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In reply to the discussion: Jane Sanders: We're Going To Hold Clinton Accountable After Endorsing Her [View all]LiberalLovinLug
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Jane Sanders: We're Going To Hold Clinton Accountable After Endorsing Her [View all]
DonViejo
Jul 2016
OP
I don't think I said that at all. Please don't think for me. I like to do that for myself.
leftofcool
Jul 2016
#227
She just won't fucking give up, will she? Hey Janie, speaking of accountability, where....
George II
Jul 2016
#3
Hey - they dont need "us"..who the fuck do they think needs to join the "revolution" next to keep it
pkdu
Jul 2016
#112
Hillary promised to release her speeches when Trump released his taxes
ConservativeDemocrat
Jul 2016
#116
She also promised to release them when Sanders and all occupants of the clown car released theirs.
merrily
Jul 2016
#183
I think the rest of the country holds every President responsible not a group with
demosincebirth
Jul 2016
#264
The best way to keep BS supporters in the fold is to assure them that their concerns...
thesquanderer
Jul 2016
#91
Democrats should be able to discuss the pros and cons of her strategy...
thesquanderer
Jul 2016
#281
Of course you can feel however you want about the situation in general, but we are talking about...
thesquanderer
Jul 2016
#284
Just like people did with Obama in 2009? Within two weeks (a few days for some) he was being...
George II
Jul 2016
#223
What's wrong with holding ALL our candidates accountable for promises they make? It only makes sense or else our votes are worthless.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2016
#276
Nothing, but holding them accountable with a chip on one's shoulder, as Jane is doing....
George II
Jul 2016
#279
Well, I'm going to hold Jane and Bernie accountable for getting us majorities in Congress. n/t
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#4
It's as logical as Jane pretending that Hillary can force Congress to do her bidding. n/t
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#96
It's not forcing Congress to do your bidding. It's staying true to policy promises that have been
highprincipleswork
Jul 2016
#101
You are right. A President can veto legislation. But a President cannot legislate. n/t
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#117
Not literally. But New Deal and Great Society legislation, the Civil Rights Act, ACA and others
merrily
Jul 2016
#179
Both President Roosevelt and Johnson had huuuuge Democratic majorities in both Houses of Congress to
FreeStateDemocrat
Jul 2016
#214
ACA was passed with Democratic majorities in both Houses of Congress. Certainly it starts with a
FreeStateDemocrat
Jul 2016
#232
Not sure why you are repeating points from your Post 214. My Reply 224 addressed those points and
merrily
Jul 2016
#245
VERY wrong. Some of the most profound changes in the US originated with the Oval Office.
merrily
Jul 2016
#185
It's called "the bully pulpit" for a reason. I suppose LBJ had nothing to do with Civil Rights
highprincipleswork
Jul 2016
#174
We didn't have the "Hastert rule" in those days. People routinely made deals across party lines.
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#175
She, unlike Trump, isn't stupid enough to think "I alone can fix this." She needs us
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#191
Many people pretend the practical realities of a bureaucracy and party opposition are "an excuse."
LanternWaste
Aug 2016
#298
People still make deals across party lines, as did Sanders and McCain did with vets' legislation.
merrily
Jul 2016
#186
JFK too. Contrary to some, he had started work and negotiation on the Civil Rights Act but got shot.
merrily
Jul 2016
#188
More than only bullying. Writing bills. Arm twisting one legislator at a time. Executive Orders.
merrily
Jul 2016
#190
This is how Republicans like Ronald Reagan get insane shit thru and Democrats settle for leftovers.
highprincipleswork
Jul 2016
#270
Any President who thinks he can do it all alone is an autocrat. Hillary can't do it
pnwmom
Jul 2016
#275
Holding our elected officials to their promises 'runs up their negatives'
FailureToCommunicate
Jul 2016
#144
Sanders's unequivocal endorsement of Hillary signaled a true end to the primary fights.
lapucelle
Jul 2016
#234
You LOST, just as did Cruz, Bush, Rubio, Kasich, et al.. LOSERS DO NOT GET TO DICTATE.
WinkyDink
Jul 2016
#17
Completely outrageous!! Accountability? Next thing you'll be demanding transparency!!
PoutrageFatigue
Jul 2016
#38
It's tradition, and every candidate who wants to be open, TRASPARENT and has nothing to hide
lunamagica
Jul 2016
#87
Yes, holding hillary to her word is a horrible, terrible, no good, very bad thing
adigal
Jul 2016
#202
A lot of posters here get really pissed off when activist try to hold Democrats accountable.
That Guy 888
Jul 2016
#197
Who's going to hold Jane accountable for running Burlington College into the ground?
jmowreader
Jul 2016
#30
do the Sanders work for Donald, or are they just donating thier time to get him elected?
olddad56
Jul 2016
#32
It would be more appropriate if she had waited til after the convention to say all this. n/t
patricia92243
Jul 2016
#35
Why is it Dems are the only group that must be accountable for the way government runs?
Rex
Jul 2016
#39
Fair enough. That's what we do, hold politicians accountable. Crappy timing though
emulatorloo
Jul 2016
#41
"is there a Democrat who doesn't want President Clinton to uphold the Democratic platform?" Yes!
That Guy 888
Jul 2016
#207
hillary is human, we will wish to hold her accountable and she mostly will be but sometimes.....
msongs
Jul 2016
#63
Fair enough; I continue to hold Sanders accountable for actions of his minions (nt)
LongtimeAZDem
Jul 2016
#97
Sanders' own actions, and inaction, are why his rank and file are acting the way they are (nt)
LongtimeAZDem
Jul 2016
#155
It was fostered and allowed to continue unabated basically until Monday morning.
SirBrockington
Jul 2016
#159
No, if it was because of Sanders actions, it would have gone away with his endorsement.
That Guy 888
Jul 2016
#204
Which people"observed that the Senator had let things get out of hand", the DNC that backed Clinton?
That Guy 888
Jul 2016
#258
The mean spirited attitude of so many posters here is really rather frightening
GeoWilliam750
Jul 2016
#106
Is this post supposed to make me want to become an enthusiastic Hillary supporter?
GeoWilliam750
Jul 2016
#120
One might think that courtesy and decency would be a good start for unifying the party
GeoWilliam750
Jul 2016
#168
Yes, as citizens in a democracy, we all should. The level of bile and anger on this thread is
FailureToCommunicate
Jul 2016
#139
There are a few on here that remind me of bush's dead-enders. Loyal from begining to the end. n/t
That Guy 888
Jul 2016
#211
Time to drop it. If Sanders supporters aren't on board now, they will never be.
tonyt53
Jul 2016
#226
Absolutely hold the Clinton admin accountable. We all should. This is serious business.
judesedit
Jul 2016
#228
And that's only fair. Republican obstruction not withstanding of course, which is why it is so vital
OnDoutside
Jul 2016
#248
Obama had "The Audacity of Hope." Jane has "The Arrogance of Defeat." Sick of this "HRC better....or
WinkyDink
Jul 2016
#291
"Trust but verify," as Reagan said, and he's someone DLCers criticize as rarely as they praise FDR
yurbud
Jul 2016
#295
I would love to see Jane Sanders and Hillary Clinton speaking to each other
bluedye33139
Aug 2016
#301