Democratic Primaries

George II

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82. No, my question wasn't answered. Here's the question again with emphasis added:

Tue Mar 24, 2020, 01:58 PM

Mar 2020

Can anyone explain why Sanders was the only unquarantined Senator who didn't vote?

There was a point for him to be there - he is a sitting United States Senator and the Senate was in session and conducted a vote. You're implying, almost stating outright, that there was no point for any of the other 94 Senators who DID vote to do so, including ALL Democratic Senators and the other Independent, Angus King, either.

Is he more important than those other Senators? Smarter?

No, I won't concede the point. A Senator's obligation is to perform his job, ALL aspects of his job, whether he likes it or nor or whether it's convenient or not.

Okay, if the vote on Sunday was pointless, then the vote yesterday afternoon, which was exactly the same as Sunday's, was pointless too, right? So why did he participate in THAT pointless vote then?

https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=116&session=2&vote=00078

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

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #13

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