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5. So if Dem candidates in Alabama

Tue Jul 24, 2018, 05:15 PM

Jul 2018

or Texas or Kansas or Wyoming were more like Sanders they would win?

If you believe that, I've a great bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. Real cheap, a great bargain.

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You might not like Bernie Sanders, or you might even hate him [View all] mtnsnake Jul 2018 OP

... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #1

That's a matter of perspective. mythology Jul 2018 #9

Defending the Democratic Party against lies and smears and attacks is not... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #15

He's not bashed. LisaM Jul 2018 #27

If you trash the Sanders group you won't see those daily posts. Autumn Jul 2018 #64

Not the cross-posted ones. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #69

Put that poster on ignore. An easy click with tools the admins provided. Problem solved Autumn Jul 2018 #70

Doesn't work for posts that end up on the home page. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #76

They should fix that problem and make their members happy, it's not like Bernie can be erased. Autumn Jul 2018 #78

Someone should suggest it! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #81

You should do that! I'm capable of ignoring what makes me uncomfortable. It's easy. Autumn Jul 2018 #95

I can ignore the man and his fans, but I can't ignore the damage... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #145

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #282

Nobody is "bashing" Bernie. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #303

Yep.(nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #302

He is hardly an effective legislature. His bills: Renamed two post offices and up vets benefits. olegramps Jul 2018 #276

Well said! nt jrthin Jul 2018 #34

More people who accomplish little to nothing. NCTraveler Jul 2018 #13

So, if I wanted to find out what his major legislative accomplishments were, where would I look? NurseJackie Jul 2018 #18

Thank you. Tipperary Jul 2018 #28

Yay-me NCTraveler Jul 2018 #31

Bernie's record GitRDun Jul 2018 #180

What are his major legislative accomplishments? NurseJackie Jul 2018 #260

LMGTFY... progressoid Jul 2018 #294

Try not to confuse "personal achievements" with "MAJOR LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS"... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #305

Dang, I was expecting a laughing gif. progressoid Jul 2018 #309

What about HIS major legislative accomplishments? NurseJackie Jul 2018 #311

So where are your goalposts? progressoid Jul 2018 #328

An honest answer to my question would... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #333

Last try. progressoid Jul 2018 #338

From Govtrack, here are the three that became law: George II Jul 2018 #343

So that's an overall success rate of only 0.8% NurseJackie Jul 2018 #345

He is someone that prefers to run things, and not have to work in a team to get things accomplished ehrnst Jul 2018 #348

I agree, Bernie would be a better fit as leader of an advocacy group or an activist. betsuni Jul 2018 #351

That is much more effective research than copying and posting from a blog ehrnst Jul 2018 #356

Thanks for this excellent analysis, NJ! mcar Jul 2018 #361

Thank you NJ! sheshe2 Jul 2018 #376

"Passed bills are actual accomplishments. " progressoid Jul 2018 #388

So, what was your list of numbers about, if not "accomplishments" to rebut NJ? ehrnst Jul 2018 #395

NJ asked a question, I tried to answer it. progressoid Jul 2018 #399

"DU's umbrage brigade?" ehrnst Jul 2018 #400

I never wavered a single iota. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #412

But... but... legislative efficacy is not really important at all when talking about ehrnst Jul 2018 #410

LOL Gothmog Jul 2018 #411

HAVING co-sponsors is a feather in the cap for the legislator/s who introduced and crafted the bill... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #354

Actually, those numbers aren't as clear as you might think concerning legislative achievements. ehrnst Jul 2018 #355

Statistics without context are difficult to guage. lapucelle Jul 2018 #359

Does ordering a meal that never arrives satisfy one's hunger? NurseJackie Jul 2018 #360

Here is a very objective and illuminating link, posted without comment: George II Jul 2018 #362

Their analysis is in stark contrast to the cheers, raves and laurels I often read here. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #366

From your link (the highlighted in orange part) progressoid Jul 2018 #373

This however there is a tool that allows one to factor in the many other important aspects ehrnst Jul 2018 #374

The Congress; was to the right of Bernie on the major critical issues of the day and has Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #377

What inertia did his run in 2016 "break?" ehrnst Jul 2018 #382

Medicare for All is just one example of inertia being broken Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #403

Ted Kennedy introduced MFA in 1971. Why do you think that he didn't get on board and ehrnst Jul 2018 #404

I believe in large part it's because Ted died in 2009 and the inertia was broken in 2016 but if Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #417

As I said in my response to you.... ehrnst Jul 2018 #433

Everything is relative and I don't consider Bernie's legislative record to be poor, he Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #440

"Everything is relative" ehrnst Jul 2018 #441

Wrong again, posts 200 and 233 Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #442

The Right thinks that getting rid of Planned Parenthood is long overdue, good and moral ehrnst Jul 2018 #443

Morals or morality is universal with the exception of sociopaths or psychopaths Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #444

Missed Votes progressoid Jul 2018 #379

Oh, so now it's whataboutism. ehrnst Jul 2018 #380

It's not whataboutism. progressoid Jul 2018 #385

Actually, no... ehrnst Jul 2018 #390

How hard is this to understand. progressoid Jul 2018 #396

Accusing me of Whataboutism is indeed charging me with being a hypocrite ehrnst Jul 2018 #401

Wait, wut? progressoid Jul 2018 #407

Mea culpa - you didn't accuse me of whataboutism, you denied doing it yourself. ehrnst Jul 2018 #409

Indeed - CONSTITUENT services, meaning services for constituents in Vermont. George II Jul 2018 #381

Meh! A standard disclaimer... but the data and statistics speak for themselves. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #387

I just wished for world peace. Amimnoch Jul 2018 #363

You left out free kittens and free weed. George II Jul 2018 #424

Can you link to the bills for "healthcare for rural communities and veterans" ehrnst Jul 2018 #347

GOP Officials Publicly Denounce Bernie Sanders' Obamacare Expansion, Quietly Request Funding progressoid Jul 2018 #367

So, no, it wasn't an bill. it was "earmarking" in the ACA you are talking about. ehrnst Jul 2018 #371

Which is why I asked about the goalposts. progressoid Jul 2018 #375

I was addressing what you asked, and provided several metrics and a tool that combines them. ehrnst Jul 2018 #378

It's so hard to keep track of which of Bernie's many failings we're talking about. progressoid Jul 2018 #383

And we have a smokescreen and a Gish Gallop for the win... ehrnst Jul 2018 #392

goalposts????? heaven05 Jul 2018 #357

Yep. I think that the phrase ehrnst Jul 2018 #308

And he was the "Mayor of Burlington" too! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #310

What I find humorous is that the 10-year Mayor of Burlington wasn't effective enough.... George II Jul 2018 #344

So you need to include Bernie's time as mayor to make his subsequent long career on the Hill ehrnst Jul 2018 #358

I don't need to do anything GitRDun Jul 2018 #386

Every politician has some good history, no one says that he doesn't. ehrnst Jul 2018 #394

lol GitRDun Jul 2018 #413

lol ehrnst Jul 2018 #434

you are a real piece of work GitRDun Jul 2018 #437

Thank you! ehrnst Jul 2018 #438

I'm tired of hearing about him manor321 Jul 2018 #2

Me too. Show his tax return or else, as you perfectly said, jrthin Jul 2018 #38

Or else what? xajj4791 Jul 2018 #118

Candidates of Both Parties have always Released their Tax Returns. This was the first time it didn't JI7 Jul 2018 #213

I could not agree more, xajj4791 Jul 2018 #218

EVERY democrat that Runs for President JI7 Jul 2018 #219

that is dumb xajj4791 Jul 2018 #220

every republican other than trump DID release it . JI7 Jul 2018 #222

You may not be aware of this, but we are not republicans. We don't follow Squinch Jul 2018 #224

and yet you still do not understand xajj4791 Jul 2018 #231

Nope. I want financial disclosure from my candidates. They've Squinch Jul 2018 #232

"your party"? Welcome to DU Hekate Jul 2018 #266

Noticed that. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #336

You state that you belong to "no party" but you need to remember you are on Democratic Underground ehrnst Jul 2018 #349

That doesn't make any sense. betsuni Jul 2018 #353

No, you don't understand. Our Party is Better than Cha Jul 2018 #418

As the old Laugh In line went....."Say goodnight Dick" George II Jul 2018 #425

We are perfectly able to determine what to require from Squinch Jul 2018 #225

Reminder Cheviteau Jul 2018 #274

it doesnt help xajj4791 Jul 2018 #293

*All* the crap that Hillary got from posting her returns was fake. ehrnst Jul 2018 #350

What candidate. Sanders isn't running for President. No one is right now. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #405

Anyone who wants to run as a Democrat in 2020 lapucelle Jul 2018 #414

Maryland has already adopted a ballot access laws requiring release of tax returns Gothmog Jul 2018 #416

"Your candidate" ?? BTW, on the Democratic side, yes........he IS the "lone hold out". George II Jul 2018 #423

If we take control of the House, then we can get the tax returns Gothmog Jul 2018 #415

Every divisive thread here always has something to do with him. Squinch Jul 2018 #54

You're right. I have an idea to solve the problem... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #314

This thread seems to have attracted many who left 2 years ago. Squinch Jul 2018 #317

Just like Sarandon... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #318

. Squinch Jul 2018 #325

THANK! YOU! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2018 #62

Well, it is true that Bernie only released his 1040 form, a two-page summary of his federal returns elmac Jul 2018 #100

We seen Trump simple form also uponit7771 Jul 2018 #248

no, we didn't, get your facts straight elmac Jul 2018 #255

As if that makes a big difference in regards to the tax returns the simple forms don't say s*** uponit7771 Jul 2018 #256

But claiming a poorly copied document leaked to msnbs elmac Jul 2018 #257

Same. Maven Jul 2018 #103

Ouch. nt sheshe2 Jul 2018 #209

He's definitely not a Democrat and would not appreciate being labeled as such oberliner Jul 2018 #3

Bernie is the one bashing us dansolo Jul 2018 #4

Agree !! This post is not about democrats for democrats. It's about Bernie the independent. Thekaspervote Jul 2018 #11

I have to chuckle at all the hand-wringing and whining when LOYAL Democrats defend our party... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #12

Oh sheshe2 Jul 2018 #339

And attacks the party from outside of the party. NightWatcher Jul 2018 #16

One reason is because some Democrats agree with him, mostly. aikoaiko Jul 2018 #89

+1, then the subsequent "misspoke" uponit7771 Jul 2018 #250

So if Dem candidates in Alabama Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #5

I didn't say that mtnsnake Jul 2018 #6

You didn't say that, but Bernie and his acolytes do all the time. BS can go reform his own party.... Hekate Jul 2018 #41

Could have fooled me. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #177

You did say a lot of people think that if more Democrats were like Bernie treestar Jul 2018 #244

Bernie could never win in TN. Phil Bredesen, successful Mayor, Governor and businessman will! redstateblues Jul 2018 #140

I think that was my point nt Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #178

"Relentlessly" seeking Bernie's tax returns, since forever. Asking too much? oasis Jul 2018 #7

We don't need more people with a history... NCTraveler Jul 2018 #8

These two issues are huge right now and everyone needs to be fighting on the right side of them. Yep bettyellen Jul 2018 #55

No issue is bigger right now than Russia trying to undermine our government.... George II Jul 2018 #125

Also a huge concern! Just pointing out there are loads of motivated liberals over gun control bettyellen Jul 2018 #142

Gun control is another issue that has been voted against a number of times. George II Jul 2018 #156

I'm sick of the pandering to WWC by being afraid of sensible gun reform.... bettyellen Jul 2018 #184

Exactly! This is the No. 1 issue, how our election was attacked. R B Garr Jul 2018 #153

I don't hate him MyNameGoesHere Jul 2018 #10

He is not a Democrat, except once for a hot minute, and has no right to tell us how to run our party Hekate Jul 2018 #14

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ sheshe2 Jul 2018 #36

Spot on. Tipperary Jul 2018 #42

Bingo! Little Star Jul 2018 #65

Bingo....bingo...bingo pbmus Jul 2018 #83

Yep...spot on Docreed2003 Jul 2018 #155

Bazinga! George II Jul 2018 #161

Exactly! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #249

"TODDLE" is Ageism populistdriven Jul 2018 #264

I feel so chastised, populistdriven. Too bad BS never took the time to chastise his acolytes when... Hekate Jul 2018 #265

When people start to nitpick you personally... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #307

Well I voted for her twice and was also offended by the ageism that populistdriven Jul 2018 #421

Well I voted for her twice and was also offended by the ageism that populistdriven Jul 2018 #422

... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #306

When he comes clean with his taxes and Tad Devine's WhiteTara Jul 2018 #17

You are not a Democrat unless you join the party. And I disagree with your take on our Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #19

Fuck that. W_HAMILTON Jul 2018 #20

This, exactly! smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #68

+1 SunSeeker Jul 2018 #91

+1, they seem to leave out that part of the Sanders story uponit7771 Jul 2018 #251

I think we can find some middle ground here where we don't bluedgeon people with JCanete Jul 2018 #21

Go start your own Bernie board blue cat Jul 2018 #22

he wouldnt be a constant topic of conversation here if mopinko Jul 2018 #23

I expect him to get beaten again in 2020 if he runs. Blue_true Jul 2018 #116

Or you might be just plain sick of him tavernier Jul 2018 #24

DU still considers Bernie an independent friend of Democrats backtoblue Jul 2018 #25

A lot of the vitriol would ease if Skinner closed down the Sanders group and removed Autumn Jul 2018 #39

It definitely needs addressed. backtoblue Jul 2018 #43

I'm not sure anyone cares enough to address it.nt Autumn Jul 2018 #56

Spot on, Autumn Hekate Jul 2018 #47

The Sanders Group. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #53

If anyone knows warm and welcoming it would be you. Autumn Jul 2018 #60

Aaaah, shucks Autumn. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #101

Are you kidding. Blue_true Jul 2018 #123

Yeah I'm very perplexed by this. joshcryer Jul 2018 #131

If I didn't take advantage of the grace offered after the hack, I would have been gone. Blue_true Jul 2018 #179

I was attacked as being "anti-Semitic" because I criticized him. Little did the attacker... George II Jul 2018 #154

After May 2016, it was pretty bad here. I was banned but read OPs every day. Blue_true Jul 2018 #183

That poster accused anyone who said anything negative about Bernie mcar Jul 2018 #194

Oh ya!!! The Sanders group! Eko Jul 2018 #115

Is this the open, warm, and welcoming group that has 50 people blocked? George II Jul 2018 #208

Aaaand.... total silence. Figures. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #240

163 people blocked in the Barack Obama group. progressoid Jul 2018 #298

LOL! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #315

There it is! progressoid Jul 2018 #329

I see that I also struck a nerve! Good! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #332

Sorry, no nerves struck. progressoid Jul 2018 #337

Well, it bothered you enough to reply with several "whatabouts"... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #346

I don't think you understand the definition of whataboutism progressoid Jul 2018 #370

Thank you for helping me to prove my point. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #384

Then there is this... sheshe2 Jul 2018 #341

ZERO blocked in the Hillary Clinton Group. I guess we're not as contentious as others? George II Jul 2018 #426

Oh no, that doesn't conform to the narrative of vindictive Hillbots whose sole motivation betsuni Jul 2018 #430

Well... progressoid Jul 2018 #431

It was the blockees who were contentious, as anyone who was there can tell you. betsuni Jul 2018 #432

Thank you mountain grammy Jul 2018 #93

My pleasure, mountain grammy. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #109

I'm sorry, she, was that sarcasm? mountain grammy Jul 2018 #120

Oh maybe sheshe2 forgot about that. joshcryer Jul 2018 #126

You need to get over yourself. mountain grammy Jul 2018 #151

I think it's pertinent. joshcryer Jul 2018 #157

I wish to ask your permission to send you a PM, mountain grammy. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #190

Of course mountain grammy Jul 2018 #191

That was sarcasm. joshcryer Jul 2018 #111

Yep. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #163

That's the best idea I think you've ever had! Someone should suggest it! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #63

It's been suggested. Autumn Jul 2018 #66

+1 George II Jul 2018 #75

It would also help if Russian visitors were not considered "members of this community." rzemanfl Jul 2018 #92

I'm sure Admins have names and home addresses, emails for all members and CC#s for Autumn Jul 2018 #104

You're welcome to believe that. They don't have to "stay long" to earn their rubles. rzemanfl Jul 2018 #108

I think I'll trust that the admins have a handle on things like that. Mirt stays on top Autumn Jul 2018 #114

I'm sure they don't. I've been a star member for several years and I know they don't have .... George II Jul 2018 #164

After the hack Skinner said no personal information was leaked. joshcryer Jul 2018 #167

I signed up with my name and email, and I donated by check in the early years. Autumn Jul 2018 #170

You are the head mod of the Sanders Group. joshcryer Jul 2018 #122

You read my post it was pretty clear, I suggested that closing it down would ease Autumn Jul 2018 #136

The group is dead. joshcryer Jul 2018 #139

Sorry, I usually agree with you Autumn, but no it would not "ease some of the vitriol" LiberalLovinLug Jul 2018 #284

It happens anyway. Even the off the cuff remark about him falling under the Autumn Jul 2018 #287

You're right. LiberalLovinLug Jul 2018 #288

They have no desire to do that. Bernie is not welcome here, neither are Autumn Jul 2018 #289

The problem is both the anti-Sanders OPs and the pro-Sanders OPs are attacked. LiberalLovinLug Jul 2018 #295

"By the same motley crew." --- LOL! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #312

The Problem is.. that BS creates this division Cha Jul 2018 #319

It's... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #320

Mahalo, Jackie! You took the words right out of my Cha Jul 2018 #323

Where'd ya go? NurseJackie Jul 2018 #321

Is that a new projector? betsuni Jul 2018 #322

lol Cha Jul 2018 #324

+1 Jamaal510 Jul 2018 #210

One thing I dislike more than Bernie BannonsLiver Jul 2018 #26

I dislike this more.. BS disingenuously saying the "Dem Party is Cha Jul 2018 #30

When he LIES about the Democratic Party like that... NurseJackie Jul 2018 #80

It's for Sure the M$$$$$M and the GOPutin Cha Jul 2018 #186

Yep. Preaching to the choir. BannonsLiver Jul 2018 #85

Not to mention that he's ascended into that 1% himself in the last few years (or longer?) George II Jul 2018 #166

They're his BUZZ Words and it doesn't matter Cha Jul 2018 #188

Thanks, mtnsnake. elleng Jul 2018 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2018 #88

My pleasure, elleng. mtnsnake Jul 2018 #196

"Democrat in spirit" translated: NOT A DEMOCRAT scheming daemons Jul 2018 #32

2 senators voted against Russia sanctions in 2017: Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders. VOX Jul 2018 #33

That is true. He also voted against another important matter: the Iraq War mtnsnake Jul 2018 #94

The Sanctions bill that he voted against included sansctions on Iran elmac Jul 2018 #110

He voted to join the Russia sanctions bill with the Iran sanctions bill. KitSileya Jul 2018 #216

Oh yes, I've pointed that fact out a number of times, and also this one: George II Jul 2018 #331

He just tweeted out that the Dems just represent the 1%. pnwmom Jul 2018 #35

Inasmuch as he's now in that 1% does that mean that he won't run as a Democrat in two years? George II Jul 2018 #175

Utter Nonsense Me. Jul 2018 #37

Just NO. BS has just come out Bashing the Democratic Cha Jul 2018 #40

Another BS thread?? awesomerwb1 Jul 2018 #44

Like death and taxes. nt Blue_true Jul 2018 #135

I feel there are some who would rather see Trump get a second term than elect Bernie in 2020. welivetotreadonkings Jul 2018 #45

First and foremost, BERNIE IS NOT A DEMOCRAT, so good luck with that line of thinking... Hekate Jul 2018 #51

Maybe. I guess we'll see. welivetotreadonkings Jul 2018 #316

I believe you are spot on nt elmac Jul 2018 #117

I strongly disagree. GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #158

Right. And most of us could provide a referral if asked. nt Hekate Jul 2018 #199

Those people are morons. welivetotreadonkings Jul 2018 #313

That is utterly untrue treestar Jul 2018 #246

Here on DU? Can you provide a link? ehrnst Jul 2018 #300

A dominant majority of Democrats believe that but Republicans hate the idea..go figure. Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #46

That poll was comparing Sanders to Trump dansolo Jul 2018 #143

Good catch. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #192

Actually no, the question is crystal clear and doesn't even mention Trump Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #200

The question immeditatly before it was the same, but about Trump. dansolo Jul 2018 #221

Exactly. Taking polls about BS out of context seems to be a habit with some. Squinch Jul 2018 #226

There were questions regarding Schumer, Pelosi, McConnell, Ryan and Pence Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #233

Yes, it's hard to figure for sure mtnsnake Jul 2018 #198

.. Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #204

... mtnsnake Jul 2018 #207

The poll compares BS only to trump. If the poll asked voters if Squinch Jul 2018 #228

I find that he doesn't tolerate any dissent from his views. ehrnst Jul 2018 #48

It has nothing to do with not liking or hating anyone. honest.abe Jul 2018 #49

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #50

+1. I don't hate Bernie. I don't know what he is. dalton99a Jul 2018 #59

If Bernie hasn't helped, why are so many Democratic Candidates particularly Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #369

Oh, fer fuck's sake. Squinch Jul 2018 #52

Thank you. Sophia4 Jul 2018 #57

We do need to be united. So he needs to stop trashing Democrats and the Democratic Party. Squinch Jul 2018 #67

Bernie is campaigning for Democrats. Sophia4 Jul 2018 #71

So he's not campaigning against incumbent Democrats any more? Hekate Jul 2018 #74

For the WIN! sheshe2 Jul 2018 #152

I wonder if he'll continues to campaign for Democrats once the Democratic primaries are over. lapucelle Jul 2018 #130

Is Hillary campaigning for Democratic candidates? I know she gave a speech this week, Sophia4 Jul 2018 #144

As a matter of fact, yes she is, despite her status as a private citizen. lapucelle Jul 2018 #162

Good. Sophia4 Jul 2018 #169

Still attacking Hillary I see. GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #165

Is Hillary campaigning for incumbents? Sophia4 Jul 2018 #168

Pathetic. You guys just can't let up on the Hillary GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #173

I'll try and explain: he trashes Democrats constantly. That pisses me off. Squinch Jul 2018 #185

Thank YOU. mtnsnake Jul 2018 #82

What else is new?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2018 #97

FYI, you were alerted on. Ace Rothstein Jul 2018 #127

I saw that post and crinnged backtoblue Jul 2018 #172

Good post, Sophia. aikoaiko Jul 2018 #86

Very well said elmac Jul 2018 #87

You should take your own advice. You could explain how your choices R B Garr Jul 2018 #90

I live in California. Sadly, since my state votes overwhelmingly for Democrats Sophia4 Jul 2018 #107

Thank you for confirming that you did not vote for Hillary. R B Garr Jul 2018 #113

The votes in California in presidential elections don't count for much. Sophia4 Jul 2018 #119

Wasn't there a national strategy?? I recall it was intended to influence people R B Garr Jul 2018 #146

OMG. She didn't vote for Hillary. Squinch Jul 2018 #187

Seems like. RB Garr seems to be on to something here. Hekate Jul 2018 #201

No she didn't. The first posts back were anti-Biden spam R B Garr Jul 2018 #214

Fuckin wow !!! uponit7771 Jul 2018 #253

So when you register voters do you tell them not to bother voting in 2020 because their vote seaglass Jul 2018 #195

I am a little confused here. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #212

California: population - 39,776,830 Sophia4 Jul 2018 #217

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #223

Are you kidding me with this? Very Tail-Gunner Joe of you. PassingFair Jul 2018 #268

Agree PassingFair karin_sj Jul 2018 #281

So many old friends suddenly returning all at once. Squinch Jul 2018 #290

SO suspicious! PassingFair Jul 2018 #297

Couldn't agree more, Sophia4 karin_sj Jul 2018 #279

Yup, says it all, says it well, says it kindly as can be. A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2018 #406

He bludgeoned his way into the party making promises he couldnt keep Fullduplexxx Jul 2018 #58

Best post of the day Power 2 the People Jul 2018 #61

Dems don't bash Bernie. Bernie bashes Dems -- All. The. Damn. Time. It gets old Hekate Jul 2018 #72

Hear, hear!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2018 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author SunSeeker Jul 2018 #99

Can you be a little specific with some of your assertions? Like: George II Jul 2018 #73

OMG! tecelote Jul 2018 #77

He deserves to get slammed after some recent comments lancelyons Jul 2018 #79

my problem with him was he let his surrogates/campaign poison the 'other side'.. samnsara Jul 2018 #84

I like Bernie! chwaliszewski Jul 2018 #96

HA. Oops, peed my undies. nt Blue_true Jul 2018 #102

Bernie Rocks!! But, how does this OP help us win in November? RiverStone Jul 2018 #105

Reply Don Fletcher Jul 2018 #106

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #112

I wish I could rec this post. MrsCoffee Jul 2018 #121

Thank you. yardwork Jul 2018 #124

Thank you liberal N proud Jul 2018 #133

You're welcome. yardwork Jul 2018 #134

I don't mind criticism for my opinion but I don't like when someone like you blatantly lies about me mtnsnake Jul 2018 #138

I have no idea if you're telling the truth or not. My post is directed at JPR returnees. yardwork Jul 2018 #148

I was never part of JPR, so you can apologize, or not, for making that up. mtnsnake Jul 2018 #171

If you don't post on JPR, then my post isn't directed at you. yardwork Jul 2018 #174

Thank you. Apology accepted and appreciated. mtnsnake Jul 2018 #176

AMEN! brer cat Jul 2018 #147

You said it. yardwork Jul 2018 #150

Just in time for the midterms, too. joshcryer Jul 2018 #160

Yep. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #182

I'm not bored so much as absolutely disgusted. Squinch Jul 2018 #189

No shit Hekate Jul 2018 #202

I will never forgive him for dividing the Democratic vote liberal N proud Jul 2018 #128

You are right. There is an unreasonable and unwarranted PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #129

Oh really? The man who just called MY party the party of the 1%? We have a lot of current material Hekate Jul 2018 #203

Ok. Please enlighten me with what legislation he got passed to back up his talk. nini Jul 2018 #132

Should posters start posting some Sanders quotes? Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #137

Well gee, I guess you told us! Adrahil Jul 2018 #141

He's more of a Democrat than i am apparently bluedye33139 Jul 2018 #181

THANK YOU! Raine Jul 2018 #149

You're very welcome mtnsnake Jul 2018 #197

Not dislike, not hate. I am skeptical, fed up, annoyed, investing in real Democrats... LuvLoogie Jul 2018 #159

"Bashed relentlessly?" mcar Jul 2018 #193

Oh snap Hekate Jul 2018 #206

I have been reliably informed shanny Jul 2018 #230

You still don't understand the difference? betsuni Jul 2018 #234

Was that you being clever shanny Jul 2018 #237

Was that you being ... something? betsuni Jul 2018 #238

Got it. "Clever" it is. shanny Jul 2018 #239

Omygerd, I am bashed relentlessly. betsuni Jul 2018 #241

... mcar Jul 2018 #258

I howled as well. shanny Jul 2018 #263

Seriously? dlk Jul 2018 #205

K and recommended AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #211

Sanders says the Democratic Party is not the party that represents working people, betsuni Jul 2018 #215

If the Democratic Party... CanSocDem Jul 2018 #236

Because in the last 30 years the GOP has held the presidency all but twice and in both cases...the Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #247

LOL betsuni Jul 2018 #259

+1 uponit7771 Jul 2018 #254

There are areas to be frustrated with our party involving what interests have sometimes been served, JCanete Jul 2018 #275

Amen! shanny Jul 2018 #227

Hmmmm MFM008 Jul 2018 #229

K&R.. disillusioned73 Jul 2018 #235

That's for sure! karin_sj Jul 2018 #285

Yes, We Are Loud and Proud! Only there's more than a few all Cha Jul 2018 #330

"More of a Democrat" has to include promoting and campaigning for Dems... Orsino Jul 2018 #242

How can that be; he did not win the primary treestar Jul 2018 #243

I would like to see what bills he has authored that have passed. redstatebluegirl Jul 2018 #245

More like Bernie as in loving guns? LexVegas Jul 2018 #252

He's either a target or a sacred cow. LanternWaste Jul 2018 #261

I don't want to hear about outsiders telling Democrats Progressive dog Jul 2018 #262

+++++ JHan Jul 2018 #269

All I know is that I never seem to hear Nancy Pelosi or Chuck Schumer pecosbob Jul 2018 #267

You know Pelosi was critical in getting the ACA passed right? JHan Jul 2018 #270

Let's not forget what our good old centrist buddy, Ben Nelson of Nebraska did to ACA progressoid Jul 2018 #299

And Max Baucus Power 2 the People Jul 2018 #428

That is typical. Some low info hears the rabble rousing dem bashing kcr Jul 2018 #334

If he says stupid shit, I will criticize him. JHan Jul 2018 #271

The Democratic party is a big tent DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2018 #272

Two words for you: Tad Devine louis c Jul 2018 #273

Agree 100 percent! karin_sj Jul 2018 #277

rec Kurt V. Jul 2018 #278

Trolls The Wizard Jul 2018 #280

Exceedingly well said! green917 Jul 2018 #283

I'm dismayed too karin_sj Jul 2018 #286

It's Boomer Liberalism vs Millennial Progressivism wonkwest Jul 2018 #291

Bernie Sanders is almost 80 years old kcr Jul 2018 #335

Doesn't make him less of a symbol wonkwest Jul 2018 #342

Exactly.. disillusioned73 Jul 2018 #364

I hope so wonkwest Jul 2018 #398

But that's not his message kcr Jul 2018 #419

I don't agree with him wonkwest Jul 2018 #420

'Sanders is just a symbol' melman Jul 2018 #368

Once they went after her, I knew wonkwest Jul 2018 #389

Bernie has always struck me as the ultimate Boomer. ucrdem Jul 2018 #372

I don't think you're wrong wonkwest Jul 2018 #391

hey thanks ucrdem Jul 2018 #393

Thanks for the exchange wonkwest Jul 2018 #397

Likewise! ucrdem Jul 2018 #427

It's really hard to articulate wonkwest Jul 2018 #439

Suddenly lots and lots of JPR folk weighing in here. I guess the bat signal went out. Squinch Jul 2018 #292

r e s p e c t , f o r FraDon Jul 2018 #296

I agree with mtnsnake. nt ladjf Jul 2018 #301

BS heaven05 Jul 2018 #304

I like Bernie. Willie Pep Jul 2018 #326

KnR SammyWinstonJack Jul 2018 #327

Valerie Jarrett on The View today Algernon Moncrieff Jul 2018 #340

Your opinion. Mine is the opposite. democratisphere Jul 2018 #352

I'd think the model "Democat" would refer to himself as one. nt. Amimnoch Jul 2018 #365

Envision BS always holding a black leather book. fleabiscuit Jul 2018 #402

He is a progressive and has a message that resonates with some. Caliman73 Jul 2018 #408

They said Barack Obama would never win because he was black. Power 2 the People Jul 2018 #429

Racism is definitely endemic to the US... Caliman73 Jul 2018 #435

I appreciate what you've said but I disagree with your conclusion on electoral viability. Power 2 the People Jul 2018 #436

Bernie doesn't bother me but the people obsessed with him bother me. Jersey Devil Jul 2018 #445