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MADem

(135,425 posts)
82. Well, he may not "need" one...but he has a few.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 11:01 PM
Mar 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2016/02/11/sanderss-claim-that-he-does-not-have-a-super-pac/

In the age of dark money and unlimited fundraising opportunities via super PACs, it’s fair for Sanders to make the distinction that he, unlike Clinton and most of the Republican candidates, is not affiliated with the super PAC. Sanders does not have a sanctioned super PAC that acts as an extension of his campaign and is affiliated with wealthy donor networks or corporate industries, in the way that other presidential candidates do.

But there have been three unaffiliated super PACs supporting Sanders. One of them has spent $1.2 million campaigning for the candidate so far, accounting for the majority of outside group spending for Sanders so far. Meanwhile, 14 groups total spent $1.7 million campaigning for Clinton so far.

Sanders has not exploited the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, but is still reaping its benefits. There’s not much Sanders could do to stop outside groups, but he hasn’t actively denounced their help, either. He would be much more precise if he said: “I do not have a super PAC allied with me.”

As currently framed, however, Sanders’s statement does not quite qualify for a Geppetto Checkmark. We would give half a Pinocchio if we could, but we do not use half-Pinocchios. So Sanders earns One Pinocchio.
Fired up! Barack_America Mar 2016 #1
thats how I felt at the portland event in august. 28k people:) it was amazing litlbilly Mar 2016 #2
I was at the Portland event as well. It was quite an event. CentralMass Mar 2016 #106
I was on the floor Pastiche423 Mar 2016 #107
How many will be disappointed when he doesn't give them anything near free healthcare and college? itsrobert Mar 2016 #3
The same number that would be dissapointed in a candidate who didn't have the guts to try. EndElectoral Mar 2016 #5
This. They think we want free stuff when what we really we want is a fair shot. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #10
+1 Duval Mar 2016 #32
+2 casperthegm Mar 2016 #40
"It is not necessary to see the whole staircase, just the first step." bvar22 Mar 2016 #53
Great quote St Aug girl Mar 2016 #78
Thanks! Such a great one- appalachiablue Mar 2016 #84
Nice way to put it, bvar22. senz Mar 2016 #105
This message was self-deleted by its author DUbeornot2be Mar 2016 #110
Excellent Post WiffenPoof Mar 2016 #55
Yooge plus one! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #60
You nailed it. Bohunk68 Mar 2016 #108
+1 an entire shit load. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #49
It's not the free stuff truegrit44 Mar 2016 #56
That's it. How anyone CAN'T understand Bernie's fight for the people baffles me. appalachiablue Mar 2016 #119
+1 lbp Mar 2016 #38
The Hillarians don't want her to try. They won't be disappointed. It will be a stream of Doctor_J Mar 2016 #68
They just want her elljay Mar 2016 #131
This message was self-deleted by its author Scootaloo Mar 2016 #103
What Too Many Hillary Supporters Keep Missing Here Is This... ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #115
This asking for 'free stuff' IS REPUBLICAN BOILER PLATE! FUCK THAT! roguevalley Mar 2016 #124
Unfortunately, This Is The Message Too Many Hillary Supporters ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #125
You know, sometimes the best thing is to push on in a real direction, rather than sit still and TwilightGardener Mar 2016 #9
Obama pushed and hit a roadblock in the Republican congress itsrobert Mar 2016 #12
No candidate will get everything on a wish list or campaign promise roster. TwilightGardener Mar 2016 #20
. emmadoggy Mar 2016 #29
+2 nomorenomore08 Mar 2016 #43
Let's see, Obama took single payer off the table SheilaT Mar 2016 #39
There are several things he could have pushed harder on, that being one of them. nomorenomore08 Mar 2016 #45
I think perhaps the problem is that he SheilaT Mar 2016 #63
That, and his generally middle-of-the-road political tendencies. Likely it's a little of both. n/t nomorenomore08 Mar 2016 #97
I believe they were Samantha Mar 2016 #91
In fact, Obama had Majorities in both the House and Senate, bvar22 Mar 2016 #130
He didn't have a Republican congress for ACA BuelahWitch Mar 2016 #54
For about 2 months itsrobert Mar 2016 #65
Wrong, he had a Dem majority for two years KelleyKramer Mar 2016 #70
Thank you! n/t BuelahWitch Mar 2016 #72
And there were a few that sided with the republicans itsrobert Mar 2016 #75
That didn't matter, so wrong again KelleyKramer Mar 2016 #79
A majority wasn't enough in the Senate when the Repubs filibuster almost everything All in it together Mar 2016 #88
That is a Third Way/Blue Dog bullshit lie KelleyKramer Mar 2016 #93
Thank you... Kensan Mar 2016 #129
Then don't. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #71
They still weren't Republicans BuelahWitch Mar 2016 #73
That is true itsrobert Mar 2016 #76
Obama has been a GREAT president and a great transition between the sucky government of George w and lostnfound Mar 2016 #59
Goddamit, will you stop and think for a moment about what you're writing? RiverNoord Mar 2016 #67
Yes!! Spoken like someone sammythecat Mar 2016 #95
Thank you! LittleGirl Mar 2016 #98
Excellent post! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #109
You should make this an OP. Puglover Mar 2016 #112
The President's miscalculation was the belief that the GOPukes were interested mikehiggins Mar 2016 #87
He pushed in the wrong direction on a lot of issues like strengthening the NSA/CIA Security State, rhett o rick Mar 2016 #123
Yet again, I wish I could Rec posts Hydra Mar 2016 #92
Thank you! TwilightGardener Mar 2016 #94
I bet most would rather UglyGreed Mar 2016 #13
"Free" Health Care, take the amount we spend on Health Care and devide by 307,000,000 the result is truehawk2 Mar 2016 #24
Welcome aboard. Thanks for laying this out so well. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #34
Beautifully said, truehawk2. Nice to see you here. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #62
+1000 paleotn Mar 2016 #64
Excellent Post RepubliCON-Watch Mar 2016 #80
Romney asked the exact same question DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #35
Bernie has said this cannot be done over night. It is going to take time and all of us to push. Duval Mar 2016 #36
We aren't expecting Bernie to "give" us anything. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #41
LOL! Plucketeer Mar 2016 #44
It's really tragic when all you have to believe in is YOUR OWN TIRED PR. Raster Mar 2016 #48
Besides, he has been saying from the beginning that he cannot do anything by himself, it's Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #52
Your favorite deal is mischaracterizing Bernie and what he said. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #57
Thanks Hillary anothergreenbus Mar 2016 #61
FREE healthcare? Not expecting or asking for it! Hell, I'd happily pay the SAME premiums into Turn CO Blue Mar 2016 #66
A cynical attitude for sure. We can do it if there is the will.U expect to be charged for air bjobotts Mar 2016 #77
What a very Rupublican meme. roody Mar 2016 #81
I just want them to try... Buddyblazon Mar 2016 #86
you certainly should get an A for effort. cui bono Mar 2016 #90
I don't expect magic from him. senz Mar 2016 #99
What's it like to be so full of contempt? Does it hurt? Scootaloo Mar 2016 #104
This message was self-deleted by its author CobaltBlue Mar 2016 #111
And thanks him for letting us know he isn't for free college. nm rhett o rick Mar 2016 #121
Bernie has surpassed all expectations already. Ladyhawk Mar 2016 #114
American's deserve candidates who at least try for this. harun Mar 2016 #117
How many will be upset when Clinton doubles the defense budget and cuts the min wage? rhett o rick Mar 2016 #120
It would not be giving, it would be balancing noiretextatique Mar 2016 #132
Believe it or not CNN Land of Enchantment Mar 2016 #4
"We don't need no"? Damn Sanders fans... young and underedumacated. nt cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #6
Isn't it the truth? bvf Mar 2016 #28
Or they could be Pink Floyd fans: Ken Burch Mar 2016 #42
I feel the more important question, which is rarely asked is, Stryder Mar 2016 #46
Thank You For Sharing This Good News cantbeserious Mar 2016 #7
Outstanding! warrprayer Mar 2016 #8
Maybe we should post the site every other post--here it is Doitnow Mar 2016 #11
Turn up the Bern!! PeoViejo Mar 2016 #14
It's so awesome Nickel79 Mar 2016 #15
It should be "Bernie Sander we have your back! You don't need a SuperPac!" nt Snotcicles Mar 2016 #16
Agree. Duppers Mar 2016 #22
That is Great! Hope it takes off! nt Chezboo Mar 2016 #17
It was Wonderful to See That! KoKo Mar 2016 #18
We are still talking about a) the event, and b) the revolution! Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #19
Oh good, phew. liberalnarb Mar 2016 #21
They will never produce the numbers and enthusiasm you just saw in Chicago. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #74
Government is essentially a club store. ZX86 Mar 2016 #23
Yes, EXACTLY. This is the way civilization is supposed to work. truehawk2 Mar 2016 #25
Yes. emmadoggy Mar 2016 #33
Beautiful..............................say it loud and clear..................we can hear you....... turbinetree Mar 2016 #26
Go Bernie, and fuck the corruption. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #27
Watching Sanders on CNN now. Duval Mar 2016 #30
I heard that! Proud Buckeye! nt thereismore Mar 2016 #31
Maybe there is hope for this country. tabasco Mar 2016 #37
There IS hope - it's us Plucketeer Mar 2016 #47
I swear this is the truth! Duval Mar 2016 #50
That's an awesome chant! Go Bernie! SammyWinstonJack Mar 2016 #51
K&R! This post has hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #58
Hell yeah! klook Mar 2016 #69
x 1000000 AtomicKitten Mar 2016 #102
Well, he may not "need" one...but he has a few. MADem Mar 2016 #82
kick kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #83
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #85
We chanted that at the Feel the Bern Rose Parade March! cui bono Mar 2016 #89
Let's work real hard to get them all out to the polls. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #96
Excepting of course AmericanCrossroads.org (Rove's SuperPAC) and Freedom Partners (Kochs'). Links: ucrdem Mar 2016 #100
This isn't breaking news: they always do this noiretextatique Mar 2016 #133
And this is just the beginning C Moon Mar 2016 #101
How can it be asuhornets Mar 2016 #113
Then why is Bernie behind in delegates? treestar Mar 2016 #116
Because Hillary was busy trying to win the states she will never win in the general. Yay... ooops! FighttheFuture Mar 2016 #126
This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Mar 2016 #118
If we end up with GOP control BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #122
No, the Democrats accomplished that all on their own, and they've done jack shit about since then! FighttheFuture Mar 2016 #127
And we'll spend the next 8 years blaming Hillary ucrdem Mar 2016 #128
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