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178. You apparently haven't been paying much attention

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Fri Mar 24, 2017, 05:51 PM

Mar 2017

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Our Dems are fighting and doing it well.

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Stunning polls show Sanders soaring while 'TrumpCare' crashes [View all] Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 OP

Is our bench only as deep as Sanders these days? Blue_Adept Mar 2017 #1

He would have an issue in 2020 as candidates will have to release their tax returns. OnDoutside Mar 2017 #3

Plus, his own failure to disclose his taxes is a real negative, & harms his moral authority to call Maru Kitteh Mar 2017 #79

Umhm. Some may even remember other, frequent ethical Hortensis Mar 2017 #193

Looking at the timeline is helpful here. synergie Mar 2017 #204

Sure. But we're talking about who we will choose Hortensis Mar 2017 #207

Indeed, and we have learned the lessons of allowing external forces to synergie Mar 2017 #210

Yes. Agree with practically everything. But we do Hortensis Mar 2017 #214

Right. But I think you mistook me about education. synergie Mar 2017 #216

I agree with your posts in this subthread, synergie. brer cat Mar 2017 #252

Thankfully, we're up to the task :-) synergie Mar 2017 #262

I'm not sure where but I believe I read somewhere that Tad Devine has Russian connections like trump George II Mar 2017 #241

He worked with Paul Manafort on a Ukraine election eight years ago. MADem Mar 2017 #250

Two options: demmiblue Mar 2017 #4

+1000 dchill Mar 2017 #34

Yes. This is merely a rehash of basically the same discussion a week ago: George II Mar 2017 #94

3) Put on ignore demmiblue Mar 2017 #96

Good idea. murielm99 Mar 2017 #100

REALLY fighting the good fight for Americans, not for self-promotion. George II Mar 2017 #226

Actually, this is the third time in three weeks the same Fox poll lapucelle Mar 2017 #228

I missed the first one. One is "troubling", the other is "stunning". George II Mar 2017 #240

Favorability is a "yes, no, no opinion" measure. lapucelle Mar 2017 #245

When you click on the link in the earliest OP, lapucelle Mar 2017 #255

Which keyword would you suggest? synergie Mar 2017 #160

I think others would say the same about other former candidates as well. DefenseLawyer Mar 2017 #5

+1!!! Dustlawyer Mar 2017 #66

Yes, thank you! mountain grammy Mar 2017 #106

when have there been posts about other candidates...these are clickbait posts. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #110

Don't mean to butt in but... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #117

Doesn't matter what your thread is about. pangaia Mar 2017 #130

Oh, I can take it.... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #133

This is actually. Divisive, unnecessary and repetitive. You were active on the synergie Mar 2017 #132

As I wrote, how is it 'divisive and unnecessary'? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #137

The poll was discussed, you admit it's a RW poll, and everyone reminded you that you synergie Mar 2017 #142

That's not being divisive.... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #145

Seems like it is. synergie Mar 2017 #155

silly picking a fight, try contributing toward unity. JudyM Mar 2017 #169

I agree, but this thread and this post seems to be intent on picking a fight, and the very synergie Mar 2017 #174

It is objectively a genuinely joyful OP, I believe your view that it's divisive is JudyM Mar 2017 #180

It may have been a "genuinely joyful OP" (definitely not objective) when it was posted last week.... George II Mar 2017 #184

There was nothing objectively joyful about the OP. synergie Mar 2017 #185

Are you suggesting I'm a republican? That's ridiculous. JudyM Mar 2017 #232

I'm suggesting that people who "spew vomit" about people being "triggered" usually are RWers. synergie Mar 2017 #234

ok sweetheart, best to you this evening. JudyM Mar 2017 #236

I certainly hope you get over whatever is tickling your area postrema, and that you synergie Mar 2017 #239

Smearing the Democratic Party and its leaders by calling them "feeble" is pretty divisive... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #191

You're in the wrong thread. Be here. JudyM Mar 2017 #230

I understand that it's a difficult subject. That's okay. Take your time. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #235

Lol JudyM Mar 2017 #237

I understand many of his supporters enjoy his TV shows BainsBane Mar 2017 #200

It's the second time this very limited poll.... George II Mar 2017 #253

It's an extremely limited poll listing arbitrarily selected politicians and issues. George II Mar 2017 #181

It is a divisive thread. And a similar thread lead to posts being deleted and hard feelings about a Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #146

But why? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #153

A poster above gets it, she can explain to you why it's so silly to be picking a synergie Mar 2017 #176

Oh please...you know why...not going to get me to make a post Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #197

I have no desire to make anybody's post get 'alerted'... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #203

A positive post about Sanders is by definition not divisive. JudyM Mar 2017 #182

That's not how definiitons work, but responding with negativity is literally divisive. synergie Mar 2017 #186

If you can't see that it's your own reactivity, I don't know what else to say. I was happy to see JudyM Mar 2017 #229

Well, it's impossible for me to see things that are not there in reality, but only synergie Mar 2017 #238

Actually it is...and to use a stupid Fox news Polls...I still say it was divisive and you know it. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #196

He's one of only a few on our side out beating the bushes for support. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #6

Anything less then the ACA... Eyeball_Kid Mar 2017 #8

No he's not. George II Mar 2017 #87

Sanders is rejuvenated. Eyeball_Kid Mar 2017 #7

ICAM lunamagica Mar 2017 #13

As much as I liked his agenda, we need many other voices, Democratic ones. Orsino Mar 2017 #17

Hopefully, Dem politicians will note his popularity and why... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #19

Exactly! He's one of the few that sounds like a democrat, the ones I grew up with and he's RKP5637 Mar 2017 #30

Wish there was a "Like" button for your post! x1000!!! n/t woodsprite Mar 2017 #37

"We need democrats that kick ass!!!" Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #40

+ about a billion. JudyM Mar 2017 #183

Yes, exactly. alarimer Mar 2017 #64

Yes this Juliusseizure Mar 2017 #89

I totally agree. hollowdweller Mar 2017 #21

I don't see this OP as about a Sanders campaign for anything. I cold be wrong. pangaia Mar 2017 #135

Representative Ro Khanna caught my attention earlier today bekkilyn Mar 2017 #108

Sanders has the name recognition to be reported Warpy Mar 2017 #156

Keep in mind that this "stunning report" is a Fox "News" one. synergie Mar 2017 #217

I hate to say it but Sanders is one of the few liberals who doesn't seem lazy hollowdweller Mar 2017 #20

This "stunning poll" only included 4 Dems and 4 R's on its ENTIRE list, which means Bernie pnwmom Mar 2017 #24

Yes, it is a Fox News poll... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #35

We took it with grains of whatever last week when you beat this one to death: George II Mar 2017 #97

So, once again you're saying that the Right is fond of a particular candidate? synergie Mar 2017 #136

It isn't cool to put words in one's mouth.... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #140

I did no such thing, did you not realize where this "poll" from or what it said? synergie Mar 2017 #151

Yes, but the "story" is three weeks old. lapucelle Mar 2017 #231

Did you consider that Trump/republican care was being voted on today... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #233

If that was the opinion writer's goal, lapucelle Mar 2017 #246

Lol! cwydro Mar 2017 #52

In the eyes of some, yes. George II Mar 2017 #93

I'm a yuuuuuuge Bernie supporter and I'd absolutely LOVE him to have more company on the front lines LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #99

Yes, it's bigger than Bernie bekkilyn Mar 2017 #114

Did you watch his town hall in West Virginia? He's the most EFFECTIVE progressive out there. Zen Democrat Mar 2017 #112

He's extremely unlikely to run Juliusseizure Mar 2017 #116

Bernie's the only one going into red states and talking about single payer. PatrickforO Mar 2017 #122

A big +1 (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #134

Bravissimo !! pangaia Mar 2017 #138

It's a bit late for that isn't it? synergie Mar 2017 #164

Yeah, and I'm part of that resistance. PatrickforO Mar 2017 #259

He educated masses of voters about 1) healthcare/single payer and 2) Revolution, which led JudyM Mar 2017 #173

The Resistance and Indivisible were the ones leading those town halls, rallies and calling synergie Mar 2017 #205

Why on earth are we arguing about the SAME THING? PatrickforO Mar 2017 #260

You apparently haven't been paying much attention mcar Mar 2017 #178

Maxine Waters is only 3 Years Older than Sanders JI7 Mar 2017 #211

The price of bananas went down last week too. I see a correlation! Correlations everywhere! randome Mar 2017 #2

If Sanders can run as the Democratic Presidential candidate in 2020 he will win. jalan48 Mar 2017 #9

Yes I agree... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #10

At this point we want to win-age shouldn't matter if Bernie says he's up for it. jalan48 Mar 2017 #12

Sanders is a dynamo... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #15

He won't beat a true dem in the primaries. liquid diamond Mar 2017 #16

Could be, but we need to be sure a "True Dem" can win in the general election, otherwise it doesn't jalan48 Mar 2017 #22

This "stunning poll" showed Bernie higher than the 3 other Democrats they included, pnwmom Mar 2017 #26

See my post #32 Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #36

I'm only saying right now he would be a great candidate and I think he would win. jalan48 Mar 2017 #47

No Dem will win pnwmom Mar 2017 #53

I don't agree. We just have to win by more than last time. jalan48 Mar 2017 #61

They got into some of our state election offices this time around. It has never been shown pnwmom Mar 2017 #80

I'm sure they are a threat and if DT has his way it will get worse. jalan48 Mar 2017 #84

Yes, it all comes down to money -- and possibly some blackmail. Nobody knows pnwmom Mar 2017 #127

Good point. Hard to know how many Republicans have been compromised by blackmail. jalan48 Mar 2017 #165

When you consider the specific precincts that "could not be counted" synergie Mar 2017 #206

If he would switch, it would end the endless bullshit about he's not a real democrat. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2017 #31

By then some blue states will have requirement for candidates to release their taxes. KittyWampus Mar 2017 #55

Yes it's all about Sanders Idoru Mar 2017 #11

How did Sanders 'dismantle' healthcare? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #14

Dismantled the vote Idoru Mar 2017 #18

Ugh SammyWinstonJack Mar 2017 #113

"stunning poll" is fox propaganda to divide democrats (& independents in bernie's case) nt msongs Mar 2017 #23

How does this divide Democrats & Independents? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #25

The poll is hyping Bernie at the expense of people like Patty Murray, my beloved Senator. pnwmom Mar 2017 #28

Not true... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #32

Okay, Elizabeth is on the list -- but there are only 4 Democrats on that list: pnwmom Mar 2017 #38

I see you did not 'dig into it' before posting... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #43

I had read the poll previously but had forgotten about EW being on it. The bottom line pnwmom Mar 2017 #56

My daughter just loves that Disney movie "Frozen" DefenseLawyer Mar 2017 #39

I cannot believe the lingering HATE they still have for Bernie Dustlawyer Mar 2017 #77

No kidding LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #148

Kind of reminds me of 45 in a way bekkilyn Mar 2017 #154

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2017 #27

He is, he definitely is. I've felt that way since day one. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2017 #33

I first met H2O Man Mar 2017 #48

*Smile* ananda Mar 2017 #29

Too bad Hillary didn't pick Bernie as her VP ymetca Mar 2017 #41

Maybe so about her VP pick... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #49

Can Sanders be the new Gerald Ford? toska Mar 2017 #42

I asked a similar question, but it was a general question... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #46

#fakenews. stonecutter357 Mar 2017 #44

Most popular political figure with the power to accomplish LOL Lib Mar 2017 #45

What kind of majority are you referring to? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #51

The kind of majority capable of impeaching the devil on the WH LOL Lib Mar 2017 #67

It takes winning elections.... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #73

To win elections, it takes people actually voting. synergie Mar 2017 #166

It appears you are not interested in civil conversation... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #189

It would appear that you resort to projection rather than accepting facts synergie Mar 2017 #194

EXACTLY. NT WiffenPoof Mar 2017 #71

How on Earth does that matter to anything. MineralMan Mar 2017 #50

Me either. cwydro Mar 2017 #59

Let's break it down... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #60

Yes, and he still is just one Senator from a MineralMan Mar 2017 #63

Are you saying allies are inconsequential? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #69

I think I was pretty clear about what I'm saying. MineralMan Mar 2017 #74

So, all Dem Senators are just Senators "as important as that is"? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #83

MM comes from Minnesota, and Franken and Klobuchar are kicking ass emulatorloo Mar 2017 #128

No, I never said only Sanders is doing a good job... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #131

Exactly!. NT WiffenPoof Mar 2017 #70

Bernie is a symbol of a rising ideology in America. RadiationTherapy Mar 2017 #91

See how popular he is when he attacks Republicans...nt SidDithers Mar 2017 #54

He's attacked Republicans consistently for decades. Kentonio Mar 2017 #254

Sure he has...nt SidDithers Mar 2017 #256

Well if the video evidence of him ripping into Republicans in senate hearings doesn't convince you Kentonio Mar 2017 #257

If only he'd been doing May - November last year...nt SidDithers Mar 2017 #258

I love the word "STUNNING" coupled w/fact this is from FOX News. Republicans use Sanders for their KittyWampus Mar 2017 #57

Do you disagree with all/some/most of Sanders positions on issues? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #62

Like it or not he goes in where many Dems fear to tread such as his WV town hall Jake Stern Mar 2017 #58

Exactly... Dems have to go to all corners of our country and TALK. Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #65

I Was Completely Trashed Yesterday... WiffenPoof Mar 2017 #68

Oh, I know... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #81

I Honestly Wasn't Aware... WiffenPoof Mar 2017 #161

He's not hated, he is rightly criticized for refusing to BE in our party and synergie Mar 2017 #177

I think we are in one of those situations... WiffenPoof Mar 2017 #209

It would be nice if it were "fine" but it's clearly not. Simply not joining in the "joyful" adulati synergie Mar 2017 #212

I am happy you have gotten actively involved, but bekkilyn Mar 2017 #227

Yes, I finally got out to do the actual work, but I've been following policy for quite some time. synergie Mar 2017 #244

Bless your heart bekkilyn Mar 2017 #247

Well, aren't you a peach! synergie Mar 2017 #248

Come on. PatrickforO Mar 2017 #261

People explaining the simple fact that a man who won't join a party and who insults synergie Mar 2017 #170

Sanders Metsie Casey Mar 2017 #72

I believe Clinton did win. Republcans can only win when... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #76

Yeah Metsie Casey Mar 2017 #92

She won. There is NO WAT rhat each and every single poll was wrong lunamagica Mar 2017 #175

🎉❤️Yay, Bernie!💜🎉 Kimchijeon Mar 2017 #75

good for him, i guess. not sure what it bodes for 2018 and 2020 for the rest of the party though La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2017 #78

You're brave to post a pro-Sanders thread left-of-center2012 Mar 2017 #82

Yes, I quickly learned that... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #86

And a ton of swooning adoration, as seen in this thread Orrex Mar 2017 #221

What do a Healthcare bill and a United States Senator have to do with each other? George II Mar 2017 #85

You should ask them your question...! Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #88

You posted this, not them. George II Mar 2017 #102

It is a dumb poll...The people at Fox and the Russians no doubt want to sow division in Democrats so Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #118

Why weren't Amy Klobuchar, Al Franken, Adam Schiff, etc. included? George II Mar 2017 #120

Fox is hoping for another perfect storm for the midterms. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #143

This has been hashed over and over again and debated back about a week ago..... George II Mar 2017 #90

No it wasn't Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #95

See: George II Mar 2017 #98

Nope. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #103

When Sanders was on Rachel last night, he did criticize the DEMS underthematrix Mar 2017 #101

May I ask, why do you 'hate him with the heat of a trillion suns'? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #104

He criticizes Democrats.I wish he would not do that. Although I appreciate his defense of ACA... Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #115

Sometimes, criticism is a good thing... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #121

No it is not...it discourages people from voting for Democrats and helps Republicans win. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #141

Normally, people would take criticism and do something about it... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #149

Total crap the Democratic Party can not please everyone...we have always been a big tent party... Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #199

99 percent of people are, wait for it...not in the 1 percent. There is no reason ever, Ever EVER, JCanete Mar 2017 #251

He dissed President Obama over and over again to appeal underthematrix Mar 2017 #119

How did he dis President Obama? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #123

On policies, especially healthcare. Rachel and Ed used to have him on underthematrix Mar 2017 #125

Good for Bernie! I know a lot of people here Luciferous Mar 2017 #105

Why do you folks insist on these divisive threads...a Fox news poll for God sakes. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #107

How is this a 'divisive thread'? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #111

It has the word "Bernie" in it. (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #139

No surprise on either issue. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #109

Not sure how anybody can hate on Bernie Calculating Mar 2017 #124

I don't understand either... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #129

Sanders calling Dems "weak" and "unable to fight back" does not help our side. SunSeeker Mar 2017 #126

It helps with those of us who wish to avoid groupthink bekkilyn Mar 2017 #147

Stating lies does not help us. Calling Dems "weak" and "unable to fight back" is not "honesty." SunSeeker Mar 2017 #158

Over the course of the longer term, Dems HAVE been weak. bekkilyn Mar 2017 #162

Everyone has had weak points, including Sanders, but no one is weak. SunSeeker Mar 2017 #163

He has been quite supportive in his way though bekkilyn Mar 2017 #168

That is no altruism, he knows a third party would lose & give the win to the GOP. SunSeeker Mar 2017 #172

I think we are all agreed that we don't want to give the win to the GOP bekkilyn Mar 2017 #187

I just don't understand his gig, he's been on Maddow or Hayes just about every night this week.... George II Mar 2017 #243

Not interested in BS until he releases his taxes. Like Trump. nt msanthrope Mar 2017 #144

Can the Mods create an Independent or "Bernie" Board please? tallahasseedem Mar 2017 #150

I think you can just 'ignore' these threads if you want... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #152

Or, maybe you can stop spamming the boards with fake news. ecstatic Mar 2017 #249

psst Omaha Steve Mar 2017 #157

I second that, tallahasseedem! SunSeeker Mar 2017 #159

+1 Jamaal510 Mar 2017 #167

Yes, please? lunamagica Mar 2017 #171

Sanders is a True Democrat Orrex Mar 2017 #223

K&R Warren DeMontague Mar 2017 #179

Life is good for Bernie BainsBane Mar 2017 #188

Good thing then, that Sanders is fighting for the people.... Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #190

You mean his TV appearances? BainsBane Mar 2017 #195

No surprise, Bernie has been the most popular senator for years. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #192

But Planned Parenthood is the "establishment" BainsBane Mar 2017 #198

And the female House minority leader calling Trump a rookie is feeble. KittyWampus Mar 2017 #202

Good, let's all pile on the Democrats BainsBane Mar 2017 #208

up thread someone attacked maxine waters as being too old JI7 Mar 2017 #213

Well, it's Fox News and its methods are questionable. The issue was the source and the synergie Mar 2017 #215

Bernie is a blessing. Many, esp. young people are running for office because of his encouragement flamingdem Mar 2017 #201

He is mostly on our side, even if he feels the need to disparage us. synergie Mar 2017 #218

You haven't kept up with Bernies organizing flamingdem Mar 2017 #219

But I have, which is why I know who is actually stepping up and which organizations they are synergie Mar 2017 #220

Well there are some, but you seem in the thick of it so you know more flamingdem Mar 2017 #222

Oh I always voted Dem, I just styled myself as an independent, despite only voting synergie Mar 2017 #224

What was this that happened with him? flamingdem Mar 2017 #225

Here are some other polls to back it up FDRsGhost Mar 2017 #242

That's a nifty tool for looking up current and less recent polls. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #263

You're welcome FDRsGhost Mar 2017 #264