Democratic Primaries

Drunken Irishman

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

Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:32 AM

Mar 2020

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.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders is opening five campaign offices in PA [View all] wyldwolf Mar 2020 OP

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #1

Ratfucker? That's a little harsh. docgee Mar 2020 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #36

.. Cha Mar 2020 #45

apparently it was, lolol Celerity Mar 2020 #50

Yes - but some states have sore-loser laws... Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #6

Some states have deadlines and other requirements. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #35

Thanks for the info, DI Cha Mar 2020 #44

He's lost his damned mind. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #2

He is throwing good money after bad. Butterflylady Mar 2020 #14

His supporters want him to run. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #38

Well Sanders only helps Trump but apparently he and some supporters don't care if Trump wins Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #46

I don't think he is helping trump. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #48

No it hasn't and I will ignore your attacks on Biden...bullshit attacks at that...and say that Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #57

Here's some light reading... aikoaiko Mar 2020 #59

He is not helping Trump. Every campaign speech he delivers always has harsh criticism for Trump. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #52

And he has harsh criticisms for Biden as well...can't have our nominee attacked on the left and the Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #58

Who is the old DownriverDem Mar 2020 #3

To those who said that Bernie gave Biden his list of questions... Sloumeau Mar 2020 #5

NEVER underestimate Bernie's willingness to fight for We The People!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #9

"The People" being the Trump family? ThisIsNotPossible Mar 2020 #28

I underestimate it gleefully every day. HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #37

We the people voted overwhelmingly that we believe Biden's path more than Sanders. LizBeth Mar 2020 #41

At this point his fight will only re-elect Trump. Sanders has no path...surprised you would Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #47

"We the people" are overwhelmingly choosing the other guy. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #51

Right, because we the people need four more years of Trump! kcr Mar 2020 #56

Shocker awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #7

Good for Bernie!! Workin class folks love a fighter... a fighter for THEM!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #8

And if they had bothered to vote, they might have gotten one? brooklynite Mar 2020 #24

This is for the people of Pennsylvania who haven't voted yet. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #53

That's why they're voting for Biden HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #39

In light of the pandemic, how does this make sense? peggysue2 Mar 2020 #10

Yep. New campaign offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown dalton99a Mar 2020 #11

I hope he loses in a humiliating fashion... SidDithers Mar 2020 #12

Maybe he's hoping older voters will stay home due octoberlib Mar 2020 #13

Biden is projected to reach majority of pledged delegates by the time Pennsylvania comes along. beastie boy Mar 2020 #15

With Biden having a majority, all he is doing is stroking the coronavirus issue LizBeth Mar 2020 #42

You know MyNameGoesHere Mar 2020 #16

Seems crazy. Do you have a link? thesquanderer Mar 2020 #17

here wyldwolf Mar 2020 #22

52nd & Cedar is a very African American working class nabe...not his strong point brooklynite Mar 2020 #26

Interesting democrattotheend Mar 2020 #40

Finally found a reputable source: SharonClark Mar 2020 #31

Interesting... It sounds like he may have committed to taking the space prior to Tuesday's results. thesquanderer Mar 2020 #55

I hope he gets it handed to him next week. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #18

Source? SharonClark Mar 2020 #19

here wyldwolf Mar 2020 #21

BillyPenn????? SharonClark Mar 2020 #32

Yes!!!!!!! wyldwolf Mar 2020 #33

Biden is ahead by 60.3% - 32.7%. He has absolutely no chance in Pennsylvania. George II Mar 2020 #20

I'm a Pennsylvania voter, yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2020 #23

Waste of time and money. honest.abe Mar 2020 #25

And putting people at risk with coronavirus infections. LizBeth Mar 2020 #43

It's on! showblue22 Mar 2020 #27

LOL, he has no chance of that MH1 Mar 2020 #29

If he helps dirty donnie win the general...he will tie with the the most hated figures in Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #49

It's 2016 all over again. FFS grossproffit Mar 2020 #30

... William769 Mar 2020 #34

Key phrase: "dozens of paid staffers". IOW, side hustle. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #54

Then do what Bloomberg is doing. Point his guns towards TRUMP. NOT BIDEN. Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #60