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bekkilyn

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40. My thanks. Good luck in 2018. :) (nt)

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Sanders Rallies Against GOP Health Care Plan at Town Hall [View all] Donkees Mar 2017 OP

Looking forward to Chris Hayes' program tonight on MSNBC. democrank Mar 2017 #1

Here's a link to a thread of snapshots of that town hall. Bernie is hosting two town halls Donkees Mar 2017 #3

A few years go when I was driving through a village in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom democrank Mar 2017 #4

By all rights madokie Mar 2017 #2

What rights are those? BainsBane Mar 2017 #5

Oh bullshit. ismnotwasm Mar 2017 #7

How do you figure that? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #8

I think he was, about a week or two ago. George II Mar 2017 #13

He was the best choice but he couldn't beat the system, Blue_Warrior Mar 2017 #29

No he wasn't. Cha Mar 2017 #171

You have to win a primary first...and the jury is still out as far as I am concerned. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #46

Nope liquid diamond Mar 2017 #70

NO lunamagica Mar 2017 #89

Um, no, says 65 million HRC votes. nt msanthrope Mar 2017 #100

Really?!?!?! This bullshit?!?! uponit7771 Mar 2017 #170

Put that heat on Manchin to vote like a Democrat! Dustlawyer Mar 2017 #6

He already said he won't vote against the tryan bill Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #48

If I was allowed to talk about how stupid it is to vote 3rd party in a 2 party system, I would. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #78

You are allowed to say it is stupid to vote third party in a two party system. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #148

He had better not vote for the Ryan bill. alarimer Mar 2017 #83

I'm missing something. Isn't the Ryan bill about healthcare? Isn't it going to kill people? How is JCanete Mar 2017 #159

He even put the heat on Capito hollowdweller Mar 2017 #73

Was this a "red" county? Did this area support Trump? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #9

Trump received 760 votes, Bernie received 1453 in the primary Donkees Mar 2017 #11

I didn't ask about the primary. Do you know how this area voted during the general election? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #14

Using that logic Sanders should be the father of our country.... George II Mar 2017 #16

For the record, trump got 93% of the votes in the republican primary, Sanders only 55%... George II Mar 2017 #23

Thank you for the info. Having accurate numbers helps me to understand things better... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #28

I may be wrong but I don't think he held any pro-Clinton rallies in West Virginia... George II Mar 2017 #42

"In fact he held very few rallies for her at all anywhere." WOW! Well, that's disappointing ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #56

I saw what you were doing Tom Rinaldo Mar 2017 #57

With regard to the General Election must it be one or the other? Why not both? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #64

Of course not Tom Rinaldo Mar 2017 #66

Well that's good to know. Thank heaven for that. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #69

I apologize if I was wrong in believing that you already knew the answers to the questions Tom Rinaldo Mar 2017 #74

His first appearance for Clinton was about a week after Labor Day. Convention adjourned July 28. George II Mar 2017 #60

Wow. That's 39 days. Over five weeks. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #65

He campaigned very little for Hillary in the General. nt Blue_true Mar 2017 #166

I dont know why anyone would "fight about the primary" either, makes no sense. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #80

Ummmm, they didn't run against each other. George II Mar 2017 #15

If you'd be kind enough to provide a link, I'd like to verify those numbers please. And... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #19

And those who voted for Bernie said they had no intention of voting for him in the General... Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #49

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Why does that make a difference? Does the answer change depending on my motivation for knowledge? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #21

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Welcome to DU! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #26

And...So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu (That didn't last very long.) NurseJackie Mar 2017 #168

Why wouldn't you share a link...we all do it. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #51

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Go Bernie! bekkilyn Mar 2017 #10

He's not a Democrat. johnp3907 Mar 2017 #12

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Exactly how is Bernie fighting? Please name other 'fights'. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #52

He's actually standing up for what they allegedly stand for, unlike that turncoat Manchin. alarimer Mar 2017 #84

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Manchin is from WVA. If we lose his seat a GOP will take it and Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #140

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It does matter. It sends a message to his followers too. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #138

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Knew someone was going to say this...never fails bekkilyn Mar 2017 #25

He's not one of OUR leaders. johnp3907 Mar 2017 #33

He is currently chair of the Senate DEMOCRATIC Outreach Committee. (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #35

You can have him. johnp3907 Mar 2017 #38

My thanks. Good luck in 2018. :) (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #40

Your irrelevant non-sequiter certainly illustrates the depth of your context. LanternWaste Mar 2017 #79

Huh? Non-sequitur? Is that the expression you wanted to use? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #94

Is he really the best man for this job? I wish he'd do more actual outreach ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #41

He's been out there tirelessly boots on the ground since the election bekkilyn Mar 2017 #50

I know of one protest and can't think of any town halls. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #54

Lots of his activities have been posted in the Bernie group here on this site. bekkilyn Mar 2017 #62

Really? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #59

There's an entire disillusioned progressive wing of the Democratic party bekkilyn Mar 2017 #68

People keep saying that, but... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #72

So either there are no progressives in the party who may leave if nothing changes bekkilyn Mar 2017 #77

So you're saying that the Democratic Party is corrupt? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #88

The reason it is up to you to prove these things is bekkilyn Mar 2017 #90

That makes no sense at all. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #101

Like-minded, reliable Democrats are less than 29% of the population, as of 2015 bekkilyn Mar 2017 #111

Yes it is. The greater good IS about defeating Republicans. Even if ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #123

It's not about perfection bekkilyn Mar 2017 #127

So under the right conditions, you'd be willing to vote for the Republican? Right? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #129

Why is it bizarre? bekkilyn Mar 2017 #130

Actually ... having the majority is the most important thing. Even if ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #134

I'd rather have the Senate voting for reproductive rights bekkilyn Mar 2017 #137

How dare you suggest a political party must earn your vote!!!!!! LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #108

This is so trumpian, smacks of "trump tower was wiretapped by Obama", now YOU prove it wasn't!! George II Mar 2017 #113

I'm not the one desperately wanting people's votes (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #121

You mentioned "Democratic party corruption" and then called on someone to disprove it. George II Mar 2017 #124

If the party decides they don't want to address the issue bekkilyn Mar 2017 #128

Good grief Cary Mar 2017 #144

I'm not worked up bekkilyn Mar 2017 #154

Nobody's going to beg you for your vote NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #150

Candidates should have to woo voters bekkilyn Mar 2017 #155

with talk like that we'll get more scalias on the court.. JHan Mar 2017 #81

It's that simple Cary Mar 2017 #169

Wait, where would they go? Do they not know this is a 2 party system and if you vote Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #82

Unaffiliated/Independent is probably the most popular choice bekkilyn Mar 2017 #91

So you are saying if there is a Dem who isnt perfect, so to speak, and a con Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #96

I voted for Democrats, including Hillary, this time around but who knows bekkilyn Mar 2017 #97

Sigh, so I was right, there are people out there who simply dont understand Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #99

Maddening, isn't it? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #104

I sincerely want to be allowed to discuss here how a 2 party system works. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #105

So the only reason you're a "democrat" now is because there isn't a 3rd party that you like? George II Mar 2017 #120

I'm supporting my local (county) Democratic party bekkilyn Mar 2017 #125

Why? Many do this, but I'm not certain what purpose it serves, other than vanity. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #109

It's not a protest action in my case; it's just what I've always been. (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #131

Well, that tells me that you're not really serious about change or improving the party. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #136

It's because I'm supporting the local Democratic party in my county bekkilyn Mar 2017 #141

Coal is not coming back. The "FDR" version of our party is not coming back. It's a different world. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #146

I can agree with you about the coal bekkilyn Mar 2017 #156

I think Bernie should start his own party Cary Mar 2017 #87

Lots of progressives are begging him to do the same. bekkilyn Mar 2017 #95

I'm sure many people would be pleased Cary Mar 2017 #98

It's a leadership problem bekkilyn Mar 2017 #107

I don't see any "leadership problem." Cary Mar 2017 #122

Then what is the party going to do to convince unconvinced people to vote Democratic? bekkilyn Mar 2017 #132

We are a representative democracy Cary Mar 2017 #143

That strategy hasn't been winning elections though bekkilyn Mar 2017 #151

On the fence about what? George II Mar 2017 #112

About a future new 3rd party for progressives bekkilyn Mar 2017 #133

Well some "democrats" and their standardbearer don't appear to be doing much to quell the civil war. George II Mar 2017 #139

And some other "democrats" aren't doing much either, so there it is. (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #145

Why should they? I'm assuming you're referring to long-term Democrats. It's their party.... George II Mar 2017 #147

The party needs new blood and new ideas bekkilyn Mar 2017 #157

By all means, please join another party. Thanks. George II Mar 2017 #92

The garbage about the "corrupt Democratic party", and then suggesting that is the reason to start still_one Mar 2017 #106

"Democratic party corruption"? Really? George II Mar 2017 #117

And at just about every one of those appearances he criticizes the Democratic Party. George II Mar 2017 #67

And this is the first 'outreach' I am aware of. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #53

That's probably because you don't look into it... TCJ70 Mar 2017 #63

Is it fair (or truthful) to characterize those "appearances" as being actual "outreach"? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #85

Maybe Bernie is not attempting to outreach "loyalists" bekkilyn Mar 2017 #93

Huh? What? Who's he trying to bring in to the Democratic Party by "trashing" the party? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #110

Being critical of issues within the party is not the same as "trashing" it bekkilyn Mar 2017 #119

Yes it is. He knows better. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #126

Because as of 2015, party membership is at historic lows according bekkilyn Mar 2017 #135

The two things he's doing are completely opposed to each other. Trashing the party... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #142

I completely disagree with you, but bekkilyn Mar 2017 #158

You know... when I invite people to a party at my house, I don't trash my place beforehand. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #160

I don't perceive him as being negative at all bekkilyn Mar 2017 #161

How about the voter who has NO "filters", NO pre-conceived notions? What's their motivation... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #162

We're simply not going to agree bekkilyn Mar 2017 #165

I thought we were making progress. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #167

Ok...I see many Vermont and TV and of course the old town hall that was cancelled in WVA and the new Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #152

He is rallying people against the GOP'S patient-killing travesty Tanuki Mar 2017 #44

thank you ProfessorPlum Mar 2017 #115

Skinner disagrees. QC Mar 2017 #103

During the General Election, did this many West Virginians come out to see Bernie... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #17

Bernie did win the Democratic primary there (nt) bekkilyn Mar 2017 #27

Okay. But that doesn't answer my question, does it? Are you trying ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #31

My point is that many West Virginians supported Bernie bekkilyn Mar 2017 #37

It's a good question. And at this point the more of the latter the better Tom Rinaldo Mar 2017 #30

What kind of turn-out in West Virginia did Bernie get when he campaigned there for Hillary? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #34

Even Bernie wasn't able to overcome a lot of the Hillary hate bekkilyn Mar 2017 #39

I wonder how often Bernie appeared in West Virginia on her behalf... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #45

I don't know about West Virginia specifically, but... bekkilyn Mar 2017 #58

trump got 68% of the votes in West Virginia. So you're saying that Sanders... George II Mar 2017 #102

I don't know the answer to that, though I agree the answer would be of interest Tom Rinaldo Mar 2017 #43

Hillary is toxic in WV hollowdweller Mar 2017 #75

Obama is a lot more toxic in wv JI7 Mar 2017 #164

Good for him. Other Democratic Senators and Representatives MineralMan Mar 2017 #20

Bernie's a man of the people. We need more like him. jalan48 Mar 2017 #32

I don't know about that. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #55

Bernie relates well to the voters and he has a good message. jalan48 Mar 2017 #61

Exactly. alarimer Mar 2017 #86

I am not sure the message is worse the divisivness. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #153

I'm unifying around the message of wealth inequality myself. jalan48 Mar 2017 #163

Bernie is showing the way, we need to rally to counter Rump's rallies flamingdem Mar 2017 #36

K&R! nt riderinthestorm Mar 2017 #47

This is how JFK won WV hollowdweller Mar 2017 #71

Good for Bernie! mvd Mar 2017 #76