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2016 Postmortem

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Cali_Democrat

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Wed Jan 20, 2016, 05:31 PM Jan 2016

Planned Parenthood pushes back against Bernie's latest attacks! [View all]



Planned Parenthood pushes back against Sanders for 'establishment' comment
By Eliza Collins
01/20/16 03:24 PM EST


Planned Parenthood and other progressive groups are calling out Bernie Sanders for referring to them as "part of the establishment," saying the Vermont senator needs to show a more explicit commitment to women's reproductive health.

"It's a little ridiculous to call an organization Congress and Republican presidential candidates have spent six months attacking ‘establishment’ — especially when Planned Parenthood health centers are out there every day ensuring millions of often marginalized Americans have access to basic reproductive health care,” Dawn Laguens, executive vice president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund told POLITICO in an email.

Laguens said she was “disappointed” in Sanders’ comments.

“It's regrettable and surprising to hear Sen. Sanders describe the very groups that fight on behalf of millions of often marginalized Americans — people who still have to fight for their most basic rights — as representing the ‘establishment,’” Laguens said.



http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/planned-parenthood-bernie-sanders-218026


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Uh oh, while I understand what Bernie meant when he said that, and anyone who knows about randys1 Jan 2016 #1
Just the way it is now. Hate is the order of the day- even among Democrats. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #17
If your not with him... MrWendel Jan 2016 #2
It really sucks to see Bernie and his supporters go after Planned Parenthood Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #14
No one is safe... MrWendel Jan 2016 #15
Planned Parenthood is now feeling the Bern. nt Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #20
Such bullshit. Sanders has been committed to women's reproductive health for a long long time. SHAME kath Jan 2016 #3
Why the hell would I help anyone who lies? Fawke Em Jan 2016 #4
Really stupid move on PP's part. TM99 Jan 2016 #5
Bernie and his fans are in lock step. Tommy2Tone Jan 2016 #6
You mean the former POTUS was never part of the establishment? proglib Jan 2016 #10
We need to stand behind Planned Parenthood in their time of need. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2016 #7
We do, just not the establishment leaders or the establishment candidate they endorse litlbilly Jan 2016 #12
Indeed. nt Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #13
PP just endorsed an establishment... MellowDem Jan 2016 #8
K& freaking Rec Number23 Jan 2016 #9
He was talking about the establishment leaders of the group, not the group itself. This will not litlbilly Jan 2016 #11
Good for them,he deserves the pushback. nt sufrommich Jan 2016 #16
Not good Bernie. n/t seaglass Jan 2016 #18
. Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #19
Two things are very well known. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #21
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