Hillary Clinton

FighttheFuture

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70. Why is it Bernie's job to pitch for Obama's legacy?

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 11:48 AM

Mar 2016

Obama, a centrist pro business/fiance friendly democrat and Bernie, the left/opposite, aren't exactly simpatico.

While Obama accomplished many good things, despite Republican's, he also has some nasty stains on him. Remember when he was trying to strike the "grand bargain" on Entitlements and Social Security with his buddy's Pete Peterson and that reform commission in 2009- 2010? This would have led to cuts in these foundational programs that benefit so many Americans. Thank God the R's hated him so much they would not negotiate with him. Then there's TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) still hanging around like Shelob in her lair. We will see how that goes, especially in the Lame duck session.

So only time will really tell the overall benefit of his Presidency.

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This.. "Why Democrats didn�t feel the Bern" [View all] Cha Mar 2016 OP

Good points! Thankie Cha. Lucinda Mar 2016 #1

Yes, Finally someone writing for a big paper is bringing up what many of us were saying Cha Mar 2016 #2

He seems to have forgotten a lot of things on the campaign trail Lucinda Mar 2016 #5

He said this on BET?! wow!! Sanders is in a bubble if he still thinks this. He's not being told he's YCHDT Mar 2016 #8

Yes, he's just arrogant enough to do that.. make that claim that is so false against SOS Cha Mar 2016 #25

Yes, sheshe2 Mar 2016 #76

Thank you, she! Now I hear he's out in Michigan and one of his surrogates said Cha Mar 2016 #77

K&R! stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #3

Good Morning, stonecutter! Cha Mar 2016 #27

I just had this argument with some friends ... NanceGreggs Mar 2016 #4

I'll take love and kindness over anger any day. Lucinda Mar 2016 #6

For real, Lucinda~ Cha Mar 2016 #50

Incredible timing, Nance. This article says it.. "fatal flaw" and all. Most Americans are happy Cha Mar 2016 #9

^^^ THIS ^^^ Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #95

Yes Sir, this was a huge tactical mistake for Bernie Sanders staff to think a proxy run AGAINST YCHDT Mar 2016 #7

Well, sanders has been doing it thoughout Obama's presidency and even calling for him Cha Mar 2016 #28

Sanders is forever yelling how angry Americans are in his speeches!! I suspect that riversedge Mar 2016 #10

But, his yelling it isn't making it so, rivers.. it must really frustrate him. Cha Mar 2016 #11

I think we're going to see more frustration NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #103

Yeah, he thought he was going to win Nevada and Massachusetts, too.. that didn't happen. Cha Mar 2016 #104

He nailed it: "Democrats aren�t as unhappy as he needed them to be" lamp_shade Mar 2016 #12

A "fatal flaw" in his strategy, lamp_shade. Even though I hear he's out there on the Cha Mar 2016 #14

I like him because he appeals to my sense of justice, what is right, common good King_Klonopin Mar 2016 #13

BS is promoting anger. I've heard it again and again. He's not telling the whole story about Cha Mar 2016 #15

So I'm really angry, but just don't know it ? King_Klonopin Mar 2016 #18

Did I say that? No. I said sanders is promoting it by not telling the whole story about Cha Mar 2016 #19

Lucky 13 REC riversedge Mar 2016 #16

I love the number 13.. I was born on the 13th so I figure it's a lucky #. Cha Mar 2016 #20

I can guess your age gmoles Mar 2016 #17

No, you can't.. you're wrong.. you have no idea about me.. and it's a little arrogant Cha Mar 2016 #21

Can I say something? I just read this big, massive OP whine about you. Oh, the humanity!! Number23 Mar 2016 #117

I'm Dying, too, 23! Cha Mar 2016 #118

He was PPR'd JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #119

I know, Gen.. Mahlao! Cha Mar 2016 #121

You know who is old AND frustrated? Bernie. His anger is livetohike Mar 2016 #22

No one forced you to take a loan Chico Man Mar 2016 #23

I don't take out $60,000 loans and blame my decision on everyone else. I hope you don't do that Trust Buster Mar 2016 #26

Good thought, mortgages last for a long time, thirty years, we had very Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #35

I'm with you gmoles, to a degree... marcopolo63 Mar 2016 #29

"A future to believe in".. then why is sanders not giving the whole picture of President Obama's Cha Mar 2016 #37

Why is it Bernie's job to pitch for Obama's legacy? FighttheFuture Mar 2016 #70

Why doesn't BS have the deceny to give the whole picture? Obama is our Cha Mar 2016 #72

BS doesn't have "to pitch" anything for Obama AFAIC. As a matter of fact, I hope he & his surrogates Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #96

Sorry you feel this way about the most qualified candidate running Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #39

Thank you, Thinkingabout! Cha Mar 2016 #42

I am surprised by the number of negative responses to gmole's post Colorado Rambler Mar 2016 #108

You don't know how damn lucky you are to be young right now. William769 Mar 2016 #30

Oh good I'm not the only one that thought this was nonsense. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #32

You're not. William769 Mar 2016 #33

You aren't. Treant Mar 2016 #38

I'm not disagreeing that the cost is too high giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #40

Exactly Treant Mar 2016 #45

Really, thank you, William~ Cha Mar 2016 #48

Hyperbole much. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #31

you need a financial advisor not a politician. stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #44

Hah! BlueCaliDem Mar 2016 #60

Nailed it! treestar Mar 2016 #90

Hee hee NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #102

You posted an anti-Hillary screed in the Hillary forum. Fla Dem Mar 2016 #51

I dont think Bernie Sanders will solve this posters problems eom GusBob Mar 2016 #55

Great post. Thanks, Fla Dem. SunSeeker Mar 2016 #99

Mahalo, Fla Dem.. Nice to get back online to! Cha Mar 2016 #100

Let me give you some friendly advice for your next job interview GusBob Mar 2016 #54

If your worst problem Haveadream Mar 2016 #93

This summer Ellen Forradalom Mar 2016 #101

My great uncle is buried there. Boudica the Lyoness Mar 2016 #123

My condolences. Ellen Forradalom Mar 2016 #124

K&R! DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #24

Thank you, DemonGoddess! Cha Mar 2016 #41

K&R! betsuni Mar 2016 #34

Thank you, betsuni! Cha Mar 2016 #47

Soooo true. ucrdem Mar 2016 #36

It's working for trump.. it's easy for him.. his fans think Obama was born in Kenyan. Cha Mar 2016 #49

This is GREAT ... FANTASTIC!! NurseJackie Mar 2016 #43

Isn't?! I thought so.. I hear he's out there in Michigan now running against President Obama Cha Mar 2016 #56

Someone should tell Bernie's campaign that he's not running against Obama ... NurseJackie Mar 2016 #58

lol.. or not. good grief! It's like the freaking Twilight Zone. It's not Cha Mar 2016 #61

K&R ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #46

Mahalo, ism.. for the article! Cha Mar 2016 #59

I agree! BooScout Mar 2016 #52

That's what Hillary says, too, Boo.. President Obama doesn't get the credit he deserves.. Cha Mar 2016 #63

K&R mcar Mar 2016 #53

Thank you, mcar~ Cha Mar 2016 #64

We want more! yallerdawg Mar 2016 #57

Exactly, yallerdawg.. they have their priorities screwed up. Cha Mar 2016 #66

Did anyone warn BS that if he f%@ked with Obama an entire nation would f&%k with him? great white snark Mar 2016 #62

I think it's inexcusable, too, snark! I'm seething mad about it.. glad to see there's Cha Mar 2016 #69

Everything you said times 1000. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #85

Hi sheshe2. great white snark Mar 2016 #86

K & R Iliyah Mar 2016 #65

Yeah, whose votes is he going for? Cha Mar 2016 #73

K&R DesertRat Mar 2016 #67

I like your sig line! Cha Mar 2016 #75

. DesertRat Mar 2016 #94

Haha! We are more than happy with steady forward progress! Her Sister Mar 2016 #68

Thank you for those links, Her Sister! Run bernie run! Cha Mar 2016 #78

you're welcome! they came from the article Her Sister Mar 2016 #79

Good! Cha Mar 2016 #80

There are so many reasons why Democrats aren't feeling the "Bern", across the entire spectrum..... George II Mar 2016 #71

we are unhappy ----but with the republicans!! Her Sister Mar 2016 #81

K&R. Good points! Thank you, Cha! lunamagica Mar 2016 #74

Gracias Lunamagica! Cha Mar 2016 #84

I think the real number of Dems who support Obama is higher than what the article cites. LonePirate Mar 2016 #82

Despicable tactic backfiring - The more he attempts to spread his personal animosity for UtahLib Mar 2016 #83

Well said! "The more he attempts to spread his personal animosity for Cha Mar 2016 #88

K&R sheshe2 Mar 2016 #87

Aloha, she! Cha Mar 2016 #106

The attacks by Sanders and his supporters on President Obama played a role in my support Gothmog Mar 2016 #89

Well said! DesertRat Mar 2016 #91

Thank you for this Gothmog. The President has accomplished so much in 7 years with Cha Mar 2016 #107

I am not willing to throw away President Obama's legacy Gothmog Mar 2016 #115

Yeah, the real world.. an important place for actually making progress! Cha Mar 2016 #116

Living in Texas, one has to live in the real world Gothmog Mar 2016 #122

Why so mad? taught_me_patience Mar 2016 #92

Mahalo, taught_me_patience.. Cha Mar 2016 #127

Absolutely! book_worm Mar 2016 #97

Mahalo book_worm! Cha Mar 2016 #109

This articles gives me the feels Politicub Mar 2016 #98

I'm feelin' that article so much, Politicub! Cha Mar 2016 #112

This piece speaks to my own feelings. You can't put together a ragtag bunch of Obama haters, and.... Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #105

Really! Isn't it funny how he got all the ODSrs out there.. surrogating for him.. Cha Mar 2016 #114

I never felt the "Bern" Loki Mar 2016 #110

K&R treestar Mar 2016 #111

Yes, I do, too, treestar.. love your sig pc.. this is what the Obamas think of the Cha Mar 2016 #125

You mean we don't hate Obama and his former SOS? Imagine that. nt Hekate Mar 2016 #113

Noooo.. in spite of all the unprecedented hate coming at them and getting blamed for everything Cha Mar 2016 #126

K&R! DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #120