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(1,288 posts) Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:13 AM Oct 2015

In 2006 then Senator Obama Campaigned for Bernie Sanders in Vermont

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In 2006 then Senator Obama Campaigned for Bernie Sanders in Vermont (Original Post) votesparks Oct 2015 OP

In 2013 Sanders wanted someone to run against Obama. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #1

By then, the ruse was clear Plucketeer Oct 2015 #2

By all means, Sanders rewarded NRA longer than he did Obama, that's appreciation for Obama Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #3

He was running for his constituents, not Obama's every flaw n/t ejbr Oct 2015 #4

Who was Obama campaigning to, the constituents, helping him get votes, just as the NRA donating Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #5

No, what's sad is ejbr Oct 2015 #6

Now, seriously, what is the difference in the NRA donating money to get an opponent defeated and Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #7

Bernie has always said his allegiance is to his constituents ejbr Oct 2015 #8

I see where his allegiance lies, perhaps this lack of flexibility is the reason why the people whom Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #10

I'll leave you with the final word n/t ejbr Oct 2015 #11

A Dem campaigning for someone who wanted to be the Dem caucus? iandhr Oct 2015 #9

What is truly shocking JonLeibowitz Oct 2015 #12

Thinkingabout

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1. In 2013 Sanders wanted someone to run against Obama.

Reply to votesparks (Original post)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:21 AM

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Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)

2. By then, the ruse was clear

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:32 AM

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By then, "Hope and Change" had its pretty wrapping ripped away to reveal corporate swindle.

Thinkingabout

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3. By all means, Sanders rewarded NRA longer than he did Obama, that's appreciation for Obama

Reply to Plucketeer (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:59 AM

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campaigning for him.

ejbr

(5,856 posts)

4. He was running for his constituents, not Obama's every flaw n/t

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #3)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:07 PM

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Thinkingabout

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5. Who was Obama campaigning to, the constituents, helping him get votes, just as the NRA donating

Reply to ejbr (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:13 PM

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money to defeat Sanders opponent and yet when it was time for the 2012 election Sanders wanted someone to run against Obama, sad.

ejbr

(5,856 posts)

6. No, what's sad is

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #5)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:18 PM

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that some think that actions, or inaction, have no consequences. One must wonder if Obama was trying to "bribe" Bernie into submission by campaigning for him. Didn't work. Sorry.

Thinkingabout

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7. Now, seriously, what is the difference in the NRA donating money to get an opponent defeated and

Reply to ejbr (Reply #6)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:25 PM

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then voting with the NRA on the Brady Bill several times, if you consider Obama campaigning for Sanders is a form of bribe Bernie to campaigning for Obama, then the NRA donation is a bribe also. Bad direction to prove a point.

ejbr

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8. Bernie has always said his allegiance is to his constituents

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #7)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:33 PM

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MANY of whom are gun owners. I have not gotten the impression any of his votes were based on NRA contributions but those who voted him into office. Do I agree with his votes? No, but he states that his actions were based on those who voted for him, not anyone who may have financed him.

Thinkingabout

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10. I see where his allegiance lies, perhaps this lack of flexibility is the reason why the people whom

Reply to ejbr (Reply #8)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:45 PM

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he has worked with over the years are not endorsing him now.

ejbr

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11. I'll leave you with the final word n/t

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #10)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 02:30 PM

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iandhr

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9. A Dem campaigning for someone who wanted to be the Dem caucus?

Reply to votesparks (Original post)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:52 PM

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How shocking?

JonLeibowitz

(6,282 posts)

12. What is truly shocking

Reply to iandhr (Reply #9)

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 04:39 PM

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is that some people on DU consider a member of congress who the democrats have been pleased to have caucus with them on procedural votes (i.e. getting important votes to the floor!) to not be associated in any way with the democratic party. That, to me, is absurd.

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