Art Garfunkel Explains Why He Approved Bernie Sanders’ Use of ‘America’

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Art Garfunkel issued a statement on Friday explaining why he gave his approval to the campaign of Bernie Sanders to use the Simon & Garfunkel song “America” in a new political ad.
In comments released through his publicist, Garfunkel said that he “never wanted to gain an influence on the public through my songs, and then use it for my politics. It’s bait and switch.”
But he also explained how the song is meant to have universal resonance, while it’s also relevant to current issues, including what is being talked about on the campaign trail. He cited xenophobia, and said, “Now I believe the monied interests have gone too far and have rigged the system.” Sanders’ campaign is focused on Wall Street and campaign finance corruption, and he has condemned remarks that Donald Trump has made about Mexicans and Muslims.

http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/bernie-sanders-simon-and-garfunkel-america-art-garfunkel-1201686260/

New Mexico is a late primary, but Albuquerque is Berning hard! Lots of good activity tonight.

Meet the Progressive Candidates Who Stand With Bernie Sanders

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With less than three weeks until the Iowa Caucus, the political revolution is gaining steam, with Bernie Sanders ahead of Hillary in two recent Hawkeye State polls, winning among all voting blocs in a New Hampshire poll, and closing in on Clinton in two nationwide polls. In these exciting times, we must remember Bernie’s major message: This movement isn’t about one person, but ordinary people standing up and fighting back against an oligarchic system which benefits the one percent.

In other words, voting for Bernie Sanders isn’t enough, we must begin to participate actively in transforming our political system. Direct action and street marches are certainly necessary, with the #MarchForBernie happening across the country in less than two weeks, but we must not forget that a Bernie Sanders White House will also need a wave of progressive politicians winning seats in both the House and Senate.

With that objective in mind, we will present a few candidates who haven’t previously held Congressional office, and have strongly proclaimed that they #GotBerniesBack, running on his platform for a political revolution:

http://www.angrymillenials.com/?p=1892

Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean to Visit Iowa on Behalf of the Bernie Sanders Campaign

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Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean to Visit Iowa on Behalf of Sanders Campaign

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Jim Dean, chair of Democracy for America, on Saturday kicks off a seven-stop swing through Iowa on behalf of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid.

Jim helped found Democracy for America with his brother, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean, following the governor's 2004 presidential campaign. Democracy for America, the nation’s largest progressive committee with 700,000 members, recently endorsed Sanders’ presidential bid with an unprecedented 87 percent of votes cast.

Here’s the itinerary:

Saturday, January 23

9:45 a.m. Meeting with United Auto Workers Union Local 450, 4589 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines
Information for the public: This event is invite only.

12:30 p.m. Volunteer Canvass Launch, 504 E Locust Street, Des Moines
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public.

2:45 p.m. Meet & Greet with Volunteers, Polk County Field Office, 3839 Merle Hay Rd, Suite #259, Des Moines
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public.

4:30 p.m. Meet & Greet with Volunteers, Ames Field Office, 303 Main St, Ames
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public.

5:30 p.m. Story County Democrats Annual Soup Supper, Collegiate United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public.

8:30 p.m. Define American Film Festival Reception, Sticks Gallery, 400 E Locust St, Des Moines

Sunday, January 24

http://blog.4president.org/2016/2016/01/democracy-for-america-chair-jim-dean-to-visit-iowa-on-behalf-of-the-bernie-sanders-campaign.html

Bernie VS. Hillary — Who Would Actually Get Things Accomplished? The Ring of Fire

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Published on Jan 22, 2016

Ring of Fire’s Sam Seder and Farron Cousins discuss the recent Democratic debate, how it compares to last week’s Republican debate, and who would actually be a better choice for the country between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.

Hudson Town Hall Meeting Bernie2016TV live

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Started streaming less than 1 hour ago

Join Bernie Sanders for a town hall meeting in Hudson. Bernie will discuss his vision for tuition-free higher education, as well as his plans to address climate change and take on a corrupt political system holding in place a rigged economy. Use the hashtag #BernieInHudson to keep the conversation going online!
LIVE: 6pm ET
BERNIE: 7pm ET

Ed Schultz News and Commentary: Friday the 22nd of January

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Published on Jan 22, 2016

On Friday’s show, Ed is joined by John Nichols, Washington Correspondent for the Nation, to discuss the latest poll in Iowa that has Sen. Bernie Sanders leading Hillary Clinton. Ed and John also preview the process behind the Iowa Caucus. We are joined by Lonnie Scott, Executive Director of Progress Michigan, to discuss Rick Snyder’s defense of the Flint water crisis.

Sanders smeared as communist sympathiser as Clinton allies sling mud

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Attacks on Bernie Sanders by rival Democrats are likely to turn increasingly to his record on the economy and foreign affairs, according to a new dossier seen by the Guardian that accuses him of sympathising with communists and “not believing in capitalism”.

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jan/22/bernie-sanders-communist-sympathiser-hillary-clinton-us-election-2016?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_reddit_is_fun

Bedford, NH Livestream. Bernie's campaign event.

Bernie Sanders ahead of Hillary Clinton in Iowa, poll shows-CBS This Morning

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Published on Jan 22, 2016

A new poll of Democrats shows a big change in Iowa, as Bernie Sanders has an eight point lead over Hillary Clinton. The same poll showed Clinton leading in Iowa by 18 points just a month ago. She is still ahead in the national polls, but now trails in the first two voting states. Nancy Cordes reports.