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Maybe Bernie has Corona? (Original Post) boston bean Mar 2020 OP
I sincerely and truly hope not, but I don't blame him for being cautious. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #1
He's probably in VT because it's safer for him to be home. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #2
Paul likely infected a lot of senators and staff.... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #3
If I were a Senator, I would stay as far as possible from Rand Paul MineralMan Mar 2020 #6
Good advice at any time when speaking of Rand Paul SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #14
Bernie was in DC for the debate last week and to vote for the bill. Nt karynnj Mar 2020 #11
true - but they were stretching the vote out getagrip_already Mar 2020 #12
I Have Been Wondering If There Was Something Seriously Wrong Me. Mar 2020 #4
If he does, it is his duty to inform the electorate NCProgressive Mar 2020 #5
Like he informed us about his heart attack, or that he likely fainted when Blue_true Mar 2020 #22
Possible, Sir, But Not Likely At This Point The Magistrate Mar 2020 #7
Sir, it is so good to have you back with us. nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #26
so who is Bernie's Patroklus? Celerity Mar 2020 #30
A: A horse denem Mar 2020 #35
Bernie is a little bit busy running for president so comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #8
I doubt it. Maybe he's isolating himself, just in case MineralMan Mar 2020 #9
This. Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #25
I doubt it because the state updates the cases daily and no one fitting his description karynnj Mar 2020 #10
Yes, but he also has two other homes. TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #15
It was the one in Burlington karynnj Mar 2020 #23
Interesting idea. I suppose it's quite possible. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #13
Did sanders' rally flop? Gothmog Mar 2020 #31
Wait! Wha-huh? Only 4000 viewers? And there really WAS a "musical guest"??? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #33
I don't think Bernie has Corona. I heard he only drinks Russian vodka. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #16
Oh, honey! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! NurseJackie Mar 2020 #19
I certainly hope not. Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #17
Sanders is very high risk and also can't campaign normally. Hortensis Mar 2020 #18
Maybe he's writing a book. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #20
Lol, I'm sure not betting you he's not. Titles already used: Hortensis Mar 2020 #21
March 2020: "How To Buy Your 4th House" zackymilly Mar 2020 #24
I hope not. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #27
I pray both Joe and Bernie stay well, and suggest they limit their possible exposure to this virus. sop Mar 2020 #28
#WhereIsBernie is trending on twitter Gothmog Mar 2020 #29
Please don't do that. I despise Bernie, but rumor mongering is always bad LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #32
It was a nicety. boston bean Mar 2020 #34
 

hlthe2b

(105,929 posts)
1. I sincerely and truly hope not, but I don't blame him for being cautious.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:18 PM
Mar 2020
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TwilightZone

(28,356 posts)
2. He's probably in VT because it's safer for him to be home.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:18 PM
Mar 2020

As it is with anyone who is in a vulnerable group.

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getagrip_already

(17,276 posts)
3. Paul likely infected a lot of senators and staff....
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:19 PM
Mar 2020

He was filibustering, making inane amendments, and generally doing everything he could to convince senators to not support the bills before the senate. He had a lot of face time with senators - but likely not sanders. There really isn't much for them to talk about, and besides, bernie has really not been in washington at all for months.

So yeah, a lot of senators could have it. And considering their ages, it will take a toll. But paul didn't infect bernie.

But rest assured they will get the best, most promising drugs, and have access to the respirators and private suites if needed.

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MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
6. If I were a Senator, I would stay as far as possible from Rand Paul
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:27 PM
Mar 2020

at all times. Just saying...

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SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
14. Good advice at any time when speaking of Rand Paul
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 02:29 PM
Mar 2020
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karynnj

(59,895 posts)
11. Bernie was in DC for the debate last week and to vote for the bill. Nt
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:59 PM
Mar 2020
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getagrip_already

(17,276 posts)
12. true - but they were stretching the vote out
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 02:10 PM
Mar 2020

so only a few people were in chambers at once. And "debate" was largely to an empty chamber. They were already socially isolating by the time that vote came around. They just don't advertise it.

He easily could have avoided all human contact. He is good at that.

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Me.

(35,454 posts)
4. I Have Been Wondering If There Was Something Seriously Wrong
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:20 PM
Mar 2020

Because let's face it, he's hiding out

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NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
5. If he does, it is his duty to inform the electorate
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:22 PM
Mar 2020
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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
22. Like he informed us about his heart attack, or that he likely fainted when
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 06:34 PM
Mar 2020

he hit his head before the heart attack.

Unfortunately, Senator Sanders and his staff have shown a willingness not to share pertinent information with the public when it is in the campaign's best interests not to.

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The Magistrate

(96,043 posts)
7. Possible, Sir, But Not Likely At This Point
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:29 PM
Mar 2020

A poor imitation of Achilles sulking in his tent remains the probable reason....

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spooky3

(35,991 posts)
26. Sir, it is so good to have you back with us. nt
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 07:56 PM
Mar 2020
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Celerity

(46,154 posts)
30. so who is Bernie's Patroklus?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 06:04 AM
Mar 2020
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comradebillyboy

(10,424 posts)
8. Bernie is a little bit busy running for president so
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:38 PM
Mar 2020

he just can't find the time to work with his Senate colleagues to find a path through this crisis. As always Bernie is always laser focused on Bernie.

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MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
9. I doubt it. Maybe he's isolating himself, just in case
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:42 PM
Mar 2020

something bad should happen to Joe Biden.

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karynnj

(59,895 posts)
10. I doubt it because the state updates the cases daily and no one fitting his description
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:57 PM
Mar 2020

has been included for Chittenden county, where his house is.

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TexasTowelie

(116,442 posts)
15. Yes, but he also has two other homes.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 04:01 PM
Mar 2020

The vacation home in Vermont and his home in D.C. If his personal status was reported through the D.C. home, then the Vermont HHS wouldn't him in their data.

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karynnj

(59,895 posts)
23. It was the one in Burlington
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 06:47 PM
Mar 2020

He was not in DC and Vermonters do no go to their Lake Champlain camp in winter.

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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
13. Interesting idea. I suppose it's quite possible.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 02:27 PM
Mar 2020
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Gothmog

(153,882 posts)
31. Did sanders' rally flop?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 09:29 AM
Mar 2020
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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
33. Wait! Wha-huh? Only 4000 viewers? And there really WAS a "musical guest"???
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 09:36 AM
Mar 2020

Wait! Wha-huh? Only 4000 viewers? And there really WAS a "musical guest"??? First time I heard "musical guest" I thought someone was joking. It's real?? If so, that's hysterical.

Today's kids like something called "rock and roll", supposedly.

Bernie and The Squad Show
In COLOR! Coming up next over most of these NBC stations. Check your local listings.

Haaaaaa!


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zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
16. I don't think Bernie has Corona. I heard he only drinks Russian vodka. n/t
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 04:23 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
19. Oh, honey! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 06:22 PM
Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Aaron Pereira

(383 posts)
17. I certainly hope not.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 05:50 PM
Mar 2020

The fact is it's possible and both of our remaining candidates are in a high risk group. Joe hasn't been seen in public since Tuesday but that's probably just to provide some measure of self protection. I think it's unlikely that he's been infected and hope they both remain well.

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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
18. Sanders is very high risk and also can't campaign normally.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 06:02 PM
Mar 2020

And since he's always self-exiled himself from the work of the senate, he's only needed to break or avoid a tie. It's reasonable, and even sensible, to go home. He may also plan to be reborn after disappearing for a time. He did that after losing in 2016.

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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
20. Maybe he's writing a book.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 06:23 PM
Mar 2020
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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
21. Lol, I'm sure not betting you he's not. Titles already used:
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 06:33 PM
Mar 2020

Nov. 15, 2016: "Our Revolution, a Future to Believe In.

Aug 2017: "Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution"

Nov 2018: "Where Do We Go From Here?"

He's overdue for 2019, but he had the Democratic Party to overthrow and big money flowing in.


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zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
24. March 2020: "How To Buy Your 4th House"
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 07:29 PM
Mar 2020
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Happy Hoosier

(8,302 posts)
27. I hope not.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 07:59 PM
Mar 2020

I don't like the guy, but his voice is a service in the Senate.

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sop

(11,078 posts)
28. I pray both Joe and Bernie stay well, and suggest they limit their possible exposure to this virus.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 08:12 PM
Mar 2020

All we need is a repeat of the "Hillary is dying" crap from 2016. Remember when the media was convulsing because she was dehydrated from the flu?

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Gothmog

(153,882 posts)
29. #WhereIsBernie is trending on twitter
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 09:41 PM
Mar 2020
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LongtimeAZDem

(4,515 posts)
32. Please don't do that. I despise Bernie, but rumor mongering is always bad
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 09:31 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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