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I am a Bernie supporter and I also wholly respect and appreciate all that John Lewis has done and myrna minx Feb 2016 #1
k/r AtomicKitten Feb 2016 #2
John Lewis does not know me SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #3
Here's what matters. We know John Lewis and Autumn Feb 2016 #9
and not two gadflies looking for a step up SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #10
Two lifelong champions of Civil Rights. senz Feb 2016 #4
that and my cousin Debby who left rural Oregon near where the refuge thing is roguevalley Feb 2016 #34
Gawd that sounds exciting. :D Go Debbie!!! senz Feb 2016 #36
she blew everyone's minds. She was on a bus and went door to door to register roguevalley Feb 2016 #37
As do I. nt retrowire Feb 2016 #5
+1 lasttrip Feb 2016 #6
two warriors for the people! nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #7
Me too. Thank you for the thread. n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #8
:) polly7 Feb 2016 #11
Tommy Douglas: a great truth-teller; puts me in mind of Ron Green Feb 2016 #14
He sure does. I saw similarities the first time I read about Bernie and watched some videos. nt. polly7 Feb 2016 #15
Wonderful op. cali Feb 2016 #12
Absolutely! Punkingal Feb 2016 #13
We unite, why would Lewis want to divide? aspirant Feb 2016 #16
"Did MLK welcome all?" saidsimplesimon Feb 2016 #35
Why is Lewis relevant? randys1 Feb 2016 #51
Who is Lewis dividing? randys1 Feb 2016 #53
I never met John Lewis left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #17
My admiration and respect for John Lewis is lifelong Dems to Win Feb 2016 #18
K&R NikolaC Feb 2016 #19
I'm surprised Lewis didn't see Bernie (or me for that matter). He is RIGHT THERE by the Reflecting FailureToCommunicate Feb 2016 #20
oh yeah, I see you! You're the one in the white shirt, right? Kip Humphrey Feb 2016 #33
Well, yes. You have good vision! It WAS hot and my father insisted we dress well. FailureToCommunicate Feb 2016 #58
K&R! pinstikfartherin Feb 2016 #21
K&R suffragette Feb 2016 #22
Wouldn't be the first time a hero stumbled. Makes 'em seem more like us, doesn't it? jtuck004 Feb 2016 #23
I am going to keep in mind what you just wrote, JimDandy Feb 2016 #39
He did not stumble. He spoke his truth. eom Raine1967 Feb 2016 #46
Likewise, but I am not allowed to say so in the Bernie group. longship Feb 2016 #24
Ditto. Nt Land Shark Feb 2016 #25
Land Shark!! How are you? Haven't seen you post in ages JimDandy Feb 2016 #43
Thanks JimDandy, yeah it's time to get back in the saddle! nt Land Shark Feb 2016 #62
Both men are absolutely heroes. I was an activist at that jwirr Feb 2016 #26
I love this thread. wouldsman Feb 2016 #27
I will tolerate ZERO disrespect of John Lewis. ZERO. MuttLikeMe Feb 2016 #28
Nice to hear. Keep saying it, please. randys1 Feb 2016 #55
oh they can miss me with that BULLSHIT MuttLikeMe Feb 2016 #61
I mentioned in another thread on this subject... gregcrawford Feb 2016 #29
Rep Lewis is a Hero, imo fredamae Feb 2016 #30
Stab in the back dpatbrown Feb 2016 #31
I still stand with both men d_legendary1 Feb 2016 #32
You can endorse someone without questioning their rival's integrity... raindaddy Feb 2016 #38
John Lewis and Bernie Sanders -2 of just 67 Members of the House to vote No on DOMA Bluenorthwest Feb 2016 #40
Wow, powerful words. Thx for the quote. Vattel Feb 2016 #50
I took time to find the video. madfloridian Feb 2016 #41
Did you see this mad? Autumn Feb 2016 #49
Yes. It's possible to stand with those who don't endorse my candidate. joshcryer Feb 2016 #42
I have all of the respect in the world for John Lewis. Chakab Feb 2016 #44
K&R Autumn. Real class. Amimnoch Feb 2016 #45
What most people don't know about Lewis tavernier Feb 2016 #47
I agree. We cannot allow the Clinton campaign to divide all of us who fight for civil rights. liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #48
Me too. I just wish Lewis hadn't sounded so suspicious of Bernie NowSam Feb 2016 #52
Bernie should make a statement saying he respects his opinion marlakay Feb 2016 #54
He's implying Bernie is not being honest. No excuse for that. madfloridian Feb 2016 #56
Exactly. MuseRider Feb 2016 #57
Thank you for this thoughtful and civil post. TheProgressive Feb 2016 #59
Nicely said! mcar Feb 2016 #60
Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Feb 2016 #63
John Lewis took to the streets ready to die for black liberation MuttLikeMe Feb 2016 #64
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