Bernie Sanders
Related: About this forumNC super delegate: Breaking Toward Bernie
Its clear that Americans of all stripes are frustrated with politics as usual. Washington is gridlocked. Our economy is rigged against ordinary Americans. Politicians can be bought and sold. Something is obviously wrong.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is the only candidate in either party with a long, consistent track record of independence. He is a consensus builder who knows how Washington works. Hes not been corrupted by the power and money of politics. Hes in the race because he has the passion and vision that America needs.
And Americans are responding in record numbers.
More than a million people have donated to his campaign already, a milestone unmatched by any other first-time White House candidate. Hes had record-breaking crowds at events across the country. In Iowa alone, more than 35,000 people have attended Sanders-sponsored events.
Events throughout North Carolina have been packed with people who are passionate about getting Sanders elected. Many of the attendees had never volunteered before. They have been drawn to a Sanders campaign brimming with enthusiasm. And they are already working hard.
I am a member of the Democratic National Committee, and I believe a Democratic presidency is our best hope for fixing the problems we face. Weve seen, however, that the president cannot do it alone. He or she will also need a Congress that works. Democrats must choose a presidential nominee that will help other Democrats get elected. We must select a nominee who will inspire people, not only to vote, but also to make phone calls and knock on doors.
Sanders is the only candidate leading a people-powered campaign to revolutionize politics. It offers a special opportunity to the Democratic Party to broaden its appeal.
We need to shake things up in the District of Columbia and Raleigh, if we want to get our nation and our state back on track. Serious changes need to be made and the time is now. Sanders has the experience, the vision and the energy to move this country and our state forward.
Thats why I am proud to endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders. I am feeling the Bern, and ask you to join me in helping him get elected as the next president of the United States.
Jake Quinn is a Democratic National Committee member and super delegate who lives in Asheville.
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/01/29/guest-columnist-breaking-toward-bernie/79511050/
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)that would be Bernie Sanders. He's not enriching himself before the election. He's paying his own way...with the little donations from the little people who finally think they/we will have a voice in the process.
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Republicans.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)I don't imagine Rainbows for Bernie, but he is used to working with them. They say he hasn't an enemy in Washington. He'll surely get a good start for many of these programs and maybe a miracle or two along the way. But we have to start somewhere.
But Nancy Pelosi better get off her high-horse and onto the right train moving into Washington. She has been such a disappointment.
Oh, well, we take them as they come.
jillan
(39,451 posts)retrowire
(10,345 posts)CharlotteVale
(2,717 posts)Matariki
(18,775 posts)something that was working for us when Dean was DNC chairman and DWS abandoned for whatever reason.
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/266218-sanders-dems-need-50-state-strategy
Betty Karlson
(7,231 posts)ypsfonos
(144 posts)TIME TO PANIC
(1,894 posts)We are not as red as people think.
Betty Karlson
(7,231 posts)When Tidewater comes out in droves, we outnumber the redder inland parts of NC. If we lose NC, it's because Third Way Democrats have been depressing Tidewater turnout.
TIME TO PANIC
(1,894 posts)ladyVet
(1,587 posts)And I have only seen Bernie stuff, nothing from anyone else (even most of the old Mittens crap, the Paul, Ryan and other GOPers stuff has been pulled off cars).
TIME TO PANIC
(1,894 posts)The pundits are underestimating his cross-over appeal in the south. They think democrats lose because we're all a bunch of evangelical hicks, when in reality they lose because they run (blue dog) conservative democrats.
thereismore
(13,326 posts)Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)More and more - public opinion is registering with those of influence - a trend that can only keep growing.
blackspade
(10,056 posts)k8conant
(3,030 posts)I'm glad to see a "super delegate" who doesn't want the Democratic Party on the wrong track.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
Duval
(4,280 posts)Jake Quinn! A name to remember. We are glad we are not alone in NC! And thanks, Mufaddal.
unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)bumper stickers and yard signs I'v seen have been Sanders. I have only seen a few Trump and two Clinton.
I live in a college town and the students who shop where I work are excited about Sanders. The biggest thing they talk about is his policy on Climate Change, not tuition. The majority of my fellow employees (about a 100 people) are Sander supporters, three for Trump and 0 for Clinton.
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)leftcoastmountains
(2,968 posts)Response to Mufaddal (Original post)
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