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RandySF

(84,712 posts) Fri Feb 23, 2018, 03:08 AM Feb 2018

NH-01: Bernie Sanders's son considering running for Congress [View all]

Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) son is considering a run for Congress in New Hampshire's highly competitive 1st District, Vice News reports.

"Oh absolutely, I'm definitely considering it. I'm excited, motivated, and interested in the race," Levi Sanders told Vice News in an exclusive report Thursday. "I'm just dotting my i's and crossing my t's."

The younger Sanders told the news organization that, like his father, he would propose Medicare for all and free college tuition as part of his platform.

Levi Sanders worked as a senior policy strategist on his father's 2016 presidential campaign and has been an advocate for people looking to receive social security benefits.

https://www.google.com/amp/thehill.com/homenews/campaign/375196-bernie-sanders-son-considering-running-for-congress%3famp

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NH-01: Bernie Sanders's son considering running for Congress [View all] RandySF Feb 2018 OP

YES Tiggeroshii Feb 2018 #1

is he running as a Democrat? If not...I hope he loses and the Democrat wins. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #25

+1 Maven Feb 2018 #34

+1 from me pandr32 Feb 2018 #38

Agreed Gothmog Feb 2018 #58

If he runs as a Democrat I assume he will withdraw the SHIT comments about Warren? Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #80

I don't like those kind of comments...I think he should be more careful what he says. However, if Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #109

Yes. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #95

Then I want him to win...kick the GOP ass. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #108

Do you have a link to whether he is a Democrat? I could not find one. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #110

Donate to Conor Lamb here: NBachers Feb 2018 #131

Two questions lapucelle Feb 2018 #2

Regarding Q1: dalton99a Feb 2018 #3

Mahalo for that, dalton.. good to know. Cha Feb 2018 #4

Where does Levi Sanders state that Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #16

I wonder if he'll be moving into the district he wants to represent. lapucelle Feb 2018 #40

Yes, that too. (nt) ehrnst Feb 2018 #49

levi sanders doesn't even live where Cha Feb 2018 #75

How does that anwer the question? quakerboy Feb 2018 #14

NOt with comparing them to worse than trump, they don't. Cha Feb 2018 #19

Sorry... this guy is off my list. She is not even running against him. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #15

Thanks for the heads-up. Trashing Warren? Sorry thats not my cup of tea. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #52

dalton answered #1 and I'll venture #2.. Cha Feb 2018 #5

House and senate bills have always been Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #100

The House Medicare for All Bill was first introduced in 2003. lapucelle Feb 2018 #113

Yes the house and senate bills have always been different. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #116

There was never a Senate version of HR 676 that mirrored lapucelle Feb 2018 #119

I dont think we are disagreeing. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #121

Post removed Post removed Feb 2018 #13

I am getting real angry. I hope people can figure this shit out before it is too late. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #79

Yes and yes. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #97

Isn't anyone going to start yelling about dynasties? betsuni Feb 2018 #6

+1000. lol. nt ecstatic Feb 2018 #7

lol.. oh that's right.. Joe Kennedy! Cha Feb 2018 #9

LOL DURHAM D Feb 2018 #31

The "NO DYNASTIES" mantra only applies to certain politicians. NurseJackie Feb 2018 #47

Especially those who are registered in a political party. George II Feb 2018 #72

Only if it was a Clinton or a Kennedy. joshcryer Feb 2018 #48

..... (nt) ehrnst Feb 2018 #50

FWIW, the apparent nepotism is starting to bother me. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #53

Actually that was one of my first thoughts. I didn't read the article (will later tonight).... George II Feb 2018 #65

+1000000000 treestar Feb 2018 #66

Ha! sheshe2 Feb 2018 #77

OMG how did I not think of that yet Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #81

Doesn't apply to Our Saviour, Sanders. EllieBC Feb 2018 #102

Awesome. It's always great to have great news about new young leaders C Moon Feb 2018 #8

He attacked Elizabeth Warren and called her worse than Trump RandySF Feb 2018 #10

Mahalo for getting the facts out, RSF.. Cha Feb 2018 #11

If Warren did vote to increase the Military budget True Blue American Feb 2018 #12

Yes, much of Congress does ignore the warning. lapucelle Feb 2018 #44

No he didnt say that Warren is worse than Trump. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #17

Same thing...he retweet the article...for more exposure. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #28

No it isnt the same thing. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #36

You retweet things you agree with to get exposure for it...I consider it sort of cowardly too...just Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #112

The article doesnt say that either. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #114

Look no matter how you put...he retweeted the article...which was critical of a Democrat. If I lived Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #117

yes he disagreed with Warrens vote for Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #122

Oh please, compromise was needed...this is how it works...we got Chip and other stuff too. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #125

How about this...from Levi Sanders directly...No need to criticize Democrats who have no power. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #118

What on earth is wrong with that? Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #120

He is criticizing Democrats...he apparently does it all the time. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #127

Exactly the same.. whomever can Cha Feb 2018 #39

The claim was that Sanders said that Warren Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #43

Bottom Line: He retweeted a hatchet job on Warren emulatorloo Feb 2018 #59

Perhaps. The claim that he said that Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #64

sanders tweeted that?! Attacking a Mass Sen from NH! Cha Feb 2018 #74

Yes, Thats a quote from the article he retweeted. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #76

Oh I get it.. but still if you're Retweeting Cha Feb 2018 #78

Yes, he did.. "higher than trump's budget" is Cha Feb 2018 #22

There had to be much more in that budget than the Military. True Blue American Feb 2018 #23

I know, TBA.. so don't pick Cha Feb 2018 #24

I read the article. It is one of those Dems are the Same as Republicans garbage pieces emulatorloo Feb 2018 #60

Right. Maybe if you add more words and explanations Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #37

Article claims Warren is the same as Establishment Republicans. Maybe if you add more words emulatorloo Feb 2018 #62

The article says lots of things. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #63

Dont piss on my shoes and tell me its raining n/t emulatorloo Feb 2018 #73

If he did that he must NOT be allowed in the D party and he must be politically ATTACKED Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #82

He's in his 50s crazycatlady Feb 2018 #35

Oh. :D I should read up on things before I spout off. Thanks! C Moon Feb 2018 #55

He is 48 I thought. I am not impressed with a person who says the parties are the same...This is why Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #134

I met him last year crazycatlady Feb 2018 #140

So, dynasties are OK in this case? Interesting lunamagica Feb 2018 #61

I was worried he might split the vote, but it seems Carol Shea Porter is retiring. Vinca Feb 2018 #18

I want a democrat, period. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #83

Then Levi is your guy. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #89

He is a Democrat? Link? Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #91

No problem. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #92

Can he run in a district he doesnt live in? Is he registered as a democrat? Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #96

Wow those goalposts took a hike! Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #98

What goalpost, is he a Democrat? Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #99

Your goalpost. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #103

Still have not seen a link that he is a REGISTERED DEMOCRAT Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #104

I gave you the link. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #105

I am surprised, when I found out he attacked Elizabeth Warren I assumed Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #106

He attacked Warrens vote on war funding. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #107

She voted for a bill that included funding for the military ...don't repeat the lies in that article Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #135

Of course. Democrats must never vote against Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #139

"a bill that included funding for the military"? sl8 Feb 2018 #142

I think I've got some volunteering to do! zanana1 Feb 2018 #20

... LexVegas Feb 2018 #21

Hmm... Mike Nelson Feb 2018 #27

Don't care...I don't like independents who take potshots at Democrats. Plenty of good progressives Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #29

I agree,use the Party to run True Blue American Feb 2018 #46

No shit. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #84

He is a registered Democrat. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #90

Thank you for that. I couldn't find it anywhere...I still don't like his comments about Sen. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #111

Yay. sarah FAILIN Feb 2018 #30

Remember the olden days when "dynasty" was a bad word around here? brooklynite Feb 2018 #32

I sure do EffieBlack Feb 2018 #69

Running as what? nt Maven Feb 2018 #33

Yeah, and all of a sudden what is this BULLSHIT about RUNNING AS? Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #101

So, next time someone posits about Chelsea Clinton running mcar Feb 2018 #41

It pains me to say it among Democrats. Blue_true Feb 2018 #57

Among Democrats? Nah...progressives maybe, not Democrats. Not liberals. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #85

I consider progressives to be democrats too. Blue_true Feb 2018 #124

+1 treestar Feb 2018 #67

If Chelsea wants to run for Congress Im fine Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #87

It is more likely to be Joe Kennedy III...was on the view on Friday...he is impressive. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #136

Chris Pappas looks to be a better candidate Exotica Feb 2018 #42

Ahh the old family legacy (establishment) political office for the son and the step daughter BoneyardDem Feb 2018 #45

He actually doesn't walk quite lockstep. Levi endorsed Phil Murphy for NJ Gov and Bernie stayed seaglass Feb 2018 #51

It will be interesting to see what the voters in his district think. jalan48 Feb 2018 #54

Those "No family dynasties", where are you? Blue_true Feb 2018 #56

Are we going to hear any dynasty complaints? EffieBlack Feb 2018 #68

Whlle we point out the hypocrisy, I really worry about the millions of Sanders fans out Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #86

Oh no, it also applies to Chelsea and her children as well. Unto the seventh generation. comradebillyboy Feb 2018 #128

If he runs as a Democrat, welcome aboard Levi!!! LanternWaste Feb 2018 #70

Youve got some welcoming to do. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #94

If he is running as a Democrat, it'll be interesting to follow his positions on things DFW Feb 2018 #71

Oh and by the way he is a registered Democrat. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #88

Thats great, but Clermont is already represented by bottomofthehill Feb 2018 #130

Huh? Carol Shea-Porter is not running Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #133

Carol Porter Shea is not his Congressman bottomofthehill Feb 2018 #144

Take it up with nhsos. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #145

Just what the NH Dems need bottomofthehill Feb 2018 #146

Great! From what I've seen he is one of the few politicians questioning the size of jalan48 Feb 2018 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author emulatorloo Feb 2018 #115

Yeah because pitching a fit when nothing can be done about it and blaming senior Democrats shows Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #137

I think we need to work together-no need to trash one another. jalan48 Feb 2018 #141

Just say no to political dynasties n/t Devil Child Feb 2018 #123

What happened to no dynasties? nycbos Feb 2018 #126

Enough Me. Feb 2018 #129

It's funny to see the reaction of some, when they condemn people like Joseph Kennedy, pnwmom Feb 2018 #132

It is so hillarious...but I do worry there are some Sanders supporters who are convinced he will win Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #138

If he decides to run he should be judged on his own merits. (eom) StevieM Feb 2018 #143

-1000 arthritisR_US Feb 2018 #147