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bettyellen

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5. It's one thing to say you'll vote along w others... quite another to be a vocal

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 04:45 PM

Apr 2017

Advocate- to really know what's going on - and to make it a priority and get things done. Instead of saying it's NOT a priority or NOT a problem.

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With "friends" ***ahem:Bernie*** like these, who needs enemies? (tweet and link) [View all] tallahasseedem Apr 2017 OP

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #1

Yep. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #2

I'll add the YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Skittles Apr 2017 #7

+1 tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #8

Seconded. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #33

Amen! DesertRat Apr 2017 #90

I'll add a VERY MUCH! calimary Apr 2017 #105

Thing is, WHY does he know nothing about this man who's been Hortensis Apr 2017 #109

And meanwhile, he WILL be campaigning for anti-abortion Dem Heath Mello. pnwmom Apr 2017 #124

Wanna bet Mello ardently sought Sanders support Hortensis Apr 2017 #146

I'm with you. nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #178

It does not surprise me either Gothmog Apr 2017 #140

He doesn't do his homework, does he? Narrow curriculum which we all know by heart.... bettyellen Apr 2017 #3

Nope. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #4

It's one thing to say you'll vote along w others... quite another to be a vocal bettyellen Apr 2017 #5

Well, that doesn't sound "flexible" does it? ehrnst Apr 2017 #35

Unless he is about an all together different program that Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #56

I've often wondered that very thing. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #63

Maybe not all about, but the fact that he was Hortensis Apr 2017 #117

What "rising Democrat"? NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #97

I meant our new Georgia guy... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #123

Sorry! NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #192

What he is preaching doesn't make sense, imho. boston bean Apr 2017 #10

He LOVES the attention... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #11

Get. Out. ehrnst Apr 2017 #73

Being "different" gains that attention. brush Apr 2017 #148

It's a reflection on his values and priorities... bettyellen Apr 2017 #17

I understand and they are at odds with some of my democratic values. boston bean Apr 2017 #84

SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! ehrnst Apr 2017 #38

He knows his base. Nt NCTraveler Apr 2017 #43

I so agree with Boston Bean on this Gothmog Apr 2017 #141

Dems partnering with Bernie is a wash brush Apr 2017 #149

Geez. That is not helpful. skylucy Apr 2017 #6

I have to say, all this controversy roiling around Sanders, and I really don't see any good things Squinch Apr 2017 #9

And has never written an in depth tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #13

I don't see any evidence that he has ever gotten past proposing great sounding legislation that has Squinch Apr 2017 #16

But wait! He tacks on amendments to legislation ehrnst Apr 2017 #101

That's his total Modus Operandi.... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #156

The roadshow should end. Expecting Rain Apr 2017 #12

Agreed... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #15

So so much more to this than that. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #59

But the crowds... those crowds.... ehrnst Apr 2017 #102

And the birds! tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #157

But it had SO much MEANING. ehrnst Apr 2017 #180

Welcome to DU, Expecting Rain! calimary Apr 2017 #177

Jesus ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #14

So selective purity tests for those he likes? JHan Apr 2017 #18

I guess Planned Parenthood and NARAL ehrnst Apr 2017 #25

... mcar Apr 2017 #31

Mello is not someone I would throw my weight behind. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #34

Pragmatism is fine when he deems it so JHan Apr 2017 #53

But he knows best, doesn't he? ehrnst Apr 2017 #71

Disturbing. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #72

I've no problem with pragmatism, I just hate hypocrisy over it. JHan Apr 2017 #74

Yes... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #85

And please dont use that term, that is THEIR term, they are anything but "pro-life" Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #61

Yes.. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #83

Any politician that directly contradicts the medical profession on ehrnst Apr 2017 #104

To hell with that! sheshe2 Apr 2017 #108

"American Crime" a tv series is highlighting the issue of abortion in North Carolina and Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #193

It's sheshe2 Apr 2017 #196

Right! Doesn't seem he would pass the progressive purity test yet he get's Sanders' backing. brush Apr 2017 #152

Because BS has dismissed abortion rights as a "social issue" ehrnst Apr 2017 #185

Holy crap... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #136

HRC and Planned Parenthood endorsed Hillary Clinton Gothmog Apr 2017 #143

In a presidential primary, you choose only one candidate to endorse ehrnst Apr 2017 #184

and? I'm not prepared to back just any democrat with a D either, and according to these boards, JCanete Apr 2017 #19

Heath Mello's stance on abortion didn't stop him giving an enthusiastic endorsement. JHan Apr 2017 #21

Pro-choice Dems just need to be "more flexible" on that. ehrnst Apr 2017 #26

I clarified that his definition for knowing the candidate might focus on certain politics. Even if JCanete Apr 2017 #40

He is head of democratic outreach JHan Apr 2017 #49

like I said, I don't excuse Mello's vote, and I don't support supporting candidates who are still JCanete Apr 2017 #62

If he wants to be selective in his support,, JHan Apr 2017 #70

Well I guess that depends on the job he's doing heading outreach, which in my opinion, should JCanete Apr 2017 #179

He is in charge of Democratic OUTREACH. If he doesn't know who Ossoff is, he must live at the bottom KittyWampus Apr 2017 #57

Yeah, it's supposed to be, but here at DU it appears Ossoff is ... KPN Apr 2017 #107

Since he can't back up his "economic front" with actual theories, facts, figures, tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #161

Sure, its called demand-side economics. Pretty simple. KPN Apr 2017 #191

He has none...well maybe if the person kisses his ring and begs for attention. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #160

Wow. Ossoff must've taken money from billionaires. or something. yodermon Apr 2017 #20

Hope's a thing with feathers ehrnst Apr 2017 #32

I don't think Bernie would be a asset in Georgia, just as well he comradebillyboy Apr 2017 #54

Bullshit. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #65

What? You don't think Ossoff can beat Karen Handel? comradebillyboy Apr 2017 #94

You're right... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #158

The expressed attitude about being a "progressive" is rather unhelpful, IMHO renegade000 Apr 2017 #22

beautifully stated. ++++ JHan Apr 2017 #27

Good luck with that.... (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #28

If "helpful" doesn't advance one's personal political goals ehrnst Apr 2017 #44

To be fair to Sanders, the WSJ reporter set him up with the question... renegade000 Apr 2017 #55

He's been a politician for 40 years. He should know how to steer an interview by now. Squinch Apr 2017 #125

Are you seriously using the "Gotcha Question" defense? tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #163

The definition seems to have morphed into the thumbs up or down of one person ehrnst Apr 2017 #181

There will be NO DISSENT!!!!! ehrnst Apr 2017 #23

Not surprised by this Txbluedog Apr 2017 #24

A purity test in this conservative district? mcar Apr 2017 #29

wow uponit7771 Apr 2017 #30

This is not good news at all. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #36

Sanders has to be careful here. Had he said "Yes he is a progressive" then the right would have Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #37

Apparently what Vermont is concerned with ehrnst Apr 2017 #46

Your post containing the ad should be its own thread for better exposure. Donkees Apr 2017 #68

Your welcome to post it. Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #81

Sanders could have said, "This is the guy you should vote for in this election." But no. He has Squinch Apr 2017 #120

I'm going back to mostly ignoring the guy. wildeyed Apr 2017 #39

Good advice JHan Apr 2017 #58

I should've read your post before posting my own. But I agree. It would hurt more than help. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #82

Another NCer would understand. wildeyed Apr 2017 #162

The conservative WSJ was hoping Bernie would have said he was Progressive Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #88

Ah, that makes sense. wildeyed Apr 2017 #159

I'm just wondering why no one thought to lobby Bernie through petition? Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #41

If it doesn't worry Vermont, why would the Vermont Senator pay attention ehrnst Apr 2017 #48

How much time does it take to endorse someone? Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #51

But there are so many in the Democratic party that need to be schooled ehrnst Apr 2017 #69

I don't see where he would have anything to gain if the Georgia Dem is progressive. Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #75

It depends on who decides what is "progressive" and what is ehrnst Apr 2017 #77

He Is As He's Always Been Me. Apr 2017 #42

People who don't live in his home state, ehrnst Apr 2017 #52

True Me. Apr 2017 #64

I'm not one bit surprised. Little Star Apr 2017 #45

He's Not The Enemy ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #47

The "masses"? ehrnst Apr 2017 #60

He's not a friend either, with this kind of ridiculousness. Squinch Apr 2017 #127

Anyone who feels women's rights are negotiable tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #168

He is lost to me, will never get my support liberal N proud Apr 2017 #50

This rejection of Sanders is not very promising for progressive unity. yallerdawg Apr 2017 #66

Single payer failed in Vermont ehrnst Apr 2017 #89

OK. Vermont isn't "the land of milk and honey." yallerdawg Apr 2017 #91

No, Vermont minimum wage is $10 an hour. ehrnst Apr 2017 #98

The negativity toward this warrior is appalling to me... Heartstrings Apr 2017 #128

The "negativity" BS shows towards the Democratic Party is Cha Apr 2017 #134

I think your computer autocorrected to warrior instead of weasel. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #166

Don't move just yet... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #167

Here's a reason for why Bernie laid low on Ossoff flamingdem Apr 2017 #67

Of course. This is fricking Georgia for Christ sake. Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #76

Wow! Now the biggest cities in the USA are suspect flamingdem Apr 2017 #96

And look at all the Bernie bashers go!!! retrowire Apr 2017 #99

Oh, not at all. alarimer Apr 2017 #188

Well said retrowire Apr 2017 #189

Such a bellowing narcissist. swag Apr 2017 #78

Not helpful, Bernie. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #79

In this district, Osoff may be better off without his help. BS didn't do well in the South. n/t Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #80

That's true. Hell who knows, maybe it was political brilliance on his part JHan Apr 2017 #86

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #112

+1 flamingdem Apr 2017 #137

This is just continuing to stir the crap... Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #87

I think holding people to their own standards isn't "picking wounds." (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #92

Then where is the call out to all the other liberal leaders?? Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #93

Not following you. ehrnst Apr 2017 #100

The whole point of the article is a slam on Bernie because he didn't go to GA... Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #116

No - the point is that Bernie has deemed himself to be the arbiter of what is "progressive" ehrnst Apr 2017 #182

Exactly! But good luck with that.... KPN Apr 2017 #113

No, he did MORE than not support Ossoff. He questioned Ossoff's progressive bona fides, pnwmom Apr 2017 #126

No one is asking Bernie to go and campaign for the dude GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #150

He's the one saying this...this isn't a rumor. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #169

Wow. How disappointing. Sad. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #95

"Ask Hillary, she can tell you." Truer words never spoken. grossproffit Apr 2017 #103

I agree with Bernie, What on Ossoff's campagn page indicates he is liberal or progressive? PoliticalPie Apr 2017 #106

No I don't ...we would be way better off if we voted for the candidate with the 'D' Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #119

It's hard to tell Plucketeer Apr 2017 #110

Goodness gracious .... LenaBaby61 Apr 2017 #111

Just be glad he stayed out of it marlakay Apr 2017 #114

Vote Democratic! Cary Apr 2017 #115

Tell me what possible good spewing forth all this hatred does BigBearJohn Apr 2017 #118

No hatred here... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #164

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Yes, I DO know -- he is definitely a progressive. But Bernie was dismissive and implying pnwmom Apr 2017 #129

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That smell...it's like PINE! tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #170

JACK...is that you? VOX Apr 2017 #186

Certainly seems like it, no? tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #190

Indeed...it's downright RADICAL! VOX Apr 2017 #195

Purity tests on the left lead to the right being in power. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #131

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Being a veteran DUer and all... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #171

wow.. No Shite.. with "friends like these".. Cha Apr 2017 #133

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Cool you have actually met him GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #154

Sanders needs to support Democratic candidates Gothmog Apr 2017 #139

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The only explanation that makes sense on Sanders e-mail list is that he is preserving right to run Gothmog Apr 2017 #144

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Damn, 14 posts and three weeks in... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #172

The rules need to be changed - at this point Bernie shouldn't be under the "Democratic" umbrella. forjusticethunders Apr 2017 #200

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Integrity. Its why some people like Bernie so much. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #151

Integrity? Where are Mr. Integrity tax returns? Did you honestly believe that "Jane couldn't lunamagica Apr 2017 #176

+1 she said they would release them JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #199

Bernie Sanders & Tom Perez chairman of the DNC set to stump for Mello (D) at Baxter Arena Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #153

Weasel Words dlk Apr 2017 #155

Careful now. SaschaHM Apr 2017 #165

Man, after being a member for 13 years and paying dues for each one... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #174

When it was Obama V Hillary KentuckyWoman Apr 2017 #173

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Jon Ossoff on the issues, presented in a way Bernie Sanders can understand ehrnst Apr 2017 #183

Thread full of the same people jumping up to throw shit at Bernie. Kentonio Apr 2017 #187

After he threw shit at a Democratic candidate who could have used his help. Yep. Same old same old. Squinch Apr 2017 #194

Yup nt riderinthestorm Apr 2017 #197

Uh huh... tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #198

So Sanders only support Democrats who meet his definition of 'progressive" delisen Apr 2017 #201

Nope... Especially sense supporting pro choice is ok now... He can't pass his own purity test uponit7771 Apr 2017 #203

I'm glad he's showing eeryone what he's really about. lapucelle Apr 2017 #202

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