I have a lot of respect for Sanders.

[NCTraveler]

Lifetime pro-choice record, plus funding for family planning. (Sep 2015)
Advocate for family planning and funding for contraceptives. (Sep 2015)
Women have the right to choose, regardless of income. (Jun 1997)
Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
Require pharmacies to fulfill contraceptive prescriptions. (Jul 2011)
Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)

http://www.ontheissues.org/Bernie_Sanders.htm

That is just a small part of his story but it is a part that speaks directly to me. That is earned respect.

I believe Sanders is at his peak when it comes political clout. After NJ and California it is my opinion he will lose enormous amounts of clout. He is doing what he is doing now out of necessity. It's a good political play.

He is using his clout now because he sees the media is already moving on. After California there are no more arguments. He is working hard now to get the most he can.

Sanders isn't running third party and there is still time from now until the convention. We often look at these things on a micro level when we should step back for a larger view. Sanders does have some control and what he does will matter greatly.

I believe Sanders is making a real attempt to pull the party to the left on economic issues. It's not pretty nor do I think it's well organized. How could it be, have you seen their growth? Him taking on the party itself is what is keeping him relevant. Without it he would no longer make the news. I believe it is another aspect being done out of necessity.

Sanders has a bit of time to keep yelling. He is going to yell at Clinton, Trump, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the kid who throws the paper in his yard, DWS, the oligarchy, the establishment, etc... He isn't going to stop right now. Big picture. Does his tone change after California?

I used this link in an op the other day. Sanders far more often than not supports me. He stands up for me. I have a lot of respect for him. He has time to accomplish as much positive as possible with little damage going forward.

Note: After reading this a second time I see it reads more like random thoughts. I feel I'm due beer and travel money. Still decided to share.

[FreakinDJ]

1. Sanders is doing what he does best

and even when he doesn't have enough votes for his agenda he uses political ploys to push through amendments and changes to existing bills to forward his political agenda

AND since his agenda is to Strengthen and Expand the Middle Class / Working Class of America I am all in favor of it

[NCTraveler]

3. I truly think he is in his wheelhouse.

He wouldn't be in his element without the chaos.

[FreakinDJ]

4. No stranger to being the Underdog

but hey it works for him

[B Calm]

2. Another positive uniting OP from a Bernie supporter! K&R

[SheenaR]

5. Highly K & R

We haven't agreed much, but this was good stuff. Appreciated from the other side.

[NurseJackie]

7. I used to.

[Orsino]

8. If we had more such progressive voices in Congress...

...we would have the change we need.

[NCTraveler]

9. State houses, district boards, county commissions...Nt

Congress is a huge one.