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mjvpi

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19. Isn't that what this post is about?

Reply to George II (Reply #15)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 03:35 PM

Jan 2021

He has represented his constituency in a manner that they approve of for thirty years, correct? As far as I can tell he is an FDR pro labor Democrat in every way but self specified designation. Over those thirty years he has been a very consistent Democratic vote, more so than the Blue Dog Dems.

I have voted with FDR values, for Democrats for 45 years. I watched my party consistently compromise to the right since Reagan. Senator Sanders, while not single handedly responsible, has done more than most to reignite the spirit of the New Deal and move the political center back towards what I consider my core Democratic values. He has built a powerful soapbox with unwavering convictions.

That being said, I was a Warren supporter. I am not a Bernie Bro. I proudly supported Joe Biden as did Senator Sanders.

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This is a great example of why Senator Sanders has such ardent supporters. mjvpi Jan 2021 #11

So then, as a member of Congress for now more than 30 years, what has he done to resolve this? George II Jan 2021 #15

Isn't that what this post is about? mjvpi Jan 2021 #19

Thanks to Sen. Sanders for shining a light on this RIPOFF! Yeehah Jan 2021 #12

Would anyone here have the nerve to do that, and so openly and easily-discerned? BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #16