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26. Why did he get a D rating?

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Bernie's D- rating from the NRA is the lowest of any recent major Vermont politician [View all] jfern Oct 2015 OP

Ok. n/t zappaman Oct 2015 #1

Let them clutch their pearls AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #2

This might explain why gun deaths outpaced auto deaths in Vermont in 2011. stone space Oct 2015 #3

Or they are very safe drivers....nt artislife Oct 2015 #17

That's a political rating, we all know that. He was once the NRAs "candidate of choice" and uponit7771 Oct 2015 #4

That's a misleading comment jfern Oct 2015 #6

That one thing MAY BE misleading but Sanders overall record on guns isn't, voted against the uponit7771 Oct 2015 #9

He has a D-, so yes he's voted occasionally for guns jfern Oct 2015 #12

More for than not, overall... I'm surprised this is an issue, it's like Hillary trying to run from uponit7771 Oct 2015 #20

LOL, no jfern Oct 2015 #24

Yeah, that's why he has a D- rating. cui bono Oct 2015 #31

Sigh, he was once the NRA "candidate of choice" when the NRA wasn't ran by assholes and the D uponit7771 Oct 2015 #32

Where did he say he "likes guns"? Link please? Tia! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #35

He said it through his record of being the NRAs "Candidate Of Choice" and voting against the Brday uponit7771 Oct 2015 #42

So he never said that? Did he ever brag about shootin him some ducks like Hillary? beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #43

Come to think of it he better like guns instead of overtly pandering and I don't care what... uponit7771 Oct 2015 #46

So Hillary is a hunter who likes guns and you still call Bernie the pandering gun nut? beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #48

No, I'm NOT calling Sanders a stone thrower... . He can't throw a stone no matter... uponit7771 Oct 2015 #51

You claimed he likes guns but he never said that - Hillary is the one who likes them. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #53

I changed it to he better like guns either than or he's pandering and taking a position just for uponit7771 Oct 2015 #55

So he's somehow worse than Hillary who both likes guns and panders to other gun likers? beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #61

Or ... he better like guns or he's pandering for the sake of votes... he's human, like Hillary uponit7771 Oct 2015 #62

Except he never said he likes guns and he does represent Vermonters who do. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #64

His deeds speak louder than words... and so do his votes... I'm sure Sanders votes 100% on his... uponit7771 Oct 2015 #66

You're going to need a bigger shovel. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #67

I wouldn't vote against the Brady Bill so no I don't uponit7771 Oct 2015 #69

You're right, you need something that can handle that load: beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #70

Sigh, that is another talking point. That the NRA likes Sanders. cui bono Oct 2015 #36

Sure did in 1990... facts are facts people, it's public record uponit7771 Oct 2015 #52

And yet you don't post the facts. cui bono Oct 2015 #71

this is false uponit7771 Oct 2015 #72

Oh, sorry then. I guess I missed them. Can you point me to that post? cui bono Oct 2015 #73

Yes it is: Sanders Votes for Background Checks, Assault Weapons Ban beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #15

Questions about Hillary's past relationship with guns: beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #19

Hillary can do no more wrong, cause she's already done it all... She's not holding herself up as uponit7771 Oct 2015 #21

LOL! What a great slogan: Hillary 2016: because she's already done everything wrong! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #22

Yes, cause she's doing something... and in doing something she'd going to get some crap wrong.. uponit7771 Oct 2015 #23

My goodness you sound bitter, so much hatred for the progressive Senator from Vermont. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #25

Criticism isn't hatred :-) uponit7771 Oct 2015 #34

Calling a pro-gun control Senator a "gumper" and a "gun nut" isn't criticism. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #37

I agree, it's calling him what he is... You don't get to be the NRA's "Candidate Of Choice" by being uponit7771 Oct 2015 #40

I disagree, anyone who thinks Bernie fits one of those definitions is either ignorant or a moron. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #41

Whatever, his record on guns is public and so is the NRA "Candidate of Choice" designation.... uponit7771 Oct 2015 #44

When did the NRA call him their "Candidate of Choice"? Link please. Tia! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #45

1990 when they helped him get elected over the Republican because of the republicans uponit7771 Oct 2015 #49

Where does it say the NRA called him their "Candidate of Choice"? beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #50

Word smithing is aother indicator of a weak position, they supported the guy in 1990 who cares what uponit7771 Oct 2015 #54

So they never called him that, you made it up in other words. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #56

I paraphrased, would it be better to say Sanders was "Their Guy"!?!? REALLY!?!?! uponit7771 Oct 2015 #57

What's ridiculous is trying to pretend he's the NRA's "guy" "Candidate of Choice" a "gun nut" etc. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #58

NRA Supported Sanders in 1990, everything else is syntax. Sanders voting record overall has been uponit7771 Oct 2015 #59

His overall record is pro-gun control but keep shoveling that er... dirt! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #68

Now you are citing the American Conservative? Bjorn Against Oct 2015 #10

Ok, I'll change it a left wing source would that have you address the post more or obfuscate uponit7771 Oct 2015 #11

Bernie voted for an assault weapons ban Bjorn Against Oct 2015 #13

I'll save you the trouble: Bernie's Gun Control Critics Are Wrong�His Stance Has Been Consistent beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #14

Another: Bernie Sanders� critics misfire: The Vermont senator�s gun record is better than it looks beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #16

Are you perfectly happy with Annie Oakley's history? nt artislife Oct 2015 #18

No of course not but I don't distrust her changes no more than I distrust Sanders. I honestly think uponit7771 Oct 2015 #30

Misogyny...got it artislife Oct 2015 #33

Unfortunately you don't run the US media, they're overtly misogynistic assholes uponit7771 Oct 2015 #38

of course she can't be treated the same as any guy Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #60

I wouldn't call a whole political parties agenda on an investigation just to drag her numbers down.. uponit7771 Oct 2015 #65

Wait, I read on DU that the NRA gives an F to "anyone who hasn't personally shot up a school". beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #5

Howard Dean killed half of Iowa schoolchildren after his scream jfern Oct 2015 #7

It must be true, I read it here! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #8

He was able to sneak up on them because the scream popped their eardrums! cui bono Oct 2015 #28

here you go Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #63

Why did he get a D rating? Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #26

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There are not that many politicians in Vermont shenmue Oct 2015 #39

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Hm... Dean had an A and when he endorsed Hillary there was much rejoicing. cui bono Oct 2015 #27

Comparative truths are seldom around during the political season. mmonk Oct 2015 #74

kick jfern Oct 2015 #75