Today, Bernie may well have made a significant step in attracting PoC to his campaign

[cali]

That crowd of cheering striking government workers he addressed is almost entirely composed of black workers. And his support and advocacy for them, is nothing new. It isn't out of political calculation or expediency. It's born of conviction.

<snip>

The white-haired Sanders is a well-known figure among some of the Capitol Hill workers in the audience on Tuesday, particularly those who work in the Dirksen Cafeteria, where he has his office. Sanders regularly makes the rounds with the cafeteria workers, talking inequality and unions and fair pay, and sometimes pausing for selfies in Dirksen’s halls. Most of them are more accustomed to serving senators coffee and cleaning up their hallways than protesting with them.

“He’s an awesome dude,” said Anthony Thomas, a cafeteria worker who recalled chatting with Sanders one-on-one outside during a work break. “This is the third time he’s taken his time out of his busy schedule to come support our strike.”

<snip>

http://time.com/4044632/bernie-sanders-pope-francis-strike/

more:

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/09/22/bernie-sanders-joins-rally-of-striking-federal-workers-to-call-for-wage-increase/

[Maedhros]

1. How many candidates would actually JOIN A PICKET LINE with his constituents?

Integrity, my friends, is worth more that all the money in Hillary's war chest.

[cali]

8. it really is.

[Snotcicles]

58. Bernie is in his element on a picket line, leading a march or a protest.

He always wears comfortable shoes, just in case.

[sabrina 1]

71. Yes, he is far more comfortable among real people than he is with 'DC insiders'

You can't fake that. Or buy it!

[Snotcicles]

73. Bernie ain't the type to hide from a fight he believes in. The thing about being real 100%

of the time is, those around you can be real also, and not worry about consequences.

[tecelote]

59. Exactly.

Honesty and integrity with a track record to prove his convictions.

He's what all our politicians should be but so very few are.

He's not owned and not a hawk. He cares about Americans over America.

Like you said "...worth more that all the money in Hillary's war chest."

[bvar22]

78. I know a candidate from 2008 who promised he would do that.

He was lying.

[Maedhros]

79. Many candidates come from the "tell the liberal base whatever they want to hear, then ignore them"

wing of the Party.

[in_cog_ni_to]

2. He's an amazing man and an incredible, giving human being.

That's all there is to it. How many other Senators have done what he has done for those workers? My guess is NONE. You're so lucky to have him representing you in Congress. I wish he was my Senator. Durbin's pretty good, but Bernie is GREAT.

[cui bono]

13. Then why didn't he run for president in 1980???

Why didn't he run for president in 1992???

Or 1996??? Or 2000??? 2004??? 2008???? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1???

Why? WHY? WHY????????????????????????




That's what someone thinks is important now. Seriously. They keep badgering me about it in another OP as if it is important and means something.

[in_cog_ni_to]

17. They must have a BERNIE meme

DU Think Tank who does nothing but sit around all day thinking of Anti-Bernie memes.

Who the hell thinks up this crap?

What a stuuuupid argument to make. They're running out of ways to attack him.

[cui bono]

80. Yeah, seriously. That just makes no sense at all.

I keep asking him/her to explain it but they keep going off on other nonsensical tangents.

[AlbertCat]

26. Why didn't he run for president in 1992???

Because there wasn't the danger of Hillary as president looming?

Seriously..... he is an Independent, y'know. He's clearly seen now that the Dems are not doing much to solve our nation's problems, combined with the fact that the GOP is out and out dangerous to the country.


No the parties are not the same.... but they are both clearly not for the "people". Citizens United has to have been a major push to his decision to run.

[cui bono]

81. Exactly. He's running because he NEEDS to run.

I don't think he particularly wants to run, but he can see no one else is jumping in to save the country and its people, so he's doing it out of duty and responsibility.

That makes him all the better a candidate. Altruistic, not looking for another notch on his career belt or to make the history books.

[beam me up scottie]

39. One DUer thinks that it's because he has a nest egg waiting for him in Israel.

They think it's the only reason he decided to step out from his quiet role for 25 yrs & take on someone like Hillary Clinton.

[BuelahWitch]

50. So then why isn't he running for President of ISRAEL????

[beam me up scottie]

52. Right? That's some grade A anti-Semitism right there.

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I feel sorry for people like that.

They see Jews, Jews everywhere...

[Hiraeth]

65. I saw that. Spin Doctor. Hilarious.

[snort]

75. That BASTARD!

I knew there was something about that guy I didn't like. Now the coffee in my "FEEL THE BERN" mug doesn't taste quite as good and my "BERNIE!" t-shirt is getting kinda tight in the collar.

[RufusTFirefly]

18. One Senator I can think of who might have matched Bernie's dedication to workers ...

... died in a plane crash in Eveleth, Minnesota.

[in_cog_ni_to]

22. Be still my heart!

You're right. Paul was soooo much like Bernie. I still miss him and tear up just thinking our loss of that great, great man. He'll always be one of my heroes, as will President Bernie Sanders. They're both RARE politicians.

[Wankle Ronnie]

3. It's probably why AFSCME and SEIU

are holding off their endorsements. Bernie's on fire, and will obtain both after the first debates. Bernie will completely demolish Clinton leaving her stuttering and wondering what just happened.

[GitRDun]

4. Good for Bernie

If he can just be himself reaching out to all voter blocks he really can win.

Good step for him.

Thanks for posting.

[Chitown Kev]

5. It's both

It isn't out of political calculation or expediency. It's born of conviction.

Both can be true and one doesn't invalidate the other.

[cali]

11. except this is no different from what he's been doing for years,

[Chitown Kev]

19. In some cases

Sanders doesn't always show solidarity with progressives causes (or POC for the matter) in this way.

[cali]

32. bull. he's been doing this for decades. I know. he's represented me for decades.

[jfern]

41. He's usually there

I mean sure, he doesn't show solidarity with Palestinians, but 98% of Congress is quite pro-Israel.

[msongs]

6. so did Obama show up with his comfortable shoes...or any shoes for that matter? nt

[a kennedy]

9. He's visiting with the Pope......... eom

[George II]

27. Obama was busy preparing to meet the Pope today. I.e., he was busy being PRESIDENT, like he does...

......24/7.

[George II]

42. Here's where Obama was today, being President, thank you.

And your comment about him showing up "with any shoes for that matter" was rude and insulting.

[cali]

44. it's really not about today. It's about a promise he made.

[George II]

56. What are you talking about?

[Jim Lane]

61. It was a promise during the 2008 campaign

Noted in this story in Politico:

Largely marginalized during eight years of the Bush era, labor’s organizing and fundraising efforts were out in full force for the 2008 Obama campaign. And the pro-union candidate returned the love, vowing to push labor’s agenda and famously declaring he’d don “comfortable shoes” and march on a picket line if they needed him.

[leftofcool]

62. If you must disparage Democrats, please do so in the Bernie Group.

[Glassunion]

69. Jury Results

On Wed Sep 23, 2015, 09:56 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

If you must disparage Democrats, please do so in the Bernie Group.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=615419

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Seriously? Pointing out a broken promise is "disparaging"? And pushing the meme that Bernie supporters are "bad Democrats" for believing in Democratic values and trying to paint the Bernie Group as some sort of hotbed of anti-Democratic activity. ..

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Wed Sep 23, 2015, 10:09 AM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: This does not rise to the level of an alert able post.not even close.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It's snark, not hide-worthy. Alerter should copy and past the contents of the alert in a reply to the poster and have a discussion.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Sick of the hate. This is mild compared to what such people deserve. Clean up the Fox News garbage coming from so-called Democrats before complaining about criticism of the same.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

[Fred Sanders]

72. Kudos to Juror #5...folks should take the hint, the Hillary Hateathon is getting boringly obvious:

Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Sick of the hate. This is mild compared to what such people deserve. Clean up the Fox News garbage coming from so-called Democrats before complaining about criticism of the same.

[CharlotteVale]

7. K&R

[magical thyme]

10. and he got great coverage from the msm for a change!

[Beartracks]

12. Hey, that reminds me...!

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[Skwmom]

14. The framing of your headline makes it look like he is doing it for political reasons.

But I'm sure you see that.

[cali]

15. I disagree.

[Skwmom]

23. It's also an article written in a dismissive and ridiculing tone.

But I'm sure you'll disagree with that too.

But if it was a dismissive article on O'Malley, then I think you might have a problem with it.

Am I surprised by the number of recommends? No.

[beam me up scottie]

24. You think cali is an O'Malley supporter???

[AlbertCat]

28. then I think you might have a problem with it.

Why would you think that?

[BeanMusical]

31. Uh?

[cali]

40. please. I'm one of the more prominent Sanders supporters on DU

And as a Vermonter, I'm even more invested in him and proud of him.

[appalachiablue]

16. K & R. Good for Bernie, he's the Real Deal.

[Fawke Em]

20. Kick

Bernie is on fleek.

[Fred Sanders]

21. Nice to see Sanders is also evolving. Evolving is a good thing, even Clinton would agree.

[HerbChestnut]

25. What, by joining a picket line?

He's been doing that his entire adult life.

[leftofcool]

63. Really? He has been on picket lines for the last 27 years?

I thought he was in Congress trying to get legislation passed. I read that on DU.

[arcane1]

29. What did he evolve on, in this context? n/t

[cali]

30. uh, do try actually reading, Fred. he's been doing this for years

Unlike hilly, he doesn't need to evolve to right position. You really shouldn't talk about things you know jack about.

[BeanMusical]

35. "You really shouldn't talk about things you know jack about."

Well the guy would never talk then.

[beam me up scottie]

33. LOL!

He evolved from supporting striking workers to supporting striking workers?

[WillyT]

34. Fred, Fred, Fred...

Shooting blanks is what Hollywood does.

[BeanMusical]

38. Lol!

Good one.

[SusanCalvin]

37. Thanks.

I was really in need of a good laugh!

[demwing]

43. you are just un fucking believable /nt

[Fred Sanders]

45. From a major LW site, because that is what I read, here is another thing that needs evolving:

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2015/09/21/3703618/voters-conflicted-about-bernie-sanders-on-guns/

PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE — When she was 13 years old, Clai Lasher-Sommers’ step-father shot her through the back with a “huge rifle.” That traumatic experience, which she barely survived in 1970, motivated her to become a lifelong advocate for gun control her in home state of New Hampshire, where she gives speeches and pressures elected officials to pass local and national measures to restrict easy access to firearms.
Now, as she looks at the candidates for president who have descended on her politically-important state, she is torn. She says Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) — who is currently ahead of all other Democrats in the polls in her state — has the best platform for “marginalized people,” but the worst record on gun control.
“I believe in everything he says and a lot of things he’s done in Washington, but I can’t vote for him,” she told ThinkProgress. “I will vote for whoever has enough clout to make the change, and I don’t believe [Sanders] will take this on. I can only look at a candidate who speaks loudly about it, because I can’t watch more people be shot.”

[cali]

46. ooh,.using an arm of the Hillary campaign to attack Bernie

But it's been fun watching you get your posterior handed to you in this thread for your mendacious nonsense.

[beam me up scottie]

47. He evolved from being pro-gun control to being pro-gun control?

Wow, you're on a roll today, Fred.

Keep digging.

[Fred Sanders]

48. Glad you asked! From the same LW site:

"Yet Sanders also cast a vote against the Brady Bill, legislation that instituted federal background checks and a five-day waiting period for gun purchases. He said at the time that states should be able to set their own waiting periods. Then, in 2007, he voted for a bill to prohibit foreign or United Nations aid to be used for gun control. In 2009, he voted to allow firearms on checked bags on Amtrak. His most controversial vote was cast in 2005, in favor of an NRA-backed bill to prevent victims of gun violence from being able to sue gun manufacturers for negligence."

[beam me up scottie]

51. Yeah, I read the propaganda from the Hillary website TP yesterday but you didn't answer my question.

How did he evolve from being pro gun control to being pro gun control?

And how about clearing up your first post in this thread, just how did Bernie evolve to supporting labor?

Where did he start from?


TIA!

[Fred Sanders]

53. Sorry, you only get one question per thread.

[beam me up scottie]

54. Then answer one of us. HerbChestnut and arcane1 asked first so start with them.

I can wait, I have refreshments.

[Fred Sanders]

55. Time to call it a day on the refreshments, I would say. Good night!

[mak3cats]

57. I just read through this whole thread, and I'll take this post as a capitulation.

Good night to you. I respect your position even if I don't agree with it.

[Divernan]

60. Exits, stage right.

[kenfrequed]

67. Or...

You could stop thread-jacking and start your own gun control thread.

This thread was about his support for labor.

[leftofcool]

64. Getting Post Offices re-named?

[beam me up scottie]

66. Nice job! Maybe you can help Hillary with those smears about Bernie

I hear campaign staffers were really super helpful when it came to pushing the birther meme about Obama back in 2008.

[cali]

70. jaysus. you know better. what a stinking steaming pile- and you manage it in one short

sentence. You are a perfect rep for hilly

[azurnoir]

74. when it comes to "evolving" it seems the public has to evolve to catch up to Bernie whereas

Hillary has to 'evolve to catch up to the public

[SusanCalvin]

36. YES!

[Uncle Joe]

49. This letter to the Pope caught my eye as well.

http://goodjobsnation.org/content/uploads/2015/09/US-Capitol-Workers%E2%80%99-Invitation-to-Pope-Francis.pdf

Thanks for the thread, cali.

[left-of-center2012]

68. Hasn't Hillary walked union picket lines?

With a lot of union bosses backing her,
I'm assuming she's 'walked the walk'.

[Skwmom]

76. What a ludicrous off putting claim - a significant step..

Any I'm sure you know who would find it offensive.

[Duval]

77. K&R eom