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29. Hadn't thought about that, but you've got a point. n/t

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Bernie Sanders encourages Senate Democrats to block GOP health care bill in any way that we can [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2017 OP

They are already doing this- why isn't he aware of that? bettyellen Jun 2017 #1

This story seems to be making the rounds this weekend, this is the second OP I've seen about it. George II Jun 2017 #38

I've seen talk about this since March or April. It's just weird as if it's not been in the wind for bettyellen Jun 2017 #46

So what is he going to do besides WhiteTara Jun 2017 #2

oh I'm sure he will just vote for it or abstain...what do you think he's going to do? JCanete Jun 2017 #20

One of the two WhiteTara Jun 2017 #49

you actually think he's going to do one of the two? JCanete Jun 2017 #50

Is this a trick question? WhiteTara Jun 2017 #51

it wasn't intended to be a trick question. My first post was kind of tongue and cheek. I wouldn't JCanete Jun 2017 #52

Well, I was sort of being flip because so were you WhiteTara Jun 2017 #53

Inasmuch as he has eschewed membership in the Democratic Party, that's a good question. George II Jun 2017 #39

Call your senators, today. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2017 #3

No, we would go back to no insurance for millions...we won't get singe payer anytime soon. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #28

Lead the way, Sanders. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #4

Amazing that people have found a way to criticize this. Voltaire2 Jun 2017 #5

It is sad. The same voices with the same tired rhetoric. Raster Jun 2017 #12

Because it's deceptive to "encourage" people to do what they're already doing. bettyellen Jun 2017 #13

really? There are articles daily...I got something from Kos, that suggests that Democrats may not JCanete Jun 2017 #21

They've been fighting it, and pledged to force senate hearings last week, today promised to bettyellen Jun 2017 #31

If he says they're doing nothing, it isn't here in this article. I didn't personally get that JCanete Jun 2017 #34

Well saying "encourages to" sounds like he's out of the loop. And I doubt that. Why not "encouraged bettyellen Jun 2017 #35

"Today promised" you say? Nevernose Jun 2017 #43

They have been talking about this for weeks- how come Sanders bettyellen Jun 2017 #44

Those who are determined to rehash the primary can always find a way. QC Jun 2017 #15

These are also great post count builders for newbies. nt Snotcicles Jun 2017 #16

Hadn't thought about that, but you've got a point. n/t QC Jun 2017 #29

Those determined to bash DUers instead of addressing the substance of what they are saying.. bettyellen Jun 2017 #32

Democrats were on it way before Sanders got in front of the camera. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #6

As the county's most popular politician and part of The Democratic Party Leadership, ... Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2017 #7

While the Democrats continue to do the work? Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #8

I'm pretty sure drumming up support for our policies is part of the "work" Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2017 #9

There is a reason for 3-1. When one of the 1 is impugning Democrats, pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #10

What support? Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #26

Also, putting in a single payer bill was less than helpful. We all want it. But, it is not possible Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #27

Can we see the emails he's sent you on this? bettyellen Jun 2017 #36

Chittenden County? George II Jun 2017 #55

Thanks, Bernie, for that advice. MineralMan Jun 2017 #11

Actually I think... tonedevil Jun 2017 #14

He should join the Dem Party...it would send a unifying message. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #25

... George II Jun 2017 #54

The Democrats are doing this already. murielm99 Jun 2017 #17

Democratic Senate Leadership had already urged their members to do so. George II Jun 2017 #18

Bernie is part of the Democratic Senate Leadership. So, um , yeah. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2017 #19

It was decided earlier is all. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #24

You may want to research his role in the Democratic Senate Leadership. George II Jun 2017 #40

They already said the would...heard it earlier today. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #22

let the independents do it! Hamlette Jun 2017 #23

I believe the Dems are already on this, Bernie. But thanks all the same. Hekate Jun 2017 #30

The Senate Democrats are already blocking it in any way they can. pnwmom Jun 2017 #33

Another BernieBait thread SecularMotion Jun 2017 #37

Boom! George II Jun 2017 #41

Good God. ANYTHING to bash Bernie Nevernose Jun 2017 #42

I am decidedly not a hater- but I don't understand why Sanders did not talk about their plans? What bettyellen Jun 2017 #45

Well.. disillusioned73 Jun 2017 #48

Show'm how itz done Bernie.. disillusioned73 Jun 2017 #47