Sanders takes no questions from media at 'press conference' (HRC GP)

[Her Sister]

Bernie Sanders wrapped up a news conference Tuesday but didn’t take a single question from the press.

The Vermont senator spoke for roughly 10 minutes during what was billed by the campaign a health care press conference and featured remarks from industry professionals such as Deborah Burger from National Nurses United.

“I’m gonna say a few words in a moment but I wanted to introduce some people who on a daily basis are working amidst the health care crisis in this country and I want them to reflect on what they see and where they want this country and this state to go,” Sanders said from Emeryville, California, ahead of the state’s June 7 primary.

He then introduced three people, one by one, before delivering his brief remarks, which were largely a portion of his stump speech.

“We got a dysfunctional system and we are gonna change that system. That is what the American people want,” Sanders said, wrapping up the event. “We are gonna take on the private insurance companies. We are gonna take on the drug companies. The function of health care of in a democratic, civilized society is to provide quality care to all of our people in a cost-effective way, not to make billions of dollars in profits from the drug companies or the insurance companies or golden parachutes of $180 million for some CEO of a drug company.”

“Thank you all very much,” he concluded as the crowd chanted “Bernie!” and he walked offstage.

more in link... http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article80908912.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[liberal N proud]

1. The end is near

But I thought that before

[yallerdawg]

2. So it was technically...

just a tiny "rally!"

Everyone knows how annoying the press is!

[bravenak]

3. He knows that this is getting out of hand

[Walk away]

4. Free air time! The press is Sanders' dupe. They get nothing and don't deserve it!

[Her Sister]

5. From the press comments they seemed taken aback so don't think he will be able to dupe again!

[wysi]

6. If he's going to continue to do this...

He should just send along a cardboard cutout and a cassette of his stump speech.

[FloridaBlues]

7. He must get tired of listening to himself. He's like a broken record

And still doesn't give details how to achieve any of it!

[beachbumbob]

8. Doesn't want answer about where is Jane and she is hiding

Or what they are hiding in their tax returns..flip side Hillary answered several direct questions about the email issue...on Chris Hayes show.....today..another reason why sanders not qualified to be president....

[SaschaHM]

9. Like a moth to a flame, Jane Sanders jumped out after hearing the word "Golden Parachutes"

"The economy is rigged. I got paid 200k for ruining a 44 year old college."

[displacedtexan]

10. Is he not aware of how humiliating his behavior is becoming?

This is getting sad. I'm still reeling from his awful interview with Univision, but this is making me wonder if he's shifted into some kind of autopilot. I hope he's OK.

[Her Sister]

11. What happened with Univision? Don't think I heard of it?

??

[displacedtexan]

12. He couldn't-- or wouldn't-- answer a single question about failed Socialist programs...

...and how to deal with crime in Mexico and Latin America. It's probably on youtube.

[SaschaHM]

13. Was this recent?

Did he tank his chances at the latino vote?

[Her Sister]

16. Bernie Sanders doesn't want to answer questions about Central America, failures of socialism

[Her Sister]

14. Oh Yeah! Asked about a particular country in South America and BS passed!

Yes, thanks! Remember now! Think it was last week.

[Her Sister]

15. Bernie Sanders Isn't Interested In Answering Questions About Socialism In Venezuela

During an interview with Univision this week, Sanders was specifically asked about the current failing of socialist systems throughout South America. Sanders avoided commenting. MRC has the video and transcript:

LEÓN KRAUZE, UNIVISION: I am sure that you know about this topic: various leftist governments, especially the populists, are in serious trouble in Latin America. The socialist model in Venezuela has the country near collapse. Argentina, also Brazil, how do you explain that failure?

BERNIE SANDERS, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE: You are asking me questions…

LEÓN KRAUZE, UNIVISION: I am sure you’re interested in that.

BERNIE SANDERS, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE: I am very interested, but right now I’m running for President of the United States.

LEÓN KRAUZE, UNIVISION: So you don’t have an opinion about the crisis in Venezuela?

BERNIE SANDERS, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE: Of course I have an opinion, but as I said, I’m focused on my campaign.

Video in link... http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/05/30/bernie_sanders_isnt_interested_in_answering_questions_about_socialism_in_venezuela.html

[SunSeeker]

17. Did they ask him why he went on Lou Dobbs to bash Kennedy's immigration reform bill?

Did they ask him why he lied while on Lou Dobbs, pandering to Dobbs' anti-immigrant viewers, saying that immigrants are taking good jobs, becoming "school teachers" and "lifeguards"?

Did they ask him why he voted No on immigration reform?

[SunSeeker]

18. He had to skidaddle before they asked him why he was on stage coordinating with his Nurse super pac.