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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: MSNBC Producer Leaving to Join Bernie Sanders Campaign [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)32. Yes, and I think people realize that and are donating. I have done so, and make a monthly donation
of $10.00 but will donate as often as possible.
I think I read that he has received about $8 million so far in small donations, not bad for a start.
All the free media he can get will offset having to spend money there.
And of course people should spend some time each day, they are asking for us to do this, on Social Media, forwarding info, where he will be etc, fundraising, just reminders.
That is his secret weapon and so far I am seeing more and more people joining the 'revolution' online. OWS is helpiing using all the Social Media skills they used so well for their own 'movement'.
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I think you are right. I am not seeing any of the blurbs that we were all so excited about at the
jwirr
Jun 2015
#11
I'm in Colorado and I think he'll do great here. He's already got 5,000 RSVP'd for Denver.
PatrickforO
Jun 2015
#25
Dunno. To survive at MSNBC, you must be pro-establishment. However, of all the hosts,
merrily
Jun 2015
#41
Ed is a passionate union guy. Bernie has always been a supporter of Unions. So no surprise that Ed
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#24
The only thing he needs is for people to get to know him. Once they do, they're sold.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#22
Yes, and I think people realize that and are donating. I have done so, and make a monthly donation
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#32
There are, I've seen some online, sick of the system and their own party which has gone totally off
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#33
They forget that most young people now are going to Social Media for their news. That is where I
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#38
Exactly! He has been handling the media very well, getting on so many shows. That
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#36
And don't forget the letters, emails and tweets that many DUers have sent to the MSM, urging
Stardust
Jun 2015
#43
I hope she had a word with Mitchell and alleged socialist O'Donnell before she left.
merrily
Jun 2015
#44
I don't think that would be possible. If it hasn't happened yet, it's unlikely to happen now.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#47
I doubt it, not that that hasn't happened already, even here Lol. But I think it would fail frankly.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#54