The DNC defines a presidential candidate as someone who “has accrued delegates in the nominating process and plans to seek the nomination, has established substantial support for his or her nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Office of the President of the United States, is a bona fide Democrat whose record of public service, accomplishment, public writings and/or public statements affirmatively demonstrates that he or she is faithful to the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States, and will participate in the Convention in good faith.”
Sanders, according to the DNC aide who asked to be anonymous because he is not yet a candidate, appears to comply with those rules.
“There is no registration requirement,” said the aide. “You have to be a good faith Democrats, but you don’t have to submit some sort of proof of registration. There is no long form birther certificate required showing you were born a Democrat.”
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“That is a decision I would have to make,” he has said.
Devine, the political consultant working with Sanders, put it bluntly: “Would something stop Bernie from running as a Democrat? The bottom line answer to that is no.”
