2016 Postmortem

Art_from_Ark

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60. Yeah, Max Baucus was calling most of the shots in the Senate at the time

Thu Jan 28, 2016, 10:50 PM

Jan 2016

He didn't even want to listen to advocates for single-payer, or even public option.

And the man with the bully pulpit at the time only made a half-hearted effort at best.
Hell, if he had tried as hard for at least public option as he did for TPA, the public option might have had a chance.

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Poll: Let's have a reality check on Bernie's single payer health care plan [View all] CajunBlazer Jan 2016 OP

yeah right, DU will be able to influence the republican controlled house to make that happen. still_one Jan 2016 #1

And Hillary Will? Lololol Katashi_itto Jan 2016 #8

I was addressing the inane poll's question, and IF YOU NOTICE, my answer wasn't specific to ANY still_one Jan 2016 #9

She won't even try-it's too hard. hobbit709 Jan 2016 #10

For gosh sakes, my answer was a GENERIC answer, NOT directed AT ANY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE still_one Jan 2016 #12

A little touchy about the truth are we? hobbit709 Jan 2016 #15

Fair enough Katashi_itto Jan 2016 #16

Oh yeah kenfrequed Jan 2016 #23

Sanders' cross-over appeal is likely to come with tailcoats. Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #37

I'm a Sanders guy... TCJ70 Jan 2016 #2

That is a valid answer. It is a stupid poll still_one Jan 2016 #13

The premise here is all wrong gilpo Jan 2016 #3

^ this Myrina Jan 2016 #43

Just like Obama, maybe not Republican controlled. If Dems don't turn out like 2012, the ...... dmosh42 Jan 2016 #4

All I care about is that he fight for it but first comes the fight cali Jan 2016 #5

Didn't you get the memo? Today's claim is Bernie's not religious enough. hobbit709 Jan 2016 #6

If the Bernie Sanders political revolution extends to the midterms gyroscope Jan 2016 #7

LOL. The Congressional Districts are so gerrymandered right now that there is no way enough people livetohike Jan 2016 #17

There's more than one way to skin a cat gyroscope Jan 2016 #22

What will Bernie do? Stamp his feet? Wave his arms around? He couldn't convince enough Democrats to livetohike Jan 2016 #24

He wasn't the president back then gyroscope Jan 2016 #26

Yeah, Max Baucus was calling most of the shots in the Senate at the time Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #60

Yup... kenfrequed Jan 2016 #27

Do you even know what the word "Gerrymandered" means CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #29

Uhm no kenfrequed Jan 2016 #31

Nice avatar you've got there Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #61

he can - just like how he pushed through all those other bills he sponsored DrDan Jan 2016 #11

LOL!!! CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #30

So when Hillary speaks of a world where all women have equal rights knowing she can't deliver that Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #14

fuckin-a frylock Jan 2016 #45

The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible Fumesucker Jan 2016 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #18

A very straightforward poll. nt Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #19

I replied "No" and I support Sanders. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #20

Same here. n/t ieoeja Jan 2016 #48

Which Congress? 99Forever Jan 2016 #21

Yes, that Congress CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #25

And "THAT Congress" will be in place forever. 99Forever Jan 2016 #28

Obviously no democratic programs are getting through Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #32

He probably can't - and doesn't have to nichomachus Jan 2016 #33

How will Congress follow suit CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #39

Current Congress? No chance in hell. gcomeau Jan 2016 #34

See my post above CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #40

Well I wouldn't want you to repeat yourself... gcomeau Jan 2016 #42

IF Bernie wins its a big deal. katsy Jan 2016 #35

He could have 8 years and 4 congresses to try... thesquanderer Jan 2016 #36

Probably not, depends on the make up of Congress bigwillq Jan 2016 #38

this should be discussed more because we don't want a president who in 8 years can't CTyankee Jan 2016 #53

It's good for business and the American People. Will it be easy - no. But I'll bet on the American Skwmom Jan 2016 #41

He can pinebox Jan 2016 #44

So far 28 yes, 20 no - There are more realistic people that I thought CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #46

We don't actually believe in unicorns and ponies. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #49

Name what fraction of Bernie's plans do you expect him to get through.... CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #58

Even if none of his legislative agenda was enacted I would enthusiastically support him. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #63

Other: I don't know whether Bernie can swing it or not. winter is coming Jan 2016 #50

I voted yes, but... HassleCat Jan 2016 #51

So why didn't you vote no? CajunBlazer Jan 2016 #56

Because thee DU polls are just for fun. (eom) HassleCat Jan 2016 #59

I couldn't vote because the correct answer isn't there Z_California Jan 2016 #52

I voted Yes. Kalidurga Jan 2016 #54

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AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service (Post #55) eggplant Jan 2016 #62

No way in hell! William769 Jan 2016 #57