AUSTIN, Texas — Bernie Sanders’ staying power atop the 2020 field has Democratic insiders in Texas on edge: They’re worried nominating the Vermont senator would kneecap their hard-fought campaign to flip the Texas state house.
Story continuesSanders’ rising progressive agenda and the leftward march of Democrats like Elizabeth Warren has divided the party here about how to succeed and what lessons to divine from years of electoral losses born out of deploying untested strategies they hope will transform Texas into a battleground state.
“For control of the state legislature and how the congressional delegation is drawn over the next decade, it’s very important that we do all we can to win the statehouse now so both parties have a seat at the table,” said state Rep. Chris Turner, chair of the Texas House Democratic caucus and who has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
The party divide in Texas has also become even wider as Democrats still chew on Beto O’Rourke’s ill-fated 2018 Senate campaign against Ted Cruz, drawing a litany of different lessons about whether his 2.5-point loss was a victory or a missed opportunity. Texas Republicans, facing competitive elections for the first time in decades, say that regardless of who wins the nomination, Sanders candidacy puts Democrats on the defensive.
No worries. Texas isn’t Texas anymore. Places San Antonio are growing like weeds and that new population is liberal Californians and lefty New Englanders. I just gotta find a place to park my snow shovel.
He’ll destroy Southern Democrat chances in a year when regaining state houses is urgent lest Republicans redraw districts to best suit them in elections for the next 10 years...
Stop gaslighting people. EVERYONE knows to vote down the ballot. We know it’s extremely important to FlipTheSenateBlue. I’ll vote down the ballot blue but NeverBloomberg he’s a Republican & our elections are not for sale.
Let's work hard to get the best nominee in position to beat Trump in November. I'm not a Bernie fan and I would prefer Joe Biden but, whoever the nominee is, and I'm closing my eyes when I say it, I'll VOTE BLUE in 2020. Elect the Democrat: President & Senate.
I'll say it until I'm dead, these are the SAME people who said Hillary had a 99.8% chance of winning... Don't listen to these people
Bernie polls 2 points behind Trump in TX. His candidacy would juice the Latino vote for Dems to heretofore unknown power. He plays well w/ white people w/o college degrees & w/ college students—TX has many. He's the best candidate for TX Dems. Instead we get a Cueller quote lol.
So their argument is that the guy who historically motivated voter turnout will actually depress turnout because muh socialism. Ok.
It’s only the media pushing old man do nothing again He has NO chance He has no play outside the racist first two states that voted Stop being the problem politico
The Bernie-phobia has reached epic delusional proportions. He's as electable as each candidate for the Democratic party ticket. We need to be ready to embrace any liberal who has earned their rightful place as the nominee of the DNC. This fear based approach is getting weird.
Democratic insiders may lose their jobs but we may get healthcare and some hope? I’m good with that. NotMeUs
Could've left out 'in Texas'.. He has the who,e democratic establishment sweating bullets. And, it's glorious.
he's super popular in texas, these people know that, it's just incompetent consultants worried they're going to get fired they will
Communism lasted for 70 years in Russia. How long will it last in America once it gets started under Bernie Sanders?
Imagine wanting to lose an election as thirstily as corporate Dems want to.
Someone tweeted that Trumpists are going to all the primaries and voting for Sanders because Trump thinks he can win against Sanders and not against Biden.
Moderate numbers will trounce the democratic socialist numbers. Put all the Biden/Pete/Amy/Bloomberg support behind one candidate and they'll eclipse Bernie for the nomination.
POLITICO, a major indicator where the real fight & story lie! Go for it. Why are moderates so afraid of Bernie's policies? Why do they reject a sure winner if they ever united behind a man who represents what they used to stand for? Or are you afraid too?
Bernie needs to back out of the race, take a chill pill, and do the job he already has... We need people like him in the Senate. We don't need the 'good version of trump' in the White House, we need something better.. PeteForAmerica
US hc industry is a horror show of monopolistic gouging. Let's fix it. M4A. 'Symbicort, costs $110 a month here after insurance. In Mexico it’s $20. My rescue inhaler, albuterol, is not covered by my insurance plan and would be $75 out-of-pocket. In Mexico they’re $3'
Bernie wants everyone in Texas to have affordable healthcare that does not bankrupt you if you get cancer. Donald wants to cut Medicare and SS to pay for half a billion dollar yachts, private planes and $165M houses.
Well, yeah this guy probably would be.
This is dumb, if anything a Populist like Bernie Sanders would improve their odds.
Can't wait for these Bernie and Trump debates...They are going to be great!
Why do Democrats assume the ticket to winning is doing the same thing they’ve been doing when they were losing? Democrats lost congress, lost the senate, lost state senates and governorships and they’ve only gained some of that back because people are tired of Trump.
He’s been at the top for two weeks,that’s it ! Seriously what a ridiculous piece.This race will look completely different in another two weeks and Politico and it’s journalistic integrity will be laughed at like it always is.👎
Or you might win. Trust your voters when they tell you what they want.
As it should. Bernie Sanders: 'We are, whether you like it or not, going to have Medicare For All.' I don't want my government to tell me what insurance I should have, I think freedom of choice still matters to Americans.
Lies, fake news,, Bernie is most popular candidate in texas,,
Stop being worried and start getting out the vote
This Texan is more than ready to vote Sanders on Super Tuesday 🔥
Fk Texas.
Drew14691 weak weak opposition. And we thought corbyn was bad
He is not atop the Independent voters. We don't vote based upon emotion. I see no reason to support him. His ego is the only reason he ran again. Let's see those medical reports Bernie! You are too old and you are ALREADY ill.
They would be screwed. Is that why TheDemocrats are screwing BernieSanders?
Texas needs to get their asses out and vote for someone besides Bernie and Trump
They need to be on edge. If we are going to only have a 2 party system we need to have 2 party’s (not republican and slightly less republican)
2 prominently white states is staying power? 🤦🏻♀️
More important than Texas, Democrats have a chance to flip the Senate. A moderate or centrist is a must. Sanders can’t get anything done with Moscow Mitch in charge.
I see these 'types' of angles, etc. and think to myself, 'Huh, if it's what the people want...why should it worry you?'
This whole article is based around the opinions of about 6 people. Get out of here with this nonsense.
Why, if anything he's helping the Democrats in Texas. It was apparent in Mesquite on Friday. I don't think 2018 was a fluke, Texas is changing.
keep hating on Bernie2020 Politico. your overlords demand it.
Nope
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