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The Iron Prophet @ironprophet.bsky.social

He didn't really have strong Black support, which is why Biden smoked him in South Carolina in 2020. Dunno if I'd say he alienated anyone though.

sep 1, 2025, 2:45 am • 6 0

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muchadoabout42.bsky.social @muchadoabout42.bsky.social

Biden smoked him because the Democratic Party intervened (Sanders is technically an independent that caucuses with Democrats). Perspective of a truly baffled independent as I've watched the Democratic Party hurt themselves by playing it safe.

sep 1, 2025, 7:52 am • 1 0 • view
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mshanahan.bsky.social @mshanahan.bsky.social

Biden smoked him bc Jim Clyburn endorsed Biden at the last minute. The D electorate did not know Sanders well, so the endorsement was key. If Clyburn had remained neutral, we would have seen a very different outcome.

sep 1, 2025, 3:29 pm • 1 0 • view
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mshanahan.bsky.social @mshanahan.bsky.social

Sorry - that reply was meant to @ironprophet

sep 1, 2025, 3:30 pm • 0 0 • view