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Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 08:37 AM Apr 2016

JANE SANDERS RESIGNS PRESIDENCY OF BURLINGTON COLLEGE, REACHES SETTLEMENT (HRC GP)

YEAR 2011

http://vtdigger.org/2011/09/27/jane-sanders-resigns-presidency-of-burlington-college-reaches-settlement/

After weeks of speculation about her future, Burlington College President Jane O’Meara Sanders resigned Monday after reaching a settlement with the Board of Trustees. A press release from the small college, which purchased buildings and property previously owned by the Catholic Diocese for $10 million less than a year ago, said Sanders will step down on Oct. 14 but gave no reason for the change.

According to Sanders, her decision to leave is the result of differences with the trustees over the college’s direction and future. During her seven years as president, new academic majors and an institutional aid fund for students have been developed. However, the recent property purchase, combined with rising tuition and difficulties expanding enrollment, has intensified financial, management and academic pressures.

Until recently, Sanders, wife of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, hoped to continue as president for another four years. But negotiations over a new contract stalled as doubts emerged about her plans and fundraising. In August, the board voted to negotiate an early exit package.

Last week, after a VTDigger.org story described the challenges facing the school, the agenda for a special Board of Trustees meeting, held at the Sheraton Hotel on Monday, was leaked. The agenda revealed that the trustees would be discussing the “removal of the president.” Lawyers for Sanders and the college have since reached a settlement that includes her resignation effective in three weeks, the title of President Emeritus and a year-long-paid sabbatical.

Purchase of the 200-student college’s new campus has created opportunities to “significantly grow the student body and fully realize the expansion of academic programs,” according to the announcement of Sanders’ departure. But her goal of doubling enrollment before the end of the decade could be tough to achieve, and millions of dollars more need to be raised to complete the new campus renovations.

After Sanders became college president in 2004, Burlington College initially experienced a decline in enrollment and, after a few years, faculty discontent. In an open letter to the trustees released on Sept. 21, former faculty member Genese Grill described the atmosphere in harsh terms. Staff, faculty and students “have been reduced to silence and fear of retribution by what can only be described as a pattern of intimidation, spying, and targeting of critical voices,” she wrote.

Grill described a closed and hostile environment, claiming that Sanders frequently yelled at staff and managed to eliminate anyone who voiced criticism. In the letter, Grill claims that “many concerned voices were forced out by continual abuse and by eventually being offered humiliating and unfair contracts in which they were demoted below people who were, in many cases, less qualified for their positions.”

In the last six years, about 40 people have left the school, Grill estimates, “most (if not all) deeply disillusioned with the institution and its processes, most harboring bitterness and deep regret.”

Since word began to circulate that Sanders might be leaving, both bitterness and hope have resurfaced in emails and website comments about the school. Grill believes that it will be “a good deal easier for the devoted and well-qualified instructors and staff at Burlington College to do their good work without Jane Sanders’ obstructions.”

The Board of Trustees has consistently declined to comment, in part due to confidentiality rules. But its official announcement says that Sanders will “consult with the college” on fundraising and other issues as the board develops “an interim leadership plan” and looks for a new president.

Despite her abrupt departure as president, Sanders promises to remain “involved with the college forever.”

Filed Under: Education
Tagged With: Burlington College, Jane Sanders
Greg Guma
Greg Guma is a longtime Vermont journalist. Starting as a Bennington Banner reporter in 1968, he was the editor of the Vanguard Press from 1978 to 1982, and published a syndicated column in the 1980s and 90s
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JANE SANDERS RESIGNS PRESIDENCY OF BURLINGTON COLLEGE, REACHES SETTLEMENT (HRC GP) (Original Post) Her Sister Apr 2016 OP
Comments there also interesting from 4 years ago Her Sister Apr 2016 #1
This comment is interesting EileenFB Apr 2016 #2
Whoa.. what does that mean? Cha Apr 2016 #5
We will never know because DURHAM D Apr 2016 #7
Jane Sanders Withheld Information From Burlington College Donors While Overstating Their Pledges Her Sister Apr 2016 #3
Wouldn't that be fraud? LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #13
It sounds like fraud to me, but I couldn't say for sure. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #37
While Citizen Jane is calling on the FBI to speed up Hillary's investigation, I think she might need Tarheel_Dem Apr 2016 #45
Calling for the FBI to attack 2naSalit Apr 2016 #51
You mean she actually applied to a BANK? I thought banks were bad???? nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #47
Thank you for this, Her Sister Cha Apr 2016 #4
That was certainly interesting SharonClark Apr 2016 #8
Very small niche liberal arts college. Fla Dem Apr 2016 #16
The kind rich people ship their kids to... jmowreader Apr 2016 #46
More sources: Her Sister Apr 2016 #6
From your Politico link: George II Apr 2016 #27
Since she is in the news these days 24/7 Her Sister Apr 2016 #29
You just know Trump is holding back on this in case Sanders is the candidate. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #48
I knew about the financial difficulties and BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #9
Now she is on the TLLRWDCC, Texas committee dealing with Vermont nuclear waste Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #20
That may be one reason why TX BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #24
I am with Hillary!!!! Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #25
There is one story about her forcing out a popular English professsor three weeks before finals LisaM Apr 2016 #44
The more I learn about BOTH Bernie and BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #50
More about the financial condition of Burlington College Koinos Apr 2016 #10
"..faculty and students “have been reduced to silence and fear of retribution .." misterhighwasted Apr 2016 #11
The more you hear about Bernie and Jane Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #34
Follow the money every single time. The case of Bernie & Jane reeks ! misterhighwasted Apr 2016 #35
The irony of running against "fraudsters" when you could easily be painted as one yourself BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #12
If I was that college I would want to wipe any connection with the Sanders. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #14
This is how I got banned in the BS group KewlKat Apr 2016 #15
Trying to educate with facts, those that don't care about facts is a fruitless venture. Fla Dem Apr 2016 #18
Truth is inconvenient. Koinos Apr 2016 #19
Catholic Parishioners: Investigate ... Her Sister Apr 2016 #17
VEDA – Board of Directors VEDA is fortunate to have a Board of Directors comprised of thoughtful & Her Sister Apr 2016 #21
Did Bernie Sanders’ Wife Steer Contracts to Friends and Family? Her Sister Apr 2016 #22
In view of Bernie's recent trip to the Vatican BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #32
This information paints a portrait of a grifter pandr32 Apr 2016 #39
Maybe the bank fraud should be investigated by the FBI. Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #23
Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #26
This is a must read!!! Her Sister Apr 2016 #28
More reasons why the tax returns have to be released. Koinos Apr 2016 #30
Interesting workinclasszero Apr 2016 #31
k&r RandySF Apr 2016 #33
There is a question here to Bernie Sanders policies - College Tuition liberal N proud Apr 2016 #36
Apparently Jane is a harsh and difficult woman pandr32 Apr 2016 #38
So agree! Her Sister Apr 2016 #41
Hopefully the grifters will return to Vermont...soon pandr32 Apr 2016 #49
Does this mean that Jane Sanders committed fraud or is she just incompetent? Walk away Apr 2016 #40
Jane Sanders: Bernie will provide tax returns when Clinton releases transcripts Her Sister Apr 2016 #42
Jane Sanders: Black voters would like Bernie a lot more if Hillary wasn’t running Her Sister Apr 2016 #43
And, now they like him a lot less because you said that, jane. Cha Apr 2016 #53
She was the boss from HELL. madaboutharry Apr 2016 #52
Previous article indicates Bernie was the boss from Hell too. I think it comes from believing... Hekate Apr 2016 #54
There's a reason no one has seen Sanders' 2011 tax returns. nt. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #55
Wow, don't become part of the Sanders enemies list! lunamagica May 2016 #56

EileenFB

(360 posts)
2. This comment is interesting
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 08:42 AM
Apr 2016

to say the least:

(posted 4 years 6 months ago)

now to get rid of bernie-the-pork and life would be so much better for all concerned.

back to brooklyn with them!

DURHAM D

(32,595 posts)
7. We will never know because
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 08:55 AM
Apr 2016

he is a guy and doesn't need to be vetted because... well... he is a guy.

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
3. Jane Sanders Withheld Information From Burlington College Donors While Overstating Their Pledges
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 08:43 AM
Apr 2016
Former Burlington College president Jane Sanders overstated donation amounts in a bank application for a $6.7 million loan that was used by the college to purchase a prime 33-acre property on Lake Champlain in 2010.

Sanders told People’s United Bank that the college had $2.6 million in pledged donations to support the purchase of the former Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington property on North Avenue. The college, however, received only $676,000 in actual donations from 2010 through 2014, according to figures provided by Burlington College.

That’s far less than the $5 million Sanders listed as likely pledges in the loan agreement, and less than a third of the $2.14 million Sanders had promised People’s Bank the college would collect in cash during the four-year period.

Two people whose pledges are listed as confirmed in the loan agreement told VTDigger that their personal financial records show their pledges were overstated. Neither were aware that the pledges were used to secure the loan.

Burlington College also cited a $1 million bequest as a pledged donation that would be paid out over six years, even though the money would only be available after the donor’s death.


http://vtdigger.org/2015/09/13/jane-sanders-overstated-donation-amounts-in-loan-application-for-burlington-college/

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
37. It sounds like fraud to me, but I couldn't say for sure.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 10:51 AM
Apr 2016

I'm not a lawyer, so I can only give my opinion. Even if it doesn't rise to meet the legal definition of fraud, it certainly has the risk of appearing to be fraud to the average citizen who may not fully understand what fraud means in the eyes of the law. Sometimes what people call fraud, or what they perceive to fraud (or fraudulent) is merely just their opinion based on watching Perry Mason on TV. Defenders may argue that it was probably just "bad judgement" and not strictly out-and-out "fraud" as it would be viewed by a court. But, as they say, appearances matter, and I can certainly see why Sanderses are eager to keep this information way in the background.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,207 posts)
45. While Citizen Jane is calling on the FBI to speed up Hillary's investigation, I think she might need
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 02:21 PM
Apr 2016

be concerned about a possible investigation of her own. Definitely sounds like fraud to me, and sounds a whole like the "I've been too busy to find my tax returns".

2naSalit

(86,048 posts)
51. Calling for the FBI to attack
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 07:09 PM
Apr 2016

the front runner, is looking a lot like deflection so that nobody will be looking for dirt in her background.

Nice try Ms. Sanders... another swing and a miss.

Cha

(295,899 posts)
4. Thank you for this, Her Sister
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 08:44 AM
Apr 2016

Things the public needs to know about Mrs BS.. who's all over the place, faux included, asking the FBI to indict Hillary(who does that?) and talking about "Transparency on Hillary"..

There needs to be a big ol Spot Light shinin' on her.

Fla Dem

(23,347 posts)
16. Very small niche liberal arts college.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:16 AM
Apr 2016

I wouldn't diminish the college because JS was associated with it. After all they did get rid of her.

https://www.burlington.edu/

jmowreader

(50,447 posts)
46. The kind rich people ship their kids to...
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 02:26 PM
Apr 2016

...to pick up a sheepskin before they come home to be groomed to inherit the family business, that's what kind. This college is very expensive and grads earn about what a high school grad makes.

George II

(67,782 posts)
27. From your Politico link:
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:33 AM
Apr 2016

"When Bernie Sanders' wife was in charge of small, private Burlington College in Vermont, it sank into debt."

BlueMTexpat

(15,349 posts)
9. I knew about the financial difficulties and
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:00 AM
Apr 2016

Jane's role in creating them, so frankly have not had much respect for her financial acumen.

But THIS I had not heard before.

Staff, faculty and students “have been reduced to silence and fear of retribution by what can only be described as a pattern of intimidation, spying, and targeting of critical voices,” she wrote.

Grill described a closed and hostile environment, claiming that Sanders frequently yelled at staff and managed to eliminate anyone who voiced criticism. In the letter, Grill claims that “many concerned voices were forced out by continual abuse and by eventually being offered humiliating and unfair contracts in which they were demoted below people who were, in many cases, less qualified for their positions.”

In the last six years, about 40 people have left the school, Grill estimates, “most (if not all) deeply disillusioned with the institution and its processes, most harboring bitterness and deep regret.”


Just And

It appears that Jane is perhaps as tone-deaf and as stubborn as her husband. We hear all sorts of ominous hints from some that Hillary goes after people with a vengeance - something for which there is absolutely NO proof whatsoever - and yet this is how faculty members were treated during Jane's tenure as president. Sheesh!

I had also heard about the $200,000 golden parachute. But a title of "President Emeritus" and a year-long-paid sabbatical as well?

Just

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
20. Now she is on the TLLRWDCC, Texas committee dealing with Vermont nuclear waste
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:21 AM
Apr 2016

Dumping in Texas. influence by who?

LisaM

(27,758 posts)
44. There is one story about her forcing out a popular English professsor three weeks before finals
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 01:50 PM
Apr 2016

and another quote I read where she claims the college was 'too small' to offer tenure. Tenure, after all, was set up to guarantee academic freedom for professors. Doesn't sound as if that was happening much at Burlington College.

BlueMTexpat

(15,349 posts)
50. The more I learn about BOTH Bernie and
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 05:57 PM
Apr 2016

Jane, the more I realize how much of a bullet we dodged. Whew!

Of course, there is still Trump. And HE is more like a guided missile containing cluster bombs.

Koinos

(2,792 posts)
10. More about the financial condition of Burlington College
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:04 AM
Apr 2016

"Financial questions dog Burlington College" (by Tim Johnson -- August 18, 2014)

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/education/2014/08/15/financial-questions-dog-burlington-college/14117505/

A school with their financial rating probably should never have gotten the loan. The loan's approval depended on pledges of money that never happened.

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
11. "..faculty and students “have been reduced to silence and fear of retribution .."
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:06 AM
Apr 2016

Genese Grill described the atmosphere in harsh terms. Staff, faculty and students “have been reduced to silence and fear of retribution by what can only be described as a pattern of intimidation, spying, and targeting of critical voices,” she wrote. 

Grill described a closed and hostile environment, claiming that Sanders frequently yelled at staff and managed to eliminate anyone who voiced criticism. In the letter, Grill claims that “many concerned voices were forced out by continual abuse and by eventually being offered humiliating and unfair contracts in which they were demoted below people who were, in many cases, less qualified for their positions.” 

In the last six years, about 40 people have left the school, Grill estimates, “most (if not all) deeply disillusioned with the institution and its processes, most harboring bitterness and deep regret.” 

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Well wtf is wrong with a person when it takes a $200,000 pay off just to get their miserable ass kicked out the f'king door!

Both of them are running a scam on the American people & laughing at the fools who bought their lie.

Jane Sanders..what a piece of work.

With Jane in charge of the family tax returns, is it any wonder why she doesn't want them revealed.

Where'd the $10 million campaign donation come from JANE?
FEC is right to be suspicious of this two-faced backstabbing couple.

Together they make Bernie Madoff look like an amature

Buyer beware

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
35. Follow the money every single time. The case of Bernie & Jane reeks !
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:53 AM
Apr 2016

Welcome to the barf buffet, presented to America by Bernie & Jane Sanders. We have'nt even gotten to the IRS & the FEC .

BeyondGeography

(39,278 posts)
12. The irony of running against "fraudsters" when you could easily be painted as one yourself
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:07 AM
Apr 2016

factor in $200K in please-go-away money and I wonder how much fun Trump would have with all that.

LiberalFighter

(50,491 posts)
14. If I was that college I would want to wipe any connection with the Sanders.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:10 AM
Apr 2016

That includes revoking her emeritus status.

Fla Dem

(23,347 posts)
18. Trying to educate with facts, those that don't care about facts is a fruitless venture.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:18 AM
Apr 2016

You did your best.

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
17. Catholic Parishioners: Investigate ...
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:17 AM
Apr 2016
http://heatst.com/politics/catholic-parishioners-investigate-jane-sanders-for-federal-loan-fraud/

Before coming to Burlington College, Ms. Sanders had been director of youth services for the city of Burlington, appointed to the position by her then-boyfriend, Bernie. Her career also includes stints at Sanders’ campaign and congressional offices and a year as interim president of Goddard College.

Early into her time as Burlington College’s president, Ms. Sanders focused on increasing enrollment. In a current bio, Ms. Sanders advertises “significantly expanding its campus and degree programs.” The purchase of diocese land was a key part of that plan.

Adam Dantzscher, who then served as chair of Burlington College’s board of directors, tells Heat Street that at the time, buying the land looked like a “huge opportunity” for the school to expand its campus on ideal property for a bargain price.

Despite Ms. Sanders’ ambitions for expanding the college, she received mixed reviews during her tenure. Several of her staffers described her to local press as an energetic visionary. But by 2008, 74 students and nearly a dozen faculty sought an emergency meeting to address a “crisis of leadership.”

VTDigger.org reported one faculty member as saying there was a “pattern of intimidation, spying and targeting of critical voices” on campus. She later told Seven Days that “as much as I want Bernie to win, the idea of [Jane Sanders] in the White House or having any power at all is deeply disturbing.” The professor did not respond to Heat Street’s multiple queries. (Another issue that has raised some questions about her tenure: In at least a couple of instances, family members or friends of Jane Sanders won contracts with the school. See this story for more details.)

Ms. Sanders left in September 2011, taking with her a $200,000 severance package. Meanwhile, the college faltered.

The diocese began imposing heavy penalties, claiming the college had defaulted on its loan. Burlington College disagreed, the Chronicle of Higher Education reported, “saying that People’s United Bank has not authorized the college to make payments to the diocese.”

By 2014, the regional accrediting agency placed Burlington College on probation for two years, citing its unstable finances and running deficits. After reviewing the college’s audit, the accrediting agency also raised questions about whether Burlington could even make summer payroll, according to Seven Days.

Ms. Sanders said at the time that she had left Burlington College with a thorough plan to pay off the purchase. “They didn’t carry it out,” she told VTDigger.org.

Ultimately, the college avoided bankruptcy by selling off 27 acres of the former diocese property to a real-estate developer, VTDigger.org reported.
 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
21. VEDA – Board of Directors VEDA is fortunate to have a Board of Directors comprised of thoughtful &
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:22 AM
Apr 2016
http://www.veda.org/about-veda/board-of-directors/

VEDA – Board of Directors

VEDA is fortunate to have a Board of Directors comprised of thoughtful and dedicated Vermonters who bring a wealth of experience to the work of the Authority.


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Jane O’Meara Sanders

of Burlington has spent much of her career in public service, primarily with a focus on community development. Currently, Jane represents Vermont on the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission. Most recently, she served as President of Burlington College, significantly expanding its campus and degree programs, and earlier, as Provost and Interim President of Goddard College, her alma mater. As a municipal Department Head in the City of Burlington, Jane founded many programs and non-profits for children and families that continue today. She has also worked in the U.S. Congress, been elected as a School Board Commissioner, and run her own small business as a media and educational consultant. Jane earned her Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies at Union Institute & University.
 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
22. Did Bernie Sanders’ Wife Steer Contracts to Friends and Family?
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:24 AM
Apr 2016
http://heatst.com/politics/did-bernie-sanders-wife-steer-contracts-to-friends-and-family/


By Jillian Kay Melchior | 12:16 am, April 18, 2016
Bernie Sanders’ wife, Jane, ran Burlington College from 2004 to 2011, eventually leaving as the small Vermont college came under financial pressure. Part of the reason for the school’s fiscal strain was a real-estate deal gone bad. Some local Catholic parishioners have now accused her of loan fraud in connection with the deal.

But there were other worrisome allegations against Jane Sanders from her time at the college. The Washington Free Beacon recently broke news that under Ms. Sanders’ leadership, the college enrolled students at a Vermont woodworking school run by Ms. Sanders’ daughter. Between 2009 and 2011, the college paid more than $328,000 to the woodworking school, Burlington disclosed in its tax filings.

And between 2009 and 2011, the school also spent more than $77,000 at a resort in the Bahamas owned by a board member who was also a friend and trusted adviser to Bernie Sanders, the college’s tax filings show.

Court records show students went on trips there, snorkeling and taking boat tours. Watchdog.org reported that the same old friend, Jonathan Leopold, was a “key broker” on an ambitious acquisition of Roman Catholic diocese property that left Burlington in dire financial straits. (This Heat Street separate story delves into the allegations that Jane Sanders committed “loan fraud” as part of the purchase of this desirable property. )

Shortly after Ms. Sanders departed, taking a $200,000 severance package with her, Burlington College stopped spending money at both her daughter’s woodworking school and the resort owned by Leopold’s son.

In response to a Vanity Fair inquiry, Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager called the claims in the Washington Free Beacon “rehashed, discredited Republican attacks,” adding that “just because a partisan source regurgitates them does not make it news.”

Leopold could not be reached for comment. A Burlington phone number under his name had been disconnected, and no one returned a message left on the resort’s answering machine requesting an interview.

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Neither the Sanders campaign nor Jane Sanders had responded to Heat Street‘s queries by deadline.

— Jillian Kay Melchior writes for Heat Street and is a fellow for the Steamboat Institute.

BlueMTexpat

(15,349 posts)
32. In view of Bernie's recent trip to the Vatican
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:46 AM
Apr 2016

that included ALL family members, these bits are interesting:

And between 2009 and 2011, the school also spent more than $77,000 at a resort in the Bahamas owned by a board member who was also a friend and trusted adviser to Bernie Sanders, the college’s tax filings show.

Court records show students went on trips there, snorkeling and taking boat tours. Watchdog.org reported that the same old friend, Jonathan Leopold, was a “key broker” on an ambitious acquisition of Roman Catholic diocese property that left Burlington in dire financial straits.




But I also caution that Heat Street is a libertarian website backed by Rupert Murdoch. Just sayin' ... see http://variety.com/2016/digital/global/news-corp-conservative-website-heat-street-1201708107/

If this is what is starting to come out now, just imagine if Bernie had been the Dem nominee! Both he and Jane would have been crucified in the GE. This is just the tip of the iceberg insofar as RW GOPer-types are concerned.

Not vetted and not ready ... definitely not ready for Prime Time in the most powerful position in the world.

pandr32

(11,446 posts)
39. This information paints a portrait of a grifter
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 11:24 AM
Apr 2016

It is too bad that they just all allowed her to walk away without charges, because they just wanted her to leave so badly, and likely because the college had actually hired her in the first place and didn't want the publicity of a nasty legal battle

Response to Her Sister (Original post)

liberal N proud

(60,300 posts)
36. There is a question here to Bernie Sanders policies - College Tuition
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:54 AM
Apr 2016

If they were that important and influential in a College, why were they charging $23,546/year to students?

They would be a lot more credible if they had lead by example.

pandr32

(11,446 posts)
38. Apparently Jane is a harsh and difficult woman
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 11:13 AM
Apr 2016

She sounds as difficult to work with as her husband is in the Senate. In Jane's case, though, she is also abusive and creates an intimidating work environment. No wonder she can smear Hillary Clinton while smiling sweetly in media interviews. She's had lots of practice.

Since Jane is the "senior adviser" of Bernie's campaign, his closest confidant, and the one that handles the taxes and winds up with her children (all grown and married now) and grandchildren flying all over the country (and once to Rome) I see a controlling person in her. She may well be the one pushing Sanders onward.

Also her system of "spying" on others, while President of Burlington College, makes me think that she would have been at the top end of that data theft of Hillary Clinton sensitive campaign data. The staffers would have been reporting to her. Ditto for many of the other dirty tricks such as impersonating union workers and claiming false endorsements, but her vengeful streak outlined in the article, may also be responsible for the way the campaign negatively went after progressive groups like Planned Parenthood after they endorsed Clinton (many other examples not used here).

Watch out for Jane.

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
41. So agree!
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 12:49 PM
Apr 2016

" No wonder she can smear Hillary Clinton while smiling sweetly in media interviews. She's had lots of practice. "

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
40. Does this mean that Jane Sanders committed fraud or is she just incompetent?
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 11:28 AM
Apr 2016

Bernie's judgement is really faulty if he lets someone with this track record handle his finances. Does anyone know if Jane has anything to do with Bernie's campaign fraud that the FEC is investigating???

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
42. Jane Sanders: Bernie will provide tax returns when Clinton releases transcripts
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 12:51 PM
Apr 2016
http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-dem-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/04/bernie-sanders-tax-returns-hillary-clinton-transcripts-222457



"You know, what's interesting is we released the 2014," Sanders said. "Hillary Clinton hasn't released a transcript yet."

She then confirmed that she'll provide the returns when Clinton publishes her Wall Street transcripts, before trying to turn the interview away from the topic.

"Honestly, Wolf, these are not the issues that are of concern to the American people," she said. "I implore you as a leading, wonderful host of a major show, please talk about the issues that concern the American people instead of delegate math and who can win or who can lose."




RELEASE THE TAX RETURNS JANE!!!
 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
43. Jane Sanders: Black voters would like Bernie a lot more if Hillary wasn’t running
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 12:52 PM
Apr 2016
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/04/jane-sanders-black-voters-would-like-bernie-a-lot-more-if-hillary-wasnt-running/


Jane Sanders said her husband would be drawing more support from black voters if he was facing some other Democratic opponent.

The wife of Bernie Sanders appeared Thursday morning on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program, where she explained why she thought the Vermont senator had not attracted much minority support in spite of his campaign theme of income inequality, reported Mediaite.

“I think if he was running against anybody but Hillary Clinton, who was the anointed, who is the most well-known person running for office in this country, in the world — she has a good relationship with the African-American community that goes back decades,” Sanders said. “That hurts us, helps her.”

She insisted her husband’s campaign, which will cut hundreds of staffers after suffering four defeats in Tuesday’s primary elections, is “making inroads” among younger voters and non-white voters.

Cha

(295,899 posts)
53. And, now they like him a lot less because you said that, jane.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 07:41 PM
Apr 2016

gawd if there was ever anybody that doesn't deserve to be First Lady it's this person.

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
54. Previous article indicates Bernie was the boss from Hell too. I think it comes from believing...
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 07:56 PM
Apr 2016

...that you have a line on The Truth and that you are 100% right because of that. Being an ideologue is pretty much like Religion and means never having to say you're sorry.

If your allegiance is to The Truth as you see it, that may preclude joining forces with lesser mortals to achieve ends that are not 100% in alignment with your own goals.

It remains to be seen whether we will get any help out of the Sanders's or whether they will go down swinging and try to take Hillary and the Party with them.

Oh, and where exactly are those tax returns, Jane?

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