Sanders scores big at Iowa dinner that changed the race for another 'unelectable' candidate in 2008

[Omaha Steve]

Sanders scores big at Iowa dinner that changed the race for another 'unelectable' candidate in 2008: 'You remember that guy? What's his name? Oh, it's PRESIDENT Obama'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3288298/Sanders-scores-big-Iowa-dinner-changed-race-unelectable-candidate-2008-remember-guy-s-Oh-s-PRESIDENT-Obama.html

By FRANCESCA CHAMBERS, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN DES MOINES

PUBLISHED: 23:23 EST, 24 October 2015 | UPDATED: 11:52 EST, 25 October 2015

Hillary Clinton won the afternoon with the help of Katy Perry, but the evening belonged to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, who gave a barnstorming performance to the Iowa activists most likely to participate in the state's first-in-the nation caucus on February.

A democratic socialist with no name ID when he began, Sanders has had an uphill climb in the race against establishment favorite Clinton. His performance at tonight's Jefferson-Jackson dinner, the official 100-day count down until the caucus may not be enough to do the trick.

But it's been done before, he reminded his audience tonight, in 2008, when Clinton was also favored to win.

'Just to remember,' he said, 'about eight years ago, all the political experts talked about how another Democratic candidate for president just couldn't win. He was unelectable. You remember that guy? What's his name? Oh, it's President Obama.'

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[orpupilofnature57]

1. The Gravity of MSM won't keep Bernie down, it's not revolution, it's evolution of voters .

Misrepresenting the Debate like it was anything more than Bernie taking the High road , shows that " Desperate Dismissal " isn't working anymore, and hopefully the next Debate will be more issues oriented .

[Fawke Em]

2. The media were even trying to downplay the enthusiasm of his supporters.

I saw half a dozen Tweets that said something like, "Sanders crowd APPEARS to be loud because we're seating in front of them."

Whatever.

[orpupilofnature57]

4. They'll do anything to diffuse and dismiss Bernie, it's sycophancy to their boss, the 1% .

[AzDar]

12. Big Media is owned by Big Business, and so is Hillary Clinton.

They need to Feel The BERN!!

[lewebley3]

14. Bernie didn't score, He is behind Clinton, and he left early!

[daleanime]

20. Honesty like that....

really makes the Clinton campaign attractive to me.



Just in case it's needed

[orpupilofnature57]

23. It's being coerced rather than reasoned, because they have no reasons, just poetry & platitudes .

[HerbChestnut]

3. It was a great speech.

And I think it will set the tone up until the next debate. The real campaign started last night.

[azmom]

7. It sure did. Did you notice he came out

To the Revolution Starts Here. That was awesome.

[workinclasszero]

5. Too shouty for me

I don't like being yelled at for 20 minutes.

[HerbChestnut]

6. So 'shouting' is the new narrative huh?

He sounded passionate to me.

[Ned_Devine]

8. I see

You'd perhaps prefer having smoke blown up your proverbial backside while listening to teenie bopper music. The problems with wealth inequality are worth shouting about, by the way.

[JaneyVee]

9. No. I prefer a candidate with...

Actual policy proposals. Actual union endorsements. Actual party endorsements. Actual endorsements from civil rights heros like John Lewis and Gloria Steinem. Actual experience sticking her foot firmly inside republican assholes.

[Ned_Devine]

16. I think

I think we're all in agreement that the GOP needs a good strong kick there, and I think Bernie has done his part to stick his foot there throughout his career. The reason he hasn't gotten the endorsements from the establishment is because he's not the establishment. That's too risky for a lot of the establishment to go and endorse him. It was the same case for Barack back in 2007. But Bernie speaks to me an people like me about the changes we want to see. While I appreciate your support of Hillary, I hope you understand my support of Bernie

[AlbertCat]

17. So you like the status quo...

..... so we can have year and years of the same ol' Dem-Lite crap.

Argumentum ad verecundiam

[workinclasszero]

19. What you said

+100

[bread_and_roses]

26. "actual experience" warmongering, cluster-bomb loving, corporatist-kissing

yah! sis boom ba! after all, she's a big D!!!

This 65 yr old woman who would have loved to see a woman president in her lifetime will never vote for HRC. Never. She's a crumbs and leftovers Democrat. That so many think that's good enough is sad.

[djean111]

28. Well, you seem to have the candidate that pleases you! Awesome!

Are you upset because everybody does not agree with you? Supporting a candidate is a personal choice. This will get settled when the voting begins, after all. Supporters of various candidates being a bit peevish because everybody else does not support their candidate, do not accomplish anything at all.

[thesquanderer]

33. Too shouty for me, too. But I don't care about party/union endorsements.

The thing about these endorsements, as someone else pointed out, is that HRC is the safe bet there. If, for example, someone in congress endorses HRC, and BS wins, there are no consequences. But if someone endorses BS and (as expected) HRC wins, they have knocked themselves out of favor with the President. So that's a more difficult endorsement to consider.

And BTW, BS has plenty of actual policy proposals. (See https://berniesanders.com/issues/ )

[AlbertCat]

15. I thought only women shouted....

..... or something... I dunno...

[daleanime]

21. Appearance.....

and money, are everything?

[LiberalElite]

22. and if his voice were lower it'd be too "whispery" "can't he talk louder must be age"

Y'all got nowhere with Bernie Who?; moving on to yeah but Bernie's hair; Bernie's too old; Bernie doesn't smile... now it's "Bernie yells!" FFS

P.S.: What you see as "yelling" is the manifestation of being passionate on the issues. Of course some can't be expected to recognize it as such.

[orpupilofnature57]

24. Better than feigning a Southern accent when in the South .

[elleng]

10. this b.s. in spite of the fact that Martin O'Malley received 2 STANDING OVATIONS!

'Martin O'Malley, Clinton's only remaining challenger in the race aside from Sanders, also had a strong night, earning applause from sections outside his own on multiple occasions throughout his remarks.

O'Malley took a not-so-subtle jab at Clinton for her flip-flopping on high-profile issues tonight, as well.

'Thomas Jefferson once said, “in matters of fashion, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock." In these fast changing times, America needs a President who will stand like a rock,' he said.

The crowd went wild, as he plowed on and said 'a weather vane shifts its position every time the winds change. Effective leaders do not.'

'I know who I am, I know what I believe, and I am willing to fight for it,' he said.'

[antigop]

13. omg! He actually mentioned the weather vane??? Perfect! nt

[elleng]

18. YES! PERFECT,

if anyone pays attention!

[antigop]

36. thanks, elleng! nt

[MuseRider]

34. Oh that is great!

I have not seen any of this yet. I heard he was good. He always is. Can't wait to find the time to look for all of it. Thanks for bringing this in.

[elleng]

35. Check the video! it IS great! edited w video:

Last edited Sun Oct 25, 2015, 08:25 PM - Edit history (1)

http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4556718/martin-omalley-remarks-iowa-democrats-jefferson-jackson-dinner

[MuseRider]

37. Thank you.

At least one I don't have to go looking for, although they are probably all over DU in various threads. I appreciate this and I appreciate you for your strength and honest support of O'Malley. There is still a long way to go isn't there? You never know what could happen.

Thanks!

[elleng]

38. Thought I'd save you some running around.

Yes, a long way to go, which is why I'm in as many places as I can be, informing people.

[MuseRider]

39. Outstanding!

But, gosh I hate to say it but....wasn't he yelling a little too much? shhhhhhh

He did a great job. I can't think we would suffer at all with him in office. I think the other two just sucked all the air out of the room because there is no real reasonable reason he is not doing better.

Thanks so much! Onward we go!

[elleng]

40. THANKS, MuseRider!

He HAD to 'yell,' no other way, AND he had to raise their 'bad' policies and 'friends,' THAT is why we NEED him! NO WAY we would 'suffer' with him in office; we'll THRIVE!

ONWARD!

[MuseRider]

41. Just in case..

just in case you did not see all the carrying on about how Sanders makes everyone feel screamed at I threw that in as a joke. Raising policy issues and differences in doing things are the only ways to distinguish yourself. It has to be done. If not we would be looking at 3 candidates saying exactly the same thing and voting on delivery or looks. I fail to understand how that can be called bashing by any measure here on DU. Fair game, they know it and we should. I was waiting for the weathervane comment but still burst out laughing when he said it. He has guts, lots and lots of them.

I would be fine with him there. Of course I would love it to be Bernie but O'Malley would be great.

[elleng]

42. I've avoided most carryings-on, but am aware of a Bernie screams 'issue.'

Kind of thought it was a joke from you, and at the same time vary glad MO'M raised his voice in a way to be HEARD. And you are absolutely right, raising policy issues to distinguish oneself is ESSENTIAL, THAT's why I'm here! The distinctions are CRITICAL!

[Dont call me Shirley]

11. Expand the Bern!

[BeanMusical]

25. Kick and R

[Uncle Joe]

27. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Omaha Steve.

[V0ltairesGh0st]

29. OH steve...you should know...

The polls are the reason Hillary will be President, and besides Katy Perry handing her a POTUS necklace really seals the deal , don't be mad... How can you deny that !!!! I mean after all she told the big banks they should... "CUT IT OUT!"

Sorry Bernie ... I tried... I really did.... but in the face of these overwhelming odds I'm afraid... you are totally un-electable... sigh. I Guess my vote is just one among many that will have to called wasted. How could i be so short sighted... ??

[Thinkingabout]

30. Is that the same guy Sanders wanted to have opposition in 2012?

[sabrina 1]

31. I remember that guy too. And I remember how certain it was that HE wouldn't make it.

Same old story, a huge, well funded Corporate Machine putting out talking points, while on the ground things are a whole lot different.

[Aerows]

32. It is terrifying to both sides of the political fence

the thought that they might not get a Clinton or a Bush after all. They won't get another Bush, Republicans find him as detestable as everybody else. Clinton is running a campaign where she seems oblivious to the ire Wall Street and DC enablers have garnered.

It's going to be fun. Being an insider isn't going to help any candidate this season, and it is beautiful to watch.