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Douglas Carpenter

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42. I have heard Tea Party Republicans speak kindly and admirably of Sen. Bernie Sanders - because

Mon Nov 18, 2013, 10:23 PM

Nov 2013

he makes sense and frames the discussion in way the appeals to the common sense of ordinary working people. If we want to move the country forward rather than just minimize the dismantling of the advances of the past - at some point we need a message and messenger that can reach ordinary working people. Sen. Sanders carries conservative Republican districts by landslide proportions. When Sen. Sanders appears on Fox News - people actually listen. I simply cannot think of a better spokesperson for the cause of progress and economic fairness.

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If Hillary Clinton does win the WH in 2016 [View all] Whisp Nov 2013 OP

If she is elected I think we will be expected to hold her feet to the fire. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #1

I know one thing that will happen if she wins, epecially if she serves two terms. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #2

Ahhhhh...yes. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #4

Of course. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #6

Ditto. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #11

but the Democratic President is the operative phrase... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #30

Right now, yes. But right now is an eon away from the election in political terms. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #49

That's the game plan...go with the winner...against all comers...she is the winner. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #50

Probably not but no anti - choice and anti - voting rights wingers either. TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #48

Where did I say Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #65

You didn't, that is why I said "if". You did imply it because you stated TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #67

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2013 #57

that's true whatever dem gets elected to the WH cali Nov 2013 #63

Correct. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #66

I will respect her. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #3

One presidency per family. No exceptions. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #5

Valid points, Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #7

So, no Franklin D Roosevelt, right? brooklynite Nov 2013 #8

I guess it depends if you draw the line somewhere before 5th cousins? hughee99 Nov 2013 #10

Family, as in household. Think about it, no GWB! NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #16

Because I like you I'll refrain from saying what I think of that banner. Beacool Nov 2013 #18

It's not my sig line, but I do want people to know that they have a choice. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #21

I have no issue with people having choices. Beacool Nov 2013 #45

like the Roosevelts? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #54

That picture... Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #55

The horse has left that barn long ago... MADem Nov 2013 #62

Won't bother me a bit to criticize her if she becomes President Autumn Nov 2013 #9

I reserve the right to be harsh towards her Coolest Ranger Nov 2013 #12

Bernie is not a Democrat... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #32

Sen. Sanders always has the option of registering as a Democrat in time for the 2016 primaries - Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #36

but that doesn't mean that he will play well with the General Public... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #37

Sen Sanders message of economic fairness resonates across the entire political spectrum because Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #40

Unfortunately that is the hand we are dealt VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #41

I have heard Tea Party Republicans speak kindly and admirably of Sen. Bernie Sanders - because Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #42

in Conservative Republican districts where? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #43

people across spectrum listen to Bernie Sanders because he is speaking what they know to be true Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #46

Bernie is mad cool. dionysus Nov 2013 #44

Since you have zero respect for Hillary Clinton, that would be a stretch. Beacool Nov 2013 #13

You are googleable, Bea. Just a reminder. Whisp Nov 2013 #15

Well, experience does matter in life. Beacool Nov 2013 #17

What are you saying, Bea? Whisp Nov 2013 #19

I have no time to argue with you right now. Beacool Nov 2013 #20

okay, some other time then when you won't explain Whisp Nov 2013 #25

experuience in lying, cheating DonCoquixote Nov 2013 #56

What makes people think Hillary Shankapotomus Nov 2013 #14

She has admitted to making errors? n/t Fumesucker Nov 2013 #22

Not that I know of Shankapotomus Nov 2013 #35

hate of Hillary uponit7771 Nov 2013 #58

If there's one good thing about Obama it's that he's not a Clinton. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #23

I can't get into this debate about her right now ! 4 t 4 Nov 2013 #24

I've been a strong critic of Obama... mike_c Nov 2013 #26

but can you believe her? Whisp Nov 2013 #28

oh I agree completely.... mike_c Nov 2013 #29

If my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a wagon. longship Nov 2013 #27

She won't. Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #33

Nothing will change...... daleanime Nov 2013 #34

You mean nothing has changed since George W Bush? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #39

Who said anything about bu$h? daleanime Nov 2013 #47

I will give her the same support and critique that I give all authority Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #38

I will show respect to whoever is the Democratic President....that's an easy pledge VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #51

Who fucking cares? Deep13 Nov 2013 #52

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2013 #59

^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ DonCoquixote Nov 2013 #53

I will always be critical of those who do not espose democratic values Fearless Nov 2013 #60

Oh brother. nt BootinUp Nov 2013 #61

One of two things could happen: Buns_of_Fire Nov 2013 #64