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turbinetree

(24,788 posts)
19. Put this into the factor................
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 08:58 AM
Apr 2015

of the costs.
And this is why I support Senator Sanders---hard working blue collar workers funded his election.

When Sanders runs and did run for office in Vermont he took no funds from oligarchies:

Now we have a choice-------yeah


[link:http://opensecrets.org|

"CAREER PROFILE (SINCE 1989)
Top Contributors
Senator Bernie Sanders

Campaign Finance Cycle: (Total)
Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union $95,000
Teamsters Union $83,700
United Auto Workers $75,900
National Education Assn $69,850
Communications Workers of America $65,607
United Food & Commercial Workers Union $65,500
Laborers Union $63,250
Carpenters & Joiners Union $61,500
American Assn for Justice $60,500
American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees $59,198
National Assn of Letter Carriers $52,000
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $48,500
United Transportation Union $47,500
Sheet Metal Workers Union $46,000
Operating Engineers Union $45,100
United Steelworkers $42,250
UNITE HERE $41,875
Service Employees International Union $41,382
American Postal Workers Union $36,200
American Federation of Teachers $35,567

This table lists the top donors to this candidate in 1989-2014. The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates."

"the ONLY authentic alternative?" magical thyme Apr 2015 #1
If you think that Bernie is controlled by "TPTB"... 99Forever Apr 2015 #15
True. Sanders is a kink in the powerworks, so to speak. ananda Apr 2015 #27
no. I think the title sounds like TPTB trying to reframe his entrance magical thyme Apr 2015 #35
It a title, nothing more. 99Forever Apr 2015 #40
this is quite a good article cali Apr 2015 #2
I can only imagine.... Segami Apr 2015 #5
well, we know that many of her supporters here cali Apr 2015 #9
We're in Denial? Gamecock Lefty Apr 2015 #17
I suspect the HRC camp(aign) isn't much concerned about Bernie's entry ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #13
I hope you are surprised because (and I could very well be wrong) I think Bernie has great Hiraeth Apr 2015 #24
The HRC camp(aign) should be HAPPY about this development Jim Lane Apr 2015 #29
I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #37
Maybe instead of looking at the 'numbers' they should do what Bernie has always done, sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #42
Yeah, they could ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #44
I doubt Bernie's staff is focused on 'numbers'. I have a feeling they are doing what they have sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #45
Clearly, he is not ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #46
* L0oniX Apr 2015 #60
Just did, thank you! sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #62
This is why I like smaller states going first in the primary process ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2015 #32
+1 He's the only candidate telling the truth about oligarchy. woo me with science Apr 2015 #3
Exactly - he's brave to tackle this. polichick Apr 2015 #10
If he gets beat it won't be because of Hillary. It will be because of the 1% IMO. L0oniX Apr 2015 #52
Works.. sendero Apr 2015 #4
maybe she'll pick him for VP. ileus Apr 2015 #6
I could be wrong but, I think he will turn that down. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #25
So Bernie is going to run a good campaign, he has solid credentials, and may push the party FSogol Apr 2015 #7
He's not the only alternative, LWolf Apr 2015 #8
No kidding - we need to put the primary schedule on the reform list! polichick Apr 2015 #11
And not even with a vote but a poll zeemike Apr 2015 #21
would just love for all primaries to be on the same day! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #39
too early dembotoz Apr 2015 #12
^this^ Hiraeth Apr 2015 #26
"To all the Democrats who think the Iraq war was a disaster: alterfurz Apr 2015 #14
K&R 99Forever Apr 2015 #16
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #18
* L0oniX Apr 2015 #53
How do I join? Enthusiast Apr 2015 #58
subscribe at the link below... L0oniX Apr 2015 #59
Thanks, L0oniX. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #61
Put this into the factor................ turbinetree Apr 2015 #19
Bernie is not... Augiedog Apr 2015 #20
Well said. zeemike Apr 2015 #22
+1 to that. nt raouldukelives Apr 2015 #31
Indeed. hifiguy Apr 2015 #49
Yeah Bernie! Paka Apr 2015 #23
Being far left is not a qualification to me for the office of presidency not more than the Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #28
Examples? n/t ieoeja Apr 2015 #33
If you do not understand then do research. I am entitled to my opinion, I am not a teacher. Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #34
So you make an accusation that you refuse to defend. ieoeja Apr 2015 #36
Results... Major Nikon Apr 2015 #38
Wow ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #41
#3 got it right JI7 Apr 2015 #51
No, I'm happy that I have the opportunity to choose between Sanders and O'Malley. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #30
Regardless of the labels put on him, he needs a stylist LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #43
Bernie is perfect the way he is. Excellent on the issues, honest, strong, unafraid to state sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #47
Hollywood politicians are sooo yesterday. Zorra Apr 2015 #48
I'm not talking about him going Hollwood LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #55
'Optics matter'! Lol! Only if you don't care about ISSUES! Bering is about issues. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #63
You're right. My mistake. LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #64
A shallow suggestion, assuming Americans are stupid. Bush, lol, now there's a guy who sabrina 1 May 2015 #65
Quick: Who was the last untelgenic person to be elected president? LordGlenconner May 2015 #66
George Bush?? Wasn't very telegenic imo. He lied and cheated his way into the WH. sabrina 1 May 2015 #67
The public needs more blow-dried politians! I think it's in the constitution or something. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #50
Blow dried? LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #56
I'm not voting for his hair. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #57
He's not appearing on The Voice or Dancing with the Farts. L0oniX Apr 2015 #54
Hilliary is Hair Metal. Bernie is Nirvana. ZX86 May 2015 #68
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