Bernie Sanders Only Cares About Bernie Sanders

[workinclasszero]

Bernie Sanders Only Cares About Bernie Sanders
MSN news Jon Reinish

Each election has what become its accepted narratives: themes that, over time, gel into what are considered reliable facts that are no longer vetted or questioned. As the Democratic campaign finally wraps up, it’s time to put two persistent ones to bed: Hillary Clinton is unpopular and limping to a finish, and Bernie Sanders is a progressive from way outside the system.

Neither could be farther from the truth.



http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/bernie-sanders-only-cares-about-bernie-sanders/ar-BBsVkP0?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout

[baldguy]

1. K&R

I'm beginning to believe that Sanders is less the bumbling-but-lovable-uncle and more a Trumpesque con artist.

[Trust Buster]

2. That's what his supporters totally miss. He knew he wouldn't have been able to get his incredible

spending through Congress. He's 74 and enjoying his 15 minutes. It's always been about him.

[CentralCoaster]

3. Yup, and his family foundations and ties to wallstreet and the Koch brothers is scary, too.

That's all on top of his hideous ego and shrill voice.

[Raster]

4. And that hanging out with Kissenger.... what up wit dat?

[dflprincess]

20. And going after Bush donors for campaign donations and claiming he can represent their interests,

who'd a thunk it?

[COLGATE4]

34. His ego is what's driving him now. That and his professional advisers

who don't want to give up on the salary gravy train until the last $27 has been extracted from the true believers.

[Kall]

5. "She's unpopular? Well, first of all, that's sexist..."

And away we go...

[egalitegirl]

6. You missed the Sanders-Bush Haiti Fund...

and other such schemes with the Bush family. Also, his son-in-law used the full power of his brain cells and invested in Greece and so his hedge fund lost 90% of its value and went under.

[SpareribSP]

7. Wow

That sure was one ugly rambling screed. Who the heck reads this tabloid nonsense?

[Raster]

23. Evidently about 1/3 of DU...

...and even worse propagates these files of shit.

Not to worry, he was probably well-paid for his efforts.

[chknltl]

33. More like 10%

There hasnt been a DU poll in a while but earlier polls had Clinton at about 10% support here at DU. I know it often sounds like there are far more of 'em but it's cuz they are just that darn vocal!

[whatchamacallit]

8. Another steaming pantload

from another MSM tool.

[TCJ70]

9. Yeah, all that speech money he's received...

...and he won't even let us see what's in the speeches...what a jerk.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. It's always interesting to research a source.

The author of this hit piece, John Reinish, is an employee of SKDKnickerbocker, a PR firm recently acquired by the private equity firm owned by Hillary's pal, the odious Mark Penn. http://www.skdknick.com/staff/jon-reinish/ and http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/08/politics/mark-penn-skdknickerbocker-hillary-bill-clinton/

I'm sure he was paid handsomely.

[babylonsister]

13. Ooooh! Penn, the guy who won Hill's election in '08?

Thanks. He's true to form. I knew this was bogus.

[pat_k]

15. Great minds think alike. Cross-posted below.

[pat_k]

11. Jon Reinish - "advising Fortune 50 corps...high-profile Democratic candidates"

Guess which "high-profile Democratic candidate" he's working for now.

This is not a legit editorial -- it's a "strategic communication."

Jon Reinish comes to SKDKnickerbocker with over a decade’s worth of strategic communications and media experience in the political and public affairs realms. Jon’s work includes advising Fortune 50 corporations; providing strategic counsel to high-profile Democratic candidates, elected officials and party leaders on the local and national level;

http://www.skdknick.com/staff/jon-reinish/

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

19. Exactly.

[jillan]

12. I know it! Running for president while under FBI investigation

even though it could hurt the Dems chances in November is so dang selfish.

Oh wait.....

[dflprincess]

21. Well, it is his turn

pity he had to deal with an upstart candidate who didn't understand that.

[Armstead]

14. "Disclosure: Donald Trump is the father-in-law of Jared Kushner, the publisher of Observer Media"

Odd the timing with Trump's discovery of Crazy Bernie

[BootinUp]

16. K & R

[pmorlan1]

17. Thank you

A. Well, newsflash, she actually does have it sewn up by now.

B. With each passing day, while Ms. Clinton is miles ahead in the metrics that matter, she still needs to deal with a mosquito buzzing persistently in her ear that just won’t go away. She still needs to compete with Mr. Sanders, far after she should have to.

C. She’s now announced she’s advertising in Kentucky

So if A is true why is she doing B & C? This piece is the worst written piece I've seen lately. It makes zero sense but thanks for posting it because it was very amusing to read. And I really liked this part.

Disclosure: Donald Trump is the father-in-law of Jared Kushner, the publisher of Observer Media.

I'm sure the Donald would be pleased as punch to see a Hillary supporter linking to this.

[Mnpaul]

18. What is farthest from the truth

The silly narrative that Bernie is only in it for himself.

Classic case of projection from the I,I,I campaign.

We can't easily see who is cashing in on their Senate career and it isn't Bernie.

[Yurovsky]

22. Exactly... Bernie's net worth is less than 2 hours of Clinton speaking fees...

and yet Bernie is somehow the selfish one...

This is Bizarro World...

[frylock]

26. Excellent framing.

Going to have to borrow that. Very well done.

[dgauss]

24. Attack your opposition on their strength, where have I heard that before?

Bernie Sanders has a long term, impeccable record regarding fighting for others.

So attack him for being in it for himself? For being selfish?

This is to be expected, but just a little surprising on DU. Well, maybe not anymore.

[nc4bo]

25. No, not surprising at all. Typical. nt

[dgauss]

28. All those people who profess disgust for Rovian tactics.

And then mimic them, and some how feel justified.

Discouraging, to say the least.

[frylock]

27. MSHRC

[frylock]

29. And when it's time to take out the trash, where's Ray Bolger?

RAY BOLGER is looking out for RAY BOLGER!

[Fumesucker]

30. At this point we've watched Republicans attack their opponent's strengths for over a decade

Why in the hell would we fall for that technique when supposed Democrats do it?

[RufusTFirefly]

31. Selfish, fat cat Bernie lives like a king!

... compared to former Uruguayan President José Mujica.

Shame on you, Senator Sanders!! Not good enough, Bernie!

8 reasons why we'll miss Jose Mujica, Uruguay's maverick president

[Octafish]

32. Like the time he worked with Phil Gramm to repeal Glass-Steagall?

Then got a nice job at UBS?

Or was it that time she got State to work with Switzerland to stop publication of 50,000 tax cheats offshoring loot in Swiss banks?

[Number23]

35. "How can somebody who, according to accepted wisdom is so unpopular, be winning by so much?"

Question of the freaking millennium.

K&R