It was just reported that Bernie Sanders is about to show up at the Democratic Party Sit-In in Congr

[insta8er]

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The cameras and microphones have been shut off by Paul Ryan and the Republicans, so C-SPAN hasn't been allowed to carry it, but Periscope and Facebook users are providing whatever feed they can.
The Republican censorship of this extremely important day is an absolute outrage and just goes to show how little freedom of information this government wants us to have!
Thank goodness for everyday people who still believe in freedom of speech and information!


Anyone knows when Hillary will make it out there? it is one of her projects (Gun control).



https://www.facebook.com/actdottv/videos/vb.153418591515382/487609878096250/?type=2&theater¬if_t=live_video¬if_id=1466621938304375

[rbrnmw]

1. Senator Sanders

So proud of our Democratic leaders today!!!!!!!!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

26. Good for Bernie! You gotta love him!

[840high]

51. I do.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Hillary isn't in the House or the Senate

so I wouldn't expect her to be there. This is a demonstration by Dem congresspeople including some Senators, but Hillary is technically a private citizen.

[glennward]

38. She visited the House today. Maybe she already knew what was going to happen...remember,

one of her major campaign issues is gun law reform. Maybe this was to give her backing and make her pitch stronger yet?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

40. Good. Everyone should be on board with this.

[giftedgirl77]

3. It's great that Sanders is getting back to his job.

Considering HRC has a campaign to focus on most likely she'll let the senators do their job so she can focus on that.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

28. That's probably best... yes.

[WhiteTara]

4. Would she be allowed on the floor as she is NOT an

elected member?

[brooklynite]

7. I believe she can return to the Senate floor as a professional courtesy...not the House.

[WhiteTara]

9. Isn't the sit in in the House?

Then she wouldn't be allowed in and I hope the meme "why doesn't Hillary...." take hold.

[L. Coyote]

11. Yes, where they can't filibusterlike they did in the Senate. So this happens.

[center]

[WhiteTara]

13. I'm proud of our Democratic Reps.

[obamanut2012]

36. Correct

[JaneyVee]

5. I think he showed up already...

Per a senior WH reporter: https://mobile.twitter.com/IsaacDovere/status/745715690385059840

[Agschmid]

6. Good to see him go!

[zappaman]

8. Why would Hillary be there?

She's not a sitting Senator or House member.
Guess you didn't know that, huh?

[insta8er]

12. I'm not as educated as you are, but from the looks of it she is on her way.so maybe not that strange

of a question after all...

[zappaman]

44. Cool!

Make sure you spread the word when she shows up!

[TheCowsCameHome]

16. Why not?

A show of support would be a good thing. And show good character.

[LongtimeAZDem]

17. She has no standing for admission

As a former Senator, she could enter that chamber, but she has no expectation of entry under House rules.

[TheCowsCameHome]

18. Ok, how about out front, to support the others inside?

She is, after all, the presumptive presidential nominee of the 2016 Democratic Party.

She should take a prominent stand, and make it loud and clear.

[LongtimeAZDem]

19. It souds like they know:

House Democrats cheer Clinton in first Capitol Hill meeting

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141497240

that was this morning

[TheCowsCameHome]

20. How about she cheer THEM on?

That would be a great gesture.

[LongtimeAZDem]

21. SMH (nt)

[TheCowsCameHome]

22. Hey, knock yourself out..........

[obamanut2012]

37. lolz

[Squinch]

39. She did.

[TheCowsCameHome]

41. Glad to hear it.

[charlyvi]

10. Here he is:

Just for all you Bernie folks!






Micheal Moore tweeted that he came in the chamber to a round of applause

[renate]

14. thank you, and thank you for telling us what Michael Moore said!

[monmouth4]

23. Doesn't that one man over Bernie's right shoulder remind you of Hasert???? I know he's in prison,

but WOW!!!

[charlyvi]

30. Yes! I've seen him in a couple of the photos today...

I wonder who he is? I sure bet he gets the stink eye a lot!

[AntiBank]

66. I think it's Jim McDermott

[WolverineDG]

15. You'd think she'd at least have a public statement ready by now

supporting Representative Lewis' protest.

I'm just happy that Democrats are finally standing the hell up for what we say we believe in!

[leftofcool]

24. She already has made a statement.

[Squinch]

27. She did make a statement, forcefully supporting Lewis. So did Obama.

[Hortensis]

56. Of course she did--delivered a lot earlier.

Hillary and John Lewis are friends and allies, you know, and she had visited Congress and met with the Democratic caucus before 60 of them...sat down.

[Starry Messenger]

25. He arrived, shook hands, and then left.

https://twitter.com/IsaacDovere/status/745715690385059840

[Squinch]

29. From the comments, it looks like HRC didn't only make a forceful statement of support for the sit in

but she also met with Democrats in the spaces she was allowed to go (as she's not allowed on the House floor, having never been a Rep.) Pelosi tweeted that she was proud to welcome Hillary at the Capitol to meet with Democrats. I'm going to look for more on this.

[frazzled]

33. And she had to come all the way from Raleigh, NC ... after giving an hour-long economic speech

Although it doesn't really matter if she was there or not there: she has been an avid supporter of gun control, including an assault weapons ban, for many decades.

She is not a member of Congress, but she is on the cusp of becoming the new leader of the Democratic Party. So I'm glad she came to make her presence and support known.

BTW: I don't think Obama or Biden can go on the House floor either, without being invited (as for the State of the Union address). And that ain't gonna happen.

[Squinch]

35. No, you are right. It won't happen. But they have been voluble in their support, which is what

matters.

I am LOVING this!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

42. Not good enough, Bernie!

If he'd done more, like make a speech, he'd have been accused of grandstanding during a House-organized event.

[TheCowsCameHome]

43. I thought we were done with this shit.

Old habits die hard for some, evidently.

[CrowCityDem]

45. "This shit"? It's a legit complaint I'll say about an Sen who did a walk-by.

If you're going to show up to the sit-in, you should stay long enough to show your solidarity. Hillary isn't allowed on the floor, but she made a strong statement of support.

[TheBlackAdder]

47. It's a House Sit-In, right? Thought so.

[CrowCityDem]

49. Warren sat in for a while. Nothing stopped her.

[TheBlackAdder]

65. Dude, face it. You're obsessed with SBS and can't detach.

[riderinthestorm]

53. He did stay. He shook hands with everyone and issued a strong statement of support

"Change only happens when people come together to say the status quo is unacceptable. We stand with you @HouseDemocrats. #NoBillNoBreak," Sanders tweeted. "Proud to stand with my colleagues to demand action

[swhisper1]

55. no, it is shitty to dump on Sanders all the time

[TheCowsCameHome]

57. Get over yourself.

GD-P is OVER.

Seriously.

[George II]

61. It is a valid comment.

Senator Al Franken was there from almost the beginning and sat on the floor with them for quite some time, and Senator Elizabeth Warren was there for a while too.

Did you see the OP's question? "Anyone knows when Hillary will make it out there?" Any comments about "this shit" with respect to that question?

Dozens and dozens of Congressmen and some Senators took part in the sit-in. Why an OP simply about one single Senator?

[ThinkCritically]

48. Oh stop it.

You're being childish.

[840high]

52. You're still at it.

[swhisper1]

54. like what?

[jillan]

63. He is a senator ffs. How many other Democratic senators showed up to offer their support?

Bernie doesn't work in the House of Representatives. got it???

[TwilightZone]

64. Many of them, actually.

"a steady stream of Senate Democrats walked across the Capitol to join in the protest."

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/22/politics/john-lewis-sit-in-gun-violence/

[etherealtruth]

32. John Lewis is an amazing human being and a true leader

He has inspired countless democrats.

I am glad Sanders and so many others were inspired by Lewis

[obamanut2012]

34. Hillary isn't a member of Congress

[blackspade]

46. Awesome!

Make the rethugs feel the BERN!

[riderinthestorm]

50. Fantastic. John Lewis gets props for this action

But I'm thinking Bernie’s shown Congress that the people will reward action.

Dems may finally be growing a spine.

[PowerToThePeople]

58. <3 Bernie!

[cosmicone]

59. Good for him n/t

[George II]

60. "Anyone knows when Hillary will make it out there?"

Not being a member of Congress, under ordinary circumstances she wouldn't be permitted in the chamber.

Next question.

[Nonhlanhla]

67. Good for Bernie for showing up.

I hope he stays a Dem from now on and keep the flames alive. I was not a huge fan of his campaign (but I blame Weaver more than anyone), and I think we need Bernie and his focus INSIDE the Democratic Party.

I'm proud of our Democrats, particularly Lewis, Pelosi, Warren, Hillary, Bernie, and of course my all time favorite, Obama. Go Dems! Team Blue!