Watch Bernie Sanders Shut Down a Homophobic House Member in This Video From 1995

[Omaha Steve]

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https://magazine.good.is/videos/bernie-sanders-shuts-down-member-of-house

by Katie Felber, Gabriel Reilich

This is one for the books. During a memorable House floor meeting that originally aired on C-SPAN in 1995, Bernie Sanders showcased his true colors when he went on live television slamming Rep. Randall “Duke” Cunningham for his hateful comments about homosexuals in the military.

Also of note is the incredible “parliamentary” zinger from Democratic Rep. Patricia Schroeder in response to Cunningham’s remarks.

This exchange took place nearly two decades ago, when “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was the law of the land. Since then, one member in this exchange has gone on to run a spirited campaign for president, while the other was forced to resign from Congress and was subsequently jailed for accepting bribes.

Bernie jumps in at the 1:00 mark. Take a look:

FULL story at link.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

1. Good old Randy "Duke" Cunningham.

He was smiling because he had a pocket stuffed full of illegal bribes from defense contractors.

But he sure cried like a baby when he went to prison.

[backscatter712]

2. Damn, this clip reminds me...

...what a weapons-grade douchebag Duke Cunningham was. I'm glad he got prison time.

[Amimnoch]

3. I'll stick with the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign.

They've stuck with me for decades, and I believe in their choice.