Bernie Sanders Rips Clinton: Don’t Just ‘Talk The Talk’ On Fixing ‘Corrupt’ Campaign Finance System

[Purveyor]

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) accused Hillary Clinton on Friday of lacking substance when she criticizes what he called the country’s “corrupt” campaign finance system during a Democratic presidential candidate forum.

“I don’t think it’s good enough just to talk the talk on campaign finance reform,” Sanders told MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. “You’ve gotta walk the walk. I am the only Democratic candidate who does not have a super PAC. I am not asking millionaires and billionaires for large campaign contributions.”

Maddow brought up Sanders’ recent interview with the Boston Globe editorial board, during which he stated that he disagreed with the former secretary of state on “virtually everything.”

“‘Virtually’ is the key word there,” he said.

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[think]

1. "You've got to walk the walk." Perfectly said Bernie.

[Luciferous]

2. He made a great point and I'm glad he's finally starting to call her out on some of these issues.

[DanTex]

3. He's right: in order to fix it, you need to win the general election.

And Hillary is the best chance we have at that.

[daleanime]

5. No, she's not.

But keep telling yourself that, at least if she wins the nomination you have us to blame for her losing the general. That's got to be some comfort.

Have a great day.

[DanTex]

7. I don't think we're going to have another Nader situation this time around.

Bernie's supporters might be loony, but Bernie isn't.

[daleanime]

14. Not what I mean at all....

but nice spin work. The point is simple, is there any candidate we could run, short of a third Obama term, that would get the republican base more fired up then Hillary? And if that's the case, would she at least get our base to turn out in order to balance her weakness?

Don't worry I know your answers, I don't believe them, but I do know them. Hope you're enjoying the day.

[DanTex]

15. Running a socialist, of course, would be a disaster. Fortunately it doesn't look like that's gonna

happen.

You have a good day too, and make sure to vote for the Democratic nominee next November. We're all on the same team!

[freedom fighter jh]

24. Anyone who's paying attention knows that by "democratic socialist,"

which is what Bernie calls himself, Bernie means someone who wants to run government in the people's interest.

[DanTex]

25. That's not going to sell to the American electorate.

[freedom fighter jh]

28. Most people are smart enough to see . . .

. . . that by "democratic socialist" Bernie does not mean "communist dictator." There are enough good examples of democratic socialist countries with happy populations so that one does not have to look very hard to see it.

[DanTex]

29. True, but most Americans still won't vote for a socialist.

[zalinda]

31. Neither will they vote for some one they don't like, and some hate. eom

[freedom fighter jh]

34. What is your basis for saying that?

[daleanime]

32. Which is why you continuously tell me....

that it's senseless to work toward the improvements we need? That we have to settle for the status quo that has served us oh so well these last 30 years?

To which you'll say, 'but I never say that'. Etc, etc, etc...

I noticed that you haven't denied the cold pleasure of a ready scapegoat for next fall, always glad to fill a purpose in the greater, corporate, scheme of things.

So yeah, we're in the same boat, but I'm not sure we're paddling in the same direction.

OK, my blood sugar level is way to low, time to fix that. Wonder if I've got any candy left?

[DanTex]

33. Huh? Of course it makes sense to work towards the improvements we need.

That's why I support Hillary. And Obama. Look at everything that's been accomplished since 2008.

And as long as you vote for the Democratic candidate next November, we are paddling in the same direction. Glad to have you on board.

[coyote]

6. Problem is Dan

She ain't going to fix it.

[DanTex]

8. Bernie and Hillary are the same on the issue. What matters is which justices retire.

[Doctor_J]

17. But Hillary has a long history of lying and backtracking

Sanders tends to stick with his principles.

[DanTex]

18. That's simply not true. In fact, the most evolved candidate running is Bernie Sanders.

He used to be an actual socialist of the means-of-production-nationalizing variety, and now he's (claiming to be) a Scandinavian style social democrat who believes in a regulated free market.

Regardless, when it comes to Citizens United, there's no difference between the two, and there's no reason to believe that either of them will appoint pro-CU supreme court justices. All justices appointed by Democrats voted against it.

[Doctor_J]

19. Clinton, after using millions of cu money, will not appoint an anti-cu justice.

She will nominate a corporatist like herself, claiming that an actual Democratic choice would not get past the Senate (even if there are sixty democrats), and you and the rest of the fan club will jump on board and tell us how we can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. As for your ridiculous characterization of Sanders, he's been a democratic socialist for decades. Hillary has been for gay rights for two years, anti TPP for two months, and is still pro war. I honestly can't understand why any of you believe a word she says.

[DanTex]

22. Of course she will.

She's playing by the rules as written, but she's made it clear that she thinks they need to change. And in this case, self-interest would also compel her to appoint anti-CU justices, because CU helps Republicans a lot more than it does Democrats.

Some people hate Hillary with such a passion that they can't think clearly about anything related to her. I'm not sure why, but we see it here on DU everyday. And thinking Hillary wants to keep CU requires not just Hillary-hate, but also total cluelessness.

[Joe Turner]

9. Except that she won't

Hillary is little different from the neo-con Bush wing of the republican party. Her past voting record and campaign sources make that abundantly clear.

[JaneyVee]

10. What are tonight's lottery numbers?

Meanwhile: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/05/14/hillary-clintons-litmus-test-for-supreme-court-nominees-a-pledge-to-overturn-citizens-united/

[Joe Turner]

12. I'll place my bet that the corporate interests funding her campaign

will have a lot more coin with Hillary than empty campaign pledges...most of which are contrary to her voting record. After 8 years of broken pledges from Obama I'd think one would be leery of campaign promises. Especially when they sound too good to be true.

[JaneyVee]

13. So place your bet.

[freedom fighter jh]

21. Hillary has the best chance?

Looks to me like Bernie does. He has a long history of getting votes from Republicans and independents.

[DanTex]

23. Of course. A socialist running in a nationwide election is a recipe for disaster.

Bernie's great at getting votes in a small liberal white state, I'll give you that.

[think]

35. And Hillary echoes every issue Bernie promotes. Oh my....

[azmom]

4. He sounded very presidential.

Don't just talk the talk. You've gotta walk the walk. That's what real leaders do. That is presidential.

[restorefreedom]

11. this is one of the key issues in this election imo

the koch bros and others are not even trying to hide anymore, now that they have CU behind them. they are completely blatant about wanting to buy elections.

this is an issue we have to solve and soon. otherwise, we will lose our already limited power to the corrupt billionaires.

this is one reason i hope trump does win the r nom. because in the event he becomes president, he will try and solve this issue. none of the other car washers on that side will even try.

[Doctor_J]

16. she's like this on every issue. I can't believe anyone thinks she'll stick with any of these

11th hour flip flops if she somehow makes it to the white house. Or that anyone thinks that her criminal donors will behave because she tells them to cut it out. Hillarians have a great deal in common with Fox nation when it comes to blocking out reality

[George II]

20. Nah, he's not going to go negative.

[djean111]

30. Disagreeing on important issues is not "going negative."

Accusing a candidate of being sexist or racist is "going negative".

[kelliekat44]

26. Right now all he can do is talk the talk. No one can change anything until he or she is in office.

Fighting to win means using all the tools in your arsenal.

[billhicks76]

27. Hillary Is A Wall St Implant

She's also a neocon. I can't believe anyone is foolish enough to believe her lies. I just can't respect it anymore. Remember when she smeared Obama circulating a photo of him in a turban? So trashy.