It is not good enough for somebody to say, 'I'm a man, vote for me.' No, That is not good enough.

[ehrnst]

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To paraphrase a certain candidate.

[TidalWave46]

1. This has been a very difficult topic for him, historically.

Quote from the article linked in the op.

“ It is not good enough for somebody to say, 'I'm a woman, vote for me.' No That is not good enough.”

Sanders history with women is very similar to Gabbard and LGBQT rights. Both are on record with some of the most horrendous comments one can make about referenced topics, yet the overall history of their votes is pretty good. They put their personal feeling to the side as it conflicts with governmental influence protections.

There are quotes from Sanders about women that are not allowed on DU. It’s that bad. His voting record is not as bad.

[ehrnst]

6. Madeleine May Kunin, who ran against him in Vermont talked about that.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/02/04/when-bernie-sanders-ran-against-vermont/kNP6xUupbQ3Qbg9UUelvVM/story.html

[karynnj]

10. Madeline Kunin is an incredible person who is still active and has written several books

One of her books deals with getting women elected.

[ehrnst]

12. And she was treated so dismissively in that election.

You would think her challenger would have learned something.

[mcar]

2. Kick

[Atticus]

3. The calmest response I can manage is "Who is saying that?" Don't "paraphrase". Don't

"Interpret". That's what Rush and his ilk do.

Just cite to some example of someone saying "I'm a man. Vote for me" or its REASONABLY understood equivalent.

Sanders---the obvious target of your OP--- is not my top pick, but we do not need to creating memes for Trump ads to use against ANY of our candidates.

[ehrnst]

4. I sincerely doubt that authors of Trump ads are going to be using my post as a meme.

I'm flattered you think that my posts would garner that kind of attention.

[Cha]

8. ..

[Atticus]

14. I owe you an apology and offer it now. I did not read your link in the OP and incorrectly judged

your message. The paraphrase was totally appropriate and, now that I have a really read your entire post including the link, I agree with it.

I am not usually that careless, but guess I was having bad day. Again, I am sorry for my previous response.

[ehrnst]

18. I appreciate that. (nt)

[Cha]

7. Oh sorry. I think the OP is perfect. BS needs

push back on his proclamations.

[Atticus]

9. So, he DID say that? nt

[Cha]

11. Yes.. "Sanders: Not enough to say, 'I'm a woman, vote for me'"

from the link in the OP.

[Atticus]

16. Please see #14 above. My bad. nt

[Cha]

17. No worries.. you should see some of

my bloopers. Or maybe not. lol

Hope your day got better.

[George II]

5. For the record and everyone's information, the article you linked was from November 21, 2016....

...a couple of weeks after the General Election and LONG after the primaries ended.

[Cha]

19. Thank you for that, George..

[betsuni]

13. K&R

[sheshe2]

15. Kick!