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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDemocrats are having a resurgence. It's great to see this.
For so long Democrats shied from doing the right thing, waffling on issue after issue, pandering over and over but with this sit in, it's clear they aren't afraid anymore. The next few years are going to be amazing.
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Democrats are having a resurgence. It's great to see this. (Original Post)
joshcryer
Jun 2016
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I credit Bernie. He showed Dems that Americans are sick of status quo politics
riderinthestorm
Jun 2016
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I think we will see more Democrats speaking out now that Sen Sanders has shown
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#4
DCBob
(24,689 posts)1. It's fantastic!
This is all new to me. Could be a major turning point. Hope they keep it up!
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)2. I credit Bernie. He showed Dems that Americans are sick of status quo politics
That we want our government to really fight for us.
This action is incredible. I've never seen anything in Congress like it before. Mad props to John Lewis!
Mad props to Bernie!
monmouth4
(9,694 posts)3. You said it...n/t
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)4. I think we will see more Democrats speaking out now that Sen Sanders has shown
that there are a lot of Americans that are sick of the status quo and corruption of our government. Bravo Democrats, bravo Sen Sanders.