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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSanders takes on a high-profile position in the Biden/Harris administration
https://omaha.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/omahas-symone-sanders-will-be-chief-spokeswoman-for-vp-elect-kamala-harris/article_0c8e95f0-b6fc-51b3-983a-593bc7d9c2e3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-harris-announce-all-female-communications-staff/
This is great news! I really like her!
panader0
(25,816 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)rampartc
(5,403 posts)i'm sure bernie is happy for her.
panader0
(25,816 posts)But this Sanders will represent, to some degree, Bernie's progressive ideals.
rampartc
(5,403 posts)risks losing a vote.
cstanleytech
(26,281 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)TheRickles
(2,057 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Take a look at this:
https://govtrackinsider.com/our-ideology-score-placed-kamala-harris-as-the-most-liberal-senator-in-2019-bbd25493ca72
I would think the last thing Harris would want to do is "mute her progressive voice"!!!
TheRickles
(2,057 posts)LizBeth
(9,952 posts)TheRickles
(2,057 posts)It's more about who the Senators co-sponsor bills with, rather than how left-ish their actual views are. Seems to be more about partisanship vs. crossing the aisle, I think. And according to their own graph https://www.govtrack.us/about/analysis#ideology, Bernie is actually the most left-leaning, with Harris as #4, after Gillibrand and Merkley.
So I'm not sold - I'd still guess that Bernie is the most left/prog of the Dem. Senators. There must be a better measure out there which looks at, say, 10 progressive agenda items (M4A, Green New Deal, etc.) and sees what they support, but I haven't seen a scale like that. Overall, though, it's not a biggie.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)gaslighting. Good point. Lol. This is all we are saying.
DownriverDem
(6,228 posts)her role. I've seen her on TV and she will be great at her job.
George II
(67,782 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)4. I agree with Joe that Bernie's vote in the Senate is more important than a cabinet post.
Bernie and Elizabeth both need to remain in the Senate. We cannot lose their voice and vote there.
I do believe S. Sanders will promote the administrations progressive platform.
TexasTowelie
(112,102 posts)Looking forward to Sanders in the upcoming administration.
spicysista
(1,663 posts)I really enjoy her television appearances. Not only does she make her points in a clear and concise manner, she manages to set you straight with a smile. Love her!
George II
(67,782 posts)....this will cut down her appearances on CNN, MSNBC, and The View (they love her there, too).
Soxfan58
(3,479 posts)Have been a roster of the brightest young stars of the Democratic party. What a difference from donors and ass kisses
Eyeball_Kid
(7,430 posts)and the mood of the nation. We should hope that Biden will also act as if he has a deep and abiding respect for the Rule of Law, and appoints an AG who will attend to meting out justice to Trump Administration lawbreakers. That's essential if Biden wants to have mid-term victories to pad the Dems' lead in Congress. His AG must SHOW that accountability for lawbreakers is a serious endeavor. Talk won't do it. There should be none of this "move forward" bullshit. The only "moving" should be Trumpers moving into prison.
Soxfan58
(3,479 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)That's a backhanded passive-aggressive insult of Biden if I ever saw one. The implication, obviously, is a belief, or insinuation, or accusation that Biden does NOT possess such a ethical trait. Seriously... what good purpose does that serve?
Roc2020
(1,615 posts)she makes points concise and clear with no BS. refreshing.
niyad
(113,257 posts)JohnnyRingo
(18,624 posts)you should design clickbait. hahaha
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)mcar
(42,301 posts)Great appointment! I'm delighted with the entire communication team.
R B Garr
(16,950 posts)Love Symone Sanders!
I cant wait to see our new VP in action with this wonderful addition of Sanders.
BobTheSubgenius
(11,563 posts)Good for them!!!!
sheshe2
(83,737 posts)TY!