At a recent Netroots Nation conference, Democratic candidate for President Bernie Sanders was criticized for suggesting combating economic inequality as an answer to institutional racism in America. “Black people are dying in this country because we have a criminal justice system which is out of control, a system in which over 50 percent of young African-American… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Hits Back at #BlackLivesMatter
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Bernie Sanders Responds to Bush’s Call for Longer Working Hours
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has something to say about Jeb Bush’s recent comments that Americans need to work longer hours. Appearing on MSNBC’S The Ed Show, Sanders broke it down so that even a Bush could understand. Video
The JV Get Their Minutes
Those of us who grew up in the era of summer reruns have had the most difficult time with both the new media and political environments. There just is no downtime anymore, what with 24-hour news cycles and the panicked reaction of the main television networks to phones, Netflix, YouTube and on-demand programming. So it… Continue reading The JV Get Their Minutes
Hillary Clinton vs Bernie Sanders – Their Donors – CHART
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Senator Bernie Sanders Answers The Question about His Possible NRA Support – Video
With his surge in the recent 2016 polls – just a few points behind Hillary Clinton – the great liberal voice, Bernie Sanders is getting attacked by other candidates for President. On Sunday, Sanders went on ABC’s This Week and spoke with George Stephanopoulos. Asked about a recent ad affiliated with a SuperPac supporting Democratic presidential… Continue reading Senator Bernie Sanders Answers The Question about His Possible NRA Support – Video
Report: Sen Bernie Sanders Will Announce His White House Bid This Week
Politico is reporting that Bernie Sanders will announce a presidential bid on Thursday, a source close to the second-term senator confirmed. The Vermont independent, a self-described democratic socialist, will run as a Democrat in a field that includes frontrunner Hillary Clinton. The launch will likely be a low-key announcement — no big rally or high-budget video. The… Continue reading Report: Sen Bernie Sanders Will Announce His White House Bid This Week
Bernie Sanders on Burger King – Their Move Would be “Completely Unpatriotic”
Bernie Sanders is calling it like it is, pointing out that any move by Burger King to Canada to avoid taxes, would be completely unpatriotic. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, has been an outspoken critic on tax loopholes, like tax inversion, a loophole that Burger King may benefit from if it merges with Canadian doughnut chain… Continue reading Bernie Sanders on Burger King – Their Move Would be “Completely Unpatriotic”
Bernie Sanders Explain – The VA is Not The Problem, The Wars Are The Problem
It’s really quite simple, anyone should be able to understand. If there were no wars, then there’ll be no need for the VA. Still, Republicans can’t seem to get this simple logic. They are constantly pushing for new invasions in new locations, desperately trying to prove to anyone watching that we have the biggest kahunas.… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Explain – The VA is Not The Problem, The Wars Are The Problem
Bernie Sanders Tried To Debate Michele Bachman, But You You Can’t Debate a Brick – Video
When you continue pairing the likes of Bernie Sanders with imbeciles like Michele Bachmann, the outcome will always be the same – a total waste of time. Sanders of course, had facts on his side and tried to educate the Republican Congress lady. But the rebellious Republican came armed with her talking points, name calling… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Tried To Debate Michele Bachman, But You You Can’t Debate a Brick – Video
Bernie Sanders – I’m Willing To Stand Up and Be President in 2016
Today, Bernie Sanders almost made it official. In an appearance on MSNBC’s The Ed Show, Sanders was asked to respond to the many speculations that he may run for president in 2016. After spending most of the segment discussing the improvements in the Obamacare website, host Ed Schultz asked, “what are the possibilities of you… Continue reading Bernie Sanders – I’m Willing To Stand Up and Be President in 2016
Senator Bernie Sanders on Senate Floor Rails Against The Republican “Blackmail” – Video
Senator Bernie Sanders took to the Senate floor and renamed the Republican government shutdown for what it really is… Blackmail! This debate is not about the Affordable Care Act. That is something that should be debated, I think it’s something that can be improved. What this debate is about is blackmail and hostage-taking. What my… Continue reading Senator Bernie Sanders on Senate Floor Rails Against The Republican “Blackmail” – Video
Bernie Sanders – Disappointed, Not Surprised With Super Committee
Bernie Sanders, one of the only Senators in Congress who maintains a strong approval among the American people, (he’s often called “America’s Senator,”) expressed his frustrations with the failure of the Super Committee to reach a compromise on ways to effectively reduce the deficit. Saunders made the following statement; “With a $15 trillion national debt, deficit… Continue reading Bernie Sanders – Disappointed, Not Surprised With Super Committee