As Clinton Attends Investor Gala, Sanders Tells Iowans, "I'd Rather Be Here With You" http://www.c

[eridani]

http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/01/28/clinton-attends-investor-gala-sanders-tells-iowans-id-rather-be-here-you

Bernie Sanders struck a blow against Hillary Clinton's campaign priorities on Wednesday night, noting that while she was attending a fundraising event hosted by a $17 billion investment fund, he was revving up an overflow crowd in Iowa, which holds it primary caucus in just four days.

"My opponent is not in Iowa tonight. She is raising money from a Philadelphia investment firm," Sanders told a crowd of about 1,000 people at the Music Man Square in Mason City, Iowa. "Frankly, I would rather be here with you."

According to local station KIMT, "the topic of the night for Sanders: money, money, money. Most of the conversation centered on Wall Street and how he would change issues like health care, student debt and minimum wage for the better. He also made a point to note how he’s unaffiliated with super PACs — something none of the other candidates can claim."

"We do not represent Wall Street, we don’t represent corporate America, we don't want their money," Sanders said following an introduction by actress Susan Sarandon.

As Common Dreams reported earlier this week, Clinton was scheduled to appear at back-to-back finance industry fundraisers this week, just days before the February 1 caucus—seemingly unfazed by charges that her cozy ties to Wall Street will make it difficult for her to crack down on big bank malfeasance. The Intercept has since reported that the campaign has postponed a New York City fundraiser scheduled for Thursday until February 16.

[SoapBox]

1. I've been thinking about..

Her and that fundraiser...not a word about how many were there, who all was there nor how much money she sucked up...just that there was a feeble attempt to sidetrack the negative image of it, with her mention that she went to the AME church in PHL to meet with AA ministers (disgraceful attempt!)

At least this article didn't describe Bernie as "lashing out" or being "fiery" about it...the verbiage being used against him isn't even used against Rump! The Big Powers are scared shitless of him.

[libdem4life]

2. He could have said a lot worse. But, as usual, he was a gentlemen. If anyone can call

that being negative...well, then inconvenient facts are negative...not.

I'm really pissed off about the Logogate they manufactured. Cretins. I await her supporters weighing in on That PR Hatchet Job. Oh, wait, is that negative?