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7. At first I thought you meant Huckabee Sanders...I almost choked on my

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Thu Oct 19, 2017, 04:42 PM

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Sanders to visit Puerto Rico, skip Women's Convention [View all] ehrnst Oct 2017 OP

Good decision. The last thing he needs is to continue to be in the center of divisiveness. brush Oct 2017 #1

I sure hope that it's OK with kacekwl Oct 2017 #2

I dont think an invitation would be needed, any help and arthritisR_US Oct 2017 #105

Just had to do it, RIGHT. And you know damn well what Iam talking about. Old Vet Oct 2017 #125

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

Yes kacekwl Oct 2017 #144

so, everything's fixed now....right? virtualobserver Oct 2017 #155

A good decision on the Senator's part mcar Oct 2017 #3

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Welcome to DU, Tina. sheshe2 Oct 2017 #46

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Keep fighting the good fight, sheshe2 Oct 2017 #100

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a self-promoting tour to shout to the choir on ideology... Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #51

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He pretty much confirmed what a lot of the Democratic base felt from the start. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #56

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What was that? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #120

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Actually.... tonedevil Oct 2017 #52

If you're not trying to knock him, probably best to... Beartracks Oct 2017 #57

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We cannot unsee what we see, as much as others would like us to. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #61

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I digress fluidly, often. I think it is kind of fun in exploration. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #66

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I am not a fan with the groveling, either, lol. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #111

What's with the 8 weeks? GP6971 Oct 2017 #62

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Got it. Thanks. n/t GP6971 Oct 2017 #67

"I am not trying to knock him or his adulators,.." pangaia Oct 2017 #77

Yes it is. SharonClark Oct 2017 #80

I guess he didn't want to hear what boos sound like LOL snooper2 Oct 2017 #139

I hope those who criticized Bernie for daring to speak at the Womens Convention Bluepinky Oct 2017 #4

Hahaha!! babylonsister Oct 2017 #6

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #8

I don't think we'll be seeing much of that. panader0 Oct 2017 #11

Head on 8 days from now. N/T lapucelle Oct 2017 #41

Could have done it two or three weeks ago, don't you agree? George II Oct 2017 #54

I would argue that it's better to go later mythology Oct 2017 #75

Representative Luis Gutierrez went down there three weeks ago to survey the damage.... George II Oct 2017 #78

A... He's a house representative... Baconator Oct 2017 #135

And this weekend is the magic point at which it can? ehrnst Oct 2017 #127

He'll do more good dealing with the Puerto Rico tragedy. SharonClark Oct 2017 #79

I don't recall anyone criticizing Bernie for agreeing to speak ehrnst Oct 2017 #119

Oh please, Bernie gets criticized no matter what he does. Bluepinky Oct 2017 #140

No shit! Wow. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #5

At first I thought you meant Huckabee Sanders...I almost choked on my BigmanPigman Oct 2017 #7

. DesertRat Oct 2017 #21

I would have commented earlier, but I've been paralyzed with laughter. SaschaHM Oct 2017 #9

+1 Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #14

+2 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #17

LOL Gothmog Oct 2017 #18

Hahahaha....... JHan Oct 2017 #19

:0 sheshe2 Oct 2017 #47

+1 all american girl Oct 2017 #70

... Maven Oct 2017 #102

"Nobody puts Bernie in a corner" lunamagica Oct 2017 #108

!!!! betsuni Oct 2017 #114

Oh, I just remembered, I'm washing my hair that night. smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #147

Lol Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #148

Next: why Bernie going to Puerto Rico is bad. Voltaire2 Oct 2017 #10

Of course melman Oct 2017 #23

I didn't see anyone trashing him for not speaking. George II Oct 2017 #27

I'm shocked melman Oct 2017 #29

About what? George II Oct 2017 #68

Why are you shocked? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #136

You read this where? sheshe2 Oct 2017 #48

lol melman Oct 2017 #90

Okay. sheshe2 Oct 2017 #91

Of course I did melman Oct 2017 #95

Aaaah. sheshe2 Oct 2017 #97

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #126

I'd do anything but answer the question, as well LanternWaste Oct 2017 #123

Looks like it... (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #138

They are quite predictable. Bluepinky Oct 2017 #142

I did not hear one woman have issue with Sanders on a panel. That would have been educational. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #145

Don't forget he's a Senator from Vermont. George II Oct 2017 #26

Because he should have gone weeks ago, obviously!! Beartracks Oct 2017 #81

So you are knocking Sanders about this? How dare you! SharonClark Oct 2017 #82

K&R Gothmog Oct 2017 #12

Whatta man. LOL ! procon Oct 2017 #13

Ha! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #15

Being put on a panel is just as good as being an opening night speaker. ehrnst Oct 2017 #16

+1,000,000 George II Oct 2017 #25

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Reminds me the Vatican for some reason. :) But good! Hortensis Oct 2017 #20

Bashed for being there melman Oct 2017 #22

There really is no winning, ejbr Oct 2017 #28

Why don't you stop with the fake outrage. Isn't that the phrase you use when you disagree with SharonClark Oct 2017 #83

No melman Oct 2017 #87

You seem to be quite upset about "fake outrage." ehrnst Oct 2017 #117

Not a big surprise. George II Oct 2017 #24

he can do more good down there... samnsara Oct 2017 #30

Thank you Bernie. I applaud this decision. MrsCoffee Oct 2017 #31

I think Sanders can bring attention to the dire situation in many parts of PR. At riversedge Oct 2017 #32

I'm a bit confused... all american girl Oct 2017 #33

Thank you Bernie Lazy Daisy Oct 2017 #34

Heck, I Could've Told You His Plans Would Change Me. Oct 2017 #35

Plans tend to change when there's an emergency situation lapucelle Oct 2017 #38

Got Me With That One Me. Oct 2017 #43

,,, lapucelle Oct 2017 #45

!!! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #49

... NanceGreggs Oct 2017 #85

Heh. betsuni Oct 2017 #93

Yes lunamagica Oct 2017 #110

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #118

Ouch... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #151

Hopefully when he gets back he can push for more grants for Puerto Rico for recovery tammywammy Oct 2017 #36

This is just weird. LisaM Oct 2017 #37

Smart man, Smart decision Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #40

I predicted this! murielm99 Oct 2017 #42

I sincerely think that he will NOT be yuiyoshida Oct 2017 #50

Wish yall would make up your minds. Twisty Oct 2017 #55

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

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In other words, Bernie was no longer the headliner Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #71

In other words, yes. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #73

I hope he can help in PR, but your post raises a disturbing prospect ecstatic Oct 2017 #86

Good for Puerto Rico MaryMagdaline Oct 2017 #74

Agreed! Equinox Moon Oct 2017 #84

Well, good on him. Has he been to Flint yet? nt. fleabiscuit Oct 2017 #88

Then there is that. But, I am all for taking care of PR. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #89

Yeah, he went back in 2016. reflection Oct 2017 #143

I love Bernie, but I know ... left-of-center2012 Oct 2017 #92

Who's attacking him for not speaking at the convention? NastyRiffraff Oct 2017 #94

He was put on a panel for discussion and listening. Women have been asking Sanders to listen from Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #96

Listening to other people is not his strong suit.... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #152

But it is key to being a smart, informed, competent leader. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #153

Yes you are correct.... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #154

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I imagine our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico ALBliberal Oct 2017 #101

It is a good time to go. Mayor Cruz is the right person to talk to. virtualobserver Oct 2017 #113

Agree ALBliberal Oct 2017 #115

Damned if he went, damned for acquiescing to the protests and bowing out Arazi Oct 2017 #109

To be factual, he did not bow out when the headliner. Only when he was no longer a headliner. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #112

Who was "damning" Bernie for doing either? ehrnst Oct 2017 #137

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

... LexVegas Oct 2017 #124

I hope that he gets the word out on the hundreds that died in the ICUs Not Ruth Oct 2017 #128

Good... disillusioned73 Oct 2017 #130

You mean like the five Senators that visited PR on October 7? ehrnst Oct 2017 #131

When you are determined to find fault disillusioned73 Oct 2017 #133

I think that the "sad & petty existence" is one that sees ehrnst Oct 2017 #134

You insinuated no one else was doing anything. You were corrected. Given an example. Nothing more. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #146

Not really... tonedevil Oct 2017 #150

I'd vote for him again. Iggo Oct 2017 #141

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