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455. It kind of depends on how you define results. Is it bills authored and

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 04:52 PM

Mar 2018

successfully shepherded into law. Amendments? How well the legislator represented his/her constituency via votes on bills? I would say that Sanders has been less than stellar at bills passed as a Senator (not that he hasn't had some significant success in this regard or that other powerful and influential Senators have also been less than stellar in this regard -- Harry Reid a notable example as I recall) whereas he kind of excelled in getting amendments enacted to advance progressive goals as a Congressman. So ... a mixed record on that metric. On the representing his constituency (the people who voted him into office) in his voting record, I am guessing he scores very high. If raising progressive issues and views in the Senate/Congress is important, while not a direct "result", he'd probably rate very high there as well.

That's the best and most honest I can provide without a lot of research, tallying and comparing.

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U.S. Sen. Sanders rallies in Lubbock of all places [View all] Donkees Mar 2018 OP

Bashing the Democratic Party A-gain.. Cha Mar 2018 #1

The only way he can get himself in the news nowadays, it seems dalton99a Mar 2018 #9

Is He Ever In Vermont? Me. Mar 2018 #58

He's running for Senator Cha Mar 2018 #60

He's rallied 1,000+ in deep red Texas... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #73

A thousand people in a city of about 300,000? WOW! George II Mar 2018 #120

Ha ha, the desperation reeks. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #151

So you think a rally in a remote, 70% red town in Texas is more important than rallying... George II Mar 2018 #165

"Town"? Upthread it's a 300,000+ city! SMC22307 Mar 2018 #174

Detroit, Philly GaryCnf Mar 2018 #186

If some DUers are this worked up about Bernie in March... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #187

It's beyond comprehension GaryCnf Mar 2018 #195

Sounds rather *purist* to me. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #201

This GaryCnf Mar 2018 #205

Since you've only been here since 2013, what would you know about those missing 5 years? George II Mar 2018 #231

I've been "duly noteded" before. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #466

Yes, many Democrats saw how a candidate considered by many to be unfit to serve ehrnst Mar 2018 #284

"Unfit to serve" GaryCnf Mar 2018 #433

That's exactly what I saw towards Hillary a lot here on DU. ehrnst Mar 2018 #435

Project much? GaryCnf Mar 2018 #444

We did have a great candidate and SHE won the votes ehrnst Mar 2018 #446

I'm not terrified of it. kstewart33 Mar 2018 #428

Bernie had ZERO to do with GaryCnf Mar 2018 #434

No one else is running yet. kstewart33 Mar 2018 #436

NO ONE is running GaryCnf Mar 2018 #442

Of course he's "not running" ehrnst Mar 2018 #447

You forgot Burlington College GaryCnf Mar 2018 #448

What about Burlington College? ehrnst Mar 2018 #449

What is a "moderate purist?" ehrnst Mar 2018 #437

What is a leftist purist? GaryCnf Mar 2018 #443

I never said that a "lefist purist" existed ehrnst Mar 2018 #445

Now we have a Kennedy to save the day with "Affordable Heath care For All"... stlsaxman Mar 2018 #480

And how many people came...1000, 2000...they went 67% for Trump? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #352

Just like SW PA that went bigly for Trump, but swung to Lamb (D). SMC22307 Mar 2018 #462

It is not even close to PA...and if we fielded the right candidate and kept it local, maybe. But not Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #479

Bernie's in Lubbock because he gets more media coverage there. kstewart33 Mar 2018 #403

That, too. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #413

"Don't vote for Republicans," as Bernie said, is the kind of headline I want. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #467

To call the Democrats weak ahead of an important special election in Texas is despicable. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #329

As we just witnessed in SW PA, Bernie's economic message resonates. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #463

Are you kidding me..this was a moderate Democrat who won in PA...our revolution types are Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #478

+1000 KTM Mar 2018 #233

"Our" party? George II Mar 2018 #249

Yes George, ours. KTM Mar 2018 #252

She beat both male competitors by MILLIONS. R B Garr Mar 2018 #250

Apparently not the minority if math is taken into consideration. ehrnst Mar 2018 #274

Sorry, but you don't get to change reality. Millions more voted for R B Garr Mar 2018 #327

Your PM does not reflect your post. You clearly state here, R B Garr Mar 2018 #328

It really doesn't reflect a minority of opinion. You are kidding yourself. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #330

Lamb won in SW PA running on an economic platform very similar to Bernie's. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #468

Bernie could cure cancer and be bashed for it here. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2018 #256

No, if Bernie cured cancer and then accused Democrats of not wanting to cure betsuni Mar 2018 #262

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #271

or of unfairly trying to get someone else to cure cancer... Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #346

I remember someone saying that Hillary could walk on water ehrnst Mar 2018 #270

Come on...we have good discussions...and you are honest. Do you really think it is helpful to call Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #331

Yes, and I'm certainly willing to concede Bernie has his "moments," like any politician... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2018 #381

I had no idea that DU was so vital to party unity... ehrnst Mar 2018 #414

You got that right. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #469

Yup yup, Bernie has shown us the way... we just have to follow his lead. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2018 #481

Well, coming from someone "posting on a message board" ehrnst Mar 2018 #272

ROFL shenmue Mar 2018 #132

Vermont is safely blue. Red areas are the problem in this country... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #71

Nice Attempt At Snark Me. Mar 2018 #75

LOL! You're bashing someone who is trying to get people to vote for Democrats. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #77

So He Goes To Gets Votes For Dems Me. Mar 2018 #87

He didn't disparage Dems. He told the audience to not vote for Republicans. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #98

First Off Me. Mar 2018 #102

Sounds like something Macedonian trolls would say... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #108

I See You've Taken A Trip Down The Nile Me. Mar 2018 #117

Unfortunately, no, but I'd LOVE to visit Egypt some day. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #159

This uneducated angle at making Bernie a victim R B Garr Mar 2018 #179

And then the Russians would have helped Trump to harm Bernie... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #182

Obviously that is why helping Bernie was their goal. The divisiveness helped R B Garr Mar 2018 #214

Yep. And Conor Lamb showed that ehrnst Mar 2018 #438

Too Right Me. Mar 2018 #439

LOL Connor Lamb ran -- and won -- on an economic platform VERY similar to Bernie's. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #470

I didn't see an endorsement from Our Revolution. ehrnst Mar 2018 #475

Yeah, brilliant - trying to get people to vote for Democrats by telling them... George II Mar 2018 #123

The logic is yeah, there's a problem, maybe they haven't done enough for working people. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #125

Who is "WE"? Our Revolution? George II Mar 2018 #126

"WE" is anyone who votes for Democrats. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #138

Then who is 'They'? sheshe2 Mar 2018 #142

Those who don't vote for Democrats. (n/t) SMC22307 Mar 2018 #150

Yes. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #153

And if they've got a guy from 1,700 miles away telling you Democrats... George II Mar 2018 #176

Not at all. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #181

Uh huh mcar Mar 2018 #152

Uh huh... sheshe2 Mar 2018 #154

Can you quantify "turnout is abysmal?" ehrnst Mar 2018 #279

Is just over 61% in a national election really something to get excited about? SMC22307 Mar 2018 #471

You are ignoring voter supression of Democrats. ehrnst Mar 2018 #473

Hmmm. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #140

Yes. betsuni Mar 2018 #148

We can walk and chew gum at the same time. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #189

Who is "they?" as opposed to "we?" ehrnst Mar 2018 #474

He's in Texas because that is one of his jobs. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #83

How quickly they forget. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #85

Being in Texas is not part of that job. I'm sure you know that. George II Mar 2018 #128

Yeah, but if he wasn't out there campaigning for Dems Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2018 #143

Nope. At this point, and with the recent success rate of his endorsed candidates, I wish.... George II Mar 2018 #145

"candidates supported by Our Revolution won or advanced to runoffs in 17 out of 29 races." SMC22307 Mar 2018 #164

I trust Our Revolution's endorsement list more than the BBC's numbers: George II Mar 2018 #168

It seems for some here, trashing Bernie Sanders is all they got. mountain grammy Mar 2018 #230

Conor Lamb won in PA running on an economic platform very similar to Bernie's... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #472

He is at an our revolution rally. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #347

Thank you! mountain grammy Mar 2018 #225

Who is putting down or belittling these people? ehrnst Mar 2018 #282

Speaking of "belittle them", that's what he did to the Democratic Party in his address. George II Mar 2018 #285

Yes, he filled the hall in Lubbock and then proceeded to tell them that the Democratic Party... George II Mar 2018 #293

Crickets... (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #318

Grammy, maybe the problem is this. kstewart33 Mar 2018 #407

Texas has a lot of money. herding cats Mar 2018 #251

Obviously, it doesnt matter. nt G_j Mar 2018 #278

What he's doing is "outreach?" ehrnst Mar 2018 #281

Unfortunately people misunderstand the duties of the "outreach" position he has in the Senate. George II Mar 2018 #290

I guess getting in digs at "a few individuals in Washington" is part of the job now. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #291

Bashing the Democratic Party is doing Democratic Party outreach? BS stevenleser Mar 2018 #299

Bingo. (NT) ehrnst Mar 2018 #321

If Bernie were holding rally after rally in safely blue Vermont -- Jim Lane Mar 2018 #96

Of course. And oh, dear God, the poor optics! LOL SMC22307 Mar 2018 #119

So he rallies in a district that voted 70% for republicans..... George II Mar 2018 #131

A Democrat won in Alabama, eh? SMC22307 Mar 2018 #158

Who is talking about Alabama? However, since you bring it up, in the recent special election... George II Mar 2018 #162

No, I'm surely not. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #194

Thank you for proving my point. Jim Lane Mar 2018 #170

It would be nice if he'd "campaign" for Democrats under the Democratic label, not Our Revolution.... George II Mar 2018 #191

In his many rallies for Democrats, he might not always have worn the right tie, either. (n/t) Jim Lane Mar 2018 #226

. George II Mar 2018 #248

Nobody cares about his ties or his hair. ehrnst Mar 2018 #319

His appearances were for Our Revolution and to associate his face and R B Garr Mar 2018 #359

The event in Austin was a CNN interview by Jake Tapper at the SXSW festival. TexasTowelie Mar 2018 #258

You do understand that there is a Republican governor in Vermont? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #343

You do understand that the Vermont Democratic Party website features Bernie? Jim Lane Mar 2018 #356

This post was to make you aware of the fact Vermont is not a blue state completely. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #367

In fact, looking at the Governor and Congressional Delegation, Vermont... George II Mar 2018 #416

Blue does not make a state safe. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #133

bingo Champion Jack Mar 2018 #211

Vermont has a Republican governor...so I would not consider them 'safely blue'... Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #332

Bashing? Why are you bashing the Chair KPN Mar 2018 #76

Good question. And Dems are in the MINORITY for a reason... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #79

Wading into deep red territory and bashing Democrats is hardly helpful. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #333

Wading into deep red territory and telling people not to vote for Republicans. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #465

And that the Democratic party has to do... what was the quote? Something like they Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #476

So why do you think Dems are in the minority? ehrnst Mar 2018 #399

He's not doing the job that Chuck Schumer appointed him to. George II Mar 2018 #139

BS' own words are bashing the Democratic Cha Mar 2018 #190

Thank you! NurseJackie Mar 2018 #193

I know, Jackie.. there's a word for Cha Mar 2018 #197

What outreach? NurseJackie Mar 2018 #199

It's Cha Mar 2018 #200

This as 2000 people show up in a deeply red State KPN Mar 2018 #206

Oooo. Ahhh. Two thousand, eh? Wow. So impressive. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #213

Really? Ridicule? KPN Mar 2018 #223

So I struck a nerve, I see. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #224

So you achieved your goal. KTM Mar 2018 #229

Lol. KPN Mar 2018 #241

Hmmm, Sunday morning it was 1,200. George II Mar 2018 #280

OK. 1200 . KPN Mar 2018 #286

And that means what exactly? In 16 big rallies didn't translate into votes. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #334

Say what? KPN Mar 2018 #355

Hillary beat both male opponents, though. She did that with perfectly R B Garr Mar 2018 #361

The person who had the big rallies was not the nominee. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #368

I agree. So people would do well to stop the KPN Mar 2018 #370

His own words are not a hit piece. R B Garr Mar 2018 #389

His own words? ehrnst Mar 2018 #410

No, not his words. The response they draw from some posters here. KPN Mar 2018 #422

The functions and duties of the "Senate Democrats Committee Chair for Outreach".... George II Mar 2018 #418

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Mar 2018 #426

Do you have some stats on the Sanders audiences who showed at Clinton appearances in the GE? ehrnst Mar 2018 #402

Do you? KPN Mar 2018 #408

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Mar 2018 #409

Nice try at a deflection. I wasn't making statements on the numbers, you were. ehrnst Mar 2018 #415

Yes, it is speculation based on anecdotal evidence. I don't know anyone personally KPN Mar 2018 #419

I am not the one making speculation concerning this one way or another. ehrnst Mar 2018 #424

I didn't say you were, did I? KPN Mar 2018 #425

Oh, so you were asking this rhetorically in a post responding to me ehrnst Mar 2018 #429

Well, I can only say that I've seen plenty of posts, especially shortly after the election that KPN Mar 2018 #431

How successful has his pressure been in his career as a politician on Cap Hill in getting results? ehrnst Mar 2018 #441

It kind of depends on how you define results. Is it bills authored and KPN Mar 2018 #455

He has had a long career. ehrnst Mar 2018 #456

Big rallies didn't translate into anything for Nader either (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #404

We obviously disagree on those points. KPN Mar 2018 #204

Because the Chair has a warped view of the job, thats why. Nt stevenleser Mar 2018 #305

So he shouldn't try to grow interest, enthusiasm and investment in the party? KPN Mar 2018 #323

It is obvious he is in Texas to take credit for the blue R B Garr Mar 2018 #324

He isn't growing interest in the party...he called the party weak. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #335

I disagree. I know people who voted in 2016 KPN Mar 2018 #358

Hillary outperformed both male opponents by millions, so it looks like her message R B Garr Mar 2018 #360

It is not about our skin...saying bad stuff turns people off ...it just does. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #365

People shouldn't point to others and cry "thin-skinned" who themselves won't ehrnst Mar 2018 #405

Whatever. We see things differently. I recognize and accept the KPN Mar 2018 #411

"Whatever." ehrnst Mar 2018 #417

Ridicule? Come on. There's no need for that. KPN Mar 2018 #420

Whatever. ehrnst Mar 2018 #421

No, not really. What did you do? KPN Mar 2018 #423

You are cute. ehrnst Mar 2018 #430

My wife thinks so. Oh, and my daughter. KPN Mar 2018 #432

I don't imagine you interact with them the way you do ehrnst Mar 2018 #440

Oh? KPN Mar 2018 #451

And? ehrnst Mar 2018 #457

And what? I'm not going to get into KPN Mar 2018 #458

Oh? ehrnst Mar 2018 #459

Yes. KPN Mar 2018 #460

Lol. ehrnst Mar 2018 #461

+1000. stonecutter357 Mar 2018 #137

DAMMIT! calimary Mar 2018 #180

Counterproductive is exactly right, calimary.. Cha Mar 2018 #192

What is with Sanders and the constant Dem bashing? mcar Mar 2018 #2

Let's hope his constant bashing of Cha Mar 2018 #3

It's who he is. Bernie needs to go away. NT Adrahil Mar 2018 #4

I just don't know what he hopes to gain by this mcar Mar 2018 #5

Precisely. dalton99a Mar 2018 #7

Yeah, I think we know Cha Mar 2018 #11

A lot of my friends are very progressive.... Adrahil Mar 2018 #25

Agree Joediss Mar 2018 #45

Great point. And now that you mention it... George II Mar 2018 #54

Vermont is 98.5% white. ehrnst Mar 2018 #122

Isn't That One Of The Points Made In 'To Kill A Mockingbird'? Me. Mar 2018 #61

Such a great post. Nailed it. R B Garr Mar 2018 #63

Adrahill, subjection of avowed goals to personality quirks Hortensis Mar 2018 #70

Yep pandr32 Mar 2018 #69

It was an Our Revolution rally. Was there an admission fee? George II Mar 2018 #124

Oh, no, no. Sen Sanders is the DNC Outreach Chair mcar Mar 2018 #155

He did. And going to Texas for a even if it was a Democratic rally, isn't part of that job. George II Mar 2018 #160

This is not helpful to Dem GOTV efforts mcar Mar 2018 #161

No admission fee to the rally, TexasTowelie Mar 2018 #173

$5 donation? Registering Voters Cha Mar 2018 #238

Yup... sheshe2 Mar 2018 #147

Attendees praised him for wading into deep red territory... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #74

Telling the crowd that Democrats are a problem mcar Mar 2018 #86

"People in this state should not be voting Republican." SMC22307 Mar 2018 #91

"I have believed for a long time that the Democratic Party has not stood up.." mcar Mar 2018 #99

That pisses me off so badly...I can't even say how much... Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #336

I don't have an objection to him going into red territory.... Adrahil Mar 2018 #90

He clearly stated that people should not be voting for Republicans... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #94

You not getting it... Adrahil Mar 2018 #111

Right-wing media is a huge problem. So is a disappearing middle class. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #114

I'm so negative? Adrahil Mar 2018 #116

His message was Republicans suck -- don't vote for them. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #121

I'm hearing something else: Sanders is encouraging the Democratic Party to do better. Eyeball_Kid Mar 2018 #105

Maybe he should do that at DNC meetings mcar Mar 2018 #113

How are these people going to be persuaded to vote KPN Mar 2018 #210

Agree. Good post! (n/t) SMC22307 Mar 2018 #202

Exactly. Senator Sanders is actually trying KPN Mar 2018 #207

It is a piss poor attempt when you say the Democratic party has not stood up yada yada. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #337

Well, I don't believe he is saying the party KPN Mar 2018 #362

That is not better. I have lots of heartburn and am done...just done...going to turn off the Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #363

Any criticism bashing, according to people here. alarimer Mar 2018 #276

Maybe he should let Democrats concern themselves about the message which has nothing to do with him. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #344

Bernie has done more for the democratic party that you think. garybeck Mar 2018 #243

They didn't unfairly favor her. She paid their debt. shenmue Mar 2018 #303

Yeah....so energized...and we lost the election...hmm. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #338

Why thats doing outreach on behalf of the Democratic Party dontchaknow? stevenleser Mar 2018 #300

Well he is the DNC Outreach Chair mcar Mar 2018 #301

Yup and apparently he thinks that means getting people to not support the party stevenleser Mar 2018 #302

God help us...because this sort of rally surely won't help at all in fact just the opposite. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #339

I fear the same mcar Mar 2018 #357

I want to win if this shit worked I could live with it...but all evidence points to the opposite Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #366

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #6

His quote directly says Democrats dont stand up for you. R B Garr Mar 2018 #8

Bernie Sanders is trying to depress Democratic turnout. dalton99a Mar 2018 #10

It is absolutely undeniable now. Actively smearing and R B Garr Mar 2018 #13

I fear this, dalton mcar Mar 2018 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Beartracks Mar 2018 #48

Nope. JCanete Mar 2018 #67

Horseshit. He's telling people to not vote for Republicans. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #104

Whoever smelt the horseshit dealt it ehrnst Mar 2018 #398

Well isn't that just full Cha Mar 2018 #12

Yes, It is very full of it. R B Garr Mar 2018 #15

It's been going on Cha Mar 2018 #16

He needs it to establish his brand. R B Garr Mar 2018 #17

And, it's so funny 'cause Cha Mar 2018 #18

Yes, I have noticed him acting like that. R B Garr Mar 2018 #22

And, of course, the feeling Cha Mar 2018 #24

Yes it is mutual. He has been insulated from this in his R B Garr Mar 2018 #41

My millenials don't even like him anymore. I am sorry I voted for him in Ohio. I liked both Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #345

If that's what his quote "directly says" then why don't you quote him "directly"? Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #65

Nope. JCanete Mar 2018 #66

Thanks for confirming that his message is undermining. R B Garr Mar 2018 #100

he's promoting democrats in these races, and certainly not promoting republicans, given his JCanete Mar 2018 #109

His message is very divisive. It is hard not to take the man R B Garr Mar 2018 #169

the whole brushing shit under the rug angle and not acknowledging our party's JCanete Mar 2018 #216

That is simply not accurate. This is really just a tired version R B Garr Mar 2018 #217

no it isn't at all. sorry. That is simply not accurate. JCanete Mar 2018 #219

If someone said you are out of touch and need help, R B Garr Mar 2018 #221

Sanders cannot honestly, with any modicum of credibility, advocate for the issues he advocates JCanete Mar 2018 #222

Why is Bernie against $20.00/ hr minimum wage?? R B Garr Mar 2018 #227

This was hardly the crux of the complaints against the Democratic party. This was a matter JCanete Mar 2018 #232

No, wrong right off the top. Sanders demonized incrementalism, R B Garr Mar 2018 #234

Incrementalism in proposal, of fucking course! what do you have to negotiate with at that point? JCanete Mar 2018 #235

I am talking about his messages that demonized Democrats. R B Garr Mar 2018 #236

What do you mean by he is okay with incrementalism? I don't know what you are JCanete Mar 2018 #253

Remember he was campaigning in Texas for Our Revolution?? R B Garr Mar 2018 #265

no, a smear implies inaccuracies. And unless you have some proof of lies, I'd stay away from JCanete Mar 2018 #266

I have to laugh that you are trying this hard to explain away R B Garr Mar 2018 #288

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #298

You are full of the same thing. You are the one talking around R B Garr Mar 2018 #306

My tone was over the top, my apologies. I don't see the doublespeak. If I thought JCanete Mar 2018 #307

ffs, really?? I already said many posts back not to R B Garr Mar 2018 #308

we both think the other person is doing that. You said that he is unilaterally going to fix stuff, JCanete Mar 2018 #309

His own words. You are the one trying to pretend his R B Garr Mar 2018 #310

It is...but of course I acknowledge that Sanders has criticism for the Democratic party...no JCanete Mar 2018 #314

Your doublespeak is truly a marvel. Now you agree R B Garr Mar 2018 #322

You start off with an insulting personal attack.. therefore Cha Mar 2018 #312

read in context...things had not exactly kept an even keel, but for my part, I did apologize JCanete Mar 2018 #313

Nope. with that insult to her.. you lose. End of discusson. Cha Mar 2018 #315

then feel free to end the discussion already. JCanete Mar 2018 #316

Oh, you did that with your personal Cha Mar 2018 #369

In terms of Bullshit - whoever smelt it dealt it. ehrnst Mar 2018 #320

BS did the same thing in 2012 when he Cha Mar 2018 #267

First, he walked that back. Second, he didn't need to as far as I'm concerned. Our democrats JCanete Mar 2018 #287

No, BS didn't walk that back.. It was awful Cha Mar 2018 #294

We are progressive because we are diverse and advocate for all. ehrnst Mar 2018 #397

So he's said: ehrnst Mar 2018 #283

No, that's not what his quote says at all. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #81

It says exactly that, and he says he is going to fix R B Garr Mar 2018 #93

The party "has not stood up AS STRONG AS IT SHOULD," WE'RE try to change that... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #95

Thanks for confirming that he is saying Democrats are not R B Garr Mar 2018 #97

"We're trying to change that." SMC22307 Mar 2018 #101

His own words. He is going to fix everything. R B Garr Mar 2018 #103

"We're trying to change that." SMC22307 Mar 2018 #107

The word games dont fool anyone. Are you not aware R B Garr Mar 2018 #167

1,000 seats lost and full control of only six states. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #177

Yet Our Revolution has a higher fail rate and they do not have any historic GOP R B Garr Mar 2018 #212

well yeah, our revolution is in its infancy. It is builiding something. It very may well JCanete Mar 2018 #218

Unfortunately, a lot of the Sanders message is at cross purposes R B Garr Mar 2018 #220

It will fail because of their tactics...promoting Greens and Republicans in some cases. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #340

Wow. Iggo Mar 2018 #215

Yes, of all places. I wonder, when was the last time he attended a rally in Vermont? Remember.... George II Mar 2018 #14

I hope Beto wins in Texas.. a Democrat! Cha Mar 2018 #19

A Beto win would be huge! mcar Mar 2018 #53

Maybe this is why he doesnt run on his accomplishments R B Garr Mar 2018 #20

Thanks for posting. Bernie is still working hard for whats right. nt Snotcicles Mar 2018 #21

What has he done? George II Mar 2018 #23

Well, for starters he's holding a rally in Lubbock TX. shanny Mar 2018 #32

Is he true blue or green?...nt SidDithers Mar 2018 #39

Dropping into deep Texas to personally rally liberals to... Beartracks Mar 2018 #49

That's not true. The Lubbock County Democratic Party is very active and there have been several.... George II Mar 2018 #72

You re-read it. Here: shanny Mar 2018 #88

They actually are having an event this afternoon, and have scheduled one just about every week. George II Mar 2018 #89

They could use a boost. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #112

So who was he rallying for in 70% republican Lubbock Texas? George II Mar 2018 #134

This dude, running for county commissioner... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #156

Really? He was there campaigning for Caraway? Did he even mention him during his speech? George II Mar 2018 #163

Um, that's Caraway directly behind Bernie on stage. LOL SMC22307 Mar 2018 #172

Look at their website: George II Mar 2018 #184

He spoke at their event. He's on stage with Bernie. LOL SMC22307 Mar 2018 #185

Oh I didn't realize since he didn't mention the candidate much. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #341

LOL Those grapes must REALLY be sour now that... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #464

Not at all...what you and others don't get is I just want to win period. And I don't see Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #477

+1 shanny Mar 2018 #382

Because such rallies serve no purpose...they merely bring out the GOP voters in opposition. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #351

What's he done? In the 2016 campaign he brought A LOT of issues into the Dem platform. napi21 Mar 2018 #57

Democratic issues...and the junior college proposal was Hillary's. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #342

this charge continues to be levied, and I've tried to address it over and over. Does messaging and JCanete Mar 2018 #68

Those are nebulous intangibles. I can say that I messaged and got people to demand... George II Mar 2018 #80

Well look, as to legislation, another thing I've addressed, if people get some things that JCanete Mar 2018 #84

Maybe he should be working hard for whats left... Evergreen Emerald Mar 2018 #28

Constructive criticisim isn't bashing and suggesting we win over our opponent isn't begging. nt Snotcicles Mar 2018 #33

You and I see it differently. Evergreen Emerald Mar 2018 #42

Yeah, we do see it differently. nt Snotcicles Mar 2018 #50

+1, it is just empty riffing. Who else does that... R B Garr Mar 2018 #62

+1 shanny Mar 2018 #29

Bernie fighting Republicans and supporting Democrats Nevernose Mar 2018 #27

But you didn't quote anything SANDERS said. George II Mar 2018 #30

people in this state should not be voting Republican. Nevernose Mar 2018 #37

It says he is promoting Our Revolution. Apparently they R B Garr Mar 2018 #40

Yes, he seems to be promoting "Our Revolution" more than the Democratic Party. George II Mar 2018 #47

Yes, it does look like third party promotion, which is just more R B Garr Mar 2018 #55

The entire event was about promoting "Our Revolution." TexasTowelie Mar 2018 #127

So it was essentially an Our Revolution fundraiser. Interesting. George II Mar 2018 #130

Looks like he is trying to take credit for the blue wave R B Garr Mar 2018 #325

Good points. Thx. n/t Beartracks Mar 2018 #34

The horror! Attendees appreciating Bernie having the nuts to wade into deep red territory and... SMC22307 Mar 2018 #43

Such an inspirational leader Kentonio Mar 2018 #31

Is that when he is retiring? MrsCoffee Mar 2018 #35

Hillary 2020! She won in spite of the nasty gratuitous R B Garr Mar 2018 #36

Feel free to encourage your preferred candidate to run again. Kentonio Mar 2018 #268

Why not, it makes as much sense. Hillary 2020. R B Garr Mar 2018 #289

You lost shenmue Mar 2018 #304

You want to talk about losing? Really? Kentonio Mar 2018 #326

God No...we need fresh faces and what is Sen. Sanders 80? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #348

What has he done to "lead"? George II Mar 2018 #44

+1 inspirational and 100% correct Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #46

I really hate that he has chosen to go after the party that allowed him to run. redstatebluegirl Mar 2018 #38

Would you rather he ran as an independent? nt Snotcicles Mar 2018 #51

I would rather he would stay in the Senate, and then retire. redstatebluegirl Mar 2018 #56

Yes. I doubt we would have lost had he run as an independent. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #349

I love that Bernie still speaks Truth to Power. aikoaiko Mar 2018 #52

I wish he could sit down with someone and tweak his message ecstatic Mar 2018 #59

Correct. betsuni Mar 2018 #149

All of the folks who can't accept constructive GaryCnf Mar 2018 #64

+1000000. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2018 #92

Ugh, I didn't realize Texas primary turnout was so low! SMC22307 Mar 2018 #115

YES on Connor Lamb n/t GaryCnf Mar 2018 #118

pic..... riversedge Mar 2018 #78

I'd pose that question to people on this board trashing Sanders. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #82

And why should anyone do that? Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #350

Great question BannonsLiver Mar 2018 #364

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #106

I wonder if he'll be visiting Sierra Blanca while he's in Texas. N/T lapucelle Mar 2018 #110

Perhaps Sheila Jackson Lee and Bill Clinton will visit with him. (n/t) SMC22307 Mar 2018 #136

If you're NOT telling people in Texas GaryCnf Mar 2018 #129

Here is what is completely missed. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #135

Talking to the people GaryCnf Mar 2018 #141

Depends how they are perceived. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #144

Also depends GaryCnf Mar 2018 #146

He's "outreaching" for Cha Mar 2018 #209

Why Blue_true Mar 2018 #157

And, show these deplorables "respect".. Cha Mar 2018 #171

The tweet that you attached by Justin Hendrix is how I feel. Blue_true Mar 2018 #188

If he's not actively supporting the Democrat who is MineralMan Mar 2018 #166

Believe it or not GaryCnf Mar 2018 #175

And looking at primary turnout GaryCnf Mar 2018 #178

Instead, he's bashing the Democratic Cha Mar 2018 #183

See post 129 n/t GaryCnf Mar 2018 #196

No. Cha Mar 2018 #198

Then continue to enjoy the losses. SMC22307 Mar 2018 #203

A shame he doesn't like O'Rourke. JNelson6563 Mar 2018 #208

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All you have are insults and personal attacks. Cha Mar 2018 #237

Look in a mirror. KTM Mar 2018 #239

Read your own insulting, attack words. Cha Mar 2018 #242

Likewise. KTM Mar 2018 #244

Whatever.. just stop your personal attacks. Cha Mar 2018 #246

"More than 4 out of 10 of our fellow Democrats supported this man and the ideas he represented... George II Mar 2018 #245

You're being paranoid.. stop putting words in Cha Mar 2018 #247

I really think you need to follow Cha Mar 2018 #292

What specifically are you referring to? And who are you calling "idiots"? George II Mar 2018 #240

Why? Because Bernie is milking a state famous for supporting third party spoilers? herding cats Mar 2018 #254

Wasn't familiar with Friedman politically. A real prize. Hortensis Mar 2018 #295

Yeah, hes a real winner. I despise him to the core of being. herding cats Mar 2018 #296

Very well said. We all know this type and Hortensis Mar 2018 #297

The ones who need to hear will still not listen. herding cats Mar 2018 #311

100%, except surely they were vulnerable Hortensis Mar 2018 #317

What 3rd party candidates ? Areyou saying this democrats that he is there supporting are 3rd party ? CentralMass Mar 2018 #353

No. herding cats Mar 2018 #354

Then what are you saying. What is a 3rd party spoiler? CentralMass Mar 2018 #371

First of all you missed half the conversation because their post was hidden herding cats Mar 2018 #372

The article cites 5 local candidate that were on stage with him. CentralMass Mar 2018 #374

Again. You missed half the conversation. Thats not what we were talking about. herding cats Mar 2018 #375

Nice dodge. Well with my set of facts, Sanders was there with 5 Democrats running for local offices. CentralMass Mar 2018 #376

I never said that about Bernie. herding cats Mar 2018 #377

I stand corrected. You said "Bernie is milking a state famous for supporting third party spoilers?" CentralMass Mar 2018 #379

Ok, I agree, youre missing something here. herding cats Mar 2018 #380

Well, we clearly won t change opinions. His visit was on his FB CentralMass Mar 2018 #383

. herding cats Mar 2018 #384

Ok, I am so sorry, but this just is not working out for me... herding cats Mar 2018 #385

Yes, his visit was on his FB. Here's what it says: George II Mar 2018 #427

It was an Our Revolution event, promoting Our revolution.... George II Mar 2018 #394

Issues with the event? George II Mar 2018 #412

Um, read my other posts in this sub thread. herding cats Mar 2018 #378

I had communication with the owner of this hidden post. You are being disingenuous. The facts arel CentralMass Mar 2018 #386

Dude thats too creepy. herding cats Mar 2018 #387

The article linked in the post has all of this information CentralMass Mar 2018 #390

Dude, what in the hell are on about!? herding cats Mar 2018 #391

It was an "Our Revolution" rally/promotion. That's neither Democratic nor republican.... George II Mar 2018 #392

My final reply to you. herding cats Mar 2018 #393

If you attack any more strawmen, we're going to need a bigger bale.... ehrnst Mar 2018 #396

Is this like a drunk text to the person who broke up with you? herding cats Mar 2018 #388

Rofl Cha Mar 2018 #395

Well, "the facts arel clear." betsuni Mar 2018 #400

Prescisely, Cha Mar 2018 #453

Had communication.... ehrnst Mar 2018 #401

"I had communication with the owner of that hidden post." betsuni Mar 2018 #406

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #257

Its ultra-factionalism. David__77 Mar 2018 #259

In Texas? herding cats Mar 2018 #260

Bernie said he knew nothing about Texas. herding cats Mar 2018 #263

"Sour grapes" about what? betsuni Mar 2018 #264

Thank you for articulating the ways that Bernie Sanders is endangering the country. yardwork Mar 2018 #269

It think your posts support that observation. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #273

Oh, yay. Just what Texas needs another extreme leftist spoiler to break the ballot. herding cats Mar 2018 #255

Bernie's "brand" is his perpetually fickle swing vote. ucrdem Mar 2018 #261

Good. alarimer Mar 2018 #275

I love this! MuseRider Mar 2018 #277

Thank you Senator Sanders. Well done! jalan48 Mar 2018 #373

U.S. Sen. Sanders rallies in Lubbock of all places bluedigger Mar 2018 #450

Last night's election shows how futile this is...run candidates who fit the district. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #452

This is why Democrats lose elections Mountain Mule Mar 2018 #454