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Roy Rolling

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10. No doubt

Reply to WilliamPitt (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 12:02 PM

Jun 2015

There is no doubt Bernie's message rings true with the vast majority of Americans. The trick is to translate that popularity into votes, which means motivating those who agree with him to get off their asses and vote.

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Objects in Mirror Closer Than They Appear: The Sanders Surge [View all] WilliamPitt Jun 2015 OP

Just like Bernie, you cut to the chase most effectively. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #1

And that is one heck of a compliment.... daleanime Jun 2015 #42

Very well done Omaha Steve Jun 2015 #2

K&R Segami Jun 2015 #3

"going to the well of this alleged version of "freedom" and finding it dry - snagglepuss Jun 2015 #4

We can sure hope so n2doc Jun 2015 #5

K & R L0oniX Jun 2015 #6

Kick and R BeanMusical Jun 2015 #7

Great post! n/t Melissa G Jun 2015 #8

K & R. Well said. Points for Truman's head hitting, and 'Cannonball' Sanders, love it! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #9

No doubt Roy Rolling Jun 2015 #10

Voters have to have a reason to.. 2banon Jun 2015 #28

Thank you. God knows we need a change. jwirr Jun 2015 #11

Once again an exquisite work. Sharing all over the place. nt Snotcicles Jun 2015 #12

K&R!!! I wish that every American would read this so they could understand Bernie and the problems Dustlawyer Jun 2015 #13

Nicely put. 2banon Jun 2015 #25

Well said, indeed. And a big K & R for Will & the OP. mother earth Jun 2015 #27

The world loves to see the underdog triumph. xfundy Jun 2015 #14

K&R The Capra candidate. The closest we have had, and ever will have, in our lives. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #15

He Is One Of A Kind colsohlibgal Jun 2015 #16

Genuine swilton Jun 2015 #17

Kickin' Faux pas Jun 2015 #18

K&R.....well put, Pitt. Never discount the underdog. N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #19

Glad you're on board, WRP! nt Damansarajaya Jun 2015 #20

Nice piece... truebrit71 Jun 2015 #21

K&R! Bravo! marym625 Jun 2015 #22

And these, and no others, are the reasons I strongly support hifiguy Jun 2015 #23

K&R Duval Jun 2015 #24

K&R - Great OpEd Will! 2banon Jun 2015 #26

Thanks! WilliamPitt Jun 2015 #29

Hears to ya... 2banon Jun 2015 #36

Nobody thought Alberta would elect... CanSocDem Jun 2015 #30

Spot on, Will! This is exactly how the uber-rich define the American social term "Melting Pot"... Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #31

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #32

It has mine. K/R 840high Jun 2015 #33

I really liked this piece AwakeAtLast Jun 2015 #34

As a septuagenarian female voter, Paka Jun 2015 #35

It's like the Right Wing slurring Israelis who want peace with "self hating Jews". Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #38

Good Analogy! Paka Jun 2015 #41

Republicans aren't worried about Bernie.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #37

the biggest credibility boost he could get is to solicit a direct reaction from the Clinton campaign corkhead Jun 2015 #39

Great piece, Will Oilwellian Jun 2015 #40

No baggage with Bernie Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2015 #43

Bernie!! AzDar Jun 2015 #44

great article! padfun Jun 2015 #45

I Will No Longer Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Jun 2015 #46

K&R Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #47

K and R DeeDeeNY Jun 2015 #48

Bernie almost doesn't need the big money other candidates do. Vinca Jun 2015 #49