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ehrnst

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58. You mean the all day meeting that he stopped in for an hour?

Fri May 24, 2019, 01:32 PM

May 2019

He had all day to stop in for that meeting for an hour, but chose to do so right when that vote to sanction a Russian oligharch was going on?

And so... if a vote "won't make a difference" it's pointless to show up and vote?

That's odd. I hear that Sanders praised for casting dissenting votes - even if it won't make a difference - for "conscience" reasons.

Are you saying that's not the case with him anymore?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Honest Question for Sanders and Warren Supporters [View all] Vidal May 2019 OP

OP's that start with "Honest Question..." demmiblue May 2019 #1

So? Cha May 2019 #89

Exactly. aikoaiko May 2019 #100

It is embarrassing that some can't suss out the true nature of OP's like this. demmiblue May 2019 #147

the only reason you're in this thread is to add drama. Correct? Kurt V. May 2019 #151

I've done it. And it was because I wasn't trying to fight. nolabear May 2019 #144

I'm smart enough to figure out what flamebait is... especially when there is a pattern. demmiblue May 2019 #145

That's really too bad. It's exhausting enough without flame bait. nolabear May 2019 #148

Imagine how much more sense this would all make if we could only talk about DEMOCRATS Eliot Rosewater May 2019 #2

He votes more like a Democrat than most Democrats JonLP24 May 2019 #12

Yeah, there's definitely a built in inconsistency to what KPN May 2019 #39

I don't think we as a party should ban intraparty criticism JonLP24 May 2019 #43

Intraparty? Sanders is not part of the party! question everything May 2019 #76

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+1 Cha May 2019 #90

Im pretty sure those 2 voted for the latest round of Russia sanctions BannonsLiver May 2019 #48

Krysten Sinema voted to confirm Barr JonLP24 May 2019 #51

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Except when he doesn't GeniusJoy May 2019 #78

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Bernie IS a Democrat for all intents & purposes...why he's ahead of 20 other Democrats in the polls InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #127

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Think he's still in 2nd place in most polls... so, make that ahead of 21 other Democrats. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #130

Keep this brain-sucking twist up and you may just disappear Hortensis May 2019 #156

... Tipperary May 2019 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2019 #3

Honest answer: Warren is a Democrat! question everything May 2019 #4

And... BOOM!! NurseJackie May 2019 #5

their plans are the same but Bernie's not a "real" Democrat? shanny May 2019 #18

So, tell me, if their "plans are the same" why won't Bernie identify as a Democrat ehrnst May 2019 #33

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Perfectly put! Tipperary May 2019 #23

You know what you're getting when you vote for an actual Democrat. ehrnst May 2019 #35

It's part-time vs. full-time dalton99a May 2019 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2019 #7

please explain Vidal May 2019 #9

Part time independent (when running for senate) and part time democrat (when he is running for pres) GemDigger May 2019 #37

Actually, full time independent on the job. Democrat only when on the campaign trail. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #42

Bad wording on my part, I stand corrected. GemDigger May 2019 #45

Why do you think that the Democrats felt a need to have Democratic candidates ehrnst May 2019 #60

A very specifically worded pledge at that. GemDigger May 2019 #65

While supporters were lauding it as something so incredibly praiseworthy ehrnst May 2019 #73

I knew exactly who it was meant for after I read it. nt GemDigger May 2019 #79

That is what he does in Vermont. Primaries as a Democrat and then switches to Social Democrat. Midnight Writer May 2019 #87

That seems dishonest Vidal May 2019 #88

He takes the primary to delete Dem oppo, since The Dems won't be able to put another candidate up. Midnight Writer May 2019 #133

Very part time.. most of the time Cha May 2019 #92

Bernie was Faux pas May 2019 #8

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... Faux pas May 2019 #13

cheated? Otto Lidenbrock May 2019 #17

When the hell did Bernie get cheated? MrsCoffee May 2019 #19

But Bernie DID get cheated! jcgoldie May 2019 #24

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NEwS FLASH, roody.. NO you DId NOT! Cha May 2019 #94

Exactly, MrsCoffee! Freaking Gaslight! Cha May 2019 #95

Cheated by who? Weaver? Devine? (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #20

Sanders was NOT cheated. Hillary was the voters choice and won by three million votes lunamagica May 2019 #21

How was BS "cheated"? George II May 2019 #25

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This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2019 #52

Neither the press nor the pundits ever addressed the fact lapucelle May 2019 #137

excellent point Vidal May 2019 #139

You Did NOT "get Cheated".. so there's Cha May 2019 #93

Who's "we"? lapucelle May 2019 #105

That's a myth, a faith-based myth. betsuni May 2019 #107

Great article Vidal May 2019 #108

You're welcome! betsuni May 2019 #109

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The only ones who say that, Faux pas, Cha May 2019 #112

Cheated? sheshe2 May 2019 #118

I half agree with you. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #128

I appreciate your recognition that B's time is past. I don't think "he" was cheated in the way MH1 May 2019 #143

Bernie Sanders rolls out new plans all the time JonLP24 May 2019 #11

The NRA likes him. Tipperary May 2019 #26

He had a D- rating in 2016 from the NRA JonLP24 May 2019 #36

He rolls out plans, not necessarily "new" plans. This week he came up with a plan.... George II May 2019 #29

The 15% credit card interest rate with AOC is a new plan JonLP24 May 2019 #31

Even that's not a new plan, there have been laws on the books controlling (not limiting).... George II May 2019 #40

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. George II May 2019 #70

Actuallly, no, it's not new. It something that he tried before, and failed. ehrnst May 2019 #54

Most legislation attempted fails JonLP24 May 2019 #55

So you're going to skip over the detail that it's not actually "new." ehrnst May 2019 #57

"Even Warren" knows that? ehrnst May 2019 #155

To be honest I haven't seen a single major proposal of his this spring that is actually "new". George II May 2019 #72

However, it's savvy for a career politician to crank out many as much "new" ehrnst May 2019 #75

That was my observation. We have a man who has been in the House and Senate for almost 30 years.... George II May 2019 #77

My Senator, Brian Schatz.. Cha May 2019 #135

Plus he voted for sanctions on Russia.... jcgoldie May 2019 #30

Actually there were two Senators who didn't, him and Rand Paul. Interesting company, eh? George II May 2019 #32

He voted for Russia only sanctions JonLP24 May 2019 #34

Why didn't he make it to floor for the January vote for sanctions on a Russian oligharch? ehrnst May 2019 #44

Because he was meeting with sexual harrasement survivors from the JonLP24 May 2019 #49

You mean the all day meeting that he stopped in for an hour? ehrnst May 2019 #58

Convenient mcar May 2019 #106

The meeting was about 36 hours over the course of two days, he happened to decide.... George II May 2019 #125

Yup, under the "Bernie Standard," you're damned if you do or damned if you don't... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #132

No.. that won't work.. that's already been Cha May 2019 #136

So does my dad. But I don't expect my dad to make them happen, like I would a Senator. ehrnst May 2019 #38

Pish, posh....minor (factual) details. George II May 2019 #41

Between the two, Warren has the greater compassion. PatrickforO May 2019 #14

Very thoughtful post. Thank you Patrick. backtoblue May 2019 #152

I agree Vidal May 2019 #153

I like Warren more than Bernie due to tactics and presentation, Turin_C3PO May 2019 #15

All of my questions are dishonest, I'm afraid. Politicub May 2019 #16

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I'm glad you wrote that. Vidal May 2019 #47

Hillary risked her entire political life and future for Universal Healthcare in the 90's Maru Kitteh May 2019 #74

Senator Warren has a problem NYMinute May 2019 #28

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She could hire a Hollywood animal stunt trainer NYMinute May 2019 #82

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It is a true and tested method in these parts nt NYMinute May 2019 #84

.... ehrnst May 2019 #68

That's a refreshing approach to the important issues facing the country. I'll bet she never even... George II May 2019 #124

Warren is vastly superior to Bernie in every conceivable way. BannonsLiver May 2019 #50

Well Vidal May 2019 #67

I think so, too! Cha May 2019 #97

Warren is my #2 after Harris Starry Messenger May 2019 #53

He has been on the same stuff for 40 years. roody May 2019 #61

Even when it fails. (nr) ehrnst May 2019 #64

That's a matter of Cha May 2019 #98

With all due respect. sheshe2 May 2019 #116

Yup. The truth doesn't change. It grows more important. JudyM May 2019 #154

foreign policy is a big difference to me KayF May 2019 #69

Some Recent Polls Show Warren is Gaining on Sanders Vidal May 2019 #71

Maybe Sanders is making money Vidal May 2019 #81

Without taking into account NYMinute May 2019 #85

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I think it's a misinterpretation of a quote. forgotmylogin May 2019 #102

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bernie has one plan- eat the rich. mopinko May 2019 #117

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