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Mon Dec 31, 2018, 01:27 AM

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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

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Bernie haters have another fail guruoo Dec 2018 #26

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

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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

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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

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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

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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