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32. The poster is erecting a strawman. It was TWO votes total he voted against the Biden stance

Sat Jul 24, 2021, 08:15 AM

Jul 2021

and his opposition was meaningless to the outcome, as both passed anyway.

The Senators that had 96.9% had ONE vote where they voted against the Biden stances. Many voted No on Lloyd Austin to become Secretary of Defense.

https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=117&session=1&vote=00004#position

Here are the votes for Sanders:

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-congress-votes/bernard-sanders/

One Sanders NO vote was nomination of Tom Vilsack to be secretary of agriculture, a nomination opposed by many different Democratic-affiliate groups, especially black farmers. It passed 92-7.

Black farmers, civil rights advocates seething over Vilsack pick

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/09/black-farmers-tom-vilsack-agriculture-usda-biden-cabinet-444077

The other No vote was against the Endless Frontier Act (it passed 68-32) because it contained a 10 billion dollar pay-out to Jeff Bezos that was added in as an amendment.

Bernie Sanders wants to stop NASA funding for Blue Origin

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/05/bernie-sanders-seeks-to-eliminate-the-bezos-bailout-in-space/

An earlier amendment, submitted by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), modified NASA's Artemis Program. Cantwell's amendment, in part, called for $10.03 billion in additional funding for NASA to carry out the Human Landing System program. This legislation was filed as Blue Origin and Jeff Bezos were urging Congress to add $10 billion to NASA's budget—enough money to fully fund the development of a second Human Landing System.

That poster is trying to make a mountain out of a molehill.

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Does it hurt politicians who endorse a candidate who compared Biden to a BOWL-OF-SHIT? [View all] NurseJackie Jul 2021 OP

Don't know that it actually does... 2naSalit Jul 2021 #1

I can only presume that anyone who endorses her must also AGREE with her vulgar comments. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #3

Bernie definitely harmed my opinion of him by endorsing Turner. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #2

Yeah, just when I was starting to warm toward him Walleye Jul 2021 #5

Same here PatSeg Jul 2021 #55

I don't think he had much choice. She was completely loyal to him over two cycles. Dream Girl Jul 2021 #6

Bernie has always had a rather strained relationship with the Democratic Party... Wounded Bear Jul 2021 #7

I guess it depends on what one means by "generally". Bernie ranks LAST in the Democratic caucus... NurseJackie Jul 2021 #9

Where can I find the documentation, or vote-rankings, that support this statement? DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #11

It's my pleasure! Here you go! I hope this helps. Sort by "Biden Score"... NurseJackie Jul 2021 #12

Thank you! Interesting. So he's last with 93.5%? DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #14

Seriously? I guess I just have higher standards and expectations. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #16

Without now knowing which specific votes Sanders voted against Biden's position on, DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #23

Ridiculous! What an absurd reason for NOT supporting something. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #25

I admitted that sometimes Sanders may be more ideological than practical. DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #46

It is two votes dsc Jul 2021 #30

Thank you, dsc. nt DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #47

The poster is erecting a strawman. It was TWO votes total he voted against the Biden stance Celerity Jul 2021 #32

Two more than 35 other Democratic Senators. It should be remembered, also, that in 2016..... George II Jul 2021 #35

you need to give up that old UPS board disnfo dross, he blocked 2 of them because the unions Celerity Jul 2021 #36

He actually blocked five members, who were all nominated by Obama at the same time... George II Jul 2021 #37

McTurtle blocked the rest in retaliation for the 2, as I already showed. I have no idea why Obama Celerity Jul 2021 #38

I trust President Obama's judgement more than I do the junior Senator from VT. He was President.... George II Jul 2021 #39

lol, you really are twisting yourself into pretzel logic and rhetorical knots Celerity Jul 2021 #41

It was from The Hill, which is not a right wing site. But, I changed the link to a similar one.... George II Jul 2021 #42

no he didn't, and Trump would have gotten to appoint a Rethug majority anyway, due to terms expiring Celerity Jul 2021 #43

+1000 nt DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #50

Thank you very much, Celerity, for your diligent research... DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #48

Those "two votes" are two votes more than either Manchin or Sinema voted against.... George II Jul 2021 #59

God knows YOU would never do anything like that, would you... lol DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #70

Just who are you DemocraticPatriot? George II Jul 2021 #77

No. betsuni Jul 2021 #54

Lulz. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #63

#50 out of 50 isn't so good. George II Jul 2021 #21

But 93.5 percent is pretty good. DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #24

I doubt that. Last place is LAST place. The numbers don't lie. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #28

Do you have any understanding about how much you sound like a right-winger, DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #49

I haven't attacked YOU. Why do you feel that it's okay to attack and insult ME? NurseJackie Jul 2021 #53

You're Obviously A Female Me. Jul 2021 #57

At the ripe old age of seventy-mumble, I've seen my fair share of sexist behavior. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #60

Why THank You Me. Jul 2021 #61

You were quoting the same 'talking points' I have heard on right-wing radio.... DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #68

You know perfectly well that I'm not "quoting" anyone's talking points. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #71

You're calling a long-time DUer a "right-winger"? C'mon man, please apologize. George II Jul 2021 #67

I never called her a "right-winger", George... DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #69

Hi, George... of course that's what's going on. Thank you! NurseJackie Jul 2021 #75

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders voted the same about 93% when they were senators. betsuni Jul 2021 #52

These numbers are highly misleading dsc Jul 2021 #31

I live in AZ AZProgressive Jul 2021 #44

He lost me in the Governor primary here in Florida. GulfCoast66 Jul 2021 #34

The propaganda from the right wing is a joke to me at this point AZProgressive Jul 2021 #40

Don't forget the Congressional Black Caucus. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #79

I already had a lower opinion of him Happy Hoosier Jul 2021 #64

It Should Me. Jul 2021 #4

A hero of DU, the Independent Senator from Vermont 48656c6c6f20 Jul 2021 #8

It should. panader0 Jul 2021 #10

Needs more options (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2021 #13

Hell Yes it does.. how could it not? Cha Jul 2021 #15

The poll has nothing to do with the OP subject brooklynite Jul 2021 #17

Depends ChrisF1961 Jul 2021 #18

My bet is that the average voter in OH-11 is VERY familiar with the person who made the comment.... George II Jul 2021 #22

Yes, I question the judgement. betsuni Jul 2021 #19

It does with me. 11 Bravo Jul 2021 #20

Have to pass due to the wording DFW Jul 2021 #26

Katie Porter will do fine n/t Tom Rinaldo Jul 2021 #27

I came close to mentioning her DFW Jul 2021 #29

Maybe... but without my money. Happy Hoosier Jul 2021 #65

Definitely for me, but not nearly as much as endorsing a candidate Hortensis Jul 2021 #33

Voters have more to worry about than name calling. jalan48 Jul 2021 #45

Voters often reject politicians who let slip vile and vicious comments. oasis Jul 2021 #51

It Should Me. Jul 2021 #56

Form your own damned party and stop taking our money then alphafemale Jul 2021 #58

She DID!! But they didn't have what it takes to get on the Ohio ballot... NurseJackie Jul 2021 #62

The People's Party AZProgressive Jul 2021 #66

Doesn't matter to me. SYFROYH Jul 2021 #72

But she didn't vote for Biden. She also didn't vote for Hillary. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #73

Not voting for HRC and JB is a better reason for not supporting Turner SYFROYH Jul 2021 #74

Lulz. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #76

Yes, she's running as a Democrat. THIS is why she's running as a Democrat, from the party.... George II Jul 2021 #81

That tells the whole story right there. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #82

Not "fawning" is one thing, but calling him a half bowl of shit and then a FULL bowl of shit.... George II Jul 2021 #80

It certainly hurts my opinion of them n/t kcr Jul 2021 #78