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In reply to the discussion: It's very simple. Putin wants Sanders to be our nominee. The GOP wants Sanders to be our nominee. [View all]JustAnotherGen
(37,798 posts)10. Here's a bit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/bernie-sanders-briefed-by-us-officials-that-russia-is-trying-to-help-his-presidential-campaign/2020/02/21/5ad396a6-54bd-11ea-929a-64efa7482a77_story.html
A spokesperson for the Sanders campaign declined to comment on the briefing by U.S. officials on Russias efforts.
U.S. officials have told Sen. Bernie Sanders that Russia is attempting to help his presidential campaign as part of an effort to interfere with the Democratic contest, according to people familiar with the matter.
President Trump and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have also been informed about the Russian assistance to the Vermont senator, according to people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence.
It is not clear what form that Russian assistance has taken. U.S. prosecutors found a Russian effort in 2016 to use social media to boost Sanderss campaign against Hillary Clinton, part of a broader effort to hurt Clinton, sow dissension in the American electorate and ultimately help elect Donald Trump.
President Trump and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have also been informed about the Russian assistance to the Vermont senator, according to people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence.
It is not clear what form that Russian assistance has taken. U.S. prosecutors found a Russian effort in 2016 to use social media to boost Sanderss campaign against Hillary Clinton, part of a broader effort to hurt Clinton, sow dissension in the American electorate and ultimately help elect Donald Trump.
A spokesperson for the Sanders campaign declined to comment on the briefing by U.S. officials on Russias efforts.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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It's very simple. Putin wants Sanders to be our nominee. The GOP wants Sanders to be our nominee. [View all]
highplainsdem
Feb 2020
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This sounds like something trump would put out there to hide his collusion with Russia
rockfordfile
Feb 2020
#15
Fact free attacks on Bernie are translating into higher poll numbers and pushback.
Aaron Pereira
Feb 2020
#59
EXACTLY!! This phenomenon is called the "Baseless Bernie Bashing Backlash."
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#60
Mmmmm, pretty much open caucus and primary at this point. It is in question about the Democrats
krissey
Feb 2020
#6
Bernie has strongly denounced Russian interference and told Putin to butt out.
Boulevardier
Feb 2020
#20
So what is Bernie supposed to do? He said he doesn't want Russian interference. So if
totodeinhere
Feb 2020
#41
If the GOP wants Sanders as the nominee, they'd better be careful what they wish for.
paulkienitz
Feb 2020
#4
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will be the next speaker come 2021 https://www.
Gothmog
Feb 2020
#13
Bernie Sanders briefed by U.S. officials that Russia is trying to help his presidential campaign
Gothmog
Feb 2020
#12
I'm not a Sanders supporter. But remember the old saying, be careful what you wish for...
First Speaker
Feb 2020
#14
Here is an ad that is being runned by the grandson of GHW Bush attacking socialism
Gothmog
Feb 2020
#66
They just want you to think that so you'll try and shut down the guy they're most
brewens
Feb 2020
#32
Bernie knew and kept it a secret. He failed to lead. He needs to withdraw now.
NurseJackie
Feb 2020
#37
and many Democrats want Sanders to be the nominee so the guy can't help it if he's hella popular. nt
yaesu
Feb 2020
#42
Very few things are "simple" in life. Least of all the plans of intelligence agencies.
Bonobo
Feb 2020
#70
I don't think it's that simple. You are basing this on one hit piece article in a Jeff Bezos
totodeinhere
Feb 2020
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