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Showing Original Post only (View all)Sanders to visit Puerto Rico, skip Women's Convention [View all]
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Thursday he would travel to Puerto Rico to meet with officials in the wake of Hurricane Maria instead of addressing the Women's Convention next week.
“I want to apologize to the organizers of the Women’s Convention for not being able to attend your conference next Friday in Detroit. Given the emergency situation in Puerto Rico, I will be traveling there to visit with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and other officials to determine the best way forward to deal with the devastation the island is experiencing," Sanders said in a statement.
"The U.S. Congress cannot turn its back on the millions of people in Puerto Rico who, four weeks after the hurricane, are still without electricity, food and running water," he continued.
The announcement comes after the Women's Convention faced fierce backlash for choosing Sanders to headline the opening day of the conference.
“I want to apologize to the organizers of the Women’s Convention for not being able to attend your conference next Friday in Detroit. Given the emergency situation in Puerto Rico, I will be traveling there to visit with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and other officials to determine the best way forward to deal with the devastation the island is experiencing," Sanders said in a statement.
"The U.S. Congress cannot turn its back on the millions of people in Puerto Rico who, four weeks after the hurricane, are still without electricity, food and running water," he continued.
The announcement comes after the Women's Convention faced fierce backlash for choosing Sanders to headline the opening day of the conference.
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/356295-sanders-to-visit-puerto-rico-instead-of-womens-convention
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Good decision. The last thing he needs is to continue to be in the center of divisiveness.
brush
Oct 2017
#1
The five Senators that went to PR on October 6 didn't feel a need to wait or need an invitation
ehrnst
Oct 2017
#129
He pretty much confirmed what a lot of the Democratic base felt from the start.
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#56
I hope those who criticized Bernie for daring to speak at the Womens Convention
Bluepinky
Oct 2017
#4
Representative Luis Gutierrez went down there three weeks ago to survey the damage....
George II
Oct 2017
#78
I did not hear one woman have issue with Sanders on a panel. That would have been educational.
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#145
Why don't you stop with the fake outrage. Isn't that the phrase you use when you disagree with
SharonClark
Oct 2017
#83
I think Sanders can bring attention to the dire situation in many parts of PR. At
riversedge
Oct 2017
#32
Hopefully when he gets back he can push for more grants for Puerto Rico for recovery
tammywammy
Oct 2017
#36
As far as I can see, this discussion has nothing to do with the past and everything to do with the
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#58
Maybe now we will find out the truth about what's really going on in Puerto Rico
blueinredohio
Oct 2017
#63
If you follow the many reports being given to us by the mayor, you have a good idea.
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#69
The unrelenting crisis in Puerto Rico is forcing people to drink dirty water
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#72
He was put on a panel for discussion and listening. Women have been asking Sanders to listen from
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#96
To be factual, he did not bow out when the headliner. Only when he was no longer a headliner.
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#112
I really wish he would go to the USVIs. St John has been without power since 9/6. Not to
seaglass
Oct 2017
#116
Yes, that do even more good, as PR has been visited by other Senators weeks ago. (nt)
ehrnst
Oct 2017
#132
You insinuated no one else was doing anything. You were corrected. Given an example. Nothing more.
Mediumsizedhand
Oct 2017
#146