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Raster

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6. This is the Sanders effect, and there will be more manifestations of this effect.

Reply to uponit7771 (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 22, 2016, 11:00 PM

Jun 2016

And you can say it... it takes nothing away from Secretary Clinton. And it takes nothing away from John Lewis-- bless his heart, for standing up today and saying enough is enough and inspiring his colleagues in the House to also stand up.

All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. It would appear good people have again found their voices, found their soul.

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Bernie gets standing Ovation when he stops by Congress to show his support for the sit-in. [View all] jillan Jun 2016 OP

Sanders is the most popular Senator for several years. onecaliberal Jun 2016 #1

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #10

I'd almost go so far as to say this is the "Sanders effect", I've been there... I've been the one to uponit7771 Jun 2016 #2

Coming from you..... wow! I agree but coming from you... jillan Jun 2016 #3

This is the Sanders effect, and there will be more manifestations of this effect. Raster Jun 2016 #6

"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing"... Amen and amen uponit7771 Jun 2016 #12

Nice post. 840high Jun 2016 #14

The Congress-Critters recognize the risk he is taking to take on the Big Money Power. nm rhett o rick Jun 2016 #4

A "few" stopped by? frazzled Jun 2016 #5

Sorry - I didn't see that. That is fabulous news! jillan Jun 2016 #8

and Craig234 Jun 2016 #15

Excellent! nt onehandle Jun 2016 #7

He has a huge part in the party, he really rocked the primaries. Rex Jun 2016 #9

Must have been a relief for many to be able to stretch their legs. pnwmom Jun 2016 #11

Hey,a cheap shot at Bernie. Shocked. Craig234 Jun 2016 #17

He should have participated in the Senate's protest. pnwmom Jun 2016 #18

Did Hillary? avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #19

To be fair Craig234 Jun 2016 #20

.+1 840high Jun 2016 #13

Yes, very proud of the Dems today/tonight .. lets keep-on making history. 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #16