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Waiting For Everyman

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14. I want him to say that too. How is HRC so different?
Fri Feb 26, 2016, 04:56 AM
Feb 2016

Clinton will not get anything done on a Progressive agenda ( ); very likely nothing even on a Conservative agenda.

Nobody gives a guarantee going into office. Does Clinton have a crystal ball? Did she get an advance vote from Congress on her plans?

Besides, it's worth a try to see what a President and the public could do together. Obama had that chance but refused.

I agree with Sanders... all those votes he needs in Congress are from people who want to get re-elected back home. If enough of the public wants it, oh yes they WILL vote for it. Or be out in 2 to 6 years (shortest and longesst term in Congress). That's what he means by a revolution.

Can't be done? Bullshit. Congress changed hands just a few years ago and certainly can again IF enough people want it badly enough.

Sanders has been in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. He knows the landscape over there. I'd venture to say he knows where some "bodies are buried" over there too. I sure wouldn't bet against him, and he doesn't strike me as a loose talker. I get the feeling he knows where some levers are.

In any case, what have we got to lose? We have a chance of progress with Sanders as opposed to s SURE FIRE GOOSE EGG with Hillary. Gee, that's a tough choice, that is. We're risking sooooo much to try.

I wish he would take her to task on it too. It could make quite a lot of difference in the campaign. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #1
I agree. The most shocking poll numbers I have seen... Barack_America Feb 2016 #4
and what things will they try for and most important SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #2
^^^this^^^ malokvale77 Feb 2016 #5
Unsaid in the Clinton supporters belief she can get things done with a GOP Congress is DJ13 Feb 2016 #3
Their common ground is the interests of their corporate donors dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #6
Enough of that is right! DJ13 Feb 2016 #7
I would also like to see him detail how we can help him get things done dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #8
I get that. Barack_America Feb 2016 #9
Well, I'm not so sure about that dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #10
Great perspective. Barack_America Feb 2016 #18
Agreed yrwehere Feb 2016 #11
You should send this to Bernie Sanders! It is a very, VERY good point! Peace Patriot Feb 2016 #12
They have to have thought of this. Barack_America Feb 2016 #17
Change Congress Hulk Feb 2016 #13
I want him to say that too. How is HRC so different? Waiting For Everyman Feb 2016 #14
The oath of office for President on Jan 20, 2017 Fumesucker Feb 2016 #15
K&R! myrna minx Feb 2016 #16
Agreed , berniesandero Feb 2016 #19
kick Attorney in Texas Feb 2016 #20
I want him to take her to task. VulgarPoet Feb 2016 #21
The party that could nominate Sanders... Orsino Feb 2016 #22
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