Wanna know why Bernie is surging in Iowa?

[CoffeeCat]

I am beside myself. This video looks like something the Bernie campaign would produce.

It's from Bloomberg Politics. And it's beautiful!

This is what the Iowa Sander's campaign looks and feels like.

We're working hard for Bernie and our country!

"Meet Some of the Foot Soldiers in Sanders' Iowa Ground Game"
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/videos/2016-01-12/meet-some-of-the-foot-soldiers-in-sanders-iowa-ground-game

[CorporatistNation]

1. Thank You!!!! Kand R!!!

The "Revolution" is nearly upon US!

[Cassiopeia]

2. Awesome compilation.

[CoffeeCat]

8. Some of it was filmed at Bernie's event

last night in my town, a small suburb of Des Moines. 900 people braved single-digit freezing temps to hear Bernie speak on a Sunday night.

He spoke for 80 minutes to a very exited crowd!

So many media members there! At least ten cameras. Mark Halperin and John Heilemann were there. The New York Times and other print outlets.

I get the distinct feeling that the media blackout is officially over!

[Proserpina]

95. I know why

[CorporatistNation]

3. That Is A Moving Video...

Perhaps for Once in My Life History will not only be made but real positive change will take place because of that history. Let us hope that throughout this process Bernie remains safe. I think that Secret Service Protection is in order... Only the best will do!

[FreakinDJ]

4. Lots of elderly folk supporting Bernie to protect their social security

[closeupready]

76. Absolutely - with seniors, this is Bernie's 'trump' card, IMO.

[FreakinDJ]

80. We all know Hillary will cut benefits in a New York minute

[lewebley3]

93. Completley false statment

[awake]

5. Wow!

Unbelievable that Bloomberg put this together, no going back anymore.

[CoffeeCat]

13. I am in happy shock!

If Bernie had paid a big PR firm an exhorbitant amount of money to produce a campaign film--it *might* have been as good as this.

It's absolutely amazing!

[FlatBaroque]

105. Happy Shock made me smile

its contagious.

[azmom]

6. Awesome. Thank you

[gordyfl]

7. Quite Inspiring

and Informative.

[pacalo]

9. Thanks to all the Iowan volunteers for Bernie!

[Rockyj]

108. YES Thank you!

That young lady from Greece is amazing!

[pacalo]

109. I was impressed by the young Greek woman, too.

[Live and Learn]

10. K&R nt

[INdemo]

11. WOW Thanks for Posting this

That is impressive.

[pa28]

12. Almost time to pick up the phone for Bernie.

The last time I made calls for a national candidate was 2004. I usually call and ring doorbells for local candidates but Bernie is my guy and this video was like watching Rocky. Let's win!

[Melissa G]

14. Wow!!! Powerful video! Thanks for posting!

Bernie has momentum and the press is finally getting it out there!

[wilsonbooks]

15. May the Revolution will be televised.

Go Bernie. Keep up the good work Iowans.

[Paka]

16. K&R

Wonderful video.

[BainsBane]

17. That and tens of millions of dollars

He's outspending Clinton by a wide margin. It was 2 to 1 at one point.

That of course assumes he is actually surging. To know that we have to see the results of more polls.

[CoffeeCat]

18. He was outspending Clinton,

only on Iowa television ads, at one point. Who knows if that's true anymore. Clinton just produced a new ad that was put together quickly and is airing now in Iowa.

Bernie's campaign, as a whole, is not outspending the Clinton campaign 2 to 1.

Just in Iowa television ad dollars for one time period.

Just so we're clear.

[senz]

53. Thanks for clarifying that.

It's amazing what floats around here.

[TheFarS1de]

64. Yep ..

You keep flushing but these things just refuse to go down the u bend

[BeanMusical]

70. +1000

[CoffeeCat]

75. It amazes me too!

There are times that I feel like a fact checker.

I can debunk so many tidbits that they post, just from attending Clinton and Bernie events.

I hope that DU has a members from NH, SC and NV who can do the same.

I get kind of tired of these posts that seem to intentionally mislead. Most people have no way of knowing that what is posted is complete bunk, and this disinformation stands.

At least in Iowa I can say, "No, no...I was there. That's not true."

I knew there was something off when I saw that Hillary's events were not well attended. Her supporters kept insisting that she was purposely organizing "small" events because she was "listening." I went to one of her events at the lavish Iowa Historical Society in downtown Des Moines. There were 2,500 people there in this same venue, for Hillary in 2008. Only 400 showed a couple of weeks ago. And there was no listening that I saw! She gave a 40 minute speech and then left. So...it just takes one person to debunk the bunk.

[pangaia]

78. "Listening"

[bvar22]

94. Hillary "Listening".

[senz]

99. Yes! Amazing that her supporters can say she's pro-BLM.

Bernie was warm and receptive to them, welcomed a meeting with Sandra Bland's mother and sister, talked about Sandra in the first debate. Hillary was short, high-handed, confronting, lecturing, superior toward BLM representatives.

Hillary only "listens" to the sound of checks being written.

[bvar22]

103. I had a very unusual reaction to Hillary's "listening meeting" with BLM.

I was embarrassed for her.
I was cringing inside.
How can ANYONE be THAT disconnected.
I have no doubt that she believed she was "listening".

[senz]

106. I have had similar reactions

In fact, I've been wondering lately if something could be wrong with her mind. There's just something "off."

[morningfog]

19. Oh I can't wait. It's going to be beautiful

[Ed Suspicious]

22. Last I heard he had 28,000,000 on-hand cash vs her 38,000,000. She has raised and spent far more

during this election than Bernie.

[BainsBane]

32. That may be, but he's outspending her

The Clinton campaign is notoriously frugal because they are concerned about the GOP's huge war chest. Bernie is putting it all on the line in Iowa and NH.

[hedda_foil]

48. Oh please, BB. This ain't our first Clinton rodeo. We know they're known for a fast burn rate.

Certainly not for notorious for their frugality of all things.

[CoffeeCat]

73. She's traveled around Iowa (and elsewhere)

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on a private jet, and has been doing so since early in 2015.

Can you point to any source--article, blog, etc. that reports how Bernie is outspending Clinton in Iowa?

She has a huge luxury bus for her paid field organizers who travel with her to all Iowa events. There must have been 100 of them with her at her event in Des Moines. Great people doing a terrific job for her. However, that isn't cheap.

Bernie has a handful of paid staffers at events, but they don't arrive on a luxury bus. They drive their own cars. The bulk of the organizers at Bernie events are volunteers.

There is no way that Bernie's Iowa campaign is outspending Clinton in Iowa. I've only been to a few of their events, and the differences in how they run their campaigns is very noticeable. One isn't positive or negative. However, it's obvious that Clinton is burning through more money.

I know that he did outspend her on television ad buys, during a period in December. Maybe you are confused. The Des Moines Register reported in mid-November that she had spent a total of $2.46 million and Bernie $787,000. So, even though he may have outspent her in December for tv ads, it is highly likely that Clinton has outspent Bernie in total television-ad spending in Iowa.

Again, can you point to any source--article, blog, etc. that reports figures how Bernie is outspending Clinton in Iowa?

[1monster]

88. Do you hear what I hear?

[joshcryer]

51. Last quarter she only had a couple of million COH.

She only has more now because she got $25 million more in fundraising. It was looking that Sanders was going to have a cash advantage going into IA. Now she's forced to go after two states, so I've always said Sanders had the cash advantage (even though, yes, her reserves went back up).

[CoffeeCat]

77. Hillary Clinton had $33 million cash on hand at the end of 3rd quarter

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The Des Moines Register reported on November 8 that the Clinton campaign had $33 million cash on hand at the end of 3rd quarter.

But, you're suggesting that she only had "a couple of million COH" in the "last quarter". Did she burned through $31 million then?

Plus, according to you, she raises another "$25 million" from "fundraising".

So, she had $33 million, plus the $25 million you said she raised.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

66. Eight dollars at a time, from nobodies like me.

You're welcome.

[Mnemosyne]

112. 5$ per month from this nobody. Best investment ever, imho. nt

[Uncle Joe]

20. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, CoffeeCat.

[Ed Suspicious]

21. That was fantastic!

[Akamai]

23. I am pledging 60 dollars now as a result of this video! 50 + 20 % tip

Video incredibly moving, inviting! The best hope for the future, the world, the country!

Go Bernie!!!

[Akamai]

26. Yup! They accepted my 50$ donation and my 20% tip.

Go Bernie! And all the wonderful people working for him!

You may well be saving the planet, and certainly you will be helping the average person!!!

[artislife]

24. Coffeecat, you are fantastic

Thanks for this and all your posts. But especially for all your hard work in Iowa.

[CoffeeCat]

33. Of course!

I love being involved with this amazing campaign.

I am but a very tiny sliver of this big grass-roots machine.

Last night, I was one of several volunteers who had the opportunity to meet Bernie. He met us in a small classroom before his big rally. He thanked us and he was so gracious. He was very funny!

He wanted to hear from us, what we were hearing from voters, trends, feedback, etc. one woman commented that a voter said, "I'm hearing that we shouldn't vote for Bernie because we really need him in the Senate."

Bernie laughed so hard his face turned red! He said, "Oh you're going to be hearing all kinds of funny things in the coming weeks and days! Thats right let's just keep me in the Senate!".

He assured us that he intended to serve our country as President, from the White House.

Thought I'd share that. It was pretty funny!

Was really cool to be within a few feet of him.

[winter is coming]

42. Nobody ever seems to think we really need Hillary in the Senate. n/t

[senz]

50. Love hearing that he meets with volunteers, gathers feedback, etc.

He doesn't delegate someone else to do this interface; he chooses direct, personal interaction. Bernie really knows what he's doing. I think he would handle the day-to-day of the presidency very well, and people would enjoy working with and for him.

I'm so glad you're doing this work in Iowa, CoffeeCat. Thank you!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

25. Fantastic!

Volunteers from all states are flooding into Iowa and NH!

[CoffeeCat]

28. Yes, other states and countries!

The video showed a few volunteers from other countries. Today, in our local office there were two guys from France helping!

They were canvassing!!

They're coming from all over to help Bernie win Iowa!

Everyone is invited!

[hedda_foil]

49. Who ever heard of such a thing ever, ever ever happening? I'm Gobsmacked!

[LiberalElite]

68. People in other countries might

see where the U.S. is going more clearly than a lot of Americans do.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

96. This video has got me to thinking about going to Iowa myself. I live in DFW so it's...

...11 hours straight up I-35 to Des Moines.

[AzDar]

27. Bernie!!

[Kalidurga]

29. The young woman from Greece is very impressive

She understands the situation exactly, Bernie will be a force for good in the world instead of pushing for more war.

[senz]

44. Yes, I found her statement intelligent and moving.

It makes perfect sense, too. The POTUS has a huge effect on other countries, so certainly they have a vested interest in our choosing one who values humanity and the earth.

[nxylas]

60. She's probably lived it

I haven't watched the video yet, but the people of Greece have suffered more than most from the austerity policies promoted by Goldman Sachs and their elected representatives.

[Kalidurga]

63. I am afraid you are right

and even if she hasn't herself, she very likely knows people who were hurt by austerity measures.

[Smarmie Doofus]

30. Emailed the link to my "crew" in NYC. Thanks. nt

[Samantha]

31. Just so wonderful, CoffeeCat

That video is indeed very inspiring. And to know that people are coming from out of the Country to volunteer is mindboggling. The excitement is so very real, and Bernie drives that point home at the very end when he describes his standing in Iowa and NH as being on the verge of being able to score the biggest political upset in history (words to that effect). WOW.

Thanks for posting this.

Sam

[lastone]

34. Thank you coffeecat!

Loved it!

[madfloridian]

35. That video is simply amazing.

I am gobsmacked. Kind of makes up for all the ignoring, doesn't it?

Thanks for sharing.

[appalachiablue]

36. K & R. Fantastic, made my day. The positive energy come thru the screen! Thanks.

[roody]

37. As a grey hair, I am really enjoying

being at 'social justice' events full of young people.

[MuseRider]

38. The excitment of a campaign for good.

I have done that twice and there is nothing like it, especially when you win!

Lots of ages there

From other countries? Now that is something. A source of good for the world. Again, how often do you hear that anymore?

This is how you do it. Gone are the days of Hollywood style campaigns with little substance but lots of glamour. THIS is what it takes to move the people. I sure hope he can pull this out, I am certainly feeling very positive. Bloomberg has done him some solids here the last week or so. I sense a tidal wave coming.

We just donated to put up a billboard in a busy area of Topeka, Kansas. If we get enough money I will go in and take a picture and post it here. There is a pretty active group here, lots of very young energy and lots of old, experienced leading. I wish my health was better so we could do more. Still, doing what we can.

Thanks for posting this, it was very exciting after watching the Iowa Brown and Black Forum. I thought he did very very well.

[progressoid]

39. Fantastic.

[kenfrequed]

40. Kicked for positive energy

Kicked and recommend.

[Marty McGraw]

41. I so wish all the states

had caucus based primaries (color me stupid but are the general held in the same fashion?)

[hedda_foil]

47. No. The general is a regular secret ballot election.

[Marty McGraw]

54. I had the assumption

that this was the case but never knew quite for sure. Thanks for clearing that up for me hedda_foil!

[hedda_foil]

56. You're very welcome, Marty McGraw.

[senz]

43. The energy, optimism and spirit is inspiring.

Thanks for a combination reality check/mood lifter, Coffee Cat. This is what "feeling the bern" means!

[eggplant]

45. Wow. Just wow.

I love it.

[hedda_foil]

46. I can't believe how great this Bloomberg piece is and how it could be a great Bernie ad!

[Segami]

52. Beautiful!

Thanks CoffeeCat.......I enjoyed that very much!

[PatrickforO]

55. WOW!!! What a great video. Bloomberg, no less.

Bernie's gonna pull this one off. He sure is.

[JDPriestly]

57. Great! Bernie has won a lot of campaigns in his life.

Feel the Bern!

[Jack Rabbit]

58. I might suggest it has something to with a weak opponent with nothing new to offer

but a continuation of income inequality and failed Middle East policies designed at securing oil for ExxonMobil and Shell.

[Duckfan]

59. Thank You Coffee Cat

I like to watch videos like this. It is very inspiring. Wish it was longer. Nonetheless, there appears to be a lot of energy in Iowas for Bernie. Kinda makes you wish you could go and be a part of it.

[Warren DeMontague]

61. Misogynistic White Supremacist Hippies Driving Volvos Full of Elitist Pathological Male Privilege?

I dunno, it sounds legit.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

62. I always figure I need to clear the day to caucus.

[TheFarS1de]

65. Great to see the mainstream catching up

K&R

[Chef Eric]

67. The video is great. Thanks for posting! nt

[ejbr]

69. Tears of joy

Whether we can do this or not, knowing there are so many kindred spirits. Uplifting.

[Enthusiast]

71. Oh, baby! K&R!

[dpatbrown]

72. Exciting times

for long time political junkies. I became very active in the 60s, and have been waiting for Sanders forever. This is history in the making.

[dorkzilla]

74. This video actually made me tear up

I see similar faces to those that show up at my restaurant on Wednesday evenings to phone bank...the crowd defies any neat categorization the demographics to point to anything “trendy”. It’s just a response to the sincerity of his message and its really touching to see how strongly it resonates with voters.

Feel that beautiful Bern.

[SoapBox]

79. Very Cool!

More about how we loves us some Bernie.

[historylovr]

81. Wow! Great vid.

[KoKo]

82. K&R! YES! It is well worth going to the link and watching!

It was shown on Bloomberg's "All Due Respect" show which is now also repeated on MSNBC at 6:00 p.m. I was surprised to see them pull together such a great video. They have not focused very much on Bernie in the past. I was hoping someone would post it and that it goes VIRAL. Thanks!

[ChiciB1]

83. Once Again... As Has Been Said So Many Times About Him...

NEVER Underestimate Bernie Sanders! In almost every race that he was a candidate, HE CAME OUT THE WINNER!

GO, BERNIE... Feeling The Bern!!!

[MineralMan]

84. Not all surges are beneficial.

[ancianita]

85. When Bernie wins Iowa, I become a full donor. I hope the DNC internally fight DWS and kick her out.

That will open up the nominating convention.

[n8dogg83]

86. Thanks for posting! Great video! While i was watching it suddenly got very dusty in the room....

Let's keep up the good work!

[ancianita]

87. Bernie is surging because he's using Obama's ground game strategy! Channeling the old 'yes, we can'

[Still In Wisconsin]

89. Is it because Sanders is true to what the Democratic Party has always stood for and

because Hillary Clinton stinks on ice?

[we can do it]

90. Love this!

[panader0]

91. Kick

[snagglepuss]

92. WOW ABSOLUTE WOW!!!

It brought me to tears. The last line knocks it out of the ballpark


GO BERNIE GO

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

97. Heavens to Murgatroyd!

[Ivan Kaputski]

98. отлично.

[senz]

100. Bookmarking this thread because it brings me up just to look at it.

[stuffmatters]

101. So moving, so positive, so motivating

Wow.

[azurnoir]

102. Good and yipee

[WillyT]

104. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!

[Geronimoe]

107. After 3/4 of a year of noncoverage from corpoate media

They must be asking themselves, what if he wins and they never gave him air-time. They would become totally worthless and irrelevant.

[marlakay]

110. I am involved volunteers are massive for Bernie

Every meeting I go to hands go up to do more and more stuff. We are having a door to door canvassing event this weekend in Reno and surrounding towns.

I am working for 3 days there. People coming from all over, tons of emails, and thats Nevada, so you can just imagine Iowa which is first is even more so.

I am registering voters weekly twice a week for next two months.

We are having debate parties, fund raisers at local places with bands where owners give place for free and give profits to Bernie.

Another owner showing films in back room of pub weekends with Bernie for college kids and donating profits to Bernie, registering voters at both places.

Phone banking all the time....i could go on and on. There is a reason he is doing better and its us one by one doing the job he asked us to do, join his revolution!

[humbled_opinion]

111. The Passion is intense

This is exactly why Bernie must be our nominee.... can't you see this going nationwide?

[snagglepuss]

113. Shouldn't this be pinned in the Bernie group? Its such a great piece.