2016 Postmortem

GeorgiaPeanuts

(2,353 posts) Mon Apr 18, 2016, 02:47 PM Apr 2016

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Weaver was on MSNBC. Planning to file a lawsuit over the Hillary Victory Fund... [View all]

He was on MSNBC and said that only 1/3 at most of the money actually goes to down ticket Democrats. Mentioned the Sanders campaign will be serving the DNC a letter over the Victory fund with intention to file lawsuit.

edit: Here is video of it: https://twitter.com/popmonk/status/722122337370255362

pt2: https://twitter.com/popmonk/status/722132626509733888

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Weaver was on MSNBC. Planning to file a lawsuit over the Hillary Victory Fund... [View all] GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 OP

Revolution! berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #1

that's why I love Bernie. He follows through. They had a front page article about roguevalley Apr 2016 #64

He certainly walks the walk! cui bono Apr 2016 #97

Fanatastic!! Weaver is another real Fighter, believe it. Go Jeff Go!! appalachiablue Apr 2016 #114

I listened to CNN on the way to work and he was on. cui bono Apr 2016 #115

That I believe. Weaver is a ROCK. No joke. When I attended a great public policy forum appalachiablue Apr 2016 #117

I read through all the responses here and bjo59 Apr 2016 #67

Insults are the standard go-to when the can't fight substantively. Bubzer Apr 2016 #68

I said this and I meant it. It reminds me of the Bush days when all of the evidence was there right Seeinghope Apr 2016 #74

The most insane argument that the Bush people kept making ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #111

It's the Election Season Flu AKA Primary Season Flu noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #77

+420 berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #92

~ AMERICANS UNITED, FOR CHANGE, PROGRESS AND A FUTURE TO BELIEVE IN: BERNIE ~ appalachiablue Apr 2016 #116

HOORAY!! grasswire Apr 2016 #2

Three card monte Dragonfli Apr 2016 #9

I love you but don't ever invite me over for dinner and drinks and cards!!!!! Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #84

OK no cards (damn, now how am I gonna' pay for those drinks)! Unfortunately, my vote is denied me Dragonfli Apr 2016 #90

According to the Hillary supporters, this is all your fault. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #112

How dare I think no one should change my information FOR me! Wait what? Are they crazy or stupid? nt Dragonfli Apr 2016 #113

You know the answer. ;) Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #119

Good - let's look at the Clinton Foundation too. polichick Apr 2016 #3

You mean the Bill and Hillary Retirement Fund? nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #5

More about that here... ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #6

I dare Clinton followers to watch this and take the blinders off! polichick Apr 2016 #33

I DARE Bernie supporters leftynyc Apr 2016 #41

THIS ^^^^^^ radical noodle Apr 2016 #44

Typical Republican tactic - shoot the messenger. polichick Apr 2016 #47

LOL - Which right wing sewer leftynyc Apr 2016 #48

Ask HRC - she gets her right wing leanings from the right wing sewer... polichick Apr 2016 #49

I guess we have leftynyc Apr 2016 #100

lol - you support a candidate who is all about right wing policies. polichick Apr 2016 #109

That Abby Martin is called a "9/11 truther" clinches it for me. delrem Apr 2016 #99

You want to hang your hat leftynyc Apr 2016 #101

Ouch. You called me a "right wing 9/11 truther"! delrem Apr 2016 #102

Reading comprehension leftynyc Apr 2016 #103

I hang my hat on my 'leet skilz in "reading comprehension". delrem Apr 2016 #104

It's always refreshing to see... Bohemianwriter Apr 2016 #105

Spare me the bullshit leftynyc Apr 2016 #106

There you go.... Bohemianwriter Apr 2016 #107

LOL leftynyc Apr 2016 #108

Aha! So that's where the stench comes from rock Apr 2016 #61

Wow, that was powerful farleftlib Apr 2016 #82

Added a twitter link to video of the revelation. GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #4

Bernie: I don't raise money for anyone else, so you can't sue me over it! CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #7

Awww did someone lose a talking point? Loudestlib Apr 2016 #22

Good! I donate to HIS campaign and want it spent on HIS campaign. arcane1 Apr 2016 #63

Wow, losing is making Sanders campaign go off the deep end itsrobert Apr 2016 #8

No, the Hillary Campaign is intentionally misleading donors... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #12

1/3 is a hell of a lot more than Bernie is raising for Democrats itsrobert Apr 2016 #13

We have raised money for 3 progressives... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #16

They should make it clear to donors that two thirds are to feather their nest whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #18

+1 Stallion Apr 2016 #34

Except there are legalities to be considered... namely in Campaign finance laws. Bubzer Apr 2016 #70

Just like foreign donations for Sanders Campaign. itsrobert Apr 2016 #75

You're arguing apples to oranges. Foreign contributions are under a whole different set of laws. Bubzer Apr 2016 #86

This is a complete breakdown KingFlorez Apr 2016 #15

BERNIE CAMPAIGN IN COMPLETE MELTDOWN itsrobert Apr 2016 #19

Soon TMontoya Apr 2016 #40

Good luck with your campaign trying to defeat Cruz or Kasich. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #96

A breakdown in morals, yes. That ship sailed with her Iraq War vote Broward Apr 2016 #79

You forgot the :sarcasm: Vincardog Apr 2016 #17

They are afraid MFM008 Apr 2016 #32

I heard how this was presented to people with money in Tampa, supporting Hillary. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #10

Hillary, "I actually help raise money for other democrats".....liar, some is going back to her! ViseGrip Apr 2016 #11

OMG.... Punkingal Apr 2016 #14

Open Secrets has some data you might want to check. Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #20

You are not looking deep enough... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #24

This is interesting. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #27

The same deal would probably be available to Bernie creeksneakers2 Apr 2016 #62

You mean this same form of corruption that bypasses the intent of campaign finance law? Bubzer Apr 2016 #87

lol hill2016 Apr 2016 #21

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #23

But did Sanders give political funds immunity too or was that just gun corps? tia uponit7771 Apr 2016 #25

It would appear Weaver is taking note of Trump's penchants for multiple law suits Sheepshank Apr 2016 #26

... SidDithers Apr 2016 #28

We'll sue! WE'LL SUE!!11! MineralMan Apr 2016 #29

From what I understand, it's a way for people to donate much more than the $2700 limit. panader0 Apr 2016 #91

Wait. Are you telling me a *Clinton* is using the party to make huge sums of cash for themselves? Marr Apr 2016 #30

LMAO, Weaver/Sanders don't even know what's going on in their own campaign. R B Garr Apr 2016 #31

so bernie blows 2 or $300 K to fly to rome to chase down the pope and that'ss ok lol nt msongs Apr 2016 #35

He got a lot more for his money than did the people for $353,000.00 for a couple of plates of food. Seeinghope Apr 2016 #81

The letter has been made available to the public GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #36

here's a link to the original counterpunch story from April 2 grasswire Apr 2016 #37

Sanders, Weaver, and Devine will be persona non grata after this. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #38

Either that or in the White House. morningfog Apr 2016 #118

One third? So far, it's more like 5%, if that. nt mhatrw Apr 2016 #39

I bet Rachel is having a nervous breakdown. jillan Apr 2016 #42

It's classic money laundering. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #43

My worry is the Clintons and their shady shit are going to end up pulling in Dems and askew Apr 2016 #65

I saw Clooney's claim that most of the money they raised was going to down ticket Dems BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #45

Weaver can sue all he wants, it still won't change the outcome of this election. Beacool Apr 2016 #46

maybe a lawsuit will force ibegurpard Apr 2016 #53

good ibegurpard Apr 2016 #50

Every venture involving the Clinton's FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #51

It's called "Business as Usual" n/t Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #55

Why the hell is there even a Hillary Victory Fund - another atrocity Merryland Apr 2016 #52

That's all we need, precious funds being used to defend against Bernie in an election year. ecstatic Apr 2016 #54

How dare he call out corruption? GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #57

That's a lie. Bernie, like Romney, thinks he can lie his way to the White House ecstatic Apr 2016 #59

That'll be up to the courts to decide. nt GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #60

I hope I brought enough... Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #56

LOL Bubzer Apr 2016 #71

:-) Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #72

But... northernsouthern Apr 2016 #58

Weaver is a piece of shit... NCTraveler Apr 2016 #66

He's not as bad as Brock passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #69

I think you have me there. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #73

lawsuits = desperation DrDan Apr 2016 #76

It's called job security for Weaver. No sense in paying anyone after East coast LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #78

Can you please provide a text? My new Windows (fucking 10) keeps playing and Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #80

Bernie FIGHTS Back: Clinton committee raised $33 million in first quarter Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #83

Excellent! Take em to task Brad Deutsch! Bubzer Apr 2016 #89

Weaver and co are republican enablers Renew Deal Apr 2016 #85

David Brock and co are republican enablers. Bubzer Apr 2016 #88

the Clintons have always been Republicans..the (D) was just window dressing.. islandmkl Apr 2016 #93

not just Republicans but Goldwater Republicans tomm2thumbs Apr 2016 #95

Hillary IS a Republican based on her policy stances. cui bono Apr 2016 #98

and campaigning reddread Apr 2016 #110

Trump II. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #94