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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders says Democrats are failing: 'The party has turned its back on the working class' [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,107 posts)15. Without a doubt he wants it to pass
but politics and policy are inextricably tied together.
The American People lose track if you don't at the very least have "show" votes on highly popular and relevant issues of the day affecting their lives.
It's all about accountability for the American People because propaganda does affect policy and vice versa.
Once you lose the ability to effectively hold politicians accountable, the people become disenfranchised with government and the Republicans win.
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Bernie Sanders says Democrats are failing: 'The party has turned its back on the working class' [View all]
Uncle Joe
Jan 2022
OP
My thoughts as well! It's not the Dems..it's 2 that vote or don't with their preferred party
PortTack
Jan 2022
#5
He doesn't comprehend what a 50-50 Senate means, with two Democratic Senators being the obstacle
JohnSJ
Jan 2022
#7
Perhaps Senator Sanders doesn't understand what a 50-50 Senate means. It isn't rocket science
JohnSJ
Jan 2022
#6
What's his record on writing & introducing legislation? He's had 30+ yrs to build such creds
Budi
Jan 2022
#19
only manchin and sinoma have turned their backs on the working class and democracy
samsingh
Jan 2022
#17
"Bernie Sanders says Democrats are failing: Sanders also called for legislation....
George II
Jan 2022
#23
I don't see the party as turning its back, I see fifty-two assholes ruining everything.
BlueTsunami2018
Jan 2022
#26
You are quick to paint peope with a broad brush. The progressive members of both houses
CentralMass
Jan 2022
#38