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Sunlei

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49. Because of corona virus some things will change. Hopefully not for too long.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:59 PM
Mar 2020

Here's Sanders contact information just in case you need to yell at him to get his ass in the chair.


First and foremost, as we face a national emergency, I want all Vermonters to know that my office is here to help. Please do not hesitate to be in touch if we can be of assistance on our website or by phone: 1-802-862-0697. Please know that our call volume may be higher than normal and you may have to leave a message during business hours. My staff will be checking messages regularly and will call you back as soon as possible.

Right now, be assured that I am doing everything in my power in the U.S. Senate to correct the completely unacceptable federal response to this crisis. We must mobilize every tool and resource available to our government in order to tackle this unprecedented health-related and economic challenge. My offices continue to be in communication with Vermont’s state, local and health authorities on specific issues impacting Vermonters.

In my view, we must prioritize the health and economic wellbeing of Vermont’s working families—particularly our most vulnerable community members—instead of handing over another welfare check or no-strings-attached bailout to corporate CEOs and bankers on Wall Street.

Working people must have the income, healthy food, safe shelter and child care, workplace leave, and cost-free medical testing and treatment that they need right now. This means focusing on the needs of Vermont’s seniors, children, community members with compromised immune systems and chronic illness, those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as students, homeowners and renters, workers, and small-business owners.

At this crucial moment for public health, I also urge Vermonters to practice commonsense safety precautions to curb the spread of the coronavirus, prevent unnecessary sickness and death, and stop our health care system from being overwhelmed. That includes good hand washing, maintaining safe distance from others, avoiding large crowds, and staying at home as much as possible.

Below is information regarding coronavirus, state and local updates, and travel advisories:

•General Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
•Status in Vermont - Vermont Department of Health
•Travel Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
•Travel Information (2) - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
•UVMHN - University of Vermont Health Network
•Coronavirus Scams - Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
•News and Updates - Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
•Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
•Smart Traveller Enrollment Program - It is recommended that anyone abroad register their travel plans on this website so they will get specific notices while travelling (STEP)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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Sanders: "Stay away from me" [View all] StarfishSaver Mar 2020 OP
So presidential mcar Mar 2020 #1
Not. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #20
All these people who looked at Bernie and saw a President BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #58
It's beyond comprehension for me. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #92
As a senior myself, I don't blame him for saying this. secondwind Mar 2020 #2
There's a way to say things StarfishSaver Mar 2020 #4
That's his specialty actually BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #5
Yes he Rebl2 Mar 2020 #63
I figured you'd get replies like this mcar Mar 2020 #86
Yes it is the way to say it. We need to be perfectly blunt about this. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #96
If this is such a problem for him that he has to bark "Stay away from me" at people in his midst StarfishSaver Mar 2020 #99
Yeah maybe a 6 day break from the media and the public ChubbyStar Mar 2020 #103
I do not blame him for wanting to be safe. I take issue with how abrupt and bossy he is. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #21
Condescending I believe the word is. Fla Dem Mar 2020 #44
Exactly. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #48
And not answering the question. nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #76
I guess that's pretty much a given any more. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #80
Me neither. Raven123 Mar 2020 #26
No doubt the evil DNC set up the whole thing to embarrass Sanders. Orrex Mar 2020 #3
DNC Chairman Perez should make him an offer BidenBacker Mar 2020 #8
Oh, you! NurseJackie Mar 2020 #23
That must be a pre-virus video BidenBacker Mar 2020 #31
I think you're right. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #34
No answer to the question either treestar Mar 2020 #6
I keep wondering whether he's got symptoms or a positive test. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #7
Being forthcoming about his health isn't really something we can count on. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #9
"..health is too fragile." +1 oasis Mar 2020 #11
on senator.gov you can be updated about work on the pending bill package.heres 3/20,2020 Sunlei Mar 2020 #27
That's all very well and good, but talk is cheap. He has to be physically in the Senate The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #32
He votes with the D party when the vote is _needed_ for a count. Sunlei Mar 2020 #37
Senators are supposed to have their asses in their chairs in the Senate. That's their job. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #39
Because of corona virus some things will change. Hopefully not for too long. Sunlei Mar 2020 #49
Like I said, talk is cheap. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #51
I say it's never cheap. "Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. Sunlei Mar 2020 #81
Did he still earn his full pay even though he didn't vote? George II Mar 2020 #54
why show up to nominate trumps people? Sunlei Mar 2020 #62
But his claim over the years, when it was pointed out that Vermont doesn't have "M4A" or.... George II Mar 2020 #71
He votes with the D party in the Federal government. Sunlei Mar 2020 #74
Yes he does, except for when he doesn't. But you said.... George II Mar 2020 #75
He 'gets shit done' in both, his _votes_ are in the Federal government. Sunlei Mar 2020 #78
But less than 40% of the time. thucythucy Mar 2020 #83
you're incorrect. Our party works closely with the d party leader, ALL always vote when needed. Sunlei Mar 2020 #94
"Our party works closely withh the d party leader.." thucythucy Mar 2020 #100
See post #54. ahoysrcsm Mar 2020 #93
Three days ago...I posted Sen. Warren at the Senate working her heart out but Sanders Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #77
Sen. Warren has been stellar through this! mcar Mar 2020 #88
Keep a safe distance! R Paul has corona & so does Senator Amy Klobuchars husband! Sunlei Mar 2020 #10
Speaking of Rand Paul BidenBacker Mar 2020 #12
Pauls a stupid man, he was exposed 3 weeks ago, told to self isolate but he ignored that. Sunlei Mar 2020 #18
Wow BidenBacker Mar 2020 #19
Went in the gym and pool True Blue American Mar 2020 #29
very worried about anyone who smoozed at the same locations where Sen. Amy Klobuchar was Sunlei Mar 2020 #35
I thought the gym and pool were closed. Apparently not. True Blue American Mar 2020 #36
Not the gym and pool I'm worried about. Amy & Husband spent much time last 2 weeks Sunlei Mar 2020 #40
Most of them use both. True Blue American Mar 2020 #43
Amy's campaign has been over for more than two weeks. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #69
It's been more than two weeks since she withdrew (March 2), and The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #42
yes, 2 weeks apart so hope she's safe & he gets well. Amys 3/23 statement about her husband Sunlei Mar 2020 #46
Sen Klobuchar and her husband have been apart for 2 weeks mcar Mar 2020 #89
His type of doctor has been largely LSFL Mar 2020 #67
Heard a pundit say True Blue American Mar 2020 #28
He should be self-isolating, per the CDC "requirement". OilemFirchen Mar 2020 #15
People skillz! He has them not! NT Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #13
"Stand further back... further... further...in fact, just GET OFF MY LAWN!" FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #14
Wish this site had likes BidenBacker Mar 2020 #16
Thanks. And welcome to DU. If I've already welcomed you and just, um, forgot, well... FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #24
Trump's popularity # rising... magicarpet Mar 2020 #47
Andy, magicarpet Mar 2020 #50
Ease up a little, mc BidenBacker Mar 2020 #52
You want to roll around on the floor in laughter,... magicarpet Mar 2020 #60
And apparently you want to BidenBacker Mar 2020 #68
In no way shape or form am I calling you out... magicarpet Mar 2020 #73
Wow, let's not get too paranoid here, okay? BidenBacker Mar 2020 #82
Thank you StarfishSaver Mar 2020 #87
And a couple other things to consider while I'm thinking about it BidenBacker Mar 2020 #84
He's not 90. Sanders is 78, Biden is 77 and the republicans patsy president is 73. Sunlei Mar 2020 #56
Oops,.. I meant 80. magicarpet Mar 2020 #64
Ooh, the threat! mcar Mar 2020 #90
Did he answer the question because I would like an answer. LizBeth Mar 2020 #17
... NCProgressive Mar 2020 #22
... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #25
LOL! murielm99 Mar 2020 #30
Well you should True Blue American Mar 2020 #33
How do you think Barry BidenBacker Mar 2020 #38
Loll! Anon-C Mar 2020 #101
It's good for our politicians to model proper social distancing. Certainly better than the sardine- diva77 Mar 2020 #41
Depends on how True Blue American Mar 2020 #45
It's possible he was worried about spreading the virus TO the reporter diva77 Mar 2020 #65
Yeah right... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #79
So What Was His Answer To The Question? Me. Mar 2020 #61
Haha haha! What a loon SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #53
No Problem, Bernie Rube Icon Mar 2020 #55
I remember when he said the same thing to his wife in 2016 frazzled Mar 2020 #57
I had Rebl2 Mar 2020 #66
Captured on video frazzled Mar 2020 #72
I Thnk He Should Stand Away From Us Me. Mar 2020 #59
Well in all fairness, I'd say the same to him. William769 Mar 2020 #70
Bernie's new campaign song zackymilly Mar 2020 #85
Senator Sanders is in for what we in the South call a Blue_true Mar 2020 #91
Dr. McCoy runs the polling numbers: ucrdem Mar 2020 #95
Well Perhaps musicman65 Mar 2020 #97
Gladly. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #98
Deal! DarthDem Mar 2020 #102
It's like bernie doing larry doing bernie. Mosby Mar 2020 #104
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