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Paka

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14. Bad me! I don't know the actual number that passed.
Sat Jan 4, 2020, 11:06 PM
Jan 2020

Many did, however. A critique in my thinking would need to be vaguely related to what the original bill covered. His amendments were often unrelated to what the bill was, it was simply the mechanism to get a bill passed that would be troublesome as a stand alone issue. Bernie is a master at getting the system to work for the people. He learned that technique when he was Mayor of Burlington which propelled him into the status as one of the best all time Mayors in this modern era. There's a reason why Vermont loves him.

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Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2020 #1
seems like a benign remark. nt msongs Jan 2020 #2
Bernie has stood up and fought for working families his entire life. HeartlandProgressive Jan 2020 #3
Then What About Releasing His Medical Records As He Promised? TomCADem Jan 2020 #4
This!! Thekaspervote Jan 2020 #6
Everyone who lives has a high mortality rate. Paka Jan 2020 #9
And how about releasing the entire life history of Sanders work experience? The Valley Below Jan 2020 #5
"you can check my record going back a long way..." That's why he's having problems gaining traction. George II Jan 2020 #7
Exactly! Nt ecstatic Jan 2020 #8
Those of us who do support him have checked his record. Paka Jan 2020 #10
What is his record? How many bills has he gotten passed in his 28 years in Washington? George II Jan 2020 #11
There's a reason he is called "The Amendment King." Paka Jan 2020 #12
I knew that would come up, quelle surprise! So, how many amendments has the Amendment King.... George II Jan 2020 #13
Bad me! I don't know the actual number that passed. Paka Jan 2020 #14
Fact is, a lot less bills with his amendments got passed, much to the disappointment... George II Jan 2020 #15
Oh well, does say it all. Paka Jan 2020 #16
Suit yourself. Facts aren't "vitriol", but.......... George II Jan 2020 #18
Can you give us a few examples? mcar Jan 2020 #19
Perfect response. He will be the next president. Joe941 Jan 2020 #17
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