Democratic Primaries

Hortensis

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19. So? He's extremely unimportant in the senate -- SELF-disempowered.

Sun Mar 22, 2020, 07:30 PM

Mar 2020

HIS doing. But being I-Sanders also means he doesn't have to do the work most senators do, and of course he's technically named to 6 committee but their meetings don't normally need him there.

And when votes are highly important symbolically, like this one, it's not unusual for him to choose those to vote against Democrats and use the attention to lie about them.

So,...whatever? I'd say he's VT's problem, but actually he really is. VT's elections are rigged to break competition for his seat by liberal Democrats. In VT, most conservatives register as Democrats but are overall moderately hostile to the national party, and his ratings are very high with them.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Sanders skips key procedural vote [View all] mcar Mar 2020 OP

Would you explain something about this elleng Mar 2020 #1

The procedural vote was the 47-47 vote to begin debate on the Repulican farce of a bill. LonePirate Mar 2020 #6

Thanks elleng Mar 2020 #9

So if he was there it could have been stopped? And maybe the bill could be improved...wow just wow.. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #10

It was stopped because it needed 60 votes. Sanders' vote was irrelevant. LonePirate Mar 2020 #17

Every other Senate Democrat (and Angus King) felt it was relevant enough to be in Washington.... George II Mar 2020 #31

Then he should resign if he's irrelevant. RandySF Mar 2020 #32

Drop his losing campaign at least if he's so "irrelevant" Cha Mar 2020 #38

+1 honest.abe Mar 2020 #69

So Good For Him Being Absent When The Country Is In Crisis? Me. Mar 2020 #33

Can you even imagine the political shitstorm if other candidates did the same? mcar Mar 2020 #43

It's Like They're Occupying Space On Planet X Me. Mar 2020 #61

Yeah, she said they could pay it back in taxes mcar Mar 2020 #62

Right. As If... Me. Mar 2020 #63

That Is A Sensible Political Calculation, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #85

Madam Would Be More Approproate Me. Mar 2020 #88

My Apologies, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #89

This message was self-deleted by its author Me. Mar 2020 #91

... Me. Mar 2020 #92

I agree, Sander's vote is completely irrelevant as is 97% of his Senate activity grantcart Mar 2020 #68

I think you're confusing his vote with his campaign. Now THAT'S irrelevant! n/t nolawarlock Mar 2020 #71

BINGO! TY, Nola! Cha Mar 2020 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #86

It would show his solidarity with his 46 other Democratic colleagues, who all participated... George II Mar 2020 #8

or he knew it wouldn't be approved, elleng Mar 2020 #11

That's not the point. All the other members of the Democratic caucus were there.... George II Mar 2020 #14

this was a vote that needed 60 ayes Terry_M Mar 2020 #24

This was a vote on the floor of the Senate, one that every healthy Senator (and 46 Democrats).... George II Mar 2020 #28

This is very silly. Terry_M Mar 2020 #36

Sanders has been in the Senate for less than three weeks in the last nine months, but... George II Mar 2020 #39

BS the 1st most absent member of the Senate. lapucelle Mar 2020 #52

First out of 100. That makes him the "leader"! George II Mar 2020 #54

Biden missed 12% of all rollcall votes during his career w/ the median being 2.0% Terry_M Mar 2020 #79

... TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #49

Bernie he may not be getting them to turn out much Terry_M Mar 2020 #80

Yes, Biden has two weak demographic groups: TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #81

That's a good message Mr.Bill Mar 2020 #59

What is more pressing mcar Mar 2020 #18

What is more pressing? showblue22 Mar 2020 #25

"..more pressing.."? Like a "campaign rally..".. where he's already LOST. Cha Mar 2020 #40

It is called solidarity and a team player. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #50

Such as? Aquaria Mar 2020 #53

In a time of crisis... sheshe2 Mar 2020 #75

Bern, I thought you were singlehandedly solving the Trump Virus crisis DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #2

We deserve better. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #3

Seems that Vermont does too mcar Mar 2020 #20

The vote was 47 to 47 and was absolutely crucial. showblue22 Mar 2020 #4

... William769 Mar 2020 #5

Uh huh mcar Mar 2020 #21

What the hell is he thinking? Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #7

Same thing as his minions Aquaria Mar 2020 #55

Shame on him. NO EXCUSE for this. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #12

I agree mcar Mar 2020 #22

coronavirus response featuring musical guests Maru Kitteh Mar 2020 #13

Mind boggling, Maru mcar Mar 2020 #46

Maybe he's letting us know how important his vote is, ucrdem Mar 2020 #15

That is familiar, isn't it? mcar Mar 2020 #23

Then he can take his Aquaria Mar 2020 #56

That is exactly what it is. ucrdem Mar 2020 #57

He only likes people that praise and complement his every move. Senators are not going to do that showblue22 Mar 2020 #16

So? He's extremely unimportant in the senate -- SELF-disempowered. Hortensis Mar 2020 #19

Only needed 40 out of 47 democrats. projectiboga Mar 2020 #26

Piffle mcar Mar 2020 #27

There's always an excuse isn't there? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #35

Always mcar Mar 2020 #42

But But But sheshe2 Mar 2020 #60

McConnell voted against--it's a procedural ploy that the majority often uses in situations like this onenote Mar 2020 #73

I thought he had a "fucking global crisi" to work on. RandySF Mar 2020 #29

Well, he did say it's why he couldn't comment on his campaign mcar Mar 2020 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #34

Sanders is a demagogue who has failed TWICE to build a winning coalition SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #37

That's exactly right. showblue22 Mar 2020 #41

And that's just his presidential run... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #48

Exactly SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #51

But I thought he is saving the fucking world? NT Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #44

I guess doing his job isn't part of that mcar Mar 2020 #45

#whereisbernie? mcar Mar 2020 #47

#WhereIsBernie is trending on twitter Gothmog Mar 2020 #58

I wish senators were paid by each day they show up for work NCProgressive Mar 2020 #64

I hope someone asks him why he isn't in DC. marble falls Mar 2020 #65

I hope someone does mcar Mar 2020 #66

Immediate reaction? He's utterly exhausted, behind, and the Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #67

Well, if he's not up to the rigors of being a US Senator mcar Mar 2020 #87

Yes, just trying to give him a bit of time to decompress. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #90

Odd he doesn't see the benefits of being in Washington... honest.abe Mar 2020 #70

K&R betsuni Mar 2020 #72

He's 78 with a heart condition. Safer at home with Coronavirus in the Senate. Liberty Belle Mar 2020 #76

78 with a heart condition so he can't go to DC The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #77

And this is why his health and medical records matter. He is not fit for office. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #78

If he is too unhealthy to be a Senator then he is certainly too unhealthy to be President. honest.abe Mar 2020 #82

Boyond parody Jose Garcia Mar 2020 #83

If he is that fragile, I suggest he withdraw from running for President. MineralMan Mar 2020 #84

It's only until Covid-19 passes Polybius Mar 2020 #93

I'm at work right now, at the same place I always work - my home. MineralMan Mar 2020 #94

Please stay safe Polybius Mar 2020 #95

I didn't encounter any coughing shoppers yesterday. MineralMan Mar 2020 #96

If he is too fragile to do his job.... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #97