Bernie gets standing Ovation when he stops by Congress to show his support for the sit-in.

[jillan]

https://twitter.com/EduarSamani/status/745760244626710528

(Guess the Democrats don't despise him as some here have suggested)

A few other Senators stopped by to show support as well, including Warren.

Very proud of the Dems today!!

[onecaliberal]

1. Sanders is the most popular Senator for several years.

[uponit7771]

2. I'd almost go so far as to say this is the "Sanders effect", I've been there... I've been the one to

... speak up and stand up against the workplace bully before (I'm 6'5 250... it wasn't that hard) and then people will get behind you... then you can step out of the way.

Sanders setting the standard of what we as democrats should accept could be the immediate affect of his campaign

[jillan]

3. Coming from you..... wow! I agree but coming from you...

Thanks.

[Raster]

6. This is the Sanders effect, and there will be more manifestations of this effect.

And you can say it... it takes nothing away from Secretary Clinton. And it takes nothing away from John Lewis-- bless his heart, for standing up today and saying enough is enough and inspiring his colleagues in the House to also stand up.

All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. It would appear good people have again found their voices, found their soul.

[uponit7771]

12. "All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing"... Amen and amen

[840high]

14. Nice post.

[rhett o rick]

4. The Congress-Critters recognize the risk he is taking to take on the Big Money Power. nm

[frazzled]

5. A "few" stopped by?

I don't want to spoil the party, but a hell of a lot of Senators came to the House floor before Sanders put in an appearance this afternoon, and long before Elizabeth Warren showed up for a prime-time donut slot.

Many were there at the beginning, whether it was prime-time news or not, to light the fire of this action, including my senator, Dick Durbin, who was there early. Senators who have been long-time advocates for gun-control measures:

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, who led a filibuster in the Senate last week leading to the votes on gun measures, also walked in to the House chamber to show his support. His fellow Connecticut senator, Richard Blumenthal, also joined the sit-in, along with Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, Minnesota Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, Washington Sen. Patty Murray, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono, Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, and New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, also stepped onto the House floor Wednesday afternoon.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=post&forum=1002&pid=7944295

Give credit where credit is due. This is not a fan club, it's a critical issue for our nation and the thousands of people who have lost loved ones to gun violence. We have a tremendous party full of dedicated Democratic men and women legislators who have worked for years on this issue, not just two people among the many.

[jillan]

8. Sorry - I didn't see that. That is fabulous news!

[Craig234]

15. and

You're right - but the others haven't been attacked by Hillary supporters as being so disliked by the other Democrats, and so rebutting that falsehood deserves special mention.

[onehandle]

7. Excellent! nt

[Rex]

9. He has a huge part in the party, he really rocked the primaries.

Taking a stand, something the GOPers know nothing about.

[pnwmom]

11. Must have been a relief for many to be able to stretch their legs.

John Lewis is the great leader here.

[Craig234]

17. Hey,a cheap shot at Bernie. Shocked.

[pnwmom]

18. He should have participated in the Senate's protest.

Almost everyone else did.

[avaistheone1]

19. Did Hillary?

[Craig234]

20. To be fair

Hillary couldn't - she's not in the Senate.

My issue isn't with Hillary on this, it's with the unreasonable attacks on Bernie.

[840high]

13. .+1

[99th_Monkey]

16. Yes, very proud of the Dems today/tonight .. lets keep-on making history.

As in political revolution.