2016 Postmortem

seabeyond

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216. With what he campaigns on, on the hugeness of attack on PP, this vote mattered as a statement to

Fri Dec 4, 2015, 09:12 AM

Dec 2015

voters.

You may not care, and I get that. Most of the votes, I wouldn't care either. This is a specific vote, that he campaigns on, and couldn't be bothered or see the necessity in speaking out with his vote.

It was the wrong vote to miss.

He often and critically calls out Obama and comparing him and our party to Republicans. Supporting Obama here would be to his advantage. ACA is a clear difference, and though just a step, a step toward what Sanders advocate.

PP is about women.

His vote would have been that Democratic support the base says Sanders lacks as an Independent and continually attacking Obama. Setting aside women by not bothering with the vote on PP absolutely reinforces the belief that women are simply not a priority for Sanders.

This vote mattered.

Here he is wanting my vote, the Democratic base vote, and two very big issues weren't priority. What if it was on an issue he actually values? Would he have made himself available?

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The Senate just repealed ACA and defunded Planned Parenthood; Bernie didn't vote. [View all] pnwmom Dec 2015 OP

potus will veto is there a need? saturnsring Dec 2015 #1

And his vote wouldn't have changed the outcome, anyway. MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #3

The Rethugs wanted to force Obama to veto it, and so now he will have to. pnwmom Dec 2015 #6

Bull. His veto is NOT their win. It's their loss. And it's obvious. senz Dec 2015 #55

Note this kristopher Dec 2015 #135

Brilliant. Thank you. merrily Dec 2015 #142

But Bernie's much better record is WORSE because...reasons. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #145

That chart is inaccurate, and.... George II Dec 2015 #289

You can hurt yourself trying those kinds of athletics without stretching first. (CBS cares.) nt merrily Dec 2015 #292

Not me, I'm pretty limber. Did you find anything specific.... George II Dec 2015 #317

You disproved nothing on the chart, and just seemed to be pulling stuff out of your ear. merrily Dec 2015 #320

You might want to read this: George II Dec 2015 #323

Uh huh. What specifically do you imagine that disproves? merrily Dec 2015 #325

It doesn't "disprove" anything, I didn't say it did. But it proves that there have been very few... George II Dec 2015 #330

Stretch! merrily Dec 2015 #333

Truth! George II Dec 2015 #334

Not what I meant, but who cares? Sanders chose his duty to his supporters over casting a merrily Dec 2015 #336

The republicans still get to talk about what they did and moan that President Obama was bucking.... George II Dec 2015 #277

Bernie's vote would not have changed ANYTHING. It was a done deal. senz Dec 2015 #359

Then why has Bernie boasted about all of his "nay" votes when the final votes... George II Dec 2015 #360

Bernie's voting record is consistent. senz Dec 2015 #362

It is, sort of. atreides1 Dec 2015 #304

even if bernie voted potus would still have to veto questionseverything Dec 2015 #353

That kind of common sense reply was valid only during the 2008 Democratic primary. Now, it's merrily Dec 2015 #102

That's right -like back in fall 2007, when Sen Obama and HRC only made it to 10-20% of Senate votes. kath Dec 2015 #107

They made rational balancing choices. Sanders neglected his duty, probably due to misogyny. Got it? merrily Dec 2015 #139

Yep, all of the women who support Bernie are just too STUPID to know any better. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #146

That photo was circa 1970. Ms. Magazine founded? 1971. merrily Dec 2015 #148

But he just had the kid to get out of serving in Vietnam* beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #150

Well, that's just not true. If the father was a principal caregiver (and he was--he wasn't MADem Dec 2015 #156

The essay about gender stereotypes? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #160

I read that essay ESKD Dec 2015 #271

It's not really something liberals would find overly provocative. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #273

OMG. I had no idea anyone was so vile as to float that particular canard. merrily Dec 2015 #312

Yep, isn't it amazing how low some people will go? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #340

Nasty, ugly stuff. merrily Dec 2015 #355

Yes, very likely due to his misogyny. And racism. And all the other evil facets of his evil being. kath Dec 2015 #147

You nailed it! Check out post #156! Winner winner chicken dinner! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #164

I totally would have missed that without the permalink Capt. Obvious Dec 2015 #252

Oh whew! I thought you were going to post jury results. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #253

How can you be sure that even IS Bernie?!? polly7 Dec 2015 #176

! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #188

The hair, duu-uh. merrily Dec 2015 #293

It's interesting that 99 Senators felt it important enough to cast a vote, only ONE didn't. George II Dec 2015 #286

Wiff! MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #297

WIFF? What does that mean. The footnote in the chart clearly states: George II Dec 2015 #315

Lol! More like WHOOOOOOSH! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #345

And he's the only one seriously running for President, too. What a coincidence! merrily Dec 2015 #306

So you're implying or stating outright that his votes in the Senate are politically motivated? George II Dec 2015 #313

Twist much? merrily Dec 2015 #324

GEEEEEEE....where else was there a vote where HER "vote wouldn't have changed the outcome, anyway," MADem Dec 2015 #152

She didn't just VOTE for the war, she PROMOTED it by lying about Saddam harboring Al Qaeda. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #153

Bernie couldn't care enough to show up to vote. MADem Dec 2015 #157

But he voted against the Iraq war, remember? And he also gave a speech about it: beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #158

He didn't show up to preserve the ACA. He obviously doesn't care about MADem Dec 2015 #159

Proof that "He obviously doesn't care about health care for Americans"? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #161

The proof is in the pudding. He did. not. show. up. He could not be bothered to cast a vote. nt MADem Dec 2015 #162

In other words because you said so? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #163

In other words, because he skipped the vote. He didn't bother. He didn't care. MADem Dec 2015 #296

Did Bernie give a speech against this bill like Hillary did when she promoted war with Iraq? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #344

Actions speak louder than words--he did. not. show. up. to. vote. MADem Dec 2015 #346

Apples/zebras! Oranges/giraffes! Lions and tigers and bears and Bernie! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #347

Why BMUS, you seem upset. nt MADem Dec 2015 #348

Yes, posting pics of George Takai is always a sign I'm beside myself. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #349

Oh, BMUS, you're trying just a little too hard.... MADem Dec 2015 #356

When you resort to copying me you know you're just bor...zzzzzzzzzzzz beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #358

I'm not "copying" you--I'm just generating a little enthusiasm for George Takei, Clinton supporter. MADem Dec 2015 #361

Good point! George II Dec 2015 #285

Don't forget....IOKIYBS!!!! MADem Dec 2015 #294

If that's the case why do Bernie and fans boast about all his "no" votes when the results were 97-3? George II Dec 2015 #275

YES THERE IS A NEED. Sanders is a Senator. Voting is his job. trueblue2007 Dec 2015 #365

I'm incredibly pleased that Sanders is doing well enough MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #2

And he gave a speech about it a day after surgery saying that it was a waste of time. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #4

Too busy to vote. leftofcool Dec 2015 #42

There's a chart floating around somewhere showing voting rates of various Presidential candidates HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #49

And yet, all other Democrats showed up to vote. leftofcool Dec 2015 #58

LOL I have to give you credit. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #61

Could be that since I am a woman, PP is an important issue to me. leftofcool Dec 2015 #65

Well I'm a man and PP is important to me also. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #70

OMG VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #165

Why? Why? You ask. ESKD Dec 2015 #274

Again.....how does it enslave you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #276

In many places, Planned Parenthood is the only resource for HIV testing, education and prevention Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #281

My girlfriend has used Planned Parenthood HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #282

Then you SHOULD be pissed... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #301

How dare someone accuse you of "sticking to a script".. like you have no say in this. All they have Cha Dec 2015 #86

That takes nerve... Loudestlib Dec 2015 #122

And no one ever got kicked from rhe Sanders Group? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #166

. Loudestlib Dec 2015 #299

Yeah and this place is so reflective of the Democratic Party... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #322

Remind me: which other Democratic Senators are running for President? merrily Dec 2015 #310

Which ones missed a vote to defund Planned Parenthood? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #332

I guess it's the "Independent" exemption, or something.... MADem Dec 2015 #357

Exactly.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #363

I posted the link below. But if someone could get the graph to post, showing all Senators who were kath Dec 2015 #66

Yeah, he's trying to save the entire country. cui bono Dec 2015 #79

WOW.. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #167

I love the smell of a smear attempt in the morning. merrily Dec 2015 #143

What smear? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #168

Obama will veto it. Autumn Dec 2015 #5

LOL !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #7

If you're reduced to complaining about a senator who just had surgery and is in the Autumn Dec 2015 #13

Is It Desperation Yet ??? WillyT Dec 2015 #15

That it is Willy Autumn Dec 2015 #17

Apparently, it's vitally important to protect Obama from having to use his veto powers. winter is coming Dec 2015 #35

Funny, all the other Dems showed up to vote. leftofcool Dec 2015 #59

Maybe it's the high cost of ink that disturbs them. Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #127

Now, THAT'S a crap post. Grow up! floriduck Dec 2015 #8

Horseshit! leftofcool Dec 2015 #38

According to Web MD IllinoisBrenel Dec 2015 #9

That would make more sense than his campaign attributing it to campaigning. n/t pnwmom Dec 2015 #10

Has he done any campaigning since? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #169

I had inguinal hernia surgery and was back at work two days later mcar Dec 2015 #260

Bother! nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #11

Pres. O Jamaal510 Dec 2015 #12

I know. If a Rethug wins they will try to pass full repeal through reconciliation. pnwmom Dec 2015 #14

That's exactly what I've been saying since 2014.. Pres Obama is our Firewall! I love him.. Cha Dec 2015 #91

"Any one vote might have been critical." Except it wasn't, and this was kabuki. winter is coming Dec 2015 #16

Obama didn't want this to reach his desk. The Senate was expected to filibuster it. pnwmom Dec 2015 #18

Because doing it like this allowed them to pass it ibegurpard Dec 2015 #20

I know why the Rethugs wanted to pass it. I don't know how it was allowed pnwmom Dec 2015 #24

That would be a question for the Senate Rules Committee ibegurpard Dec 2015 #29

See my post #27 MaggieD Dec 2015 #33

Wrong - the republican strategy on this was to.... MaggieD Dec 2015 #27

Because it didn't matter. Fawke Em Dec 2015 #28

My girl? MaggieD Dec 2015 #32

let me explain something to you ibegurpard Dec 2015 #19

He came back to the Senate right after the surgery. pnwmom Dec 2015 #26

Sanders didn't vote on ACA? No shit? Fuck! seabeyond Dec 2015 #21

Well... I just read thru the many reasons why Sanders just did not matter seabeyond Dec 2015 #22

Talking to yourself, sea? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #73

Please see post57 below, and the link contained therein. That is, if facts make any difference kath Dec 2015 #78

IMO, the voted mattered. Whether winnable or not, busy or not, he needed to support with his vote. seabeyond Dec 2015 #92

Where does it say he was campaigning? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #23

Has he? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #170

Yeah, his web site says his next campaign appearances are Saturday Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #185

Then why wasnt he there? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #195

Perhaps because he just had hernia surgery on Monday, Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #201

Except he went right back on the campaign trail VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #218

That is inexcusable! MaggieD Dec 2015 #25

No... voting for a war to kill people is inexcusable. Fawke Em Dec 2015 #30

And he knew this how? He has no excuse for this, period! leftofcool Dec 2015 #41

Bernie voted for a lot more wars than she ever did MaggieD Dec 2015 #43

Yeah, it's inexcusable Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #37

Then he should have fucking voted! leftofcool Dec 2015 #40

Exactly MaggieD Dec 2015 #44

And if he was having complications with his hernia treatment? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #50

Except, he was on the campaign trail. leftofcool Dec 2015 #51

So where was he campaigning? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #52

Has he missed any stops? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #173

So what was his stop at thew time of the vote Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #187

I dont follow his campaign... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #193

Yes, I follow his campaign Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #200

So then why not show up? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #206

If you had just had surgery in your nether regions, Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #209

Others have done just that.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #210

Have you ever had surgery "down there"? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #212

Have you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #215

I have had foot surgery Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #223

So? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #224

Yeah, that's the first goddamn day after surgery Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #230

For fucking budget meetings.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #238

And yet he went to a budget committee meeting. He has no excuse. leftofcool Dec 2015 #255

Was he? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #171

Please see post 57, below. kath Dec 2015 #68

It was a rare missed vote because of his surgery a couple of days ago. jfern Dec 2015 #129

Proof please VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #174

Horse pucky! leftofcool Dec 2015 #256

He just had surgery and has been on the road bkkyosemite Dec 2015 #31

He was there yesterday speechifying MaggieD Dec 2015 #34

Have you ever had hernia surgery? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #75

He can make a speech, but he can't vote? MaggieD Dec 2015 #81

You have no freakin' idea Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #85

Please explain how he can make a speech after surgery MaggieD Dec 2015 #90

Let FawkeEm explain that to you Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #93

I'll pass on another Bernie supporters excuse MaggieD Dec 2015 #99

And, just what does that article prove? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #100

Clinton misst 80% of Senate votes in 2007 eridani Dec 2015 #149

I love how everybody is using the excuse "obama" will veto it William769 Dec 2015 #36

And of course you were alerted. Jury voted 5-2 to keep stevenleser Dec 2015 #45

And the alert stalking continues MaggieD Dec 2015 #47

Thanks. William769 Dec 2015 #54

Thanks for jury results, Steven! Awesome! Cha Dec 2015 #83

Yep MaggieD Dec 2015 #46

That's right, William.. It's President Obama. And, oh yeah.. when it's convenient they'll Cha Dec 2015 #56

Many of us feel no "disdain" whatsoever for Obama. senz Dec 2015 #63

Not lazy. He just doesn't care. leftofcool Dec 2015 #67

Please read the rest of the thread before you go blathering on.HRC missed more than80% of votes in kath Dec 2015 #72

And..... that was a time when BUSH was signing the bills into law. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #89

Yes. Good point. So it probably would have been a good idea for HRC and Obama to show up more than kath Dec 2015 #106

You're not the one who's "blathering". Damn straight if Hllary had missed this vote it would be Cha Dec 2015 #84

Yep we are the desperate one's! William769 Dec 2015 #71

But that's what I'm talking about. senz Dec 2015 #80

Ignore them, senz. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #101

You're probably right, bmus. senz Dec 2015 #103

Yep, 4 failed alerts on me tonight - that I know of. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #109

Wow-4?! I think it's a good idea to post failed jury alerts - both for the beneficial effects of kath Dec 2015 #111

Yeah, I always appreciate it, even if it's by pm. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #114

There's probably a list over at the other place senz Dec 2015 #113

Oh I know there is, we've seen it. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #115

Thanks for the Good Night. senz Dec 2015 #351

He is adorable, isn't he? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #352

Yep, gives me something to live up to. :D senz Dec 2015 #354

Damn, you're popular! Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #137

They're keeping track of my post count now, and even my EDITS! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #140

Manipulative people can use the edit function R B Garr Dec 2015 #309

Edit. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #342

You should take your own advice. Looks like R B Garr Dec 2015 #131

Nice edit before the time stamp! R B Garr Dec 2015 #134

He deserved the dumping VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #177

We are feeling desperate??, VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #175

"To<sic> damn lazy to do his job"? HRC missed more than 80% of Senate votes during the period 10-12 kath Dec 2015 #76

No no no tazkcmo Dec 2015 #280

I don't know how you can stand this place Bill Capt. Obvious Dec 2015 #254

.. Cha Dec 2015 #367

Of course he didn't Too busy campaigning and all. leftofcool Dec 2015 #39

Obama will not repeal the ACA or PP. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #48

Hillary would definitely have made this vote a priority. leftofcool Dec 2015 #53

FACT - (see postbelow) during the similar period prior to the 2008 election, i.e.10-12 months prior, kath Dec 2015 #60

Bullshit. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #64

Well, he did say it was a waste of his time. leftofcool Dec 2015 #69

Sadly, if Bernie had just showed up.... Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #77

Optics.....its called optics. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #182

Its about the optics VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #178

Of course she would have.. because it is a Priority to her. Cha Dec 2015 #96

Thanks Obama VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #198

Will you be saying that Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #295

Yes....i have a vagina and PP is very important in VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #300

PP is important in my life as well. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #305

Not to me....my reproductive rights means freedom VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #319

FACT (not that it will matter to many here): Sanders has missed a MUCH much smaller percentage of kath Dec 2015 #57

Why let the facts get in the way of a good poutrage session? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #74

The facts are that Bernie wants the ACA repealed too MaggieD Dec 2015 #88

*SQUAWK* BERNIE HATES WOMEN/ACA/CAPITALISM *SQUAWK* beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #95

Squawk? What is that suppose to be? seabeyond Dec 2015 #97

Well I would have likened it to a broken record but then I'd be dating myself. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #116

Do you know if Florida has many people signed up for ACA? Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #104

That's a good question, I wonder if anyone here knows the answer? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #105

Perfect. senz Dec 2015 #108

Yes, perfect. kath Dec 2015 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author senz Dec 2015 #118

Totally. senz Dec 2015 #119

Please provide a link where Bernie Sanders said that davidpdx Dec 2015 #132

Has nothing to do with the number MaggieD Dec 2015 #87

Exactly.. the significance. "Senate votes to repeal key Obamacare provisions, defund Planned Cha Dec 2015 #94

Your buddy Maggie says Sanders wants to repeal the ACA davidpdx Dec 2015 #133

Graph Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #123

Thanks, Steve! kath Dec 2015 #126

He's been pretty consistent. Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #125

And FWIW, Sen Obama missed almost 90% of Sen votes during the period 12mos before the 2008 election kath Dec 2015 #62

Give me a break. PatrickforO Dec 2015 #82

Did Bernie know ahead of time that there would be a vote on ACA? akbacchus_BC Dec 2015 #98

Funny, I saw a lot of people this week posting on his great vigor. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #112

Bernie was NOT OUT CAMPAIGNING Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #120

Thanks, Steve. Hey, I linked to an OP you made a while back in my post #57 here and I wanted to post kath Dec 2015 #121

THANK YOU!!! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #124

^^^THAT needs to posted as an op so they will stop lying about it.^^^ beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #204

Expressing opinion on a missed vote is not lying. You readily resort to insults. seabeyond Dec 2015 #213

"You readily resort to insults" Say hello kettle! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #214

No, not really. But, consistent on your part to answer with an insult. seabeyond Dec 2015 #217

Posting a gif and a common saying is an insult now? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #219

You called me a hypocrite. I have not been insulting and calling people names thru out this thread. seabeyond Dec 2015 #222

"thru out this thread" - that's your qualifier, not mine. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #227

Not really. Find me one of my many many many posts where I feel the need to call people names. seabeyond Dec 2015 #265

So you never insulted anyone here - ever? Because that was the original accusation. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #266

Huh? polly7 Dec 2015 #220

Right? polly7 Dec 2015 #226

I know, believe me I know! Almost feels like I'm being set up for a hide... beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #229

Noooooo ............ they wouldn't do something like THAT! polly7 Dec 2015 #233

Yeah because in some people's minds 52-48 is a different outcome from 52-47 CBGLuthier Dec 2015 #128

I'm glad we have democrats on record with their vote. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2015 #130

Bernie was out campaigning. Kalidurga Dec 2015 #136

So now senate votes matter? Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #138

Yeah....when you are campaining to win their votes VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #183

As you mentioned Obama will veto this PoS. Outrage over a symbolic vote is ridiculous. PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #141

Tone deaf VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #179

Tone deaf or pragmatic? PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #316

WTF is pragmatic about missing THAT vote? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #318

It's pragmatic to divvy up his time in a meaningful way. PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #321

He certainly divied up enough to attend budget meetings VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #327

If he had voted what would that have changed? PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #329

To me....you better believe it.. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #331

Nothing tangible changes though, which is my point. PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #335

Oh man this is so sad. joshcryer Dec 2015 #144

One wonders what it is, exactly, that Bernie has done to make some people loathe him so much. Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #154

Got in the way of the coronation. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #155

Tone deafness VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #181

Hmmm. I think a lot of people are battling odd creatures that exist entirely in their own heads Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #186

Odd tone deaf creatures? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #192

I also suspect the only thing Sanders has actually been "tone deaf" on Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #194

Oh he really wants those female votes huh? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #196

again, you're having a conversation with someone who isn't even here Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #197

I am not arguing....you have no point VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #199

Au contraire, mon frere Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #203

Well I was trying not to notice VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #207

Cant hide it Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #208

You call it mud flinging ..i call it tone deaf....yet again. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #180

Unlike a lot of people... joshcryer Dec 2015 #189

Optics VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #191

With what he campaigns on, on the hugeness of attack on PP, this vote mattered as a statement to seabeyond Dec 2015 #216

Missed 5% of votes compared with Clinton missing 80% in 2007 eridani Dec 2015 #151

This is fun... the_sly_pig Dec 2015 #172

No Bernie is proven tone deaf VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #184

Damn...good job Bernie workinclasszero Dec 2015 #190

See post # 57. Scuba Dec 2015 #202

His job is to vote but chasing the dream of being the nominee is more important I guess FloridaBlues Dec 2015 #205

Well I'm certain he was just out loafing notadmblnd Dec 2015 #211

Did THIS escape you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #221

No. So what's your point? notadmblnd Dec 2015 #232

He sure showed up for budget meetings VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #235

I hope you never have to undergo any invasive surgical procedures in your lower abdomen notadmblnd Dec 2015 #242

He was at budget meetings the very next fucking day... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #245

Seriously? You think adding the word "fuck" to your post notadmblnd Dec 2015 #248

It just felt good....did it fucking bother you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #249

Not at all, it amused me. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #257

Still wrong....he went back to work the next fucking day VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #259

I have two working legs. Hopefully you'll always have the use of yours too. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #267

But no more valid excuse for Sanders... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #272

Not an excuse period! leftofcool Dec 2015 #258

Riiiight, because Senator Sanders hates women. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #262

Well he managed to make budget meetings one day after VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #270

Gee, I bet Hillary never missed a vote. Vinca Dec 2015 #225

Gee Hillary isnt in desperate need of that VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #228

Once again I don't understand your post. Vinca Dec 2015 #234

Planned Parenthood ring any bells for you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #236

Veto power ring any bells for you? Vinca Dec 2015 #237

Optics ring any bells for you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #239

this is dead in the water. everyone knows that. bowens43 Dec 2015 #231

Smear? Did he show up to vote or not? leftofcool Dec 2015 #261

Reality = smear attempt?? workinclasszero Dec 2015 #283

A Headline "we" musta missed fredamae Dec 2015 #240

Did he DESPERATELY need those votes? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #241

Sorry-I didn't fredamae Dec 2015 #244

Planned Parenthood... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #246

I have a Uterus. fredamae Dec 2015 #251

So? Does PP not matter to you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #263

It absolutely Does matter fredamae Dec 2015 #268

Then HE absolutely should have shown up! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #269

Why? Would his Vote fredamae Dec 2015 #278

Because he wants the votes of vaginal Americans? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #279

Nice Try fredamae Dec 2015 #287

Reproductive Rights equal freedom VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #326

On topic fredamae Dec 2015 #337

Vaginal Americans? Bjorn Against Dec 2015 #290

Americans with Vaginas... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #328

I think I will refrain from using that term to describe women Bjorn Against Dec 2015 #339

Vote 52-47......and your point is? peace13 Dec 2015 #243

Bad optics.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #247

The point is he didn't show up to vote, yet all other Democrats did. leftofcool Dec 2015 #264

That's it! I am switching to Clinton! Doctor_J Dec 2015 #250

I am so happy that ACA and Planned Parenthood are all shut down. LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #284

Bernie obviously had no problems since he did attend his budget committee meeting. leftofcool Dec 2015 #302

A full look at campaigning while in Congress, current and 2008 who missed how much.... Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #288

Yes. Check this out: kath Dec 2015 #307

Was this the 61st 'vote to repeal Obamacare' in the Congress or just the 55th? Hard to say.... Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #291

I'm not so sure legislators should be as cavalier about these votes as you bigtree Dec 2015 #298

No because I can count and I understand that under the rules of sequestration which are in play the Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #338

Just another waste of taxpayer money. Is this their 40,000th vote to repeal ACA? nt valerief Dec 2015 #303

Repeal ACA, defund Planned Parenthood, Bernies a no show. workinclasszero Dec 2015 #308

And how many votes has hillary missed, Hmmm? Bubzer Dec 2015 #311

Hillary is not currently in the Senate. leftofcool Dec 2015 #314

When she was a Senator in 08, she missed lots of votes, not as many as Obama or McCain but way more Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #343

Here: kath Dec 2015 #350

Impeach the Bastard Armstead Dec 2015 #341

How dare you? senz Dec 2015 #364

I didn't realize he had made that speech the day after surgery. polly7 Dec 2015 #366