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LWolf

(46,179 posts) Mon Aug 3, 2015, 05:51 PM Aug 2015

Bernie Sanders Clearly In Pocket Of High-Rolling Teacher Who Donated $300 To His Campaign

BURLINGTON, VT—After accepting a check sent to his campaign office by a local elementary school teacher, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was roundly criticized Monday as being firmly in the pocket of the high-rolling educator who had donated $300. “He might have the reputation of being the people’s candidate, but when your candidacy is effectively bankrolled by the multi-hundred-dollar donation of a fourth-grade teacher, it’s clear who’s really pulling the strings,” said political analyst Peter Mathews, who noted that when a check arrives with a handwritten note that says “Behind you 100 percent, Bernie!” it comes with certain expectations. “He’s already spouting off talking points about supporting unions and increasing funding for education. Where do you think he got those ideas? He might think he’s not influenced by that money, but when someone has deep enough pockets to drop $300, you pick up the phone when they call.” Mathews went on to say he wouldn’t be surprised if Sanders’ strong support for a living wage could be directly traced to the fat $20 contribution he got from a fast-food worker.

http://www.theonion.com/article/bernie-sanders-clearly-pocket-high-rolling-teacher-50990

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Bernie Sanders Clearly In Pocket Of High-Rolling Teacher Who Donated $300 To His Campaign (Original Post) LWolf Aug 2015 OP

...... daleanime Aug 2015 #1

Bernie is not only corrupt, but he sells out so cheaply.....If a homeless person gave him a dollar.. virtualobserver Aug 2015 #2

We can't let that happen. LWolf Aug 2015 #5

I Knew IT! kenfrequed Aug 2015 #3

Thanks I need the laughs Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #4

Bernie and his evil fans. pa28 Aug 2015 #6

Why did you post this!!??? Do you even REALIZE what you've done???? Smarmie Doofus Aug 2015 #7

So I've been told. LWolf Aug 2015 #8

I hear this senior ejbr Aug 2015 #9

I heard he has some unpaid library fines. Scandal!!! n/t winter is coming Aug 2015 #10

They were right about teh evul Bernie all along. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #11

I needed a good laugh. Paka Aug 2015 #12

Yeah, I knew it was bullshit right off the bat. winter is coming Aug 2015 #14

Not me, lol. LWolf Aug 2015 #15

Berned.... think Aug 2015 #13

daleanime

(17,796 posts)

1. ......

Reply to LWolf (Original post)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 05:54 PM

Aug 2015

virtualobserver

(8,760 posts)

2. Bernie is not only corrupt, but he sells out so cheaply.....If a homeless person gave him a dollar..

Reply to LWolf (Original post)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 05:54 PM

Aug 2015

He might try to solve the problem of homelessness in this country.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)

5. We can't let that happen.

Reply to virtualobserver (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 06:15 PM

Aug 2015

We've got to find something to go to war with to prevent it!

kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)

3. I Knew IT!

Reply to LWolf (Original post)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 05:54 PM

Aug 2015

Hah! I knew his act of being all good and pro-worker was an act!

Cheese Sandwich

(9,086 posts)

4. Thanks I need the laughs

Reply to LWolf (Original post)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 06:02 PM

Aug 2015

Don't miss this other fun thread too -> http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251491701

pa28

(6,145 posts)

6. Bernie and his evil fans.

Reply to LWolf (Original post)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 06:26 PM

Aug 2015

I KNEW it.

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)

7. Why did you post this!!??? Do you even REALIZE what you've done????

Reply to LWolf (Original post)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 06:42 PM

Aug 2015

Now they're going to catch on to our secret, cleverly-crafted plan to strengthen due process rights, enhance academic freedom and ultimately achieve world domination.

You ruin everything.