Hillary Clinton
Related: About this forumHillary: "No indication there is any interest" that Sanders would help elect more Democrats
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/04/04/1510103/-Hillary-No-indication-there-is-any-interest-that-Sanders-would-help-elect-more-DemocratsWe here at the DailyKos have pointed out for a long time how Bernie seems to be not conducive to and interested in helping other Democrats getting elected. It is truly confounding that he seems so uninterested in helping other Democrats get elected, because were he to win the nomination the only way he could get anything accomplished from his big, ambitious agenda is if he has a more friendly Senate and House (which means, MORE DEMOCRATS in both bodies). So, we have watched with relative dismay as Bernie has time and time again not done his part in that supposed mutual partnership.
No Ranging from his dismissive Well see when asked when he would start fundraising for Democrats, as he explicitly agreed to in writing when he signed on with the DNC to use our fundraising databases, infrastructure, monies, to never going out of his way to mention or introduce local politicians who are trying to wrestle seats in Congress away from entrenched Republicans in the various cities and states he holds his large rallies in, missed opportunities as that would help us all.
Now Hillary is saying what weve been complaining about as one of the biggest failings of Bernies candidacy, in her sit-down interview with ABC News: Bernie is not helpful when it comes to electing DEMOCRATS to Congress.
when it comes to electing DEMOCRATS to Congress.
Elizabeth Warren is helpful
Sherrod Brown is helpful
Al Franken is helpful
Kirsten Gillibrand is helpful
Bernie, in this important campaign season, is missing in action when it comes to helping select Progressives, or any kind of Democrats, to Congress
Bernie, RIGHT NOW you are NOT an Independent. Right now, you are a DEMOCRAT. Temporary as it may be, you have signed onto it, have submitted papers to that effect with all the states. You are NOT an Independent right about now, you are vying for the DEMOCRATIC nomination, and you are taking part in the party goodness by using the DNC structure.
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)I just don't understand it.
otohara
(24,135 posts)Gawd he makes my skin crawl.
Sanders had been mayor of Burlington from 1981 until 1989, institutionalizing progressive government in the city and other Vermont enclaves. Although he has been in Washington since his election to the House of Representatives in 1991, he remained the titular head of the movement, yet refused to endorse a progressive slate seeking City Council seats or the new leadership orchestrating the campaigns.
After discussing his favorite issues corporations, government reform, health care and the like, I asked about his unwillingness to endorse his fellow progressives. He said it wasn't his role. I suggested voters might expect him to weigh in. He disagreed, clearly annoyed at the persistent questioning. Finally I suggested that he had a larger moral responsibility to the progressive movement.
At which point he jumped out of his seat, told me to go f*** myself and stormed out of the edit board meeting. OK, maybe my persistence bordered on hectoring. But I felt he ought to provide an honest answer. My suspicion was that he resented others for assuming his mantle of progressive leadership and wouldn't acknowledge them.http://lansingcitypulse.com/article-12189-the-trouble-with-bernie.html
liberal N proud
(61,194 posts)Just calling your self a Democrat so you can run on the Democratic ticket is not being a Democrat.
All BS wanted was to gain access to the party resources! He gives nothing in return.
If he wants to lead, it is part of his role.
It really comes down to the fact that Bernie Sanders is still an Independent.
otohara
(24,135 posts)never having to do diddly squat for the party you caucus with.
Years of phone-banking and talking to those who consider themselves "I" or as I like to call them "unaffiliated" gives them an excuse to not volunteer or donate.
His demise in this race can't happen soon enough - a bottle of champagne might be in order!
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)Ding, ding, ding!
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)He hates to share the stage with anyone. In debates, he launches into his stump speech, whatever the question, like he's at a rally. He's using the Democratic party, just like he's using his supporters and their money.
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Last edited Mon Apr 4, 2016, 03:48 PM - Edit history (6)
Seems to me he is not really running for Democratic ticket although he claims he is.to me, either he is out to destroy the Democratic party or helping (R) party its confusing why he is running for the Democratic party when he does nothing for the Democratic party or not donating money toward the Democratic party Why??? is the big question..I never trusted him from day one,my opinion also
And yes I used to listen to him on the Tom Hartmann show so I knew who he was but most don't go see what your BSers sayings about our Hillary over there on Tom's radio show nothing but the bad...
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)Yes, it's become abundantly clear that Bernie, some of his surrogates, and nearly all of his supporters are out to "gut the Democratic Party". They've confessed as much on Twitter:https://twitter.com/TAW3343/status/709101923035557888

Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Our German Shepherd dog was jumping on me to go out so I forgot to go back and edit that
he hits my keys once in awhile good size dog tall enough on two feet to reach anything lol
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)have the personality of a cat and Pugs, well, ours is 13 years old so he's not as jumpy. lol
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)We had two dog before this one both lived to 14-15 yrs old this dog is 1 yrs old and 8 mo wasn't sure to take on another dog but my hubby wanted to, German Shepherd very active dog wants to play all day lol so he jumps my keyboard to get my attention so I can barely type lol
Chow nice breed ......
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)We have, in total four, but unofficially. We have two Pugs (black and fawn - fawn is 13), a Chow (12 1/2), and our daughter's Chihuahua, age unknown since we rescued her.
Harley (fawn Pug) sits with me at my desk, but he doesn't really bother me. He's half-blind and a little arrogant (lol - he's champion sired and champion bloodline - but with a White paw!), but he's sweet. He was previously owned by a Greek family who couldn't stand his shedding, and at three years young, ten years ago, they gave him to hubby, papers and all, and didn't want a penny. They were so happy we took him in. He's been with us ever since.
This is his papa (Woody, on the right, who had won numerous 1st prizes) and he used to look exactly like him before he started to go gray.
Woody passed away on 02/13/2013, eleven days after Harley's 10th b-day (Harley's b-day: 02/02/2003). Harley never leaves my side!

Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Last edited Tue Apr 5, 2016, 04:18 PM - Edit history (1)
What beautiful Dogs sitting for a photo our dog cant sit still long enough lol
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)So why help the nominee! Why help her get a congress and a Senate she can work with!
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Maybe he wanted to make a name for himself since he was not much but a unknown Senator in Vermont to most and running on a Dem ticket would get him coverage big time from the Media
I really don't know ???
LAS14
(15,506 posts)liberal N proud
(61,194 posts)Getting something for nothing is exactly what they are looking for and why the were drawn to BS in the first place.
Free shit that's what Bernie is about!
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Walk away
(9,494 posts)It's great to see it here too! Thanks for posting it! Bernie's Followers are kidding themselves if they think they are Democrats.
They are Berniecrats.
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)I am learning who there are.... I wish we could have our own avatar then it would be easy to tell who is who don't know all as yet being newer here oops should have not said that they might come get me lol
LAS14
(15,506 posts)... in less than an hour, and they're definitely mixed. If anyone is feeling brave and bold you could consider posting. Or maybe just a rec.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511644278
BlueMTexpat
(15,690 posts)you for giving me a chance to add to my "Full Ignore" list.
Some nasty little newbies that I hope not to ever see again. Life's too short.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)Setsuna1972
(332 posts)You can clearly see that he doesn't give a damn about the Democratic Party, it's all about him and making money for himself . He just doesn't care !!!
SharonClark
(10,497 posts)Being a Democratic Socialist, he should be all in for helping other candidates. Maybe he's a SDS - selfish democratic socialist.
Hekate
(100,133 posts)....nothing but a pain in the ass. He's using us, and when the party is over he'll pull on his rumpled suit and go home without a word of love, leaving us to wonder why he never calls....