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189. Yep those two and all the other people who have the balls to back them up. I have the feeling that

Wed Jun 22, 2016, 11:49 PM

Jun 2016

Sanders and the large numbers of his supporters who did make it more acceptable to have these protests. Also, I hate to admit the number of people who went against the establishment Reps by going for Trump instead also helps. There is now obviously people on both sides of the aisle who are not for keeping things the same way. People are not just going along with the program on either side.

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Bernie's coming onto the House floor! [View all] The Blue Flower Jun 2016 OP

Yes, Bernie did it way back flamingdem Jun 2016 #1

John Lewis is such a noob huh? rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #9

I was one of the only people watching Bernie fight the tax cuts for 8 hrs flamingdem Jun 2016 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #25

I agree, and I hope the two of them can work together flamingdem Jun 2016 #35

Plus there was tension between them rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #38

Yes indeed, this could bring them flamingdem Jun 2016 #40

Hopefully wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #94

Agreed. Sienna86 Jun 2016 #116

Bernies arrival wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #207

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weird that wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #183

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Seriously? You are not jesting! Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #156

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #175

OK: It seemed rather meanspirited Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #180

I never doubted Bernie's history of support rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #181

just as soon as they get off that floor. SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #188

It's not a contest Craig234 Jun 2016 #201

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Seems you're the one flipping Craig234 Jun 2016 #208

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"...has always had the courage of his convictions" greiner3 Jun 2016 #237

There were a lot of people watching, so many that it temporarily shut down the Senate's server. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #32

I thought this was a gun control issue and sit-in. George II Jun 2016 #93

when was that? nt puffy socks Jun 2016 #115

fight like Bernie Sanders SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #185

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Jun 2016 #217

No one fought like John Lewis - who faced bullets and had his skull fractured. ehrnst Jun 2016 #219

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I hope not bravenak Jun 2016 #58

Bernie would never even think of that much less do it. Greybnk48 Jun 2016 #65

Yeah, those guys who marched across that bridge had real, real guts. PatrickforO Jun 2016 #159

+ 10 ehrnst Jun 2016 #216

And everyone knew that. We watched on the nightly news as.... Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #221

This message was self-deleted by its author rbrnmw Jun 2016 #235

Finally wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #204

Yes, Bernie shows once again why he is so inspirational. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #227

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #271

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Are you serious??? A lot of babylonsister Jun 2016 #8

+10 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #13

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #26

Why would babylonsister Jun 2016 #43

Don't need to Google it. Been living as a Democrat since I could vote - about 45 years. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #49

Is this some kind of pissing match? markpkessinger Jun 2016 #60

My party, right or wrong, huh? choie Jun 2016 #125

Yes they have. 840high Jun 2016 #131

I concur fbc Jun 2016 #157

I suggested a few posts back that you take this stuff somewhere else Scootaloo Jun 2016 #155

Well said.Thank you. nt chknltl Jun 2016 #176

Not only have Dmocrats backed down way too much Craig234 Jun 2016 #202

Beautifully said!!!! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #340

Off the top of my head - Dems have been spineless in:: vkkv Jun 2016 #174

Hellooooooooooo! SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #190

I wish I could rec this sooooo badly WolverineDG Jun 2016 #52

Well, babylonsister Jun 2016 #56

People are get so mad just at the mere mention of Bernie Sanders WolverineDG Jun 2016 #61

What I find irritating is the suggestion that if the democratic Party does something Bernistas like Nitram Jun 2016 #82

You're correct, of course. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #97

Nope not a thing! SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #192

So why did so many other issues go "unanswered" WolverineDG Jun 2016 #128

This one didn't Haveadream Jun 2016 #241

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Thrilled he showed up but thinking today's Dems needed any nudge from him is silly Rose Siding Jun 2016 #132

Well, they sure as hell needed something WolverineDG Jun 2016 #133

I think it was probably the most fatal mass shooting in our history that did it. Rose Siding Jun 2016 #134

Then why not after Sandy Hook? WolverineDG Jun 2016 #136

Significant steps were taken after incident Rose Siding Jun 2016 #137

Did Bernie organize a sit in or a march after those events and I missed it? n/t Sheepshank Jun 2016 #254

Did Representative Lewis? nt WolverineDG Jun 2016 #265

I would appear Lewis did so after the Florida shootings. Sheepshank Jun 2016 #266

I'm with the people. SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #193

Yes, partly, the Dems would not have have done this if they hadn't known they had the support kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #196

must be new FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #96

+10000. Brave Congressional action has been a rare commodity Arazi Jun 2016 #135

Maybe they finally got as fed up babylonsister Jun 2016 #138

Perhaps Orlando had much to do with the timing. Just a thought. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2016 #213

Amen! dflprincess Jun 2016 #171

This ^^ Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #178

Precisely why Bernie is such a standout, proving time and time again he's on the right side of history. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #232

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #272

I've been a Democrat since 1964 The Blue Flower Jun 2016 #10

Remember when Bernie stood alone against tax cuts, do you know who else did that? flamingdem Jun 2016 #14

Who's taking anything away from Sanders? Why can't Sanders be a hero then and Lewis a hero now? randome Jun 2016 #18

I agree, but not if Bernie isn't given the respect he is due flamingdem Jun 2016 #20

Bernie has been given a great deal of respect. He earned it. Nitram Jun 2016 #84

Yep those two and all the other people who have the balls to back them up. I have the feeling that kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #189

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #273

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #274

Actually, he wasn't alone. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #28

Thanks, now I remember flamingdem Jun 2016 #31

Thankfully, we got rid of Landrieu! Drunken Irishman Jun 2016 #179

Tammy Duckworth got out of her wheelchair murielm99 Jun 2016 #233

My Senator Dick Durbin also joined in. murielm99 Jun 2016 #243

The poster I was responding to was referring to Sanders' pseudo-filibuster after a tax vote in 2010 TwilightZone Jun 2016 #244

Where have you been? WolverineDG Jun 2016 #50

Amen!! babylonsister Jun 2016 #102

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #277

No, let's not babylonsister Jun 2016 #281

Well you said Amen to a Post that was giving credit to Bernie or his movement for the Sit-IN Her Sister Jun 2016 #348

What you said. avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #191

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #278

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #275

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #276

No one is WolverineDG Jun 2016 #341

Stop saying that. That is tone deaf. Her Sister Jun 2016 #342

This is a personal attack against another DUer. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2016 #62

Well, no -- John Lewis is leading this obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #3

No kidding. randome Jun 2016 #5

Oh wah. OP didn't take a damn thing from Rep. Lewis' effort. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #11

Saying it was because of Sanders is amazingly short-sighted. randome Jun 2016 #12

Oh, "amazingly short-sighted", huh? You're amazingly hyperbolic... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #17

Can we agree that both Sanders and Lewis are heroes in their own way? randome Jun 2016 #19

Me three. nt 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #23

We can, indeed. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #29

Nor more and no less than projecting "wah" onto others LanternWaste Jun 2016 #39

Implying that Sanders is irrelevant & impotent is an insult, i.e. an attack. 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #21

But no one said or implied that. John Lewis is responsible for this sit-in, though. That's all. randome Jun 2016 #36

"Can we agree that both Sanders and Lewis are heroes in their own way?" 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #144

No SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #194

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #279

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #280

Several people are saying thsi obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #33

Bernie showed them what's it's like Trajan Jun 2016 #66

Bernie showed John Lewis how to have a backbone metroins Jun 2016 #69

IKR? etherealtruth Jun 2016 #77

No one needs to show John Lewis how to have backbone. They just need to look at his Squinch Jun 2016 #90

"Give it a rest"?? Why do you think you can demand that? We are supporting Democrats rhett o rick Jun 2016 #145

I find your post disgusting metroins Jun 2016 #147

Funny that. I support the Democrats that are fighting for gun control. How about you? rhett o rick Jun 2016 #150

Looks like we support the same people. Nt. metroins Jun 2016 #154

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #285

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #195

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #284

Are you perhaps one of Bernie's younger supporters? rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #78

you need to educate yourself on John Lewis Skittles Jun 2016 #85

At what point did I decrease, diminish, degrade or demean John Lewis? Trajan Jun 2016 #141

when you credited Bernie for Lewis' courage Skittles Jun 2016 #158

I admire Lewis greatly ... Trajan Jun 2016 #166

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #288

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #289

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #286

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #287

Wow. This is... I just can't. Read up on John Lewis before you say something like this. Squinch Jun 2016 #91

omg obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #99

I will add Jackie Speier to John Lewis on the list obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #101

No, just no. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #108

I think you will be surprised to see that many Democrats will start speaking back to power rhett o rick Jun 2016 #146

. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #151

Thank you. I love animals. nm rhett o rick Jun 2016 #153

LOL, Too Much, I Can't Fucking Stop Laughing At That! Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #200

Awesome... SidDithers Jun 2016 #257

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #290

John Lewis was doing this with MLK. I think that qualifies as backbone. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2016 #214

LOL!!!!! zappaman Jun 2016 #238

No one shows John Lewis how to have a "backbone".. Cha Jun 2016 #263

Wow. KitSileya Jun 2016 #264

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #282

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #283

+1 DawgHouse Jun 2016 #72

Agreed, the credit goes to him on this one. liberalnarb Jun 2016 #105

Funny that they have been very, very quiet until Sen Sanders rallied many, many to speak up to rhett o rick Jun 2016 #143

Exactly! nt dflprincess Jun 2016 #172

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #292

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #291

I think the 49 murder victims might have had a little more to do with it (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #4

Then why not after Sandy Hook? or any of our other mass shootings... That Guy 888 Jun 2016 #110

Because they finally said "enough", for their own reasons. LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #127

Why now? That Guy 888 Jun 2016 #139

"Why now?" LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #142

You really think that our party would allow this if Sanders campaign had gone as quick as Kucinich's That Guy 888 Jun 2016 #149

And I wonder who else noticed ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #173

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #169

+1 LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #255

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #293

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #294

Good for him, but John Lewis is leading this protest. Glad Bernie is joining in. Hekate Jun 2016 #6

ALL the credit goes to John Lewis leftynyc Jun 2016 #7

100% tonyt53 Jun 2016 #30

Bernie waved, basked in the applause for a moment and left. n/t seaglass Jun 2016 #64

Exactly! NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #230

I think more than anyone by miles, it was John Lewis who motivated today's stand. LanternWaste Jun 2016 #16

Confirmed by CSPAN workinclasszero Jun 2016 #22

Here is a pic of Sen Sanders in the House workinclasszero Jun 2016 #161

+1 harun Jun 2016 #205

Cool beans! demmiblue Jun 2016 #24

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #295

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #296

John Lewis is the leader here, but good for Bernie. nolabear Jun 2016 #27

We all need to stop the needless gun violence in this country workinclasszero Jun 2016 #34

Absolutely. Solidarity! nolabear Jun 2016 #37

We owe the innocent victims of unrestricted deadly weapons in America workinclasszero Jun 2016 #42

I agree! Unity por favor flamingdem Jun 2016 #67

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #41

+1 bravenak Jun 2016 #44

I'm getting a permanent eyelid tic from this stuff. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #59

It is good that Sanders joined JOHN LEWIS etherealtruth Jun 2016 #63

This obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #81

More snark from a Hillary fan. nt Logical Jun 2016 #103

In what way is that statement of fact snarky? Squinch Jun 2016 #107

need help? SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2016 #197

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #298

Not snark at all. Just a statement of fact. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #211

No it was snark, most here have stopped doing it. Nt Logical Jun 2016 #224

In what way was it snark? It was a statement of fact. Squinch Jun 2016 #242

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #297

Thank you. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #119

Haters gonna hate. harun Jun 2016 #206

liars gonna lie. also statement of fact. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #246

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #299

this! Her Sister Jun 2016 #245

Thank you. okasha Jun 2016 #258

Bullshit. John Lewis motivated other dems to stand up. sufrommich Jun 2016 #45

Correction: He motivated them to sit down, lol. nt LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #47

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #51

Giving all props to the wonderful Mr. Lewis, a true American hero The Blue Flower Jun 2016 #46

Mr. Lewis has had "so many with him" for much longer than this election season TwilightZone Jun 2016 #48

Ya got that right!!!!! tonyt53 Jun 2016 #53

borrowing a word from religion: AMEN etherealtruth Jun 2016 #68

True - but Bernie has followers now that are important to keep engaged; MH1 Jun 2016 #74

I know this was not intentional on your part but minorities and women La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #57

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #300

YES betsuni Jun 2016 #303

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #301

Hero Congressman John Lewis and Congresswoman Katherine Clark are leading the sit-in. MerryBlooms Jun 2016 #55

Perfect words! Quoting you: Her Sister Jun 2016 #302

Bernie POWER!!! Playinghardball Jun 2016 #70

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #304

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #305

John Lewis and more than 60 other Democrats have been there for hours. beastie boy Jun 2016 #71

With every move Bernie makes, America regrets more and more it did not nominate him. DrBulldog Jun 2016 #73

/checks passport rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #75

I doubt it gwheezie Jun 2016 #80

Every candidate's supporters rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #86

I came to the same place gwheezie Jun 2016 #89

Yep rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #95

Nope. Squinch Jun 2016 #112

No regrets here. I'm with her lunamagica Jun 2016 #148

ummmm, nooooooooo... not at all... it wasn't Sanders who started the sit in uponit7771 Jun 2016 #198

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #306

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #307

Sanders waved,shook hands and left. sufrommich Jun 2016 #76

I'm shocked. Metric System Jun 2016 #79

Yup obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #83

That was inspirational! beastie boy Jun 2016 #87

And sorry to those who want to give him credit for this, but he generally votes against gun control. Squinch Jun 2016 #88

That isn't fair or true rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #98

I'm sorry but it is true. Squinch Jun 2016 #104

Ok, we are talking about the same record rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #117

Yep, constituent views are exactly the same as corporate interests from your state. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #124

Guns are allows on planes too, in checked baggage same as Amtrak. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #120

Senators really don't have any business on the House floor underpants Jun 2016 #123

A quick photo op maybe, but Elizabeth Warren was there sitting on the floor ehrnst Jun 2016 #215

The Democrats in the House and Senate have been standing up for justice.... George II Jun 2016 #92

Love Al Franken - maybe he still has the gorilla costume and they asiliveandbreathe Jun 2016 #100

There are some newcomers to the scene who need learn some things ehrnst Jun 2016 #225

Ewww! Night Watchman Jun 2016 #106

Wow! MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #109

Congrats to John Lewis and the other House Democrates! HenryWallace Jun 2016 #111

John Lewis has NEVER left the fight. Squinch Jun 2016 #113

Please give the strong black man credit for this.... giftedgirl77 Jun 2016 #114

Very presumptuous bravenak Jun 2016 #130

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #164

It's just ass backwards bravenak Jun 2016 #165

You're trying to credit Bernie for this? Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #118

I'm disappointed in Bernie. This sit-in is a mistake. The bill is a travesty. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #126

John Lewis and house Dems deserve the credit bravenak Jun 2016 #129

K&R! Bernie showed Dems that the people want courage riderinthestorm Jun 2016 #140

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #308

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #309

This is part of the revolution. The Democrats in Congress have been buoyed by rhett o rick Jun 2016 #152

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #310

Who said anything about Sanders. I can't understand the need pretend that Sen Sanders hasn't rhett o rick Jun 2016 #330

Your keep pushing this question were its not germane! Her Sister Jun 2016 #331

I have not said anything but good things about Rep. Lewis and yet you keep rhett o rick Jun 2016 #333

... ???? Her Sister Jun 2016 #336

Interesting that you won't commit yourself as to supporting the People's Movement rhett o rick Jun 2016 #345

Looked to me LWolf Jun 2016 #160

Call Congress right friggin' now and demand a purity test! klook Jun 2016 #163

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #311

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #312

OMG! But Bernie loves guns and the NRA! rgbecker Jun 2016 #162

I agree. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #167

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #313

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #314

This message was self-deleted by its author ecstatic Jun 2016 #168

I agree - completely and totally - Thank you Mr. Sanders! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #177

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #315

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #316

I am not crediting Bernie with anything Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #338

I am not a hater, just a clarifier, because people in this thread seem to be thanking Bernie for the Her Sister Jun 2016 #339

Obviously you are correct AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #182

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #317

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #318

You don't get it AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #346

You don't get it! Her Sister Jun 2016 #347

Considering he is a Senator and not a Congressman, this is a good thing Feeling the Bern Jun 2016 #184

Senators are Congressmen dumbcat Jun 2016 #239

Thank you for the correction. IT was not needed, but thanks. Understand that Congressman is easier Feeling the Bern Jun 2016 #256

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #319

It is good to see the party unifying over this! Rex Jun 2016 #187

I hope Bernie stays Lunabell Jun 2016 #199

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #320

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #321

Seriously, Sander's had nothing to do with this. wisteria Jun 2016 #210

Thank you. ehrnst Jun 2016 #212

What point are you trying to prove? peace13 Jun 2016 #228

My point, Sander's had nothing to do with this. wisteria Jun 2016 #236

You know, Sander's would be the first person to say he had nothing to do with it. peace13 Jun 2016 #332

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #322

Rep. Lewis is an awesome man and an inspiration. peace13 Jun 2016 #334

Not demeaning anyone. Setting the record straight because as you said Her Sister Jun 2016 #335

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #323

Seriously..... peace13 Jun 2016 #337

Photo op. johnp3907 Jun 2016 #218

Thanks for proving a point. peace13 Jun 2016 #226

There are really FlaGranny Jun 2016 #220

Very early in Hillary's campaign, she took on the NRA. And she campaigned riversedge Jun 2016 #222

Totally with you! Quoting you: Her Sister Jun 2016 #324

Of course lots of Dem politicians are spineless and the POTUS NoMoreRepugs Jun 2016 #223

I agree. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #229

And that leader was John Lewis. How small of so many to try to take that away Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #240

I do. I agree. It's gross bravenak Jun 2016 #249

Yes. Definitely John Lewis led this. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #250

I agree, Kitteh. I agree 100% Number23 Jun 2016 #259

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #325

Awesome--great post and pics! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #343

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #326

No, you're right. I posted an amendment to my first comment BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #344

Leave it to Bernie to do this. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #231

what did he do? rbrnmw Jun 2016 #247

I have no idea why Bernie gets the credit for what John Lewis did bravenak Jun 2016 #248

My guess is that it is a coping mechanism; anything good that the Democrats do this seaon LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #251

Very silly and erases the accomplishments of others bravenak Jun 2016 #252

It was the same thing with OWS. The Arab Spring was solely inspired by OWS. randome Jun 2016 #262

Whatever. n/t RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #260

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #329

Like I said... RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #349

Okee! Her Sister Jun 2016 #351

I think that you should RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #350

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #327

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #328

Then why should we credit Bernie for ANYTHING? RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #352

Honestly I just went back to the convo above and you're not making sense to me sooooooo Her Sister Jun 2016 #353

John Lewis doesn't need motivated by any one... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2016 #234

WOW..... Sheepshank Jun 2016 #253

I know, right? randome Jun 2016 #261

shouldn't it be up to Lewis to say what or who motivated him to protest DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #267

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #268

Yes in 2013 got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol to try to advance immigration reform. Her Sister Jun 2016 #269

A SIT-IN ~ in 2013. Rep. John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #270