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Don1

(1,659 posts) Tue Mar 24, 2020, 09:10 AM Mar 2020

Evil Narcissist Bernie Didn't Vote on a Severely Needed Coronavirus Stimulus? [View all]

It's being rumored all over that Bernie is a narcissist because he chose to try to sway public opinion about a stimulus instead of voting in the senate.

It's being said that he needed to be there because the vote was 47-47.

Let's review this canard...

Here is a link to the 47-47 vote:
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=116&session=2&vote=00077

Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Re: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 748 )
Vote Number: 77 Vote Date: March 22, 2020, 06:03 PM

Required For Majority: 3/5 Vote Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected

First, it was actually Republicans trying to pass it, not Democrats.

Second, it was a cloture vote, not a regular vote. As you can see that requires 3/5 to pass. Republicans would need to have flipped 10 Democrats to get cloture to pass so that they could stop debating. They got 47-47. If Bernie showed up, it'd be 47-48.

Republicans needed 57-37 (57 Republican yesses and 37 Democratic no's)!

The numbers do not support this unmathematical rumor.

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

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Evil Narcissist Bernie Didn't Vote on a Severely Needed Coronavirus Stimulus? [View all] Don1 Mar 2020 OP

Can anyone explain why Sanders was the only unquarantined Senator who didn't vote? George II Mar 2020 #1

Can you explain mathematically why his vote was necessary? Don1 Mar 2020 #2

His vote was necessary because it's his JOB. He's getting paid $476 PER DAY to be a Senator! George II Mar 2020 #11

Well, it's his FUCKING JOB for one thing. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #12

His FUCKING job is to support the people. Don1 Mar 2020 #19

It's math all right... it's called bernie math. Never quite adds to the right thing Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #23

The math was explained. Don1 Mar 2020 #24

I did address it! He's not in the senate where he needs to be..FULL STOP 🛑 Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #31

He's in the Senate generally. The other day he wasn't and did NOT need to be as the math shows. Don1 Mar 2020 #33

"He is generally in the senate." That just doesn't cut it Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #36

Especially since it isn't true sweetloukillbot Mar 2020 #46

Sure it does. Don1 Mar 2020 #51

Yeah, I'll tell my boss that I'll only show up for work Hav Mar 2020 #69

As he is a Democrat. Generally. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #53

Exactamundo! brush Mar 2020 #84

No he is not...he has missed more Senate vote than anyone including other senators who were Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #68

You have made evereyones point... Sen Sanders does nothing.. he always has Peacetrain Mar 2020 #29

Thank you!! A voice of sanity Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #37

I am gobsmacked that he did not stand with the Democrats on this bill Peacetrain Mar 2020 #40

I hope AOC is seeing the light! She could be a voice for good instead of a failed presidential run Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #44

I Join You Me. Mar 2020 #55

Got kicked out of a damn commune. Sitting on a couch talking and not doing the work. LizBeth Mar 2020 #64

His fucking job is being in the US Senate when it is in session so he can support the people Aquaria Mar 2020 #39

Tell it Sistah.. Exactly like It Is! Cha Mar 2020 #92

So he's the only healthy Senator entitled to duck a vote on the floor of the Senate? Even Dianne.... George II Mar 2020 #45

any excuse for the grumpy ole Chosen One. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #61

What about influencing the bill with to make it better...nope Sanders should have Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #67

The Democratic Establishment is there and working. What if they all "took a break" as well. Midnight Writer Mar 2020 #81

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This message was self-deleted by its author Don1 Mar 2020 #21

Live streaming is not his job! Being a senator is. Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #34

He is a Senator. Don1 Mar 2020 #57

So if ALL Senators did it Bernie style bluestarone Mar 2020 #78

All Senators are not Running for President. Don1 Mar 2020 #79

DUMB EXCUSE! bluestarone Mar 2020 #80

NO IT ISN'T Don1 Mar 2020 #86

So Bernie is special and only needs to show up for votes as needed. honest.abe Mar 2020 #63

Warren was on the floor fighting for Americans...Sanders was at home in Vermont pretending he is Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #66

How about it's his fucking job to vote nini Mar 2020 #93

He's a Senator. That's their job. If he can't be relied on to do the work of the Senate ehrnst Mar 2020 #94

You're right hangaleft Mar 2020 #3

I know, the same question has been posted but no one has answered it yet. George II Mar 2020 #14

Oh. I thought it was rhetorical. hangaleft Mar 2020 #22

Of course. Don1 Mar 2020 #59

He could have done the live-stream on Saturday, he could have done it Monday night.... George II Mar 2020 #62

So your question was answered. Don1 Mar 2020 #75

No, my question wasn't answered. Here's the question again with emphasis added: George II Mar 2020 #82

Yup, I answered. Don1 Mar 2020 #88

Running for president doesn't change the job description of a Senator. PLUS, he announced.... George II Mar 2020 #89

"His vote would not have mattered" He's a Senator. It's his job to vote. ehrnst Mar 2020 #95

What bs this is... LakeArenal Mar 2020 #87

"Because reasons" as Skinner used to say. ucrdem Mar 2020 #4

They never give up! Woe is me! True Blue American Mar 2020 #5

Oy vey William769 Mar 2020 #6

I think today might be the day. ucrdem Mar 2020 #7

I wish he would resign. William769 Mar 2020 #8

I don't need to go to work.... other people will cover for me. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #9

When You Engage In Comedy, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #10

Mnuchin True Blue American Mar 2020 #26

That Is Putting It Mildly, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #28

I try to look on the positive side!:) True Blue American Mar 2020 #30

Come Over To The Dark Side, Sir... The Magistrate Mar 2020 #32

Lady True Blue American Mar 2020 #48

I Shall Remember, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #77

Now that is positive! True Blue American Mar 2020 #83

I dunno... when I don't show up to work, my boss doesn't care whether my presence was necessary. beastie boy Mar 2020 #15

I remember once I was in LA on a business trip. My flight back to NYC was cancelled, so.... George II Mar 2020 #17

Yuck, George True Blue American Mar 2020 #27

And one's presence not being necessary enough will normally get one fired... brush Mar 2020 #90

So You Are Saying Bernie Is Useless As A Senator... TomCADem Mar 2020 #16

A little over a week ago frazzled Mar 2020 #18

I Salute You, Sir or Madame The Magistrate Mar 2020 #41

Its the optics. He was the only one not there not quarrentined, the only Democrat ... marble falls Mar 2020 #20

There are times when I thank God he is not a Democrat so all the Democrats were at Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #70

The criticism is that he wasn't even there while the bill was being crafted. W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #25

More of this insane Bernie hatred. Peregrine Took Mar 2020 #35

An "undecided" bernie supporter chose to start the thread Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #38

Call it a Freudian slip... ucrdem Mar 2020 #42

The nastiness is in the passive-aggressive BSer whining about bashing Aquaria Mar 2020 #43

I think the so call Bernie 'hate' is justified by his actions. I would not use the word hate...but Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author Aaron Pereira Mar 2020 #91

Legislative Effectiveness Score BidenBacker Mar 2020 #47

Please True Blue American Mar 2020 #49

No offense, TBA BidenBacker Mar 2020 #50

Fine with me True Blue American Mar 2020 #52

I do love that guy! True Blue American Mar 2020 #54

So You Think You Should Give Us All A BS Scold Me. Mar 2020 #56

The value of showing up to vote the value of increasing public awareness about economic response. Don1 Mar 2020 #58

What A Load Of Nonsense Me. Mar 2020 #60

Sorry but math makes sense. Don1 Mar 2020 #76

How About Him Not Being Paid To Do The Job He Isn't Doing Me. Mar 2020 #85

No one watches his tired campaign nonsense... except those who are in the tank for him. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #72

Every Democrat was there except Sanders...I have lost what little respect remained for Sanders. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #65

Mine was already in negative territory. Less than zero. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #73

He was elected to work in Washington Ellen Forradalom Mar 2020 #74