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Showing Original Post only (View all)Bernie Vows To Stay In It Until all 50 States Have Voted And On To The Convention. [View all]
Bernie Sanders Promises to Keep Pressing the Campaign
http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/02/29/bernie-sanders-promises-to-keep-pressing-the-campaign/
BOSTON Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont vowed on Monday night that no matter the outcome of the Super Tuesday races, his campaign would continue to rally voters against a political establishment that is largely backing his rival, Hillary Clinton.
Mr. Sanders, standing next to a chartered plane here, said he would likely win Vermonts vote, and also felt good about his chances for winning the most delegates in Oklahoma, Minnesota, Colorado and Massachusetts. He also said he might take a large number of delegates in Texas.
Mr. Sanders added that he was dedicated to taking the fight for the Democratic nomination to the convention this summer.
Still, Mr. Sanders emphasized the importance of Tuesdays votes and cast himself as going up against a Clinton machine powered by local officials in multiple states. Repeating a claim he made before elections in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, Mr. Sanders said he was confident he would do well if there is a large voter turnout and that he would struggle if not.
Mr. Sanders went on to repeat criticisms of Mrs. Clintons ties to several industries and to cast himself as a candidate more interested in reforming campaign finance laws and dealing with income inequality. To make his point, Mr. Sanders referred to the director Adam McKays acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday after he won for the best adapted screenplay for The Big Short, a movie about the failure of the banking industry.
Mr. Sanders also said that while he respected Mrs. Clinton, he didnt think real change comes from someone taking money from such industries and that instead, such change would come from millions of people demanding a government that represents all of us and not just the 1 percent.
http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/02/29/bernie-sanders-promises-to-keep-pressing-the-campaign/
BOSTON Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont vowed on Monday night that no matter the outcome of the Super Tuesday races, his campaign would continue to rally voters against a political establishment that is largely backing his rival, Hillary Clinton.
Mr. Sanders, standing next to a chartered plane here, said he would likely win Vermonts vote, and also felt good about his chances for winning the most delegates in Oklahoma, Minnesota, Colorado and Massachusetts. He also said he might take a large number of delegates in Texas.
We started this campaign at 3 percent in the polls 60 or 70 points behind Hillary Clinton, Mr. Sanders said to more than a dozen reporters. We have rallied millions of people who want to see a government that represents all of us and not just the billionaire class.
Mr. Sanders added that he was dedicated to taking the fight for the Democratic nomination to the convention this summer.
At the end of tomorrow, I think 15 states will have spoken, Mr. Sanders said. Last I heard, we have a lot more than 15 states in the United States of America. And I think it is more than appropriate to give all of those states and the people in those states a chance to vote for the candidate of their choice.'
Still, Mr. Sanders emphasized the importance of Tuesdays votes and cast himself as going up against a Clinton machine powered by local officials in multiple states. Repeating a claim he made before elections in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, Mr. Sanders said he was confident he would do well if there is a large voter turnout and that he would struggle if not.
Tomorrow all over the country, our campaign is taking on the political establishment, Mr. Sanders said. Were taking on governors and senators and mayors who know how to get out the vote. They do that very well.
Mr. Sanders went on to repeat criticisms of Mrs. Clintons ties to several industries and to cast himself as a candidate more interested in reforming campaign finance laws and dealing with income inequality. To make his point, Mr. Sanders referred to the director Adam McKays acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday after he won for the best adapted screenplay for The Big Short, a movie about the failure of the banking industry.
As Adam McKay pointed out at the Oscars last night, if we want to have a government that is not controlled by billionaires, then we should not be voting for candidates who received substantial sums of money from the wealthy, from Wall Street, from the pharmaceutical industry and the fossil fuel industry, Mr. Sanders said.
Mr. Sanders also said that while he respected Mrs. Clinton, he didnt think real change comes from someone taking money from such industries and that instead, such change would come from millions of people demanding a government that represents all of us and not just the 1 percent.
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Bernie Vows To Stay In It Until all 50 States Have Voted And On To The Convention. [View all]
AtomicKitten
Mar 2016
OP
This is going to be a long dragout fight for the soul of the Democratic party.
Major Hogwash
Mar 2016
#1
I don't know that she is exactly "just like Trump" - but she has given me no reason to believe
djean111
Mar 2016
#57
It is the votes WHERE THEY DIFFER that count - like, say war. That particular dog don't hunt, as
djean111
Mar 2016
#80
Exactly. Voting "liberal" on the issues her corporate masters don'g give a shit about...
Lizzie Poppet
Mar 2016
#87
This Revolt Has Been Building For Years - The DWS, DNC, DLC, Third-Way Has Only Themselves To Blame
cantbeserious
Mar 2016
#4
I think everyone has the right to due process. I didn't know you were judge, jury and executioner.
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#17
Where did Obama go, after he was elected? He appointed Third Way people, he did not "put on
djean111
Mar 2016
#62
The Sanders "revolutionaries" are not a cult, and they do not expect perfection, and
djean111
Mar 2016
#82
I don't quite see where, in my specific example, 'failing to deliver on a promise' as if it was...
islandmkl
Mar 2016
#84
On a hunt for what happened to his Progressive Campaign promises? The he told us not to look any
DhhD
Mar 2016
#91
Well the establishment started the coronation process for Madame Wall St. in 2016
timmymoff
Mar 2016
#122
But it depends, doesn't it, on whether he trash-talks our likely candidate or not.
randome
Mar 2016
#30
First Nader, then the GOP. Your goal post get good gas mileage does it?
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2016
#46
There's a point when her supporters should begin realizing her policies aren't helpful.
timmymoff
Mar 2016
#123
"I'm no longer going to be a member of the herd, following blindly." You don't realize it yet,
Tanuki
Mar 2016
#69
It's always good to pay close attention to what is going on. It behooves all of us to do so.
Tanuki
Mar 2016
#74
Your unnecessary insults aside, selfishness doesn't have to be financial in nature.
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#35
Do you believe that the necessary support that we would need from the Republican base
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#60
I, too, mind the corruption. Please read my further explanation in post #35.
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#40
Neither Roosevelt, Teddy or Franklin, could have achieved their success against special interests
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#44
a little simplistic history...FDR's convincing was along the lines of LBJ's...
islandmkl
Mar 2016
#81
What would compel the Republican Party to go along with Bernie's proposals in your opinion ?
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#85
you are looking for an answer within your own question...and i submit that your question
islandmkl
Mar 2016
#90
well I think NOT wanting to go through the entire democratic process is selfish
dana_b
Mar 2016
#126
Right, because we know JaneyVee would be urging Hillary to pack it in if the situation was reversed
whatchamacallit
Mar 2016
#112
I agree, he is a serious candidate. But timing is just as important as seriousness.
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#43
Later. Always later. We have to wait for Republicans to allow us to discuss these issues. (nt)
jeff47
Mar 2016
#98
Jeb Bush says people who think he's dropping out of the race have 'no clue'
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2016
#31
There is NO WAY the Corrupt Clintons should EVER be in positions of power again...
AzDar
Mar 2016
#113
This is part of the reason why both parties are dying. 40% of Americans
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2016
#128