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lapucelle

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12. Here's some "lighthearted" spin from Faiz Shakir about the cash for cards online fundraiser.

Wed Aug 21, 2019, 05:22 PM

Aug 2019

Bernie's softball game vs. media sparks last-minute controversy

Media outlets pull out after a fundraising solicitation.

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Here's Shakir's lighthearted response.

“Unconfirmed rumors from scouts suggest that some on the opposing team — having realized Bernie 'the Bern' Sanders was the scheduled pitcher for tonight's contest — decided to stand down,” campaign manager Faiz Shakir wrote in an email to POLITICO. “Others say that a few media executives got a little squeamish about sharing the field with Bernie. Regardless, fans will not be disappointed. It is game on. Because we have to fulfill the promise of 'if you build it, they will come!'"

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/19/bernie-sanders-softball-media-1468600

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Bernie Sanders Wanted To Play Softball With The Press. But His Campaign Got In The Way. [View all] lapucelle Aug 2019 OP

So it was a media reconciliation event masquerading as fundraiser. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #1

"We made a Bernie Sanders baseball card to commemorate this moment." lapucelle Aug 2019 #17

looked like a lot of fun was had by those who attended bigtree Aug 2019 #2

So a friendly game of softball turned out to be just another campaign event to raise money. BTW... George II Aug 2019 #3

Who re-writes baseball history in the interest generating quick cash? lapucelle Aug 2019 #7

At the time Ebbets Field was one of the smallest and most run-down stadium in the major leagues. George II Aug 2019 #10

Thank you for this Docreed2003 Aug 2019 #27

I was born in Brooklyn and remember Ebbets Field. lapucelle Aug 2019 #28

Very cool story! Docreed2003 Aug 2019 #31

I have a better story. My dad grew up in Ridgewood lapucelle Aug 2019 #32

Hahahahahahahahaha Docreed2003 Aug 2019 #33

Well that didn't go well. ;( sheshe2 Aug 2019 #4

The game went just fine. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #5

It WOULD have been a positive event had it not become a fundraiser. George II Aug 2019 #9

People could donate any amount to get a card. Any. Amount. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #11

It's not this board. It's just a handful of people. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #14

They turned it into a fundraiser. If they wanted to keep it light and upbeat.... George II Aug 2019 #15

I don't think that's correct. lapucelle Aug 2019 #24

Here's some "lighthearted" spin from Faiz Shakir about the cash for cards online fundraiser. lapucelle Aug 2019 #12

Nope.. BS is the one who turned it into Cha Aug 2019 #19

I find this article disturbing not because of prez candidate Bernie Sanders. I lay the underthematrix Aug 2019 #6

Who hired that campaign team? N/T lapucelle Aug 2019 #8

He hired Nina Turner and probably his core group but i still think it's on the underthematrix Aug 2019 #16

Money, Money Money Me. Aug 2019 #13

K&R Gothmog Aug 2019 #18

Is there a picture of the card? I want one. Might be worth something when he wins the nomination.nt zackymilly Aug 2019 #20

Did you try google? lapucelle Aug 2019 #21

No, but I will. Guess I wasn't really that interested. I figured they had a pic in the article. nt zackymilly Aug 2019 #22

Did you go to the link first? N/T lapucelle Aug 2019 #23

The video footage shown in another OP Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #25

The link to someone who gushes that she could watch "competent softball lapucelle Aug 2019 #30

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #34

LMAO NYMinute Aug 2019 #26

Someone on his campaign thought it would be a good idea mcar Aug 2019 #29

A staged gameshow, a magic cancel wand, scripted, lapucelle Aug 2019 #35

Quel nightmare. betsuni Aug 2019 #36

Some people may find all the gimmicks frankly insulting. lapucelle Aug 2019 #37

I wouldn't be surprised if campaign staff thought famous dead ballplayers betsuni Aug 2019 #38

Raises hand.. Cha Aug 2019 #39