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In reply to the discussion: I think we all agree that Bernie Sanders is a fine Senator, [View all]murielm99
(30,785 posts)52. Senator Durbin is also very approachable.
I have met him many times. He also has a variety of young people as aides, and they learn and grow as politicians and people who are willing to stay involved in government. They are young men and women both. His wife also conducts leadership programs for young women.
We have many fine Democratic leaders.
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Yeah, I was rolling my eyes over the above statement as well. That link is just the
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2017
#29
Yeah, it's not really something to raise blood pressure about, just kinda pointless now. Bernie
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2017
#37
What a lovely post. And there's no reason for anyone to accuse party leadership of being "feeble"...
NurseJackie
Mar 2017
#51
The problem is, there is a faction that brooks no criticism of the Democratic Party.
alarimer
Mar 2017
#91
I've yet to see this faction. What I've seen is a faction that brooks no criticism of
synergie
Mar 2017
#103
Bernie is an asset to the American people. For this he deserves kudos and respect.
Mr. Ected
Mar 2017
#21
He's still an independent because that's what his constituency elected him as.
liberalnarb
Mar 2017
#96
I think you're wrong about all DU members agreeing with your assessment of Sanders.
aikoaiko
Mar 2017
#39
"Outreach" does not mean smearing Democratic Party leaders by calling them "feeble". (LOL)
NurseJackie
Mar 2017
#67