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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders in Phoenix: Senator encourages supporters to fight for change, riles opponents [View all]CentralMass
(16,864 posts)It's a good thing that you weren't there you probably would have been arrested.
"Protesters made themselves known throughout the rally, chanting "Build the wall!" when immigration was mentioned and booing negative comments made about President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Police escorted out at least 10 protesters clad in red "Make America Great Again" hats as they clutched signs depicting Trump".
You also apparently think it is ok for people to have to wait in line for 7 hours to vote.?
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He was harder on other Arizona leaders, expressing frustration with the long wait times many voters faced when attempting to cast their ballot in the 2016 presidential primary.
"To the Arizona officials, whether they did this intentionally or not
(It) was a disgrace to democracy," he said. "People should not have to wait seven hours in order to vote."
Why do you want teachers to have to work for low wages ?
"Sanders encouraged Arizona educators some of the lowest-paid in the nation to follow the lead of the 20,000 West Virginia teachers who went on strike for nine days, demanding a raise. Last Wednesday, Arizona teachers wore red to school to protest the low pay they say has exacerbated the state's critical shortage of
qualified teachers."
Why are you against support for DACA ?
"I want to say to (DACA recipients) here in Arizona: If you think you're alone, you're not alone," he said. "Poll after poll shows 80 percent or more want to provide legal status to DACA and a path to citizenship."
You think supporting the $15 minimum wage or equ Al pay for women is wrong ?
"Sanders wasn't fazed by the hecklers. He stayed focused on firing up support for progressive priorities, including increasing the minimum wage to a "livable" wage of $15 per hour, securing equal pay for women and shifting the national political agenda from benefiting billionaires to working families. "
You would have been right at home with those Trump loving hecklers that the Police hauled away.