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In reply to the discussion: The hypocrisy of the latest round of Bernie-bashing [View all]karynnj
(59,475 posts)That was a FAR more obvious case of working against the Democratic President.
I think your statement that Sanders is using "negative rhetoric about Democrats" shows evidence of cherry picking and ignores the very real outreach that he (with and without Schumer) did on healthcare. NO successful active politician can really have "ideological purity". They would be absolutely useless because they would never find any bill good enough to vote for.
If Hillary Clinton would have supported the same guy running to be mayor, you would NOT be making the case that she has given up her "ideological purity" on woman's rights. Some here had a problem BEFORE Kaine was picked, but very few people blamed HRC for his more nuanced support of abortion rights. Nor, did many object when Biden, who voted for the 2003 partial birth abortion bill that did not have a provision for women's health. So, if Obama and HRC are not faulted for selecting these people to potentially become President (who I like, but disagree with on this issue), why blame Sanders for simply endorsing or speaking for the DEMOCRAT running against a Republican who is not good on that issue?
I disagree and think that his efforts on ISSUES like healthcare have been positive. I specifically like that he was willing to speak to coal miners in West Virginia at a town hall, where everyone was civil and respectful - and issues were discussed seriously. That is getting our message out. If there are people - not on our side - willing to listen to Sanders, that is more significant than anyone throwing red meat to the base. Did you watch the Chris Hayes show that documented that?