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(94,561 posts) Sun Dec 30, 2018, 09:53 PM Dec 2018

Employees from Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign allege 'sexual violence and harassment' [View all]

Source: New York Daily News

A group of former staffers from Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign have requested a meeting with the top Democrat to “discuss the issue of sexual violence and harassment.”

In a letter sent to senior Sanders officials Sunday and acquired by Politico, more than two dozen former staffers hinted at misconduct during the failed campaign.

“We — the people who worked on Bernie 2016 — know that much of the success of our campaign was due to the intense commitment, passion and sacrifice of women, people of color and LGBT staffers,” the signatories wrote.

“In recent weeks there has been an ongoing conversation on social media, in texts, and in person, about the untenable and dangerous dynamic that developed during our campaign.”

Read more: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-news-bernie-sanders-campaign-sexual-violence-20181230-story.html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true

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Employees from Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign allege 'sexual violence and harassment' [View all] brooklynite Dec 2018 OP

This could be trouble. George II Dec 2018 #1

All conveniently kept quiet in 2016 so the Hillary and Dem party bashing could continue... brush Dec 2018 #84

It was not unique to Sanders' campaign karynnj Jan 2019 #115

What does the 2008 campaign or Bill Clinton have to do with abuse... brush Jan 2019 #116

Exactly. The Whatabout Hillary distractions are so intellectually dishonest. nt. R B Garr Jan 2019 #118

You spoke of the issue not coming up in 2016 karynnj Jan 2019 #119

"there were stories on BOTH"... typical deflection and that is not true. We all saw Sanders' R B Garr Jan 2019 #120

False analogies -- again. We all saw the way Bernie Sanders campaign ran, and the complaint R B Garr Jan 2019 #117

Who is the "top Democrat" ... NanceGreggs Dec 2018 #2

Nor the "top". George II Dec 2018 #5

The linked article doesn't say that, I guess they quickly fixed it... thesquanderer Dec 2018 #7

I see that now, and a first sentence was also added since the OP was posted: George II Dec 2018 #8

Well they had to for accuracy as describing him as the top democrat was clearly a mistake as he cstanleytech Dec 2018 #29

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2019 #103

Depends. If they are referencing the campaign, Bernie was the top Democrat in that campaign. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #9

The party needs to implement a fix to prevent such things and no I do not mean because of Bernie cstanleytech Dec 2018 #31

I agree. That was my point, really. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #96

The DNC changed True Blue American Jan 2019 #111

But He Wasn't...The Winner.....HRC...Was Me. Dec 2018 #33

I think it means the top one in the campaign? Dunno. Maybe not. ??? nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #97

Honestly. I'm Confused Me. Dec 2018 #99

Me, too. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #100

+1000 ehrnst Jan 2019 #140

I agree... and he SHOULD change back if he decides to run in the Democratic primary. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #49

Bernie wasn't a "top Democrat" in 2016 either. yardwork Dec 2018 #54

I agree completely, Bernie needs to register as a Democrat should he take a 2nd shot @the nomination InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #73

I think it's required. It's not a choice. If he doesn't, he doesn't have a "(D)" by his name.... Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #98

Yes, I agree... hence, my use of the word "need," as in required, not a choice. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #101

I noticed that too. yardwork Dec 2018 #52

He's not even "top".. but you'd Cha Jan 2019 #123

Includes this: tblue37 Dec 2018 #3

I hope that's not going to be used as a rationalization or, to be more blunt, an "excuse". George II Dec 2018 #6

You mean something like all campaigns do it so... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #10

Dr Ford showed us why it takes time for this type of harrassment to come forward. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #17

Unfortunately it appears that the campaign itself was aware of this back in 2016, wonder why.... George II Dec 2018 #19

Umhmmm. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #24

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2019 #110

Bernie haters have another fail guruoo Dec 2018 #26

Did you say that when Dr Christine Blasey Ford came forward? sheshe2 Dec 2018 #45

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #62

Agree with you there...any sexual miscoduct charge should be taken extremely seriously and InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #69

... betsuni Dec 2018 #72

There is never a good time to expose the ugly side of politics. Except now. Eyeball_Kid Dec 2018 #76

There is never a good time to expose the ugly side of politics. Except now. n/t Eyeball_Kid Dec 2018 #77

"Complaint"?.. of 24 people on BS' staff Cha Jan 2019 #124

I wonder if it's because BS is planning to run again. Chemisse Dec 2018 #64

I'm shocked, shocked, that sexual harrassment was going on.... brush Dec 2018 #11

I could write an entire essay on this and send it to my local newspaper. George II Dec 2018 #12

Yes, you could. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #25

That is poor reporting Progressive dog Dec 2018 #4

Here's what didn't make it into the original post due to 4 paragraph restriction: groundloop Dec 2018 #13

How much you wanna bet this will be glossed over for the sake of false narratives? nt DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #16

Perhaps, but it also was kept quiet for two years. Wonder why? George II Dec 2018 #20

Aw, don't spoil the fun! (nt) klook Dec 2018 #21

Oops! We sure can't have that part gettin out there... guruoo Dec 2018 #34

Yes, actions were taken... unlike your more typical politician who doesn't take responsibility. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #35

He can't be bought ,so he must be smeared. bahrbearian Dec 2018 #42

Smearing Bernie is not going to work this time if he runs... InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #47

Imagine Bernie-Beto ticket guruoo Dec 2018 #63

I'd much prefer to see a woman on the ticket and Elizabeth, who is more progressively in tune InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #65

Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #104

I understand your feelings, but, I must respectfully disagree... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #106

... betsuni Dec 2018 #70

Precisely Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #66

If Bernie decides to run a second time, being more seasoned, he's familiar InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #67

Well that didn't take long. Now we're turning this into "bashing Bernie".... George II Dec 2018 #68

Actually these women say they weren't taken.. Cha Jan 2019 #138

Read the full letter from the staffers, linked below. yardwork Dec 2018 #79

yep yurbud Dec 2018 #93

This must be thoroughly investigated mcar Dec 2018 #14

It should, that said: Raine1967 Dec 2018 #38

Read Response #13. n/t crim son Dec 2018 #75

Damn....... a kennedy Dec 2018 #15

The NY Daily News article is based on an article in Politico. Here's that report: George II Dec 2018 #18

Right.. so it hasn't been addressed yet Cha Jan 2019 #125

HR actions taken .... with consequences ranging from employee counseling to immediate termination groundloop Dec 2018 #22

Yeah I read the whole article as well ZeroSomeBrains Dec 2018 #23

Yup Catch2.2 Dec 2018 #27

The Politico article in another thread is blatant in their slant, omitting completely that part. DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #28

"Disingenuous field day"? You seem to be glossing over these incidents.... George II Dec 2018 #32

Sorry, it most likely wasn't a "small number of staffers".... George II Dec 2018 #30

Details, details... why let facts get in the way of a good Bernie bashing?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #36

Question. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #40

Then, undoubtedly, people would also properly point out if & how Hillary took appropriate action. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #48

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #50

Okay, sorry... I thought we were having a serious conversation. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #51

We are. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #53

Yeah, that's it... you win. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #55

umhmm. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #57

The letter is asking for a meeting with sanders Gothmog Dec 2018 #94

Evidently, the "Pervasive Sexual Harrassment" charges Cha Jan 2019 #127

From my twitter feed Gothmog Dec 2018 #37

Don't know your Twitter handle, but you understand Politico deliberately omitted critical parts? DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #39

Time will tell Gothmog Dec 2018 #41

Er, time *did* tell. NYDN and Politico reported on the same thing. NYDN reported what Politico didnt DRoseDARs Dec 2018 #44

Has the meeting taken place yet? yardwork Dec 2018 #80

There is a pattern here Gothmog Dec 2018 #86

Booing John Lewis at the DNC was incredibly rude and, frankly, racist. yardwork Jan 2019 #121

Congressman John Lewis is a national treasure Gothmog Jan 2019 #122

Disappointing. Brother Rainbow Dec 2018 #43

RUH ROH (n/t) FreepFryer Dec 2018 #46

Well, I'm going to weigh in on this one. PatrickforO Dec 2018 #56

Interesting thoughts... thanks for taking the time to share. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #71

In other words, you're saying this didn't happen and the report that the Sanders campaign.... George II Dec 2018 #74

No, George - you and I have fenced before, and I know that PatrickforO Dec 2018 #90

All of those making the accusations (now up to 24) were all staff members, some high up.... George II Dec 2018 #92

Maybe so. We'll see how it plays out. PatrickforO Dec 2018 #95

And once again sexual harassment is "rationalized" away obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #89

Nobody's rationalizing anything. Due process is the cornerstone of our system of PatrickforO Dec 2018 #91

Yes they are -- you belittled it in your subthread with George II obamanut2012 Jan 2019 #133

No, it's not OK. None of it is OK. I have three daughters and two granddaughters. PatrickforO Jan 2019 #136

An Early Attack McKim Dec 2018 #58

Oh yes. Totally looks like neocons. 11cents Dec 2018 #59

... LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #78

Exactly Raine Dec 2018 #61

Bernie's 2016 staffers were neocons? yardwork Dec 2018 #81

Not suggesting that Sanders Staffers might be Neocons McKim Dec 2018 #83

Did you read the letter? It's linked in this thread. yardwork Dec 2018 #85

This are serious allegations from BS' own Staff. Cha Jan 2019 #126

Yes, 24+ mainly female campaign staffers for Bernie are neocons obamanut2012 Jan 2019 #134

From my twitter feed Gothmog Dec 2018 #60

This is NO surprise. And neither is Sanders' response. apcalc Dec 2018 #82

Has there been a meeting yet? Gothmog Dec 2018 #87

Short memories here recentevents Dec 2018 #88

+1,000,000!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #108

There were similar reports from both Sander's and Clinton's campaigns, link from 2017 madville Jan 2019 #113

It sounds like the people wanting this meeting are strong Bernie supporters. mjvpi Jan 2019 #102

Yes, makes perfect sense and I have no doubt Bernie will respond positively. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #109

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2019 #105

Cue the Aerosmith music... same old story, same old song and dance my friend. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #107

NBC is covering this story Gothmog Jan 2019 #112

Excellent! Glad to see it is not being ignored. Imagine if everyone started R B Garr Jan 2019 #114

Good! Some are trying to say it was already Cha Jan 2019 #128

To my knowledge, sanders has not met with these former staffers Gothmog Jan 2019 #129

I'm sure they'd Cha Jan 2019 #130

Sexism AND ageism lanlady Jan 2019 #131

From the NYT Gothmog Jan 2019 #132

Thanks for the NYT on this, Goth.. Cha Jan 2019 #139

And THIS is where the rubber meets the fuckin' road... Blue_Tires Jan 2019 #135

Sexism Claims From Bernie Sanders's 2016 Run: Paid Less, Treated Worse Gothmog Jan 2019 #137