Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumSanders skips coronavirus stimulus vote for event with AOC, Omar, Tlaib
Sen. Bernie Sanders claims hes 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/
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Fritz Walter
(4,349 posts)BS doesnt stand a snowballs chance on Miami Beach!
And his sheeple are totally oblivious to reality. VP Biden doesnt 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?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluescribbler
(2,257 posts)He is rapidly rendering himself irrelevant, and taking the three freshmen with him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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LizBeth
(10,823 posts)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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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George II
(67,782 posts)....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?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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LizBeth
(10,823 posts)floor. Apples and oranges.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
padah513
(2,674 posts)What is it?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brush
(57,601 posts)when he defeated Sanders so effortlessly in the debate. Some gullible people keep perpetuating it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LizBeth
(10,823 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LisaM
(28,609 posts)Bernie may have quite legitimate reasons for staying home, but he should still be doing Senate work.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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LisaM
(28,609 posts)I think he should.be spending his time doing Senate work.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dem4decades
(11,916 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
moriah
(8,312 posts)... 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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brush
(57,601 posts)And the country gets to watch Cuomo beforehand to see how a real leader does it.
Enjoy our stay.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
getagrip_already
(17,440 posts)meetings several times a day.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)BS is.
I'm Feeling Berned-out by the BS!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Baitball Blogger
(48,076 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LizBeth
(10,823 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
empedocles
(15,751 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
TomCADem
(17,760 posts)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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NCProgressive
(1,315 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DURHAM D
(32,838 posts)How nice for him and Jane.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skid Rogue
(711 posts)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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mcar
(43,512 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NCProgressive
(1,315 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NCProgressive
(1,315 posts)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.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)...is running against her again.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NCProgressive
(1,315 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
William769
(55,830 posts)We got hi MO.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Maven
(10,533 posts)Like someone else we know.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluestarone
(18,249 posts)He's NOT presidential material!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
marble falls
(62,106 posts)last election I was for Bernie. I will vote for him in the general IF, because- you know -Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
we can do it
(12,777 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
marble falls
(62,106 posts)he'd draw enough voters to win the down ticket races we really, really need to take.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LiberalFighter
(53,475 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(154,590 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden