2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: How can sane people really vote for a person [View all]HillareeeHillaraah
(685 posts)But nice pivot.
We were debating whether or not one can point to Senator Sanders' legislative accomplishments as proof that he is skilled at building relationships in order to bring his legislative goals to fruition.
Because having ideas is one thing, making them law is where change lies.
While I did concede that Sanders accomplished more in his 26 years than Clinton did in her 8, I'd put her work in helping negotiate the Iran nuclear deal up against what he calls his greatest legislative accomplishment: getting 11 already liberal senators to vote Yes on the ACA, thus making part of the law his amendment to add funding for Veterans to obtain health care services outside of the VA.
Which do you imagine was a bigger hill to climb?
And by the way, not to split hairs here but that actual legislation basically says, this government program isn't working (the VA) so here's some money for you to obtain services in the private sector.
What's the word I'm looking for here? Ah yes, irony.
I think he's a fine Senator who should stay in the Senate.