Current Events > Obama reportedly feels Sanders is unfit, said he will speak out against him

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miki_sauvester 01/24/20 6:27:23 PM #1:	If it came down to it, who would you side with? Obama Sanders I don't like either of them If it came down to it, who would you side with? - Results (44 votes) Obama 22.73% (10 votes) 10 Sanders 65.91% (29 votes) 29 I don't like either of them 11.36% (5 votes) 5 https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/obama-feels-sanders-is-unfit-to-battle-trump-and-he-has-told-people-he-might-say-so-publicly Obama has told people in private that Sanders is both temperamentally and politically unfit to beat Trump in the 2020 general election, these people say. Among his concerns are Sanders strident form of politics and confrontational manners where he was known not to seek compromise during his long years in the US senate. Meanwhile, Obama is said to worry that Sanders far-left policies, which include massive tax increases, free college tuition and massive student debt forgiveness, would alienate even traditional Democratic voters. And may alienate them enough to re-elect Trump, who is seeking a second term despite historically low favorability ratings given his own bombastic style, these people tell FOX Business. With that, Obama is weighing a more forceful rebuke of Sanders as the candidate to lead the Democrats in 2020, according to people who have spoken to the former president. Its unclear if Obama will name Sanders specifically if he does indeed decide to make a statement or if he will address the matter in more general terms as he did in November. Obama may also decide to remain silent, particularly if Joe Biden, his former vice president, or Warren begin to overtake Sanders in the early primaries and in polling. Looks like if Sanders starts winning, things will start getting really ugly. <cite>miki_sauvester posted [p:933435250] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote> If it came down to it, who would you side with? Obama Sanders I don't like either of them Vote View Results If it came down to it, who would you side with? - Results (44 votes) Obama 22.73% (10 votes) 10 Sanders 65.91% (29 votes) 29 I don't like either of them 11.36% (5 votes) 5 Show Voting Form https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/obama-feels-sanders-is-unfit-to-battle-trump-and-he-has-told-people-he-might-say-so-publicly <quote>Obama has told people in private that Sanders is both temperamentally and politically unfit to beat Trump in the 2020 general election, these people say. Among his concerns are Sanders strident form of politics and confrontational manners where he was known not to seek compromise during his long years in the US senate. Meanwhile, Obama is said to worry that Sanders far-left policies, which include massive tax increases, free college tuition and massive student debt forgiveness, would alienate even traditional Democratic voters. And may alienate them enough to re-elect Trump, who is seeking a second term despite historically low favorability ratings given his own bombastic style, these people tell FOX Business. With that, Obama is weighing a more forceful rebuke of Sanders as the candidate to lead the Democrats in 2020, according to people who have spoken to the former president. Its unclear if Obama will name Sanders specifically if he does indeed decide to make a statement or if he will address the matter in more general terms as he did in November. Obama may also decide to remain silent, particularly if Joe Biden, his former vice president, or Warren begin to overtake Sanders in the early primaries and in polling.</quote> Looks like if Sanders starts winning, things will start getting really ugly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vyrulisse 01/24/20 6:29:54 PM #2:	Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true. --- https://imgur.com/6VeX04D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26N7lQHNW8 <cite>Vyrulisse posted [p:933435346] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sexypwnstar 01/24/20 6:30:16 PM #3:	By Justine Coleman - 11/26/19 12:03 PM EST --- https://imgur.com/Su4g5 https://imgur.com/21DiJ <cite>Sexypwnstar posted [p:933435366] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>By Justine Coleman - 11/26/19 12:03 PM EST </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 01/24/20 6:30:22 PM #4:	He's correct --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:933435371] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>He's correct </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 01/24/20 6:30:44 PM #5:	Old news --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:933435383] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Old news </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheHoldSteady 01/24/20 6:30:44 PM #6:	Bernie really is the Dems version of Trump --- If she says we partied, then I'm pretty sure we partied. I really don't remember. I remember we departed from our bodies. <cite>TheHoldSteady posted [p:933435387] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Bernie really is the Dems version of Trump </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Smashingpmkns 01/24/20 6:31:32 PM #8:	This is old. Supposedly he said today that he wont come out against Sanders publicly, which kinda says a lot that he had to clarify this... --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:933435420] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>This is old. Supposedly he said today that he wont come out against Sanders publicly, which kinda says a lot that he had to clarify this...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 01/24/20 6:32:01 PM #9:	Gotta keep those keep those corporate donors happy. --- "If you wish to converse with me define your terms" Voltaire <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:933435433] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Gotta keep those keep those corporate donors happy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 01/24/20 6:32:02 PM #10:	TheHoldSteady posted... Bernie really is the Dems version of Trump Nah Tulsi --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:933435434] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>TheHoldSteady posted... </cite> <quote>Bernie really is the Dems version of Trump</quote>Nah Tulsi </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 01/24/20 6:32:41 PM #11:	Well he's not wrong Sanders would be an awful and ineffective president. However an awful and ineffective president is still much better than Donald Trump --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgtc.com/i/bHqCLJF.png https://i.imgtc.com/YnvkpvU.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:933435459] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Well he's not wrong Sanders would be an awful and ineffective president. However an awful and ineffective president is still much better than Donald Trump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Abiz_ 01/24/20 6:32:52 PM #12:	He should just sit down and stfu. Left side has enough problems. Someone like him coming in to knock Sanders off would be a shot at progressives. The progressives would have to respond in either leaving the party or even more aggressively trying primary other democrats. Which will just cause more in fighting. Right now should be a great time for Democrats to take the lead in the country. Republicans are just benefiting from this shit. <cite>Abiz_ posted [p:933435467] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>He should just sit down and stfu. Left side has enough problems. Someone like him coming in to knock Sanders off would be a shot at progressives. The progressives would have to respond in either leaving the party or even more aggressively trying primary other democrats. Which will just cause more in fighting. Right now should be a great time for Democrats to take the lead in the country. Republicans are just benefiting from this shit. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
miki_sauvester 01/24/20 6:36:53 PM #13:	Irony posted... Nah Tulsi Tulsi has no chance of winning the nomination though, while Bernie has a decent shot. And Trump obviously did win. <cite>miki_sauvester posted [p:933435629] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted...</cite> <quote>Nah Tulsi </quote> Tulsi has no chance of winning the nomination though, while Bernie has a decent shot. And Trump obviously did win.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 01/24/20 6:40:56 PM #14:	Well what does Obama know? He sucked. Weird how everyone has tons of things to complain about until someone tries to rock the boat. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:933435806] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Well what does Obama know? He sucked. Weird how everyone has tons of things to complain about until someone tries to rock the boat. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 01/24/20 6:41:53 PM #15:	Gonna have to hear it from the horse's mouth before I believe it. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:933435844] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Gonna have to hear it from the horse's mouth before I believe it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 01/24/20 6:41:58 PM #16:	miki_sauvester posted... Tulsi has no chance of winning the nomination though, while Bernie has a decent shot. And Trump obviously did win. Bernie has no shot --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:933435853] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>miki_sauvester posted... </cite> <quote>Tulsi has no chance of winning the nomination though, while Bernie has a decent shot. And Trump obviously did win.</quote>Bernie has no shot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 01/24/20 6:42:44 PM #17:	The DNC is afraid of Sanders. CNN, Daily Beast, Hillary, Warren and now Obama, all attacking Bernie because they are threatened. --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5pzggr <cite>Sayoria posted [p:933435879] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>The DNC is afraid of Sanders. CNN, Daily Beast, Hillary, Warren and now Obama, all attacking Bernie because they are threatened. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KINDERFELD 01/24/20 6:43:50 PM #18:	Obama needs to stfu at this point. Had he such great foresight, he would have had a freaking clue that Trump would win again Hillary. --- the polyfilla way look strong in the weakness of the gaps <cite>KINDERFELD posted [p:933435927] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Obama needs to stfu at this point. Had he such great foresight, he would have had a freaking clue that Trump would win again Hillary. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
garan 01/24/20 6:46:46 PM #19:	TheHoldSteady posted... Bernie really is the Dems version of Trump I've been saying that for 4 years. The difference is the Republican establishment couldn't shut Trump down fast enough but the DNC has been doing everything it can to bury their own populist choice. I firmly believe it cost them the 2016 election & am concerned that it will mean Trump will win in 2020 also. <cite>garan posted [p:933436032] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>TheHoldSteady posted...</cite> <quote>Bernie really is the Dems version of Trump </quote> I've been saying that for 4 years. The difference is the Republican establishment couldn't shut Trump down fast enough but the DNC has been doing everything it can to bury their own populist choice. I firmly believe it cost them the 2016 election & am concerned that it will mean Trump will win in 2020 also.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zodd3224 01/24/20 6:48:00 PM #20:	Vyrulisse posted... Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true. --- https://imgur.com/qAas5O2 https://youtu.be/GXkszF8Kq0Q <cite>Zodd3224 posted [p:933436081] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Vyrulisse posted... </cite> <quote>Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EffectAndCause 01/24/20 6:49:54 PM #21:	brestugo posted... Gonna have to hear it from the horse's mouth before I believe it. --- https://imgur.com/wMshiEN <cite>EffectAndCause posted [p:933436147] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>brestugo posted...</cite> <quote>Gonna have to hear it from the horse's mouth before I believe it. </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Southernfatman 01/24/20 6:51:04 PM #22:	The millionaire who gives paid speeches to Wall Street (and of course, It's OK If You're a Democrat!") doesn't like the guy who isn't just another corporate ass kisser? It wouldn't be very surprising if this is true. "Hope and Change" turned out to be "same old shit". Obama was a fake progressive. --- https://imgur.com/hslUvRN When I sin I sin real good. <cite>Southernfatman posted [p:933436195] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>The millionaire who gives paid speeches to Wall Street (and of course, It's OK If You're a Democrat!") doesn't like the guy who isn't just another corporate ass kisser? It wouldn't be very surprising if this is true. "Hope and Change" turned out to be "same old shit". Obama was a fake progressive. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
metralo 01/24/20 6:53:59 PM #23:	Obama is a neo-con. This shouldnt surprise anyone. --- https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1298321979/image.jpg bustin makes me feel good <cite>metralo posted [p:933436297] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Obama is a neo-con. This shouldnt surprise anyone. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 01/24/20 6:55:25 PM #24:	"Wtf we love Obama now?" - Fox News --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:933436357] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>"Wtf we love Obama now?" - Fox News </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 01/24/20 6:57:12 PM #25:	I wouldn't be surprised if Obama holds these views. I'm skeptical that this scoop comes from a conservative reporter for Fox Business who doesn't seem to have reported any inside information from Obama in the past. --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:933436420] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>I wouldn't be surprised if Obama holds these views. I'm skeptical that this scoop comes from a conservative reporter for Fox Business who doesn't seem to have reported any inside information from Obama in the past.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Suchomimus 01/24/20 7:06:11 PM #26:	Side with someone who became beholden to big money, corporations, and vastly expanded mass surveillance or perhaps the most consistent politician in the country? Hmmmm hard choice --- I'm a peasant. <cite>Suchomimus posted [p:933436739] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Side with someone who became beholden to big money, corporations, and vastly expanded mass surveillance or perhaps the most consistent politician in the country? Hmmmm hard choice </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 01/24/20 7:11:12 PM #27:	As best I can tell, there's nothing in this article that wasn't reported two months ago in Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2019/11/26/barack-obama-2020-democrats-candidates-biden-073025 Publicly, he has been clear that he wont intervene in the primary for or against a candidate, unless he believed there was some egregious attack. I can't even imagine with this field how bad it would have to be for him to say something, said a close adviser. Instead, he sees his role as providing guardrails to keep the process from getting too ugly and to unite the party when the nominee is clear. There is one potential exception: Back when Sanders seemed like more of a threat than he does now, Obama said privately that if Bernie were running away with the nomination, Obama would speak up to stop him. (Asked about that, a spokesperson for Obama pointed out that Obama recently said he would support and campaign for whoever the Democratic nominee is.) When it comes to Sanders, I asked one close adviser whether Obama would really lay himself on the line to prevent a Sanders nomination. I cant really confirm that, the adviser said. He hasnt said that directly to me. The only reason I'm hesitating at all is because, yeah, if Bernie were running away with it, I think maybe we would all have to say something. But I don't think that's likely. It's not happening. (Another close Obama friend said, Bernie's not a Democrat.) --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:933436917] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>As best I can tell, there's nothing in this article that wasn't reported two months ago in Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2019/11/26/barack-obama-2020-democrats-candidates-biden-073025 <quote>Publicly, he has been clear that he wont intervene in the primary for or against a candidate, unless he believed there was some egregious attack. I can't even imagine with this field how bad it would have to be for him to say something, said a close adviser. Instead, he sees his role as providing guardrails to keep the process from getting too ugly and to unite the party when the nominee is clear. There is one potential exception: Back when Sanders seemed like more of a threat than he does now, Obama said privately that if Bernie were running away with the nomination, Obama would speak up to stop him. (Asked about that, a spokesperson for Obama pointed out that Obama recently said he would support and campaign for whoever the Democratic nominee is.) When it comes to Sanders, I asked one close adviser whether Obama would really lay himself on the line to prevent a Sanders nomination. I cant really confirm that, the adviser said. He hasnt said that directly to me. The only reason I'm hesitating at all is because, yeah, if Bernie were running away with it, I think maybe we would all have to say something. But I don't think that's likely. It's not happening. (Another close Obama friend said, Bernie's not a Democrat.)</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GoodOlJr 01/24/20 7:12:31 PM #28:	Damn, were getting biden klobuchar or something awful This is hilarious --- http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3475/3291766630_b434e97925.jpg 3DS: 1005-8921-6109 <cite>GoodOlJr posted [p:933436964] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Damn, were getting biden klobuchar or something awful This is hilarious</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 01/24/20 7:25:10 PM #29:	So it's just a rumor? I believe won't support anyone until we get an actual nominee and then support who ever it is. --- Occam's razor: The simplest solution (answer) is most likely the right one <cite>creativerealms posted [p:933437480] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>So it's just a rumor? I believe won't support anyone until we get an actual nominee and then support who ever it is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 01/24/20 7:28:33 PM #30:	Vyrulisse posted... Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true. this he should keep out of the election --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:933437605] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Vyrulisse posted...</cite> <quote>Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true. </quote> this he should keep out of the election</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andel 01/24/20 7:31:09 PM #31:	obama needs to stfu tbh --- I am thinking about just walking into the river now that Megaupload is gone and condoms are in porn.-Fubonis <cite>andel posted [p:933437722] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>obama needs to stfu tbh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 01/24/20 7:48:21 PM #32:	andel posted... obama needs to stfu tbh It hasn't been proven he said anything. --- Occam's razor: The simplest solution (answer) is most likely the right one <cite>creativerealms posted [p:933438389] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>andel posted... </cite> <quote>obama needs to stfu tbh</quote>It hasn't been proven he said anything. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dameon_reaper 01/24/20 7:51:51 PM #33:	For all we know, this could be just something used to stir it up. <cite>dameon_reaper posted [p:933438515] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>For all we know, this could be just something used to stir it up. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TalkNoJutsu 01/24/20 8:45:26 PM #34:	Vyrulisse posted... Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true. --- All about them 90's JRPGs and anime, Fam! Chrono Trigger for GOAT <cite>TalkNoJutsu posted [p:933440562] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Vyrulisse posted... </cite> <quote>Kinda disappointed in Obama if that's true.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 01/24/20 8:47:25 PM #35:	Obama and Sanders have drastically different views on compromise. None for this is surprising to hear from Obama. --- PSN: Jiek <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:933440660] in Obama repo... [t:78357554]...</cite> <quote>Obama and Sanders have drastically different views on compromise. None for this is surprising to hear from Obama. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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