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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: As Bernie Sanders Says 'No Apologies' for His Position, 70+ Groups Back Call [View all]![](http://cdn.lowgif.com/small/5ff24d8c96348b9e-cheerleader-gifs-find-make-share-gfycat-gifs.gif)
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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As Bernie Sanders Says 'No Apologies' for His Position, 70+ Groups Back Call [View all]
Uncle Joe
May 2019
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No one that advoates that child rapists should vote from behind bars will ever get my support
leftofcool
May 2019
#26
The important thing about Sanders then and now is that policies become discussed
BeckyDem
May 2019
#3
Yup, policies discussed & policies adopted. Bernie shining the light of truth to illuminate the way
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#4
I care about many things like the fact POC are jailed unfairly...that is our fight...not
Demsrule86
May 2019
#27
Considering he wants them to have the right to vote, what is your issue with him?
dogman
May 2019
#29
While I can find numerous statements by the ACLU advocating restoration of voting rights to those
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#39
That's pretty much what I was thinking. He wants Democrats to commit to all sorts....
George II
May 2019
#16
What? You mean you've NEVER heard of the world famous highly influential think-tank for public...
NurseJackie
May 2019
#18
I wonder if "Yoga For Peace, Justice, Harmony With The Planet" is very influential.
NurseJackie
May 2019
#12
Once again, the argument rests on unequal incarceration along racial lines. That is the problem
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#14
The right to vote is a core component of the social contract; those justly convicted of felonies
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#31
That restoration should occur once the obligation to the social contract, i.e. the criminal sentence,
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#34
I cannot find any statements by the ACLU advocating voting rights for incarcerated felons
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#42
I don't see anything from the Southern Poverty Law Center supporting this either
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#46
So what? Given that it is a departure form their previous positions, I doubt that clause would be
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#51
Argue all you wish; like I said, I love the fact that Sanders is promoting this suicidal issue
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#55
I believe people who are incarcerated should not lose the right to vote.
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#36
I wholeheartedly support Sanders, and Sanders alone, making this a campaign issue
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#43
I'm sorry to see the important issue get tied up with his personality, and hope that his making it
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#52
I am all for people who have served their prison time to have their voting rights restored.
sarabelle
May 2019
#63