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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie has already Won [View all]Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)6. Obama mentioned paid leave in the SOTU speech and he also
used his executive authority to mandate it for federal workers/contractors:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/01/14/obama-to-propose-seven-days-paid-sick-leave-for-workers/
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/07/politics/obama-mandatory-sick-leave/
The article also mentioned that he pushed Congress to implement the Healthy Families Act.
Also, Obama has called for tuition-free community college much like Sanders:
http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Obama-trying-to-boost-free-community-college-plan-6492631.php
The notion that Dems dared not mention these issues is false.
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I may not be a woman but as a parent and grandparent I will not vote for someone that
A Simple Game
Oct 2015
#14
Not sure why you are pointing out that it wasn't his bill. What are you trying to imply.
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#62
I see her post as classic projection. I directly responded to her insinuation. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#95
Then those of us who want to prevent dead Women in back alley abortions will work that
randys1
Oct 2015
#76
But the Bernie folks say this crap with such confidence in their assertions!
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#68
I agree. Now we just need to consolidate that victory by putting Hillary in the White House.
DanTex
Oct 2015
#26
The Federal governments' TRADE TAX and (lack of) ENERGY policies create inequality.
Vincardog
Oct 2015
#73
The more Republicans we get, the more women will be forced to endure vaginal probes
emulatorloo
Oct 2015
#109
Yes, he has! Go Bernie! He ignores all the noise, and just keeps going! Gathering more and more
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#77
We can also thank Occupy Wall Street for massive public awareness of income inequality. nt
valerief
Oct 2015
#82
If Bernie isn't the nominee, all the happy talk will go up in smoke after the primary.
Jester Messiah
Oct 2015
#89
except that Mrs Clinton has no intention of actually following through on her newfound
Doctor_J
Oct 2015
#100