2016 Postmortem

djean111

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151. They don't really care what Bernie does or does not support. It is all about the smear.

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Fri Jun 26, 2015, 02:47 PM

Jun 2015

All about the sound bite. Facts are irrelevant.

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Bernie responds to Claire McCaskill. Good job, Bernie. [View all] madfloridian Jun 2015 OP

I love how Bernie always ends with azmom Jun 2015 #1

Yes. He doesn't talk down to people either. cui bono Jun 2015 #15

No he doesn't. azmom Jun 2015 #18

Trying to turn him into the old man that yells 'get off my lawn' but he's not that guy. cui bono Jun 2015 #26

I asked my 20 year old if it was a turn off azmom Jun 2015 #28

Yeah, no matter what his age, he is a breath of fresh air! cui bono Jun 2015 #30

My twin granddaughters are Duval Jun 2015 #144

That's great to hear. azmom Jun 2015 #156

D*mn right feel the Bern a kennedy Jun 2015 #52

Can the vomit smiley be altered so it resembles one of Kalisi's fire-breathing dragons? Volaris Jun 2015 #65

feel the bern is a porn reference. stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #127

Prove it. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #131

Nice comment. pangaia Jun 2015 #132

Really? d_legendary1 Jun 2015 #136

DUZY! bvar22 Jun 2015 #158

nasty and vulgar is a DUZY now? stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #195

F'n genius... smiley Jun 2015 #165

BWAHAHAHA cui bono Jun 2015 #166

Lol!!!!!! neverforget Jun 2015 #170

Well played. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #173

Bern. pa28 Jun 2015 #178

i hope bernie stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #194

Bernie is much classier than you and I d_legendary1 Jun 2015 #196

feel the burn is a term associated with working out frylock Jun 2015 #139

Yes it is. Maybe Rule 34 applies and porn borrowed the term Babel_17 Jun 2015 #159

Very likely frylock Jun 2015 #164

Why would you make an irrelevant assertion, Senator McCaskill? n/t Admiral Loinpresser Jun 2015 #152

Then so is "Ready for Hillary" demwing Jun 2015 #163

I thought it was an 80s workout video reference. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #172

I believe that most dems love both our prime candidates. juajen Jun 2015 #94

As a Bernie supporter, MoonchildCA Jun 2015 #105

He could yell at me to get off my own lawn.... mwooldri Jun 2015 #111

It is "Money changers get out of our temple!" not "Kids get off the lawn!" TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #180

That's what people love about him, lol. He's ANGRY and so are WE, and he and we have a RIGHT sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #120

That's why he has crossover appeal that no other candidate has. cui bono Jun 2015 #185

Feel The Bern sellitman Jun 2015 #123

She made my decision for me. bravenak Jun 2015 #2

Agreed. madfloridian Jun 2015 #3

Made me angry!!nt bravenak Jun 2015 #4

She sounded like a Republican AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #119

Yep. mmonk Jun 2015 #134

A lot of "3rd Way" types do. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #141

To assimilate our party and remake it into the Republicans without the Southern Strategy crap TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #183

Shades of Joe McCarthy type shit, Gutierrez was playing it like that too. TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #181

She connected 'entitlements' with the deficit AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #182

Exactly BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #9

That crap does not play very well with me. bravenak Jun 2015 #12

It really looks like they plan to do whatever BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #23

Stuff like this just reminds me why I cannot stand them. bravenak Jun 2015 #34

That is why choosing to run as Elizabeth Warren BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #48

I agree. bravenak Jun 2015 #50

Blindsided is right. She never saw Obama coming either until too late, then she went mean. Stardust Jun 2015 #109

I think Hillary has plenty of strengths BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #113

I totally agree. We need to respect both of them and juajen Jun 2015 #101

That's precisely how I feel. For the first time I feel a candidate is taking up my issues. Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #35

Comparing him to Pat Buchannon. WTF? I felt like smaking that condescending sneer off the face. bravenak Jun 2015 #37

wasn't that a nice little dig? restorefreedom Jun 2015 #175

She was on a roll! bravenak Jun 2015 #176

Good.... daleanime Jun 2015 #43

Definately wasn't just you... bravenak Jun 2015 #47

I felt the same way.. raindaddy Jun 2015 #55

I think they think the heart of the Democratic party lies in DC. bravenak Jun 2015 #66

I will SERIOUSLY enjoy it if she has to endorse his ass later. Volaris Jun 2015 #74

Claire is an example of why the Democrat she is, lost the Senate and House in 2014. DhhD Jun 2015 #56

The DLC =Repub light....not democrats. nt haikugal Jun 2015 #63

"the left whose votes they think they own". Well put. I might borrow that in the future. GoneFishin Jun 2015 #61

I think that them thinking there is nowhere else to go is silly and dangerous. bravenak Jun 2015 #72

same here. Will NOT vote for another corporatist. kath Jun 2015 #107

Yes to all and especially on the blank spot. GoneFishin Jun 2015 #137

Write somebody in that spot. bvar22 Jun 2015 #190

Good idea. Of course. GoneFishin Jun 2015 #193

This is an authoritarian Democrat Mnpaul Jun 2015 #71

It's disgusting to treat people as if they are too stupid to be of consideration. bravenak Jun 2015 #77

Middle left positions are extreme to the far right wing of our party Mnpaul Jun 2015 #84

I get the feeling that all her surrogates are fed talking points that they mustn't veer from. Stardust Jun 2015 #112

Me too. I have been a little nervous as to if Sanders could win in the General but this type of shit Quixote1818 Jun 2015 #95

I've been on the fence too, but this just did me in. bravenak Jun 2015 #96

I didn't like it either. But, it wasn't Hill. juajen Jun 2015 #99

It wss her surrogate. Just like last time it was Geraldine Ferraro, not Hill. bravenak Jun 2015 #100

You could be right, or wrong. It's not like she has things to do. juajen Jun 2015 #103

Yes, indeed. onyourleft Jun 2015 #115

That's what I feel too. Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #125

Exactly! ctsnowman Jun 2015 #128

I always love your posts, bravenak. You cut right to the heart of the matter. myrna minx Jun 2015 #184

I completely agree with you, Brave. Blue_In_AK Jun 2015 #191

Why does he care what some old white republican says? Just stay on message. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2015 #5

And the Third Way strikes again. Wellstone ruled Jun 2015 #6

And Bernie handled it like the champ that he is! n/t RoccoR5955 Jun 2015 #7

Claire McCaskill is a Democrat? Thespian2 Jun 2015 #8

Well, if the shoe fits...nt kath Jun 2015 #14

"Democrat," yes. Liberal. Not a chance. He socialist jab might play with the rightwing Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #39

In Missouri she is, and the crazies out here STILL hate her. Volaris Jun 2015 #79

Please don't go right where the right wants you to go. juajen Jun 2015 #104

Bernie's tweet today BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #10

Love that tweet, thanks. madfloridian Jun 2015 #20

Sounds like he's channeling Mr. Spock! immoderate Jun 2015 #46

Of course Bloomberg still says: "said Sanders, a Vermont socialist" cui bono Jun 2015 #11

Does he know how to answer them or what? lol Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #13

I agree. madfloridian Jun 2015 #22

We'll all do our best...yep. Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #31

She's an employee of a pro-Hillary Super-PAC who can spend money as they please arcane1 Jun 2015 #73

Yes, it will get much worse..but we have to expect it. He is not just going after the Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #76

Hence this urge to silence him NOW before he says too much to too many. arcane1 Jun 2015 #81

That is how I see him as a threat, talking about what we have now. Asking people, why does Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #87

Bernie won't win the show me state.... Historic NY Jun 2015 #16

I am from Missouri Robbins Jun 2015 #24

Bernie instigators BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #25

! cui bono Jun 2015 #27

I won't say where BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #32

McCaskill did not win reelection... Ino Jun 2015 #60

Wait, she's bragging about voting with the Republicans? Babel_17 Jun 2015 #174

She's awful. HappyMe Jun 2015 #17

Try making that comparison to Hillary and see what happens. zeemike Jun 2015 #19

Shameful she's part of government altogether. Phlem Jun 2015 #21

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #38

Huh? What makes you think that?! (nt) Ino Jun 2015 #62

Because Sen McCaskill beat him.... Historic NY Jun 2015 #67

Well, color me confused... Ino Jun 2015 #78

What does "Primarying" mean to you..... Historic NY Jun 2015 #80

Defeat an encumbent in the primary election... Ino Jun 2015 #83

EOM... Historic NY Jun 2015 #85

Didn't see any BOM HERVEPA Jun 2015 #126

Did I say that? Phlem Jun 2015 #70

Wow, I guess that's about as nasty as it gets n/t Oilwellian Jun 2015 #106

Her expression shows she knows it was wrong when called on t AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #29

No,...here's Claire.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #33

My goodness he's a socialist ! kacekwl Jun 2015 #36

Same script Congressman Gutierrez used a couple of weeks ago. pa28 Jun 2015 #91

Paid for by the "Ready For Hillary" Super-PAC n/t arcane1 Jun 2015 #98

First, imthevicar Jun 2015 #40

It looks like Claire has been promised a position in a HRC administration Joe Turner Jun 2015 #41

Ia Sanders administration if I had a choice between her and Ron Paul... cascadiance Jun 2015 #92

Great, but dreamnightwind Jun 2015 #42

�You'll have to ask Senator McCaskill why.� Perfect! nt antigop Jun 2015 #44

His brief response was layered. He touted his record, morningfog Jun 2015 #86

She's a horrible embarrassment to me as a Missourian Gore1FL Jun 2015 #45

That is tragic - as is Limbaugh, Limbaugh's bust in Jeff City, and various Confederate Memorials... xocet Jun 2015 #93

Her claiming that he is against trade was so laughable. What a tool she is. Vattel Jun 2015 #49

Shows what I know, I didn't think they would start the attack stage until after July 4th. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2015 #51

Nicely done Bernie!! neverforget Jun 2015 #53

Before this event I did not like Claire McCaskill. At all. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #54

Newsflash, DINOs do not like real Dems. PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #57

Just Another Fraud Democrat colsohlibgal Jun 2015 #58

even more shameful that she's acting like Sarah Palin Myrina Jun 2015 #59

.... madfloridian Jun 2015 #69

Pffft! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #153

Is McCaskill auditioning for a cabinet position in a (potential) Clinton Administration should... BlueEye Jun 2015 #64

That's just evil MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #68

If Hillary is such a shoo-in, then why does McCaskill feel the need now to fling dirt at Bernie? DrBulldog Jun 2015 #75

Oh well done Sen. Sanders! Nice counterpunch. morningfog Jun 2015 #82

She seems nice. pa28 Jun 2015 #88

I can only hope McCaskill keeps up her anti-Bernie rants 99th_Monkey Jun 2015 #89

Am I the only one that noticed the huge eyes...not glasses...but almost bug-eyed. I recall libdem4life Jun 2015 #90

Yes, I noticed the 'Republican' eyes. SamKnause Jun 2015 #110

Those are the ones. libdem4life Jun 2015 #130

I really have a problem with her saying Bernie is too liberal. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #97

+1. n/t Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #102

I'm voting for Bernie. I have a lot of respect for Clinton and O'Malley. phleshdef Jun 2015 #108

After this performance, aspirant Jun 2015 #114

Do I believe, in opposition to Senator McCaskill, that we need trade policies.. frylock Jun 2015 #116

"All of a sudden oh Bernie Bernie Bernie" madfloridian Jun 2015 #117

Personally, I think this attitude of dismissiveness 4_TN_TITANS Jun 2015 #118

How completely and utterly classless on McCaskill's part! n/t markpkessinger Jun 2015 #121

A purpoted Democrat exclaims, "He wants to expzand entitlements!" markpkessinger Jun 2015 #122

She actually said "entitlement" frylock Jun 2015 #167

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #124

K&R deutsey Jun 2015 #129

K&R raouldukelives Jun 2015 #133

Kicking FloriTexan Jun 2015 #135

The leadership of the Democratic Party sulphurdunn Jun 2015 #138

I'm Wondering What Bernie Thinks LeFleur1 Jun 2015 #140

You asked..what makes Bernie's crowd different from Teaparty who want everything their way? madfloridian Jun 2015 #154

Bernie Sanders, always the fairest and classiest guy in the room. nt valerief Jun 2015 #142

Attacking Bernie from the right AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #143

She is such an asshole. blackspade Jun 2015 #145

She compares Bernie, because she's got nothin else to say... MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #146

"Too liberal" is a meaningless phrase that can not be argued. Bringing it back to policy positions grahamhgreen Jun 2015 #147

Some refuse to believe that is a widening gap in the Democratic Party. rhett o rick Jun 2015 #148

Why is Bernie considered too liberal if he doesn't support TPP, or if he supports single payer midnight Jun 2015 #149

They don't really care what Bernie does or does not support. It is all about the smear. djean111 Jun 2015 #151

Bernie is a liberal socialist that is getting massive crowds. Sounds like massive crowds midnight Jun 2015 #155

Way to sound like.... ut oh Jun 2015 #150

She was nasty to compare him to Pat Buchanan and Ron Paul Autumn Jun 2015 #157

The "Ron Paul had large crowds too" talking point was run up the flagpole here ealier this week frylock Jun 2015 #168

I think that some people are getting nervous. Autumn Jun 2015 #171

Should Sanders note that her snark caused a bump in donations from rank and file Democratic voters? Babel_17 Jun 2015 #160

The Palin Effect frylock Jun 2015 #169

McCaskill, Feinstein, and Wasserman-Schultz should have been... bvar22 Jun 2015 #161

You go to war with the army you have, not the army you wish you had... n/t winter is coming Jun 2015 #177

Didn't some failed and crazy General who got Millions killed for NOTHING say that ? bvar22 Jun 2015 #186

No, it was a crazy Secretary of Defense. n/t winter is coming Jun 2015 #188

THat's RIGHT..... Rummy. bvar22 Jun 2015 #192

It's simple - McCaskill attacked Bernie because Hillary can't demwing Jun 2015 #162

I never could stand McCaskill. I gave up on making political donations but i'll making an exception CentralMass Jun 2015 #179

"It�s a basic rule in politics that you don�t attack somebody if they are not doing well." antigop Jun 2015 #187

Agreed Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #189