Dem. Sen. Barack Obama to endorse Rep. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) for senate

[paineinthearse]

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Next Week: Sen. Barack Obama to Visit Burlington on Friday, March 10 at Noon

We are gearing up for a visit and support from Senator Barack Obama, a Democrat from Illinois, who is one of the most dynamic speakers in the country. On Friday, March 10, at noon Senator Obama will join Bernie at the Ira Allen Chapel at the University of Vermont in Burlington to discuss "Taking Back Our Country in 2006." Additional parking with a shuttle bus is available at the Sheraton Hotel Conference Center. That afternoon we will post streaming video of the event that you can access from the website.

http://www.bernie.org/

[AtomicKitten]

1. he couldn't have picked a more eloquent spokesman

[Armstead]

2. Yay -- Now, while he's there....

...Bernie should sit down with Barak and give him some lessons to impart to other Democrats on speaking the real truth forcefully and clearly.

[radio4progressives]

3. Hear Yea! Hear Yea!

:applause:

[paineinthearse]

4. Backbone?

:rofl:

[LincolnMcGrath]

5. WHAT THE HELL IS OBAMA DOING? B S is a 3rd party Whacko!

Well, to some anyway.

[radio4progressives]

15. you're kidding right?

please tell me you really don't believe Bernie is a whacko..

please... cuz you know i luv ya, and it would really break my heart if you meant it! :loveya:

[pstans]

6. Good for Barak

I like Sanders. He stands up for what he believes. More Democrats need to be doing that. I agree a lot more with Bernie than I do with the Nelsons.

[LincolnMcGrath]

7. I love Bernie as well.

[Telly Savalas]

8. Does this mean that we're about to be subjected to a tiresome rant

about how Obama is a traitor to the party and our country for supporting somebody who has the audacity to hold political office without having a "D" behind their name?

[LincolnMcGrath]

9. Brace yourself! My magic 8 ball has weighed in on your query.

[Gold Metal Flake]

10. (snicker)

(chortle)

[radio4progressives]

17. Hey! Thom Hartmann for President! What Say All?

How about that, eh?

[Armstead]

11. Guess your 8-ball was wrong....So let me fill in

What the hell is a good Democrat like Obama doing consorting with a leftist Green Party member like Bernie Sanders.?...Oh that's right. He's not in the Green Party. But he's a Socialist whacko, who refuses to become a Democrat so he is a spawn of Satan......Satan, I tell you!

How'd I do?

[LincolnMcGrath]

12. Not bad.

:yourock:

[radio4progressives]

18. If i didn't know that your tongue was planted firmly in cheek...

i'd have to start nipping at your heels! :hi:

[radio4progressives]

16. LOL

:rofl: "most likely" :rofl:

[longship]

13. This is very good news.

Maybe Obama will learn to be liberal from ol' Bernie.
hehehe

[radio4progressives]

19. good one!

:rofl:

[Robeson]

14. Robeson endorses Rep. Bernie Sanders for President...

...can't wait til' he's in the Senate.

[radio4progressives]

20. Paul?

Wow! Now that's one hell of an endorsement!

[FreedomAngel82]

21. Yay!

Go Bernie! I'm glad he's doing better from that time he colapsed! :loveya: It would be so great to have him in the Senate!!

[Douglas Carpenter]

22. a plug for Bernie -- my God wouldn't he make a great President

Sanders for U.S. Senate link: http://bernie.org /


http://bernie.org /

"Bernie Sanders believes that in the richest nation in the history of the world, all Americans should enjoy a decent standard of living. He believes that it is unacceptable that millions of people are forced to work for sub-standard wages and lack health care, decent housing and educational opportunity. He regards it as a national disgrace that the United States has, by far, the highest rate of child poverty of any industrialized country and a childcare system that is abysmal. He regards it as unconscionable that the United States remains the only country in the industrialized world which does not have a national health care system guaranteeing health care for all, and that millions of seniors lack the prescription drugs they desperately need.

Most of Sanders’ energy has been devoted to issues that affect the needs of the people that government often ignores - working families, the middle class, the elderly, children and the poor. In a nation in which the wealthiest one percent own more wealth than the bottom ninety-five percent, and where the CEOs of major corporations earn 500 times what their employees make, Sanders believes that the middle class and working families of our country need all the help they can get. Sanders has also been strongly involved on environmental issues, and in protecting the rights of women, minorities and the gay community. He has also been one of the leaders in Congress in opposition to the war in Iraq.

When Sanders took office in 1991, he was concerned that there was no organized group in the House of Representatives to represent the economic interests of the average American. Along with four other members of the House he founded the House Progressive Caucus, which has now grown to 56 members. Sanders chaired the caucus for its first eight years. In the last three years, he has been ably followed in that position by Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and Barbara Lee (D-CA). The Progressive Caucus, on a wide variety of matters, has helped lead the effort in Congress to protect the interests of the ordinary citizens of this country who cannot afford to contribute large sums of money to buy political influence. They have also played an active role against the war in Iraq.

During this session of Congress Bernie has been a leader on a number of fronts. Click here to read about the issues that he has focused on during his years in Congress" link: http://bernie.org/?page_id=35

Sanders for U.S. Senate link: http://bernie.org /

Contribute: https://secure.bernie.org/page/contribute

volunteer: http://bernie.org/volunteer.php
If you would prefer to call our Field Organizer call Ethan Ready at 802-355-1724 or email him at [e-mail] .

Audio/Video:

http://bernie.org/?cat=4

Issues:

http://bernie.org/?page_id=77

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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USA PATRIOT ACT
CORPORATE CONTROL OF THE MEDIA
TRADE
IRAQ
ENVIRONMENT

Vermont Congressman Bernie Sanders for U . S. Senate 2006--A True Voice of Opposition--A Voice for Working People--Not the Elite--http://www.bernie.org /

[Douglas Carpenter]

23. Be sure and read Bernie's Book

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1859848710.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIlitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,32,-59_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

link to Amazon page:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1859848710/ref=cm_bg_f_2/103-6697879-7603040?v=glance&n=283155

[paineinthearse]

24. Bernie live on VTPTV tonight

http://www.vpt.org/programs/vtpoliticsonvpt.html

Report from Montpelier
Tues., Feb. 28, at 8 pm
This month's edition of VPT's live call-in program will address current legislation and issues facing the Vermont Legislature. Joining host Mark Johnson will be Senate President Pro Tem Peter Welch (D-Windsor) and Sen. Wendy Wilton (R-Rutland). A toll-free number will be announced during the program.

REPORT FROM MONTPELIER is intended to foster viewers' involvement in civic affairs. The program is funded by a grant from the USDA Rural Development. Joe Merone is executive producer.