2016 Postmortem

dchill

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3. So you're admitting the trip was effective?

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Fri Apr 15, 2016, 11:25 PM

Apr 2016

Good to know!

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Who paid for Sanders' trip to the Vatican? The campaign? nt [View all] LAS14 Apr 2016 OP

... beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #1

It's got their knickers in knots. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #12

I haven't seen this much butthurt since Capehart embarrassed himself in front of the world. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #16

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #51

... DesertRat Apr 2016 #26

The Obamas went to the Vatican too, were any of these people complaining? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #28

Obama was a sitting president at the time. MBS Apr 2016 #33

LOL! You must be joking, right? That article is a nasty hit piece that reads like a gossip rag. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #34

I have a new favorite phrase renate Apr 2016 #39

According to an article earlier today, yes the campaign. morningfog Apr 2016 #2

So you're admitting the trip was effective? dchill Apr 2016 #3

Worth every penny... HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #19

LOL Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #45

Yes. I heard Devine say it on MSNBC earlier today. Renew Deal Apr 2016 #4

And? revbones Apr 2016 #5

Nonstop. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #13

Who else would pay for it? Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #6

I don't know, but how does it count as campaign activity? LAS14 Apr 2016 #7

Democrats abroad. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #9

How does it not. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #10

Staffers have been instructed to find and print out pissing and moaning posts from HRC supporters. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #31

Was he invited in his capacity as Candidate or Senator? pat_k Apr 2016 #36

It is simple.. Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #57

WE did. I'm damn happy Bernie went. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #8

Me, too Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #46

In 2008 when candidate Obama went to Germany, Freepers stroked out. MgtPA Apr 2016 #11

^^ Kittycat Apr 2016 #14

Perfect framing! dchill Apr 2016 #32

I've donated to the campaign Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #15

Me to. pangaia Apr 2016 #17

Me 3 840high Apr 2016 #18

Good idea! pugetres Apr 2016 #20

Me 4 angrychair Apr 2016 #23

A litte musical accompaniment... QC Apr 2016 #21

All Sanders contributors who are pissed that he spent campaign funds in this way, raise your hands. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #22

I couldn't care less who paid for it. Everyone in the US should be happy he went because his bjo59 Apr 2016 #24

According to ABC news, the Sanders' campaign paid for the trip DesertRat Apr 2016 #25

If he used some of mine, it's fine by me. n/t Contrary1 Apr 2016 #27

Me, too Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #48

Happy to contribute!!! The topic is central to everything Sanders has said for decades ... slipslidingaway Apr 2016 #29

thank you for posting this, and yes renate Apr 2016 #40

Thank you ... slipslidingaway Apr 2016 #58

Wonderful! +1,000,000 nt. polly7 Apr 2016 #49

Thanks! :) nt slipslidingaway Apr 2016 #59

Tinkerbell. jillan Apr 2016 #30

Just a thought. pat_k Apr 2016 #37

This was not a campaign event. Bernie and Jane paid for this out of their own pocket. jillan Apr 2016 #38

Sorry pat_k Apr 2016 #41

I did. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #35

Bernie could have saved a bunch of money and flown commerical jfern Apr 2016 #42

I hope so. You can't buy this kind of coverage for any amount of money riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #43

On the list of things to care about mythology Apr 2016 #44

I doubt any of us here are privy to Bernie's payment of travel expenses. Vinca Apr 2016 #47

yup Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #50

BIRDIE, BIRDIE SANDERS!!!! longship Apr 2016 #52

So, there was a bit of politicking on both sides.. glowing Apr 2016 #53

You've got to be kidding! LAS14 Apr 2016 #54

I don't think the American media would have given any attention to the Pope this week without Bernie glowing Apr 2016 #56

Who paid for it? 99Forever Apr 2016 #55