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56. It would seem

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #31)

Tue Jun 30, 2015, 08:30 PM

Jun 2015

that many people who have never voted will vote this time (due to social media)

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Bernie Sanders calls rivals' cash dash 'a national disgrace' [View all] brooklynite Jun 2015 OP

I'd tip the article, but not the editorialization after the line. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #1

I would posit that the Republican General Election funds... brooklynite Jun 2015 #15

But he'll have proven that 'money' doesn't matter if you've got a ton of fed up voters. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #18

No, he'll have proven that it's less important... brooklynite Jun 2015 #30

I am not a billionaire Bernie. upaloopa Jun 2015 #2

We have masses of people discontent azmom Jun 2015 #10

Masses! upaloopa Jun 2015 #14

There are Masses of working class people. azmom Jun 2015 #20

yes there are Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #55

and many are signing up for these small donations monthly. That's easier for working folk that he libdem4life Jul 2015 #63

Of course its being heard, can't escape it, but what is it accomplishing? George II Jun 2015 #21

Nothing yet. It has to be voted in. azmom Jun 2015 #25

To date... vigorous discussions re: the role of money in public elections. LanternWaste Jun 2015 #39

Hillary Won't Pass Squat billhicks76 Jun 2015 #19

Amen. Love Colbert, when does his show start? azmom Jun 2015 #22

Well that is a new one. Just as much made up shit upaloopa Jun 2015 #34

I'm beginning to think that you can't support Clinton on this site just as you can't... George II Jun 2015 #41

I will vote for the Democratic nominee, truthisfreedom Jun 2015 #45

Maybe A Republican Should Run As A Democrat Then billhicks76 Jul 2015 #59

Cry Me A River billhicks76 Jul 2015 #58

I see people doing both of those things all the time. Including you. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2015 #65

Total BS! George II Jul 2015 #68

Why is this surprising? OnlyBernieBurnsBush Jul 2015 #66

This site represents DEMOCRATS! "Third Way" is just a rationalization for people who......... George II Jul 2015 #69

The One Percent take care of their own chapdrum Jun 2015 #52

"Lets her daughter"... OilemFirchen Jun 2015 #54

Been away a few days, you beat me to it! Yeah, I'm sure Chelsea runs to mom and dad.... George II Jul 2015 #60

You're Not Paying Attention billhicks76 Jul 2015 #57

So? Now you're listening to the bush family and believing what they say? Bizarre! George II Jul 2015 #61

You might recall that Hillary rather infamously listened to Dubya... Fumesucker Jul 2015 #70

They Said It To Her Face!!! billhicks76 Jul 2015 #71

But if Sanders is elected, he won't be ABLE to "pass squat"..... George II Jun 2015 #42

There's this thingy called the Bully Pulpit..and it does more than pass laws, it informs and changes libdem4life Jul 2015 #64

Still won't happen. If you think Obama was stonewalled (not saying you specifically)..... George II Jul 2015 #67

He opposes Citizens United. That's a good position to have. arcane1 Jun 2015 #3

So does Hillary and Martin, and Elizabeth and Joe if he gets in Peacetrain Jun 2015 #6

^So much THIS! Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2015 #9

Everyone opposes it now, but once they are in office azmom Jun 2015 #12

Let me give you an example of what I am concerned about Peacetrain Jun 2015 #24

I don't trust Hillary to champion it. azmom Jun 2015 #26

So what happens if Senator Sanders does get the Democratic nod Peacetrain Jun 2015 #33

Sanders would lose all credibility if he forms a PAC azmom Jun 2015 #36

I wish you well Peacetrain Jun 2015 #37

Thank you. azmom Jun 2015 #51

And he would lose the general election, but we don't have to worry about that happening. George II Jun 2015 #43

Show me a picture catnhatnh Jun 2015 #50

A candidate's FIRST priority is getting elected - if he can't get elected he can have....... George II Jun 2015 #35

That's why he gets all my donations. arcane1 Jun 2015 #16

I understand the concern, but I'm with you. The azmom Jun 2015 #27

"Everyone opposes CU" -- Nope, not everyone. I don't, for example. NYC Liberal Jun 2015 #44

Good point - I've been railing about this for days. George II Jun 2015 #7

Voters over dollars! morningfog Jun 2015 #4

Bernie is winning in social media. No money needed azmom Jun 2015 #5

Social media isn't an election and millions of people don't use it... Historic NY Jun 2015 #31

I guess we disagree on that one. azmom Jun 2015 #32

I agree with you. bravenak Jun 2015 #53

It would seem Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #56

That's the way it is. Maybe he should sponsor a bill in the Senate to limit contributions? George II Jun 2015 #8

He is correct of course. Kalidurga Jun 2015 #11

Once they start The debates. Things will azmom Jun 2015 #13

They can't start soon enough for me. Kalidurga Jun 2015 #23

Hey, if the billionaires are giving all the money frazzled Jun 2015 #17

Because they can't get enough. and at the same time you azmom Jun 2015 #29

We can take the $2.5B and re-distribute it to our other candidates. It's the only way to be fair 24601 Jul 2015 #62

"Elections should be determined by who has the best ideas, George II Jun 2015 #28

Who exactly made the premise that running for office is free? LanternWaste Jun 2015 #38

I agree that the need for money should be obvious... brooklynite Jun 2015 #40

I haven't seen anyone make that premise n/t arcane1 Jun 2015 #47

It's the votes that count, not how much money is raised. You'll see... Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2015 #46

Money over principles CTBlueboy Jun 2015 #48

Okay, there is this attitude that sadoldgirl Jun 2015 #49