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karynnj

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6. I wonder why instead of having a real Democrat running who intends to endorse the independent,

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Mon Mar 30, 2026, 01:07 PM

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they didn't do what VT has done in many House and now Senate elections for Bernie. He runs on the Democratic line making it clear he will run as independent in the general election. Even if Democrats ran a write in campaign in the primary for him, wouldn't that be an easier way to get to him being the independent candidate endorsed by the Democrats?

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The Trump-voting pastor Democrats think could cost them a chance at a Nebraska Senate seat [View all] Celerity Monday OP

So anyone can just declare themselves to be a Democrat and run in the primary? TheRickles Monday #1

I am so not an expert on Nebraska's Democratic Party, but it would seem so. I so hope they can stop this MAGAt POS. Celerity Monday #2

Most of these faux Democrats aren't so obvious; they usually play the part really well to get elected, then when sop Monday #3

Realistically, Do Dems have a chance of winning this seat? Raven123 Monday #4

Dan Osborn absolutely has a decent shot Celerity Monday #5

Thanks. Then I hope Dems head off this faux Democrat Raven123 Monday #7

I wonder why instead of having a real Democrat running who intends to endorse the independent, karynnj Monday #6

Bernie caucuses with the US Senate Dems though. I thought Osborn would not caucus with either Party. Celerity Monday #8

Thanks, that makes sense karynnj Monday #9