Sen. Sanders Statement on the State of the Union Address

[cal04]

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered his final State of the Union address:

“President Obama raised some enormously important points regarding the long-term future of our country – much I agreed with. Not only can we effectively combat climate change, we can create good paying jobs. Yes, we have to destroy ISIS, but we must do so through a coalition, and we cannot get bogged down in perpetual warfare in the quagmire of the Middle East.

“I also appreciated the president’s point that we need more civil politics, that we need to get big money out of politics, and that at a time of tremendous wealth and income inequality we must revitalize American democracy.”

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sanders-statement-on-the-state-of-the-union-address?utm_content=buffera49f0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

[RobertEarl]

1. Obama hears you Bernie

And he sees what's backing you: Us.

He wants what is best for the country and he knows the American people can deliver, when given the chance. Heck, we got Obama elected, did WE not?

[libdem4life]

2. Hillary has drawn two powerful and unique opponents. Must be karma or something.

I can wait for a woman president...in no rush.

[Kalidurga]

4. I will wait for Nina Turner.

[libdem4life]

5. Do we get Ike as First Husband or is it ex...I forgot? Not sure he'd fit in very well. LOL

[Kalidurga]

7. Nina you know the other Tina Turner.

[libdem4life]

18. It was late...duh.

[JonLeibowitz]

13. I want to see Tulsi Gabbard be the 1st woman president. She is sounding phenomenal. n/t

[Kalidurga]

14. Oh another Hawaiian, that will drive the GOPers nuts

I approve.

[JonLeibowitz]

16. And they get to confuse Hinduism with Islam. Should be a fun ride. n/t

[Kalidurga]

17. I know right

Plus she was born in American Samoa so they will go with that I am sure.

[TheProgressive]

3. The camera panned towards the republicans when Mr. Obama mentioned 'money out of politics"

Absolutely zero republicans clapped or should up...

Than should tell every single American where the republican mind-set is...

[wendylaroux]

6. Bernie will help move us forward.

He has the little guys back. He gets it.

[lovemydog]

8. I really appreciate this statement.

Thanks for sharing it here cal04.

I like how the President talked about a five year plan rather than a one year plan. And Bernie picked up on that. Sanders has raised a lot of points, and so have his supporters, that the President emphasized tonight in his State of the Union address.

I like how President Obama was talking directly to the American people and basically saying 'you need to take it from here and I'll be with you - I know you can do it.'

Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, I think the President has also said that he won't endorse a candidate until after the primaries are over. I'm not sure if that's unusual or not. Maybe it's standard protocol. I think it's interesting though.

[Uncle Joe]

9. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, cal.

[hay rick]

10. Bernie has the grace to ignore the TPP sales job.

Looked to me like not many representatives stood up when Obama praised TPP.

[Skittles]

15. is that what you call it - grace?

[hay rick]

19. Yes.

I am for Sanders and against TPP. But this is Obama's moment. Sanders will have many other opportunities to attack TPP.

[Skittles]

20. it should be denounced and not ignored, period

especially by someone who has a reputation for telling it like it is

[Spitfire of ATJ]

11. TPP fell flat.

[Skittles]

21. I guess we're just supposed to ignore that part

greatness, you know

[Spitfire of ATJ]

22. Obama is using the "What's good for Wall Street" metric.

[Skittles]

23. watch what he does post-presidency

I'm guessing it won't be Habitat for Humanity-ish

[Spitfire of ATJ]

24. I picture him golfing with Bill, Dubya and McCain.

[Left Coast2020]

12. I'm thinking ahead of all of you.

I want to see Bernie's first SOTU address.