2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sanders Will Need 60 Votes To Pass Anything. But Hillary Clinton Will ONLY NEED 60. [View all]Matariki
(18,775 posts)Senator Jeff Sessions Republican, Alabama
"Ive always respected Bernie and weve gotten along personally well."
Senator Jack Reed Democrat, Rhode Island
"a gentleman, thoughtful, a leader
If you want to have a pleasant discussion on not only policy issues but just issues of the day, hes a pleasant guy."
Senator Richard Burr Republican, North Carolina
"one whos willing to sit down and compromise and negotiate to get to a final product."
Senator Roger Wicker Republican, Mississippi
"I learned early on not to be automatically dismissive of a Bernie Sanders initiative or amendment
Hes tenacious and dogged and he has determination, and hes not to be underestimated."
Senator Sherrod Brown Democrat, Ohio
"would call them tripartite amendments because wed have him and hed get a Republican, hed get a Democrat and hed pass things.
Hes good at building coalitions."
Senator John Mccain Republican, Arizona
"I found him to be honorable and good as his word."
Senator Chuck Schumer Democrat, New York
"He knew when to hold and knew when to fold and, I think, maximized what we could get for veterans."
Senator Jack Reed Democratic, Rhode Island (again)
"Frankly, without him, I dont think we would have gotten done
It was a great testament to his skill as a legislator."