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65. You just gave the Washington Times their big headline tomorrow.

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Postal Workers Snub Clinton, Back Sanders [View all] cal04 Nov 2015 OP

This is not a "snub" of Clinton. Chef Eric Nov 2015 #1

I k&r'd this, but you make a good point. PotatoChip Nov 2015 #4

I agree. Not sure why the author cal04 Nov 2015 #5

I understand. PotatoChip Nov 2015 #8

U.S. postal workers union backs Sanders' presidential bid--Title for second link would riversedge Nov 2015 #43

I agree. I found the other article after I posted the original and only had time to add cal04 Nov 2015 #49

The "author" is AP, supplier of propaganda feed for the American mass media propaganda mills. Fred Sanders Nov 2015 #20

Will President H.Clinton remember this as a snub? JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2015 #10

If it is snub to Clinton; Then more unions have snub Sanders lewebley3 Nov 2015 #50

And there you have it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #2

X -effing-actly and thankyou azurnoir Nov 2015 #3

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #6

This shows the courage to stand up for what is right in the face of a vindictive frontrunner Android3.14 Nov 2015 #7

Here is the press release Omaha Steve Nov 2015 #9

I'm sure that Clinton will remember this when this union comes begging for help Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #11

What can she do for them? Oh' you're still assuming she'll be President. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #16

assuming? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #26

That's why she beat out Obama in '08 d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #74

this is not '08 VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #98

It was her turn then too! d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #104

And maybe that was then...this is now... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #105

I'm not a gambling man d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #106

its not about money.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #107

Its still early in the season d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #108

He said President Reter Nov 2015 #96

It is much safer to assume that she will be President than Sanders Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #55

Safe from what? You'd be much safer with Sanders. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #64

it wasn't about Safety... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #99

She'll remember it and do what, do you suppose? Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #19

Perhaps laugh and tell them to bring it up with "President Sanders" Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #56

Charming example of politics as usual. JackRiddler Nov 2015 #90

Where will she be? Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #24

you mean 8% chance President Sanders? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #27

Another anti union post. Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #31

+1 pintobean Nov 2015 #36

1. Unions don't serve their members well when they make bonheaded decisions Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #57

What does that have to do with calling them beggars? Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #58

I didn't call anyone a beggar Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #59

You should reread your post. Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #61

Some Democrats aren't afraid to play hardball Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #63

Depend on one's definition of "Democrat" and "hardball." merrily Nov 2015 #88

+1 merrily Nov 2015 #84

Thanks, Bernie has some great ideas re the USPS. Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #93

Someone needs to have them. As we sometimes say in Massachusetts, they're getting scrod. merrily Nov 2015 #94

Results LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #37

I don't get it. Is Bernie going to appoint her postal commissioner or something? closeupready Nov 2015 #39

So you think she's petty and vidintictive? JoeyT Nov 2015 #69

No. But a President only has so much political capital. Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #71

That's like saying she owes Wall Street for all that cash d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #75

I don't think it would make any difference. Killing the USPS is part of the Conservative plan rhett o rick Nov 2015 #72

If she becomes president and treats this union the way Ilsa Nov 2015 #76

Begging? Labor struggling under onerous federal laws should "beg" a Democrat? merrily Nov 2015 #83

You sure think Clinton is awefully petty, dont you? quakerboy Nov 2015 #97

Tell us Freddie, why would a union have to beg anything from a Democrat? A Simple Game Nov 2015 #103

Backing a candidate who not only has your back AllyCat Nov 2015 #12

Hmmmm SmittynMo Nov 2015 #13

it is??? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #28

Yep SmittynMo Nov 2015 #29

90 days??? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #30

Yep SmittynMo Nov 2015 #33

... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #34

... SmittynMo Nov 2015 #38

90 Days!!! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #42

Funny how those early primaries and caucuses can work, sometimes. Scootaloo Nov 2015 #101

Feel the Bern................................ turbinetree Nov 2015 #14

K&R nt raouldukelives Nov 2015 #15

Postal Workers Back Sanders.. mountain grammy Nov 2015 #17

This is called hedging your bet. yallerdawg Nov 2015 #18

Wrong. Post Office are not under purview of Congress Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #25

Wrong. yallerdawg Nov 2015 #35

Then someone should have told Congress to stop passing bills for the benefit of private carriers. merrily Nov 2015 #80

LOL! Pulled that out of your ear. merrily Nov 2015 #85

Bernie's going postal! Nitram Nov 2015 #21

You just gave the Washington Times their big headline tomorrow. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #65

WOW Lazy Daisy Nov 2015 #22

Bernie!! AzDar Nov 2015 #23

I was shocked to discover my rural carrier is a huge fan of Bernie Sanders. Gregorian Nov 2015 #32

Bernies idea to put banks in the post offices SmittynMo Nov 2015 #40

I haven't heard of the post office bank idea. Thanks! Gregorian Nov 2015 #45

I'm pretty sure it was SmittynMo Nov 2015 #46

Excellent. What an accomplishment. Gregorian Nov 2015 #100

Postal Banking markmyword Nov 2015 #51

Great news! Babel_17 Nov 2015 #41

nope, not my vote heaven05 Nov 2015 #44

You're right SmittynMo Nov 2015 #47

It will be more than one heaven05 Nov 2015 #86

and without a doubt, 99% of those postal workers will support and vote for whoever the eventual still_one Nov 2015 #48

Excellent News cantbeserious Nov 2015 #52

Can't fathom how any Union member would ever support Clinton over Sanders with his union voting rec EndElectoral Nov 2015 #53

The Entrenched Establishment Club, is going to be in for a BIG surprise SoapBox Nov 2015 #54

K&R azmom Nov 2015 #60

A vote for Bernie Lunabell Nov 2015 #62

They backed Sanders, snubbed everybody else. Darb Nov 2015 #66

So if a union endorses another candidate, they're "snubbing" Clinton? George II Nov 2015 #67

Actually, they did... Earth_First Nov 2015 #68

I love it - when a union endorses Clinton, the "leadership sold out the rank and file", but...... George II Nov 2015 #70

Depends on which Union is being discussed d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #78

You make the distinction when rank and file was not consulted and then disagrees publicly merrily Nov 2015 #79

When the American Federation of Teachers (1.3 million members)endorsed Clinton, they were berated... George II Nov 2015 #87

If my post had mentioned any union, your reply might be apt. You asked how one makes a determination merrily Nov 2015 #89

I think you're confused. You didn't answer the question. George II Nov 2015 #91

I am not the one who is confused. I did answer your question, just not with merrily Nov 2015 #92

Good for you. Wise move in my opinion. Maineman Nov 2015 #73

Bernie has been on the side of postal employees Ilsa Nov 2015 #77

Not only the GOP. Look into the way the 2006 Act passed each house and merrily Nov 2015 #81

When the rubber has hit the road, people grok what is good for them. merrily Nov 2015 #82

NALC (city letter carriers) is currently polling its members on their choice for President. hay rick Nov 2015 #95

K/R!!!! LovingA2andMI Nov 2015 #102