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LiberalLovinLug

(14,164 posts)
78. Every OP with a positive story about Sanders you have to tromp through with your muddy boots
Wed Sep 13, 2017, 02:16 PM
Sep 2017

And find some post, any post, that you can take issue with to dampen the mood. The primaries will never end it seems.

Who cares if Sanders is #1 or not? Can you just admit he is very popular, one of the most popular?

Here's another study since you seem so obsessed with this:

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/329404-poll-bernie-sanders-countrys-most-popular-active-politician

Poll: Bernie Sanders country’s most popular active politician


Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) is the country’s most popular active politician, underscoring his importance to the Democratic Party as it seeks to rebuild in the wake of a disastrous 2016 election cycle.

Sanders is viewed favorably by 57 percent of registered voters, according to data from a Harvard-Harris survey provided exclusively to The Hill. Sanders is the only person in a field of 16 Trump administration officials or congressional leaders included in the survey who is viewed favorably by a majority of those polled.


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Did you read the part about "underscoring his importance to the Democratic Party as it seeks to rebuild.."? So for the sake of the party going forward, you may just want to curb your disdain and realize that he is a great asset right now, and as the old saying goes, "if you can't say anything nice...maybe just avoid the thread"

It's happening Not Ruth Sep 2017 #1
Strike while the iron's hot, Baby! nt SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #2
Awesome- go Bernie!!! Luciferous Sep 2017 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2017 #4
If you're referring to the Harvard-Harris poll, only "most popular politician" among these.... George II Sep 2017 #9
Actually there was more to the study than that: liberalnarb Sep 2017 #28
In what poll is his approval rating 75%? By the way, this is from page 1 of the poll you linked: George II Sep 2017 #29
... liberalnarb Sep 2017 #31
On what do you base you assessment of my "hatred" toward Senator Sanders? George II Sep 2017 #33
And :crickets: nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #37
We should add the names of Democrats who co-sponsored R B Garr Sep 2017 #39
One at a time? George II Sep 2017 #43
ROFL!! NurseJackie Sep 2017 #62
According to his website, more than 50 DEMOCRATS in the House have co-sponsored his last bill.... George II Sep 2017 #68
Nice background and facts on how much Democrats have done over years/decades R B Garr Sep 2017 #88
Who's John Dingel? Heddi Sep 2017 #90
Unbelievable, don't discuss the substance of the post, just a typo.... George II Sep 2017 #91
Right? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #98
Every OP with a positive story about Sanders you have to tromp through with your muddy boots LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #78
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. zentrum Sep 2017 #82
Bravo, well said! THANK YOU FOR THAT! beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #95
Thank you. n/t QC Sep 2017 #97
I wish we could rec individual posts. Autumn Sep 2017 #106
Every? George II Sep 2017 #113
You are so funny LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #119
Yep. I've always thought that kind of behavior- like from the GOP guests- is shorthand for Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #125
... George II Sep 2017 #116
You are so right. Curmudgeoness Sep 2017 #122
whatever dude...people love bernie cuz hes like your grandpa.... mentalslavery Sep 2017 #115
I know, it irritates me that Bernie is so damn likable. Autumn Sep 2017 #123
HE'S A MEANIE!!! QC Sep 2017 #131
Perfectly stated my mind. Thank you. KPN Sep 2017 #57
FAKE NEWS!!!!!11 FAKE NEWS!!!!11! QC Sep 2017 #35
DURec - I think you need to add Franken leftstreet Sep 2017 #5
Thanks Bernie and the co-sponsors for moving us forward. jalan48 Sep 2017 #6
I'll be calling senator Bennet 's office. mountain grammy Sep 2017 #7
"Groundbreaking"? George II Sep 2017 #8
It's a quoted phrase from the article leftstreet Sep 2017 #11
What's 17 tries between friends? Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #12
Persistence! Dustlawyer Sep 2017 #17
Groundbreaking is the exact word whether it's in a quote or not. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #19
Yep. And even if it fails, it's feeling more and more Volaris Sep 2017 #20
Absolutely. It's in the conversation. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #34
Awesome! Add Al Franken to the list. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #10
He had a thread of his own :) Donkees Sep 2017 #13
Awesome x 2! beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #16
That's an all star list. Autumn Sep 2017 #14
Yes, it is! The Democratic Party of FDR just roared. eom SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #18
Yes it did, & I love it!! disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #49
Props to congressional democrats! Cracklin Charlie Sep 2017 #59
I'll be curious to see if it differs significantly from Conyers' bill n/t TexasBushwhacker Sep 2017 #15
No Feinstein? Auggie Sep 2017 #21
I'm from California Mr.Bill Sep 2017 #65
So am I ... Auggie Sep 2017 #71
Great list so far! PatsFan87 Sep 2017 #22
There is no plan to pay for it. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2017 #23
The U.S. never has problems funding its priorities. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #36
I think I know where we can get some of it.. disillusioned73 Sep 2017 #50
Cue the anti-Bernie chorus in 3...2...1... Still In Wisconsin Sep 2017 #24
"There is no try." We have to succeed. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2017 #26
Actually, you're right. Thank you for channeling Master Yoda. Still In Wisconsin Sep 2017 #27
But with big legislation we get about one shot per generation. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2017 #30
Once upon a time, we were told national health insurance would never happen. Then we got the ACA. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #41
the tax increase pricetag will be the tricky part. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2017 #58
It will be voted down anyway. Still In Wisconsin Sep 2017 #63
That doesn't change my point. When it becomes a priority, Congress will find the funding somewhere. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2017 #134
Somehow the Republicans have used Bernie's bill to sabotage Medicare for All and the ACA. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2017 #135
And with each Dem that signs on LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #25
We're making a list, checking it twice. R B Garr Sep 2017 #38
It's a Love Train ornotna Sep 2017 #32
Medicare for all is not the way to do single payer. For one thing, it's not a single payer stevenleser Sep 2017 #40
Please stop. berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #45
I will never stop talking about facts and the truth. Don't even try to make me. nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #47
If you were talking facts, I would not object berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #48
This just shows you dont know what you are talking about. Read greatauntoftriplets post below stevenleser Sep 2017 #61
I think you should follow your own advice here berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #72
That means nothing. Where are the details on how this would happen? Who would pay for it. stevenleser Sep 2017 #83
they are only worthless to someone who doesn't give a shit. berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #85
Nope, the opposite. They are only worth something to someone who doesnt give a shit stevenleser Sep 2017 #87
You can keep trying, but your opinion is in opposition to 1/3rd of the Senate berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #92
Then by all means, post the details. You won't because you can't. This is legislative vaporware. nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #96
and bring on the goal post shift. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #100
It's amazing to me people can't comprehend Medicare can be strengthened Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #105
Are pundits unable to understand how that works or is it intentional? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #109
Nope, no argument was demolished, no goal posts were shifted. Not even a good try. nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #108
Ok Steve. Whatever you say. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #111
I'm on Medicare and had nearly $5,000 of out-of-pocket expenses last year. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #52
Sorry to hear that. I am trying to tell people to try to really understand what they are proposing stevenleser Sep 2017 #64
Thanks. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #79
Bernie's plan has improvements to Medicare that would reduce, if not remove these out-of-pockets. berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #73
And how would that work? greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #81
Exactly. nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #84
That's what he's doing today. berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #86
Ultimately, you won't get the answers you really want because they don't exist. stevenleser Sep 2017 #89
Post removed Post removed Sep 2017 #93
And of course, the ad-hominem last resort of someone who has lost an argument. nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #94
The only thing left in are prescription copays capped at 250/yr. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #101
Many people have high out of pocket for insurance that they pay too much for. progressoid Sep 2017 #76
But will they cover expensive treatments for rare diseases? greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #80
yes. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #102
Kick and Rec for DOING THE RIGHT THING! Like SENATOR SANDERS! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #42
Twitter Video: I'm very proud to be introducing the Medicare for All Act today ... Donkees Sep 2017 #44
K&R! berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #46
Health care is a RIGHT. alarimer Sep 2017 #51
Yes. Not a pony or a unicorn. DeeDeeNY Sep 2017 #60
Why ignore Conyers single payer House Bill delisen Sep 2017 #53
Bernie's Plan is more comprehensive and more progressive. UCmeNdc Sep 2017 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author UCmeNdc Sep 2017 #55
I don't think it helps build the Democratic Party to not delisen Sep 2017 #74
Not being ignored. House and Senate bills are separate. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #103
Why are you only writing about the Senate bill? delisen Sep 2017 #120
because it was introduced today. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #121
Tunnel vision? delisen Sep 2017 #124
Do you have a thread on the House bill to look at? Bradical79 Sep 2017 #127
K&R UCmeNdc Sep 2017 #56
Ongoing discussion of how we pay SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2017 #66
These are the real... floWteiuQ Sep 2017 #67
If we understand the historical background of DeminPennswoods Sep 2017 #69
16 Senators now. Jeanne Shaheen just signed on Arazi Sep 2017 #70
17 add Leahy Donkees Sep 2017 #77
Medicare is expensive... LakeArenal Sep 2017 #75
In Bernie's bill HarmonyRockets Sep 2017 #99
Ironically because some self-identified progressives refused to vote for the Democratic nominee, I still_one Sep 2017 #104
Big K&R mvd Sep 2017 #107
Do not underestimate the general disgust with our healthcare system... DeminPennswoods Sep 2017 #110
The cynic in me wonders if certain people were pushing this so hard Blue_Tires Sep 2017 #112
The fact that every thread we see is about Bernie rather than the issue BainsBane Sep 2017 #114
This is outstanding!! Big K&R! nt riderinthestorm Sep 2017 #117
Their timing on this is impeccable bucolic_frolic Sep 2017 #118
I forgot to rec this thread, and it deserves it! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #126
Do the American people realize this is a symbolic gesture? bettyellen Sep 2017 #128
When you see a post like this Trumpocalypse Sep 2017 #129
That maybe the intent- but I do like the idea of it coming out as an issue now- bettyellen Sep 2017 #130
If it brings it up as an issue in the midterms Trumpocalypse Sep 2017 #132
Oh I know- and if it wises up the electorate maybe that's good. bettyellen Sep 2017 #133
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