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Galraedia

(5,108 posts)
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:28 PM Mar 2020

Sanders skips coronavirus stimulus vote for event with AOC, Omar, Tlaib

Sen. Bernie Sanders claims he’s too busy dealing with the coronavirus crisis to pull the plug on his ailing campaign — but when it came time to vote on a crucial, $1.8 trillion stimulus package Sunday night, the presidential wannabe was in Burlington, Vermont, holding a campaign event.

While the rest of the Senate hammered out the package into the early hours of Monday, Sanders was continuing his doomed White House bid with a virtual “coronavirus roundtable,” starring firebrand Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Sanders spent the first 30 minutes of the video hectoring his Senate colleagues over the bill, accusing Republicans of giving the Trump administration “a blank check to hand out corporate welfare.”

“I know some of my Republican colleagues are talking about a one-time, $1,000 payment,” he said, referring to the proposal to send direct checks to American families.

Read more: https://nypost.com/2020/03/23/sanders-skips-coronavirus-stimulus-vote-for-event-with-aoc-omar-tlaib/

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Sanders skips coronavirus stimulus vote for event with AOC, Omar, Tlaib (Original Post) Galraedia Mar 2020 OP
Same-old Sanders. Only thing new in 50 years is the attention. Hortensis Mar 2020 #1
I do not understand his priorities. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #2
His priority is Bernie Sanders n/t DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #28
His desperation is SO f'ing obvious! Fritz Walter Mar 2020 #40
Amazing! bluescribbler Mar 2020 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2020 #4
Senator Mazie Hirono is fighting cancer and as a senator on the floor fighting for the people. LizBeth Mar 2020 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2020 #11
He's not hiding in his house. He's had video appearances several times in the last week. Remember... George II Mar 2020 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2020 #29
Biden doesn't have a job requiring him somewhere. Sanders has job requiring him to be on the senate LizBeth Mar 2020 #32
Where would you like Biden to be, on the floor of the Senate where Sanders belongs? George II Mar 2020 #34
I didn't know Biden had a health issue padah513 Mar 2020 #17
He doesn't, that's justcBernie bro rumors,clike the demetia rumor he blew up... brush Mar 2020 #37
I haven't seen that Biden is hiding. He does not have a place to be. Sanders has a place to be. LizBeth Mar 2020 #31
Biden is not in the Senate. LisaM Mar 2020 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2020 #12
I am not slamming him for staying home. LisaM Mar 2020 #14
You're Undecided? What Democratic Candidates are you considering? dem4decades Mar 2020 #27
Not to defend the person with the removed post, but... moriah Mar 2020 #41
Biden isn't in hiding. Biden doesn't have an obligation to be in the Senate and vote, Sanders does. George II Mar 2020 #35
Give it a rest. trump is showing what a lying idiot he is as Fauci has to correct him daily. brush Mar 2020 #38
Joe isn't "holed up", he is appearing on The View tomorrow, and has been holding getagrip_already Mar 2020 #26
Joe is not a Senator, is he? DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #30
Would his vote have made any difference? Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #5
Well, why should any show up then? LizBeth Mar 2020 #7
Reported earlier he was absent on 'key procedural vote' that was 47-47 empedocles Mar 2020 #8
I Agree. Bernie Is Pretty Ineffective as a Senator. TomCADem Mar 2020 #15
We are paying Sanders $180K a year. He owes us his service especially now. NCProgressive Mar 2020 #20
and we are paying for his health care. DURHAM D Mar 2020 #36
Bernie must have been exposed to Covid. Skid Rogue Mar 2020 #9
A coronavirus roundtable with no health professionals? mcar Mar 2020 #13
Socialists know everything yanno? NCProgressive Mar 2020 #19
I think Omar, Tlaib and AOC should all be primaried NCProgressive Mar 2020 #18
All three are. I think Tlaib is the most vulnerable, the person she barely beat two years ago... George II Mar 2020 #25
Booing Secretary Hillary Clinton was a fatal error NCProgressive Mar 2020 #33
Sanders is just being Sanders. William769 Mar 2020 #21
He's addicted to the attention. Maven Mar 2020 #22
Guess he's proving our point bluestarone Mar 2020 #23
Two times in two days he's campaigning instead of fighting in the Senate ... marble falls Mar 2020 #24
He won't be our nominee. we can do it Mar 2020 #43
I know. And I have no problem with that. I don't think he'd lose to Trump but I also don't ... marble falls Mar 2020 #44
Same pattern he has followed all of his life in Congress. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #39
How do you hold round table on COVID 19 without medical experts? Gothmog Mar 2020 #42
 

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
1. Same-old Sanders. Only thing new in 50 years is the attention.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:32 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
2. I do not understand his priorities.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:33 PM
Mar 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders claims he’s too busy dealing with the coronavirus crisis to pull the plug on his ailing campaign — but when it came time to vote on a crucial, $1.8 trillion stimulus package Sunday night, the presidential wannabe was in Burlington, Vermont, holding a campaign event.
I do not understand his priorities. Because of this, my opinion of him continues to decline.
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DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
28. His priority is Bernie Sanders n/t
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:49 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Fritz Walter

(4,349 posts)
40. His desperation is SO f'ing obvious!
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 05:13 PM
Mar 2020

BS doesn’t stand a snowball’s chance on Miami Beach!

And his sheeple are totally oblivious to reality. VP Biden doesn’t need to stump and pander like BS is doing, because his campaign is not circling the drain.

How about we Dems show some unity in this time of crisis?

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bluescribbler

(2,242 posts)
3. Amazing!
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:39 PM
Mar 2020

He is rapidly rendering himself irrelevant, and taking the three freshmen with him.

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

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LizBeth

(10,674 posts)
6. Senator Mazie Hirono is fighting cancer and as a senator on the floor fighting for the people.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:42 PM
Mar 2020

This is Sanders JOB! Not Bidens. If Sanders health procures his from not doing his job, then we should know. He WAS asking to be President.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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George II

(67,782 posts)
16. He's not hiding in his house. He's had video appearances several times in the last week. Remember...
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:13 PM
Mar 2020

....he's a PRIVATE citizen, he does not have any obligations on the floor of the Senate.

As it turns out, the only Senator who is not self-quarantined that missed last night's vote just happened to be in Washington this afternoon to participate in the SAME vote. So it wasn't important enough yesterday afternoon (which took place at the same time as his "round table" which didn't have any medical people involved and then his rock concert) but was important enough to be there today!

How interesting. It's not like he was one of several or one of many who missed the vote - he was one of ONE. All the other healthy Senators were able to vote, only he wasn't there to vote.

This is a man who wants to be President?

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

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LizBeth

(10,674 posts)
32. Biden doesn't have a job requiring him somewhere. Sanders has job requiring him to be on the senate
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:58 PM
Mar 2020

floor. Apples and oranges.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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George II

(67,782 posts)
34. Where would you like Biden to be, on the floor of the Senate where Sanders belongs?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:11 PM
Mar 2020

Perhaps he should storm past the Secret Service and give a briefing?

Biden isn't a Senator, Sanders is. If he can't perform the duties of his office he should resign.

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padah513

(2,671 posts)
17. I didn't know Biden had a health issue
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:13 PM
Mar 2020

What is it?

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brush

(57,109 posts)
37. He doesn't, that's justcBernie bro rumors,clike the demetia rumor he blew up...
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:25 PM
Mar 2020

when he defeated Sanders so effortlessly in the debate. Some gullible people keep perpetuating it.

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LizBeth

(10,674 posts)
31. I haven't seen that Biden is hiding. He does not have a place to be. Sanders has a place to be.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:57 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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LisaM

(28,460 posts)
10. Biden is not in the Senate.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:56 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie may have quite legitimate reasons for staying home, but he should still be doing Senate work.

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

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LisaM

(28,460 posts)
14. I am not slamming him for staying home.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:05 PM
Mar 2020

I think he should.be spending his time doing Senate work.

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

dem4decades

(11,867 posts)
27. You're Undecided? What Democratic Candidates are you considering?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:45 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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moriah

(8,312 posts)
41. Not to defend the person with the removed post, but...
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 05:39 PM
Mar 2020

... I left mine as "undecided" after I voted and then my candidate dropped out.

Mainly because I've already voted in the primary, and it leaves the "internal DU poll" that is our primary preference less affected by someone like me, who has already had their primary say.

But also, because I'm gonna vote blue no matter who in November, so I figure no reason to immediately flag myself as "taking a side" and stirring crap. I'm on the side of the nominee, whoever that turns out to be.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
35. Biden isn't in hiding. Biden doesn't have an obligation to be in the Senate and vote, Sanders does.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:13 PM
Mar 2020

No doubt if Biden was still a Senator he'd be on the floor of the Senate and participate in the proceedings.

It boggles my mind that people don't understand the difference.

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

brush

(57,109 posts)
38. Give it a rest. trump is showing what a lying idiot he is as Fauci has to correct him daily.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:36 PM
Mar 2020

And the country gets to watch Cuomo beforehand to see how a real leader does it.

Enjoy our stay.

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Joe Biden
 

getagrip_already

(17,276 posts)
26. Joe isn't "holed up", he is appearing on The View tomorrow, and has been holding
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:42 PM
Mar 2020

meetings several times a day.

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

(7,715 posts)
30. Joe is not a Senator, is he?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:50 PM
Mar 2020

BS is.

I'm Feeling Berned-out by the BS!

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

Baitball Blogger

(47,722 posts)
5. Would his vote have made any difference?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:40 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

LizBeth

(10,674 posts)
7. Well, why should any show up then?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:43 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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empedocles

(15,751 posts)
8. Reported earlier he was absent on 'key procedural vote' that was 47-47
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:44 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

TomCADem

(17,719 posts)
15. I Agree. Bernie Is Pretty Ineffective as a Senator.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:11 PM
Mar 2020

Last edited Mon Mar 23, 2020, 09:16 PM - Edit history (1)

I think he has only been able to pass about 2 Bill's that he introduced and if he cannot simply do a roll call amendment for his entire agenda. He is a complete non-factor when it comes to negotiating with people given that he is apt to grand stand like Ted Cruz.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
20. We are paying Sanders $180K a year. He owes us his service especially now.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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DURHAM D

(32,832 posts)
36. and we are paying for his health care.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:14 PM
Mar 2020

How nice for him and Jane.

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

Skid Rogue

(711 posts)
9. Bernie must have been exposed to Covid.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 02:49 PM
Mar 2020

Working on this bill and getting to do the rounds of the news shows and such would be great political coverage for him. This crisis seems made for him to talk about his favorite issues. He's not the oldest Democratic in congress. Something is a bit fishy here.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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mcar

(43,380 posts)
13. A coronavirus roundtable with no health professionals?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:05 PM
Mar 2020
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NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
19. Socialists know everything yanno?
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:18 PM
Mar 2020
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NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
18. I think Omar, Tlaib and AOC should all be primaried
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:18 PM
Mar 2020

and big name Democrats should go and campaign for their Democratic primary opponents.

We don't want socialists in congress opposing the party when Biden takes charge.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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George II

(67,782 posts)
25. All three are. I think Tlaib is the most vulnerable, the person she barely beat two years ago...
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:40 PM
Mar 2020

...is running against her again.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
33. Booing Secretary Hillary Clinton was a fatal error
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 04:03 PM
Mar 2020
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William769

(55,783 posts)
21. Sanders is just being Sanders.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:24 PM
Mar 2020

We got hi MO.

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Maven

(10,533 posts)
22. He's addicted to the attention.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:25 PM
Mar 2020

Like someone else we know.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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bluestarone

(18,043 posts)
23. Guess he's proving our point
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:27 PM
Mar 2020

He's NOT presidential material!

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marble falls

(61,908 posts)
24. Two times in two days he's campaigning instead of fighting in the Senate ...
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 03:38 PM
Mar 2020

last election I was for Bernie. I will vote for him in the general IF, because- you know -Trump.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

we can do it

(12,732 posts)
43. He won't be our nominee.
Tue Mar 24, 2020, 08:13 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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marble falls

(61,908 posts)
44. I know. And I have no problem with that. I don't think he'd lose to Trump but I also don't ...
Tue Mar 24, 2020, 09:43 AM
Mar 2020

he'd draw enough voters to win the down ticket races we really, really need to take.

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

LiberalFighter

(53,435 posts)
39. Same pattern he has followed all of his life in Congress.
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 05:08 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Gothmog

(153,882 posts)
42. How do you hold round table on COVID 19 without medical experts?
Tue Mar 24, 2020, 12:26 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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