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Arazi

(6,829 posts)
Tue Feb 16, 2016, 01:37 PM Feb 2016

Bernie starting work immediately to help President Obama with SCOTUS nominee

Im pretty sick of the meme that folks are trying to perpetuate that Bernie Sanders and his supporters have the responsibility to get Obama's SCOTUS a nominee across the finish line.

He doesn't. We don't. Hell, there isn't even a nominee yet.

I will say that if its a center right corporatist then most of that "revolutionary" energy won't be applied to assist - the movement is about the problem with too many center right corporatists in office already. Why would we work hard to get in another for a lifetime appointment?

That said, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are already doing what they can to help President Obama. From their statements, press comments, Twitter feeds, and campaign pulpits both of them are hammering home that the Senate must do its duty and consider a nominee, not just block it.

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/sanders-mcconnell-wrong-on-scotus-block-219281

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There's way too many hits on Google that substantiate Sanders' campaign to help Obama the only way he can right now since there isn't a nominee yet

Hell, even the Washington Times is reporting on Bernie Sanders' anger at the Senate Republicans vow to block. Sorry but if even the Washington Times is covering it, it's real

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/14/bernie-sanders-vermont-senator-hits-gop-plans-to-s/

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Bernie starting work immediately to help President Obama with SCOTUS nominee (Original Post) Arazi Feb 2016 OP
Truth is valued less and less here. SamKnause Feb 2016 #1
I know, it's sad but thought I'd put it out there anyway Arazi Feb 2016 #2
The majority of things posted lately are sad. SamKnause Feb 2016 #3
Thanks! eom Arazi Feb 2016 #7
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #4
Another meme dead, thanks Arazi. beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #5
Bernie is "The Real Deal"... AzDar Feb 2016 #6

Arazi

(6,829 posts)
2. I know, it's sad but thought I'd put it out there anyway
Tue Feb 16, 2016, 02:03 PM
Feb 2016

just in case somebody actually cared.

This meme that somehow Obama's SCOTUS pick rests on Bernie Sanders and his supporters is so ridiculous especially since there isn't even a nominee yet. I guess they think they're getting ahead of the game or something.

SamKnause

(13,108 posts)
3. The majority of things posted lately are sad.
Tue Feb 16, 2016, 02:08 PM
Feb 2016

Last edited Tue Feb 16, 2016, 09:03 PM - Edit history (1)

I like informative factually accurate posts with links.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
5. Another meme dead, thanks Arazi.
Tue Feb 16, 2016, 02:35 PM
Feb 2016

Of course Bernie will help Obama, anyone who says otherwise is either a liar or clueless about his history of opposing the Republicans' agenda.

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