was just for the rubes. So be it for the Senator from Vermont 'telegraphing' his exit.

[dalton99a]

11. Yep. New campaign offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown

[SidDithers]

12. I hope he loses in a humiliating fashion...

he's got no path to the nomination. He needs to end this charade of a campaign.



Sid

[octoberlib]

13. Maybe he's hoping older voters will stay home due

to Coronavirus.

[beastie boy]

15. Biden is projected to reach majority of pledged delegates by the time Pennsylvania comes along.

Bernie's money will be no good after that. Might as well spend all those $27 donations before the inevitable happens.

[LizBeth]

42. With Biden having a majority, all he is doing is stroking the coronavirus issue

by putting people in gatherings as opposed to what so many of the states are doing trying to get no contact.

[MyNameGoesHere]

16. You know

Now it's personal. Do it Mr. Independent Senator from Vermont. I hope the humiliation is epic. You think you're going to go to Joe's house and try to disrupt? Ain't happening. Those people in that area love Joe. You're going to be relegated to the dustbin of history and I for one couldn't be happier.

https://billypenn.com/2020/03/13/bernie-sanders-is-opening-five-campaign-offices-in-joe-bidens-native-pa/

[thesquanderer]

17. Seems crazy. Do you have a link?

either from a legit news site or official Sanders campaign site/social media?

[wyldwolf]

22. here

https://billypenn.com/2020/03/13/bernie-sanders-is-opening-five-campaign-offices-in-joe-bidens-native-pa/

[brooklynite]

26. 52nd & Cedar is a very African American working class nabe...not his strong point

[democrattotheend]

40. Interesting

Hopefully they'll do some voter registration operations that will help us in November.

[SharonClark]

31. Finally found a reputable source:

]https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/bernie-sanders-pa-field-offices-coronavirus-20200313.html

[thesquanderer]

55. Interesting... It sounds like he may have committed to taking the space prior to Tuesday's results.

based on this:

none of the offices will hold previously scheduled events to mark their openings

and also:

the campaign said the use for the physical offices in the coming weeks is in flux, given all staff have been told to work from home.

It sounds like the plans to open these offices were likely established before these last three days (i.e. while his campaign still seemed to have some life to it).

[redstatebluegirl]

18. I hope he gets it handed to him next week.

What concerns me is that people won't vote because they are afraid of the virus. Either way, i think he loses big.

[SharonClark]

19. Source?

[wyldwolf]

21. here

https://billypenn.com/2020/03/13/bernie-sanders-is-opening-five-campaign-offices-in-joe-bidens-native-pa/

[SharonClark]

32. BillyPenn?????

Found this: https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/bernie-sanders-pa-field-offices-coronavirus-20200313.html

[wyldwolf]

33. Yes!!!!!!!

It was the only source reporting it earlier today.

is there an issue with the source?

[George II]

20. Biden is ahead by 60.3% - 32.7%. He has absolutely no chance in Pennsylvania.

[yortsed snacilbuper]

23. I'm a Pennsylvania voter,

I doubt BS will win here!

[honest.abe]

25. Waste of time and money.

He cant seriously believe he has any chance.

[LizBeth]

43. And putting people at risk with coronavirus infections.

[showblue22]

27. It's on!

He want's to go down the most hated man in history.

[MH1]

29. LOL, he has no chance of that

given his competition. (hint: it is currently residing in the WH for unfathomable reasons)

[Demsrule86]

49. If he helps dirty donnie win the general...he will tie with the the most hated figures in

history.

[grossproffit]

30. It's 2016 all over again. FFS

[William769]

34. ...

[Yavin4]

54. Key phrase: "dozens of paid staffers". IOW, side hustle.

This is why Bernie won't stop. His campaign staff needs the work.

[Vivienne235729]

60. Then do what Bloomberg is doing. Point his guns towards TRUMP. NOT BIDEN.

Otherwise, it is futile and counterproductive.