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In reply to the discussion: Employees from Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign allege 'sexual violence and harassment' [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)96. I agree. That was my point, really.
If someone is a Democrat, s/he doesn't change back and forth for the purpose of a campaign. Belonging to a political party is more than that. It means you believe in most of the party platform, and you are mostly aligned with most of the Democrats that you serve with.
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Employees from Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign allege 'sexual violence and harassment' [View all]
brooklynite
Dec 2018
OP
All conveniently kept quiet in 2016 so the Hillary and Dem party bashing could continue...
brush
Dec 2018
#84
Exactly. The Whatabout Hillary distractions are so intellectually dishonest. nt.
R B Garr
Jan 2019
#118
"there were stories on BOTH"... typical deflection and that is not true. We all saw Sanders'
R B Garr
Jan 2019
#120
False analogies -- again. We all saw the way Bernie Sanders campaign ran, and the complaint
R B Garr
Jan 2019
#117
Well they had to for accuracy as describing him as the top democrat was clearly a mistake as he
cstanleytech
Dec 2018
#29
Depends. If they are referencing the campaign, Bernie was the top Democrat in that campaign.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2018
#9
The party needs to implement a fix to prevent such things and no I do not mean because of Bernie
cstanleytech
Dec 2018
#31
I agree... and he SHOULD change back if he decides to run in the Democratic primary.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#49
I agree completely, Bernie needs to register as a Democrat should he take a 2nd shot @the nomination
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#73
I think it's required. It's not a choice. If he doesn't, he doesn't have a "(D)" by his name....
Honeycombe8
Dec 2018
#98
Yes, I agree... hence, my use of the word "need," as in required, not a choice.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#101
I hope that's not going to be used as a rationalization or, to be more blunt, an "excuse".
George II
Dec 2018
#6
Dr Ford showed us why it takes time for this type of harrassment to come forward.
sheshe2
Dec 2018
#17
Unfortunately it appears that the campaign itself was aware of this back in 2016, wonder why....
George II
Dec 2018
#19
Agree with you there...any sexual miscoduct charge should be taken extremely seriously and
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#69
There is never a good time to expose the ugly side of politics. Except now.
Eyeball_Kid
Dec 2018
#76
There is never a good time to expose the ugly side of politics. Except now. n/t
Eyeball_Kid
Dec 2018
#77
Here's what didn't make it into the original post due to 4 paragraph restriction:
groundloop
Dec 2018
#13
How much you wanna bet this will be glossed over for the sake of false narratives? nt
DRoseDARs
Dec 2018
#16
Yes, actions were taken... unlike your more typical politician who doesn't take responsibility.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#35
I'd much prefer to see a woman on the ticket and Elizabeth, who is more progressively in tune
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#65
If Bernie decides to run a second time, being more seasoned, he's familiar
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#67
The NY Daily News article is based on an article in Politico. Here's that report:
George II
Dec 2018
#18
HR actions taken .... with consequences ranging from employee counseling to immediate termination
groundloop
Dec 2018
#22
The Politico article in another thread is blatant in their slant, omitting completely that part.
DRoseDARs
Dec 2018
#28
Details, details... why let facts get in the way of a good Bernie bashing?!?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#36
Then, undoubtedly, people would also properly point out if & how Hillary took appropriate action.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#48
Don't know your Twitter handle, but you understand Politico deliberately omitted critical parts?
DRoseDARs
Dec 2018
#39
Er, time *did* tell. NYDN and Politico reported on the same thing. NYDN reported what Politico didnt
DRoseDARs
Dec 2018
#44
In other words, you're saying this didn't happen and the report that the Sanders campaign....
George II
Dec 2018
#74
All of those making the accusations (now up to 24) were all staff members, some high up....
George II
Dec 2018
#92
Nobody's rationalizing anything. Due process is the cornerstone of our system of
PatrickforO
Dec 2018
#91
No, it's not OK. None of it is OK. I have three daughters and two granddaughters.
PatrickforO
Jan 2019
#136
There were similar reports from both Sander's and Clinton's campaigns, link from 2017
madville
Jan 2019
#113
Yes, makes perfect sense and I have no doubt Bernie will respond positively.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#109
Cue the Aerosmith music... same old story, same old song and dance my friend.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2019
#107