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Source: newsweek
Advocacy Groups Call Foul on Sanders Campaign in Iowa, Nevada
By Emily Cadei On 1/28/16 at 6:22 PM
Senator Bernie Sanders has built his insurgent presidential bid around being Mr. Clean, but several outside groups are now accusing his campaign of playing dirty.
Sanders’s campaign in Iowa has included League of Conservation Voters and AARP logos in recent mailers it’s sent to prospective caucusgoers, a subtle effort to tie himself to those groups, if not implying an endorsement. But neither group has backed him. The AARP, which represents retirees, does not endorse candidates, and the League of Conservative Voters, an environmental advocacy group, is supporting Sanders’s Democratic foe, Hillary Clinton.
And now news has broken of what is potentially an even more bald-faced deception, in Nevada, where Sanders supporters have reportedly been posing as members of Las Vegas’s powerful Culinary Workers Union Local 226 to try to rally labor support ahead of the state’s Democratic caucuses on February 20.
For a candidate who has boasted about not taking money from billionaires and never running a negative political ad in his life, the moves raise questions about the iconoclastic Vermont lawmaker’s campaign just days before the make-or-break Iowa caucuses......................
Read more: http://www.newsweek.com/sanders-complaints-iowa-nevada-420806
U.S. Senate race: Russ Feingold leads Ron Johnson 50-37 percent.
Molly Beck ?@MollyBeck 4h4 hours ago
U.S. Senate race: Russ Feingold leads Ron Johnson 50-37 percent. #wipolitics #mulawpoll
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Sanders tries to bolster position against gun law he previously supported
Source: cnn
By David Wright and Eric Bradner, CNN
Updated 12:55 PM ET, Thu January 28, 2016 | Video Source: CNN
Washington (CNN)Bernie Sanders will co-sponsor a bill to repeal legal protections for the firearm industry that he'd supported a decade ago, taking another step to undo the political damage of that vote and smooth over his relationship with gun
According to a release from the Brady Campaign, Sanders will co-sponsor the repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which protects gun manufacturers in lawsuits involving shootings. Sanders had voted in favor of the protections while in the Senate and has up to this point resisted reversing course on the issue.
The Brady Campaign says that Sanders decided to support the legislation "hours after meeting with Brady activists," and that his staff also met with victims of gun violence.
For Sanders, it's all an effort to undo the damage of a 2005 vote for a bill that protected gun manufacturers from lawsuits when their firearms are used in crimes. Then-New York Sen. Hillary Clinton opposed that bill, and has repeatedly pointed to Sanders' vote as evidence he was aligned with the National Rifle Association........
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/28/politics/bernie-sanders-gun-law-reversal/?iid=ob_lockedrail_topeditorial&iref=obinsite
Golly gee--Sanders is evolving.
Major Nevada union accuses Sanders aides of posing as union members
Source: cnn
Major Nevada union accuses Sanders aides of posing as union members
By Dan Merica, CNN
Updated 3:47 PM ET, Thu January 28, 2016 | Video Source: CNN
Now Playing Sanders: Where was...
Des Moines, Iowa (CNN)Nevada's powerful Culinary Union on Thursday accused Bernie Sanders' campaign staffers of posing as union workers in an attempt to gain access to their members, a charge the Sanders campaign denies.
Union representatives said Thursday that multiple members of their union have reported Sanders' campaign staffers of "attempting and gaining access to employee dining rooms at Las Vegas Strip properties."
"We are disappointed and offended," said Geoconda Arguello-Kline, the union's secretary-treasurer. "It's completely inappropriate for any campaign to attempt to mislead Culinary Union members, especially at their place of work.".....................
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/28/politics/bernie-sanders-union-nevada-culinary-union/index.html
Clinton Seen as Winner in November; A Trump Presidency Inspires Anxiety (POLL)
Source: abcnews
Clinton Seen as Winner in November; A Trump Presidency Inspires Anxiety (POLL)
By CHAD KIEWIET DE JONGE
Jan 28, 2016, 7:00 AM ET
PHOTO: Hillary Clinton attends a rally in Marshalltown, Iowa, Jan. 26, 2016 and Donald Trump speaks during an event in Iowa City, Iowa on the same day.AP Photo
WATCH Bernie Sanders Meets With President Obama Ahead of Iowa Caucuses
Most Americans expect that Hillary Clinton would prevail against her leading GOP opponent in November, while Bernie Sanders’ chances are rated less well. The thought of Donald Trump as president inspires high levels of public anxiety.
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll also finds Americans divided about the need for a third party in this country – but not so divided about a potential independent run by Trump, should he fail to win the GOP nomination. Fewer than a quarter say they’d even consider voting for him as an independent candidate for president.
With Trump as the GOP nominee vs. Clinton, 54 percent of Americans say they’d expect Clinton to win; among registered voters (a more GOP-leaning group), Clinton has 52 percent support. Clinton’s seen by much wider margins as beating Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio. Sanders, for his part, is seen as beating Cruz or Rubio – but potentially losing to Trump.
Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/clinton-winner-november-trump-presidency-inspires-anxiety-poll/story?id=36555715
umm...... now Sanders is LOSING to Trump--while Clinton wins up against TRUMP!
Gabby Giffords to Campaign With Hillary Clinton
Source: cnbc
Jan 28 2016, 8:59 am ET
Gabby Giffords to Campaign With Hillary Clinton
by Monica Alba
DES MOINES, IOWA - ......................
Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, will appear at a rally with Clinton in Ames on Saturday and kick off a canvassing event later in the day, the campaign confirmed.
The couple became outspoken advocates for gun control after Giffords survived a shot to the head at a political event in Tucson five years ago. Two years later, they founded a superPAC called Americans for Responsible Solutions, just weeks weeks after a gunman killed 26 people—20 of them children—at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
This weekend, the pair will praise Clinton's record to prevent gun violence and dedication to "common sense" safety measures, according to an aide.
Giffords and Kelly endorsed Clinton earlier this month in a statement, saying: "Only one candidate for president has the determination and toughness to stand up to the corporate gun lobby - and the record to prove it. That candidate is Hillary Clinton."
They also praised Clinton for doing "what is right, not what is politically expedient." ........................
Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/gabby-giffords-campaign-hillary-clinton-n505721
Good for Gabby and her husband. Thank you
Press Release-NH Labor News: Gloria Steinem To Join Hillary for New Hampshire Organizing Events
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Gloria Steinem To Join Hillary for New Hampshire Organizing Events
http://nhlabornews.com/2016/01/51058/
By NH Labor News | January 28, 2016 | Elections, Press Release
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Gloria Steinem — Gloria Steinem will travel to New Hampshire on January 29th to talk with New Hampshire voters at grassroots events about Hillary Clinton’s lifetime of experience fighting for families and getting meaningful results.
Steinem will visit Hanover, Concord, Manchester and Portsmouth to talk to voters about how as president, Hillary Clinton will work to build an economy that works for all Americans.
With so much at stake for American families in 2016, Hillary for New Hampshire is committed to delivering a grassroots community organizing campaign that connects supporters and builds relationships with Granite Staters through one-on-one meetings, small gatherings, and online engagement. At the events, volunteers will be asking supporters to fill out a “Commit to Vote” card, pledging to vote for Hillary in the first in the nation primary.
Members of the public can sign up at hillaryclinton.com/events to receive more information about campaign events happening near them.
The following week of action events are open to members of the press. Media planning to cover any event are kindly asked to R.S.V.P. to jmcclain@hillaryclinton.com.
Seniors for Hillary Event with Gloria Steinem
When: 9:45 AM
Where: Kendal Retirement Center at 80 Lyme Rd in Hanover
Students for Hillary with Gloria Steinem
When: 10:30 AM
Where: Morano Gelato, 57 Main St #101 in Hanover
Women for Hillary Event with Gloria Steinem
When: 1:30 PM
Where: Live Juice, 5 S Main Street in Concord
Manchester Organizing Event with Gloria Steinem
When: 2:45 PM
Where: Hillary for New Hampshire Manchester Office, 66 Hanover Street, Suite 300 in Manchester
Portsmouth Phone Bank with Gloria
Steinem
When: 4:30 PM
Where: Hillary for New Hampshire Portsmouth Office, 2800 Lafayette Road, Suite 10A in Portsmouth
Hillary commenorrates #HolocaustMemorialDay -H............
Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 13h13 hours ago
Today & every day, we have an obligation to confront hate, advance human rights, & help those fleeing persecution. #HolocaustMemorialDay -H
Pres. Candidate Clinton Meets with African American Leaders, Attends Fundraiser in Philly
Source: delaware1059.com
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 4:28am
Pres. Candidate Clinton Meets with African American Leaders, Attends Fundraiser in Philly
http://delaware1059.com/story.php?id=21825
By NBC 10 & Kelli Steele
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton meets with African American ministers and also holds a fundraiser in Philly.
NBC 10 reports that Clinton first paid a visit to Mother Bethel A.M.E. church in Society Hill where she spoke with African American ministers from across the country, including Mother Bethel's reverend Mark Kelly Tyler on Wednesday. Clinton discussed criminal justice reform, jobs, equal pay and women's health. ...........
Read more: http://delaware1059.com/story.php?id=21825
Tweet form Hillary:
Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 9h9 hours ago
Grateful to have a moment of reflection and community with faith leaders from across the country in Philadelphia today. Thank you all. -H
Sanders conveniently omits that Hillary meets with African American Leaders in Phillly
Oh yes, Bernie Sanders last night was mud-slinging --told his rally that he would rather be here in Iowa than what Hillary was doing -fund raising in Philadelphia. But Sanders did not tell his rally the whole truth and left out that Hillary was also meeting with Afro-American Leaders. It is dishonest of Sanders to do this. How can we trust him to tell us the Truth?? But most of headlines tell the truth!
BTW--msnbc played a clip of Sanders on stage mud-slinging-where he ragged on about Hillary's trip to Philly and her fundraising stop where he omitted the fact that Hillary also met with Afro-American leaders and was in Iowa earlier in the day.
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Howard-John Wesley ?@PastorHJW 14h14 hours ago
Sitting in a meeting listening to the vision of @HilaryClinton for African-Americans
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 4:28am
Pres. Candidate Clinton Meets with African American Leaders, Attends Fundraiser in Philly
http://delaware1059.com/story.php?id=21825
By NBC 10 & Kelli Steele
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton meets with African American ministers and also holds a fundraiser in Philly.
NBC 10 reports that Clinton first paid a visit to Mother Bethel A.M.E. church in Society Hill where she spoke with African American ministers from across the country, including Mother Bethel's reverend Mark Kelly Tyler on Wednesday. Clinton discussed criminal justice reform, jobs, equal pay and women's health.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 4:28am
Pres. Candidate Clinton Meets with African American Leaders, Attends Fundraiser in Philly
By NBC 10 & Kelli Steele
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton meets with African American ministers and also holds a fundraiser in Philly.
NBC 10 reports that Clinton first paid a visit to Mother Bethel A.M.E. church in Society Hill where she spoke with African American ministers from across the country, including Mother Bethel's reverend Mark Kelly Tyler on Wednesday. Clinton discussed criminal justice reform, jobs, equal pay and women's health. .......................
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