2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumToday, Bernie may well have made a significant step in attracting PoC to his campaign
That crowd of cheering striking government workers he addressed is almost entirely composed of black workers. And his support and advocacy for them, is nothing new. It isn't out of political calculation or expediency. It's born of conviction.
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The white-haired Sanders is a well-known figure among some of the Capitol Hill workers in the audience on Tuesday, particularly those who work in the Dirksen Cafeteria, where he has his office. Sanders regularly makes the rounds with the cafeteria workers, talking inequality and unions and fair pay, and sometimes pausing for selfies in Dirksens halls. Most of them are more accustomed to serving senators coffee and cleaning up their hallways than protesting with them.
Hes an awesome dude, said Anthony Thomas, a cafeteria worker who recalled chatting with Sanders one-on-one outside during a work break. This is the third time hes taken his time out of his busy schedule to come support our strike.
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http://time.com/4044632/bernie-sanders-pope-francis-strike/
more:
http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/09/22/bernie-sanders-joins-rally-of-striking-federal-workers-to-call-for-wage-increase/
Maedhros
(10,007 posts)Integrity, my friends, is worth more that all the money in Hillary's war chest.
cali
(114,904 posts)Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)He always wears comfortable shoes, just in case.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)You can't fake that. Or buy it!
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)of the time is, those around you can be real also, and not worry about consequences.
tecelote
(5,122 posts)Honesty and integrity with a track record to prove his convictions.
He's what all our politicians should be but so very few are.
He's not owned and not a hawk. He cares about Americans over America.
Like you said "...worth more that all the money in Hillary's war chest."
bvar22
(39,909 posts)He was lying.
Maedhros
(10,007 posts)wing of the Party.
in_cog_ni_to
(41,600 posts)That's all there is to it. How many other Senators have done what he has done for those workers? My guess is NONE. You're so lucky to have him representing you in Congress. I wish he was my Senator. Durbin's pretty good, but Bernie is GREAT.
cui bono
(19,926 posts)Why didn't he run for president in 1992???
Or 1996??? Or 2000??? 2004??? 2008???? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1???
Why? WHY? WHY????????????????????????
That's what someone thinks is important now. Seriously. They keep badgering me about it in another OP as if it is important and means something.
in_cog_ni_to
(41,600 posts)DU Think Tank who does nothing but sit around all day thinking of Anti-Bernie memes.
Who the hell thinks up this crap?
What a stuuuupid argument to make. They're running out of ways to attack him.
cui bono
(19,926 posts)I keep asking him/her to explain it but they keep going off on other nonsensical tangents.
AlbertCat
(17,505 posts)Because there wasn't the danger of Hillary as president looming?
Seriously..... he is an Independent, y'know. He's clearly seen now that the Dems are not doing much to solve our nation's problems, combined with the fact that the GOP is out and out dangerous to the country.
No the parties are not the same.... but they are both clearly not for the "people". Citizens United has to have been a major push to his decision to run.
cui bono
(19,926 posts)I don't think he particularly wants to run, but he can see no one else is jumping in to save the country and its people, so he's doing it out of duty and responsibility.
That makes him all the better a candidate. Altruistic, not looking for another notch on his career belt or to make the history books.
beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)They think it's the only reason he decided to step out from his quiet role for 25 yrs & take on someone like Hillary Clinton.
BuelahWitch
(9,083 posts)beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 22, 2015, 10:37 PM - Edit history (1)
I feel sorry for people like that.
They see Jews, Jews everywhere...
Hiraeth
(4,805 posts)snort
(2,334 posts)I knew there was something about that guy I didn't like. Now the coffee in my "FEEL THE BERN" mug doesn't taste quite as good and my "BERNIE!" t-shirt is getting kinda tight in the collar.
RufusTFirefly
(8,812 posts)... died in a plane crash in Eveleth, Minnesota.
in_cog_ni_to
(41,600 posts)You're right. Paul was soooo much like Bernie. I still miss him and tear up just thinking our loss of that great, great man. He'll always be one of my heroes, as will President Bernie Sanders. They're both RARE politicians.
Wankle Ronnie
(66 posts)are holding off their endorsements. Bernie's on fire, and will obtain both after the first debates. Bernie will completely demolish Clinton leaving her stuttering and wondering what just happened.
GitRDun
(1,846 posts)If he can just be himself reaching out to all voter blocks he really can win.
Good step for him.
Thanks for posting.
Chitown Kev
(2,197 posts)Both can be true and one doesn't invalidate the other.
cali
(114,904 posts)Chitown Kev
(2,197 posts)Sanders doesn't always show solidarity with progressives causes (or POC for the matter) in this way.
cali
(114,904 posts)jfern
(5,204 posts)I mean sure, he doesn't show solidarity with Palestinians, but 98% of Congress is quite pro-Israel.
msongs
(67,441 posts)a kennedy
(29,706 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)......24/7.
George II
(67,782 posts)And your comment about him showing up "with any shoes for that matter" was rude and insulting.
cali
(114,904 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)Noted in this story in Politico:
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Glassunion
(10,201 posts)On Wed Sep 23, 2015, 09:56 AM an alert was sent on the following post:
If you must disparage Democrats, please do so in the Bernie Group.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=615419
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Seriously? Pointing out a broken promise is "disparaging"? And pushing the meme that Bernie supporters are "bad Democrats" for believing in Democratic values and trying to paint the Bernie Group as some sort of hotbed of anti-Democratic activity. ..
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Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
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CharlotteVale
(2,717 posts)magical thyme
(14,881 posts)Beartracks
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Skwmom
(12,685 posts)But I'm sure you see that.
cali
(114,904 posts)Skwmom
(12,685 posts)But I'm sure you'll disagree with that too.
But if it was a dismissive article on O'Malley, then I think you might have a problem with it.
Am I surprised by the number of recommends? No.
beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)AlbertCat
(17,505 posts)Why would you think that?
cali
(114,904 posts)And as a Vermonter, I'm even more invested in him and proud of him.
appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)Bernie is on fleek.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)He's been doing that his entire adult life.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)I thought he was in Congress trying to get legislation passed. I read that on DU.
arcane1
(38,613 posts)cali
(114,904 posts)Unlike hilly, he doesn't need to evolve to right position. You really shouldn't talk about things you know jack about.
BeanMusical
(4,389 posts)Well the guy would never talk then.
beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)He evolved from supporting striking workers to supporting striking workers?
WillyT
(72,631 posts)Shooting blanks is what Hollywood does.
Good one.
SusanCalvin
(6,592 posts)I was really in need of a good laugh!
demwing
(16,916 posts)Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE When she was 13 years old, Clai Lasher-Sommers step-father shot her through the back with a huge rifle. That traumatic experience, which she barely survived in 1970, motivated her to become a lifelong advocate for gun control her in home state of New Hampshire, where she gives speeches and pressures elected officials to pass local and national measures to restrict easy access to firearms.
Now, as she looks at the candidates for president who have descended on her politically-important state, she is torn. She says Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) who is currently ahead of all other Democrats in the polls in her state has the best platform for marginalized people, but the worst record on gun control.
I believe in everything he says and a lot of things hes done in Washington, but I cant vote for him, she told ThinkProgress. I will vote for whoever has enough clout to make the change, and I dont believe [Sanders] will take this on. I can only look at a candidate who speaks loudly about it, because I cant watch more people be shot.
cali
(114,904 posts)But it's been fun watching you get your posterior handed to you in this thread for your mendacious nonsense.
beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)Wow, you're on a roll today, Fred.
Keep digging.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)"Yet Sanders also cast a vote against the Brady Bill, legislation that instituted federal background checks and a five-day waiting period for gun purchases. He said at the time that states should be able to set their own waiting periods. Then, in 2007, he voted for a bill to prohibit foreign or United Nations aid to be used for gun control. In 2009, he voted to allow firearms on checked bags on Amtrak. His most controversial vote was cast in 2005, in favor of an NRA-backed bill to prevent victims of gun violence from being able to sue gun manufacturers for negligence."
beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)How did he evolve from being pro gun control to being pro gun control?
And how about clearing up your first post in this thread, just how did Bernie evolve to supporting labor?
Where did he start from?
TIA!
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)I can wait, I have refreshments.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)mak3cats
(1,573 posts)Good night to you. I respect your position even if I don't agree with it.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)kenfrequed
(7,865 posts)You could stop thread-jacking and start your own gun control thread.
This thread was about his support for labor.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)I hear campaign staffers were really super helpful when it came to pushing the birther meme about Obama back in 2008.
cali
(114,904 posts)sentence. You are a perfect rep for hilly
azurnoir
(45,850 posts)Hillary has to 'evolve to catch up to the public
SusanCalvin
(6,592 posts)Uncle Joe
(58,417 posts)Thanks for the thread, cali.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)With a lot of union bosses backing her,
I'm assuming she's 'walked the walk'.
Skwmom
(12,685 posts)Any I'm sure you know who would find it offensive.