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sabrina 1

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42. Really? To whom is he a 'novelty act'? According to national polls he is far more in sync with
Fri Jun 26, 2015, 04:34 AM
Jun 2015

the average American on most issues, than any other candidate. He IS a novelty when it comes to politicians because he's honest, his campaign talk isn't just rhetoric, his long record shows that he has been consistent and WAY ahead of eg, Hillary on important issues and voted that way.

He has iow, some very important qualities in a leader, he has foresight, enough to know NOT to vote for the Iraq War AND the Patriot, demonstrating another quality lacking in many politicians, courage. He supported Gay Marriage and didn't have to 'evolve' on the issue. He did so because it was the right thing to do. Unlike Hillary who was slow to reverse her position not so long ago that 'marriage was a sacred trust between a man and a woman'.

On Wall St, the TPP, Pipeline etc his on the right side again. He voted against NAFTA predicting, what is now a fact, a loss of jobs for Americans.

Hillary has been wrong on so many issues, War, the Patriot Act, even torture, the TPP etc and has had to apologize for her mistakes.

You can't have a leader who gets wrong when people's lives are at stake. Apologizing ten years later and hundreds of thousands of lives later, that doesn't help.

The only thing 'novel' about Bernie is he tells the truth and he acts with foresight and good judgement when he is called to do so. He has all the qualities of a good leader.

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I will. RandySF Jun 2015 #1
They will unless they vote for a Republican. eom Cleita Jun 2015 #2
Yes, and with much more enthusiasm than I'd support Hillary. Just wondering who his VP pick would be ancianita Jun 2015 #3
I think I would like a separate forum for the pledgy thing, please. djean111 Jun 2015 #4
I know, right? Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #5
I wish I could agree with you. malokvale77 Jun 2015 #9
+1 mike_c Jun 2015 #26
+1 MissDeeds Jun 2015 #77
Nice snag on that handle. nt Snotcicles Jun 2015 #16
Tired? Agschmid Jun 2015 #34
It gets old fast. merrily Jun 2015 #45
Absolutely...as well as contribute the max to his campaign and work like hell to get him elected... brooklynite Jun 2015 #6
Yes, I can promise the same. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #7
FYI malokvale77 Jun 2015 #14
Flaunt your wealth much? nt malokvale77 Jun 2015 #13
You raise an interesting question... Jim Lane Jun 2015 #61
Results of Jury Service LiberalElite Jun 2015 #8
That link gave me an error Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #10
see below, post #11 for the results LiberalElite Jun 2015 #17
As you can see... malokvale77 Jun 2015 #18
links to a message box item don't work - use copy and paste - edgineered Jun 2015 #11
Ok tks. Didn't know that. LiberalElite Jun 2015 #15
Are you trying to link us to a message in your inbox? merrily Jun 2015 #46
- the jury results - LiberalElite Jun 2015 #48
You would have to copy the jury results themselves then paste them on the thread. merrily Jun 2015 #49
Yeah. I know that now - live and learn... eom LiberalElite Jun 2015 #52
You linked to your own In-Box -none Jun 2015 #78
. I am tired of various iterations of this question Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #12
Agree. Enough already. Not as though an anonymous screen name couldn't fib, anyway. merrily Jun 2015 #50
Welcome to DU... malokvale77 Jun 2015 #19
Lol. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #25
I'm happy you find that funny. nt malokvale77 Jun 2015 #29
I suspect most of the members of this board will vote for ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #20
That would be the correct answer.. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #21
I will work for and vote for Bernie or vote for Hillary and work for other candidates. hay rick Jun 2015 #37
Of course. n/t prayin4rain Jun 2015 #22
Absolutely and I am loyal to the party. Every Clinton supporter on this site has made that pledge. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #23
Asked and answered over and over and over. JoePhilly Jun 2015 #24
I much prefer Sanders over Clinton but don't really think doc03 Jun 2015 #27
It seems like a lot of people join DU just to pose these loyalty questions. demmiblue Jun 2015 #28
A lot of new members posting. Also a lot who post very rarely. merrily Jun 2015 #47
If Bernie wins the nom, and there's always a morbid chance, ucrdem Jun 2015 #30
lo f'n l Kalidurga Jun 2015 #31
He'd get California, he'd get NH. Probably Vermont, probably New York. ucrdem Jun 2015 #33
I think he would take Florida Kalidurga Jun 2015 #35
I can see Bernie doing reasonably well in Florida. ucrdem Jun 2015 #38
You think Bernie would not win California or New York against a Republican? Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #83
Bernie will win. New polls show his numbers climbing again. Hillary's are falling. He's now sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #39
Bernie may win a granite state or two, ucrdem Jun 2015 #40
Really? To whom is he a 'novelty act'? According to national polls he is far more in sync with sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #42
NYT, June 24: "Bernie Sanders a Virtual Unknown Among Black Voters" ucrdem Jun 2015 #44
That's a easy fix.. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #60
{wrong place, sorry} ucrdem Jun 2015 #43
Oh come off it. That's what they said about Obama too LynneSin Jun 2015 #63
With all due respect Bernie is not in same league as Obama. ucrdem Jun 2015 #64
Sorry in the end I know Clinton supporters would vote for Sanders LynneSin Jun 2015 #65
Oh I know that, but in this case I'm talking about the primary. ucrdem Jun 2015 #66
I like all the candidates LynneSin Jun 2015 #67
Speaking only for myself, yes. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #32
Of course gwheezie Jun 2015 #36
Absolutley leftynyc Jun 2015 #41
This question has been asked and answered a gadzillion times. leftofcool Jun 2015 #51
They've taken to asking it daily I think. JoePhilly Jun 2015 #85
Not anymore. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #53
Welcome to DU, your rudeness is noted. I'll vote for Bozo the Clown if he wins the nomination. MADem Jun 2015 #54
Are you calling Bernie Bozo the Clown or just using Bozo as morningfog Jun 2015 #55
No, I am not calling Bernie "Bozo the Clown." I am calling Bozo the Clown, Bozo the Clown. MADem Jun 2015 #57
It's a pointless question. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #56
Havent decided who I am voting for in the primary. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #58
Whoever is the Democratic Party nominee will get my vote, aka-chmeee Jun 2015 #59
If only we had an example of Hillary not winning the primaries... LynneSin Jun 2015 #62
LOL, you nailed it. Thread, game, match. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #68
Yes. Adrahil Jun 2015 #69
Why in hell would a Clinton backer like me vote for this guy bigdarryl Jun 2015 #70
Seems like Bernie supporters hate these types of posts Sheepshank Jun 2015 #71
They'll vote for him. Iggo Jun 2015 #72
Of course. With no hesitation. Bryan Jun 2015 #73
Absolutely, just like TransitJohn Jun 2015 #74
Of course One of the 99 Jun 2015 #75
No they won't Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #76
^^^This^^^ -none Jun 2015 #79
Confirms what I have long learned to expect Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #87
I will support the Democratic nominee for President. Period. 11 Bravo Jun 2015 #80
Did they back Obama in 08? 6chars Jun 2015 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author moobu2 Jun 2015 #82
Answered over and over and over again Hekate Jun 2015 #84
The poster has been banned. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #86
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