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MineralMan

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20. Oh, probably not.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #18)

Mon Aug 3, 2020, 11:26 AM

Aug 2020

He might say that he's not involved in decisions by the State of Vermont, but, since this involves interstate transport of convicted felons, it sort of falls into his sphere of influence, I'd think.

I expect that we will hear nothing from Senator Sanders on the subject. Nothing at all.

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85 Vermont inmates in Mississippi prison test positive for Covid-19 [View all] lapucelle Aug 2020 OP

The bigger question should be TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #1

Happening all over the country... Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #2

Yes, I know that there are private contractors that are in the prison industrial complex. TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #5

+1000 sheshe2 Aug 2020 #26

Prominent Vermont politicians need to work harder to support and elect a Democrat as governor. lapucelle Aug 2020 #4

My first reaction, as well. n/t Ms. Toad Aug 2020 #36

Everything about that headline is an example Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #3

Sold down the river, literally greenjar_01 Aug 2020 #6

There are hundreds of prisoners in Vermont who have served their minimums and could be WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #7

Apparently some hellholes are more hellish than others. lapucelle Aug 2020 #8

What Does Senator Sanders Have to Say about Shipping VT Prisoners MineralMan Aug 2020 #9

Ok. Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #30

That does not address MM's question. sheshe2 Aug 2020 #35

It would abolish the for profit prison system Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #37

Has Senator Sanders used his vast grass roots ground game to raise money or campaign.... George II Aug 2020 #10

He didn't in 2018 when Christine Hallquist was running. lapucelle Aug 2020 #12

In 2018 he didn't even endorse Hallquist until five weeks before the election, and... George II Aug 2020 #13

I don't know why Hallquist did not receive enthusiastic and robust support from the senator. lapucelle Aug 2020 #15

I know. George II Aug 2020 #17

And Governor Scott had already implemented his "ship them out to for-profit prisons" policy in 2018 lapucelle Aug 2020 #16

What Does Senator Sanders Have to Say about Shipping VT Prisoners MineralMan Aug 2020 #11

The Senate is in recess so you should get your answer soon. nt TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #18

... NurseJackie Aug 2020 #19

Oh, probably not. MineralMan Aug 2020 #20

He had a long interview on Ali Velshi's show yesterday morning, didn't mention this at all. George II Aug 2020 #21

I see you're still waiting, lapucelle Aug 2020 #22

K&R betsuni Aug 2020 #14

KR TY Cha Aug 2020 #23

Mahalo, my friend... lapucelle Aug 2020 #24

.. Cha Aug 2020 #25

It does not need to be under his jurisdiction... sheshe2 Aug 2020 #27

After all, this problem is in his backyard... lapucelle Aug 2020 #28

So Vermont's incarcerated... sheshe2 Aug 2020 #29

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2020 #31

It was just a campaign thing for him. Just like he didn't do anything to support single payer JI7 Aug 2020 #32

I have no words. sheshe2 Aug 2020 #33

I know what you mean JI7 Aug 2020 #34

What's the source that says that Vermont inmates lose voting rights in out of state prisons? sl8 Aug 2020 #38