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In reply to the discussion: Sadly, electing Bernie won't help [View all]Cleita
(75,480 posts)52. Because he's not President.
Read about how LBJ Gor things done when he was President not before.
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Why is Liberal Elizabeth Warren in demand by Dem candidates in red states,
MannyGoldstein
Sep 2014
#13
Tell us what influential legislation Bernie has authored and gotten through Congress to a law?
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2014
#36
He's done some very good floor amendments, and he was instrumental in passing ACA
Recursion
Sep 2014
#38
I think you should re-read your own premise, then we'll talk about "valid".
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2014
#45
If his so-called "influence" were what we're hearing it is, why didn't we get single payer?
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2014
#49
So in order for a Congressman to get legilsation through the legislative branch of government
Cali_Democrat
Sep 2014
#53
TPTB will not allow anyone left of center to be nominated, much less elected. Hell,
indepat
Sep 2014
#27
He's been campaigning on GOTV. Posted a video and it was the saddest thing I ever saw with him.
freshwest
Sep 2014
#34
That's where Bernie's "influence" or lack thereof, could be invaluable. GOTV. He certainly has a..
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2014
#46