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277. Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis.

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Sat Jun 25, 2016, 07:29 AM

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Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis.

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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

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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

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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

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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