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Bernie Sanders is on a crash course with the Congressional Black Caucus.
In a letter sent to both the Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigns, the CBC is expressing its resolute opposition to two key reforms demanded by Sanders in the run-up to the Democratic convention: abolishing the party’s superdelegate system and opening Democratic primaries up to independents and Republicans.
"The Democratic Members of the Congressional Black Caucus recently voted unanimously to oppose any suggestion or idea to eliminate the category of Unpledged Delegate to the Democratic National Convention (aka Super Delegates) and the creation of uniform open primaries in all states," says the letter, which was obtained by POLITICO. "The Democratic Party benefits from the current system of unpledged delegates to the National Convention by virtue of rules that allow members of the House and Senate to be seated as a delegate without the burdensome necessity of competing against constituents for the honor of representing the state during the nominating process."
Bernie Sanders, meet reality.
You know the thing the Berners need to realize is that there is a very good reason for the existence of the Super delegates.
And that is to keep the political neophytes and the easily manipulated from choosing a candidate who has no chance of victory in a general election.
In other words, it is so the Democrats don't end up with their own version of Donald Trump.
But do you know what? Didn't even need'em this time.
The news keeps getting worse for Republicans as a new Monmouth University poll showed Hillary Clinton cutting into Trump's lead with white voters and holding commanding leads with swing state voters, women, and African-Americans/Latinos/Asians.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/20/trump-disaster-worsens-gop-poll-shows-hillary-clinton-winning-key-voters.html
Hillary Clinton Is Blowing Out Trump On The Ground In Ohio And It’s Not Even Close
Deletehttp://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/20/hillary-clinton-blowing-trump-ground-ohio-close.html
The Democratic Party had the "un-pledged delegates" system when Bernie Sanders decided to run for a spot on the Democratic Party ticket. But Bernie Sanders did NOT whine about it UNTIL he started LOSING.
ReplyDeleteBernie Sanders can take his "for the good of the party" spiel and shove it where the sun don't shine. He thinks people are too stupid to notice his virtuous interest in changing the rules is solely to benefit his pathetic self.
If Bernie Sanders wants stupid voters, he should have run for the Republican nomination.
The Real News Is Trump is Broke
ReplyDeletehttp://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-real-news-is-trump-is-broke
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmcquaid/2016/06/19/why-is-there-a-money-void-at-the-center-of-the-trump-campaign/#3af397149b0b
dRumpf quote" I've said on occasion, even about myself, if I were starting off today I would love to be a well-educated black because I really believe they do have an actual advantage today."
Deletehttp://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/06/donald-trump-black-man-advantage
A top adviser to Donald Trump resigned Monday after sending a mocking tweet about just-fired campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, a campaign source tells CNN.
DeleteMichael Caputo, a Trump adviser and head of the communications for Trump's caucus operations team, tweeted "Ding Dong the witch is dead" following the news that Lewandowski had been fired.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/20/politics/michael-caputo-corey-lewandowski-donald-trump/index.html
At around 9:30 Monday morning, Donald Trump and his adult children gathered for a regular strategy meeting at Trump Tower. Also present were senior staff, including Corey Lewandowski, the campaign's embattled manager. With Trump coming off one of the worst weeks of his campaign — a stretch that included racist attacks on a federal judge, renewed calls in the wake of the Orlando massacre to ban Muslim immigrants, and sinking poll numbers — the candidate's children, who have been involved in strategy from the beginning, saw an opening to achieve a shared goal: Fire Lewandowski.
According to two sources briefed on the events, the meeting was a setup. Shortly after it began, the children peppered Lewandowski with questions, asking him to explain the campaign's lack of infrastructure. "They went through the punch list. 'Where are we with staffing? Where are we with getting the infrastructure built?'" one source explained. Their father grew visibly upset as he heard the list of failures. Finally, he turned to Lewandowski and said, "What's your plan here?"
Lewandowski responded that he wanted to leak Trump's vice-president pick.
And with that, Lewandowski was out.
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/06/trump-kids-ousted-corey-lewandowski.html
Dump Trumpers Think They Need Just 57 Votes To Win
DeleteThere will be 2,472 Republican delegates going to Cleveland for the national convention, with 1,237 needed for a candidate to secure the nomination — but those intent on blocking Donald Trump are focused on a much more manageable number: 57.
That figure is 50 percent plus one of the 112-member Convention Rules Committee, the group with the power to end Trump’s grip on the GOP nomination. A victory there, said the leader of the “Free the Delegates” group on a Sunday night conference call, and it would be all downhill.
“Once it passes Rules … it’s just kind of an easy sell,” said Kendal Unruh, a delegate from Colorado, who predicted that with the committee’s approval, winning over a majority of the full convention would be easy. “They’re not going to be putting up strong resistance to this.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dump-trump-unruh-rules_us_57675d8ae4b0fbbc8beac99c
Delete"It would be so easy for me to terminate this man, ruin his life, ruin his family … and say you are fired. I have fired many people, especially on ‘The Apprentice'. The problem is everybody dumps people when there is a sign of political incorrectness."
“I know it would be very easy for me to discard people. I don’t discard people, I stay with people… I stay with a lot of people that are treated unfairly.”
-Donald Trump
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/trump-on-lewandowski-in-march-i-dont-discard-people-i-stay-with-people/
Bern this>
ReplyDeletehttp://ideas.time.com/2012/12/24/why-is-congress-protecting-the-gun-industry/
"Donald Trump’s sons visited the company’s New Hampshire factory to tout their father’s pro-gun bona fides. Sig Sauer clearly sees a brighter future stateside than in Europe: The company abruptly slashed jobs in Germany the same year German authorities began their investigation and is still languishing under an export ban following its alleged illegal trades. It also faces criminal charges in Germany for illegal weapons export after one of its guns was used to murder 12 people, including a human rights worker, in Mexico."
Two years ago, German authorities launched an investigation into the company’s possible violation of EU laws restricting the export of arms to conflict zones. Sig Sauer was allegedly shipping German-made guns through America, then onto conflict zones in Iraq, Colombia, and Kazakhstan to work around the EU law.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2016/06/sig_sauer_gun_manufacturer_whose_rifle_killed_in_orlando_shooting.html
In other words, terrorist suppliers and gun runners.
DeleteTHIS>http://www.rawstory.com/2016/06/man-who-tried-to-grab-gun-at-trump-rally-says-wanted-to-shoot-candidate-court-document/
Delete“Sandford claimed he had been attempting to kill Trump for about a year but decided to act on this occasion because he finally felt confident about trying it,”
Let's see how Bernie votes today on the gun legislation in the senate.
ReplyDeleteGet off the stage fool
He will vote how ever his masters from the NRA tell him to.
DeleteI'm about to write to my senators (the Congreesman is Tea Party through and through) and urge them to oppose 1) eliminating superdelagates and 2) to support closed primaries.
ReplyDeletePeople who are important party leaders have a right to have a say in the outcome. Has Bernie Sanders withdrawn his super delegate status in Vermont? And what party is that - the milk cows of Vermont?
And, as I've written here previously, only registered Democrats should vote in a Democratic primary and only Republicans should vote in the Republican primary. Independents who prize their isolation so greatly can vote in the general election.
And Bernie Sanders needs to end this now.
Beaglemom
I so agree, especially about closed primaries! If people are so interested in the outcome of a Democratic primary, they can jolly well register as Democratic voters. Otherwise, the opportunities for shenanigans by those with ulterior motives are just too great. The general election is open to all, but our primary should not be made a free-for-all. And that is at it should be. Sorry, Bernie...
DeleteThe state Dem and GOP committees set the rules for their respective primaries.
Delete12:49, you are so right. And there have been plenty of shenanigans since that Gore win that ended up going for Bush. So many voters have had their voting rights assaulted by tactics such as fewer voting locations and IDs and so on, and then along came the Supreme Court to take away part of the Voting Rights Act. We thought the lines were long last time and the time before, but they could be much worse this time with all the shady stuff that's going on. The Congressional Black Caucus has always rocked.
DeleteWatch In Disbelief As ABC News Paints Homophobe Donald Trump As Pro-Gay
ReplyDeletehttp://www.newscorpse.com/ncWP/?p=31889
Where is this man taxes? Who has he taken $$$ from directly, and how did they influence his views?
ReplyDeleteHis tax returns will never come out because they will show he pays no taxes and he is lying about his wealth.
DeleteHis high school drop-out supporters that work at McDonalds pay more in taxes than he does.
I want to see his corporate tax returns, far more interesting to see where all his business interests lie because that is going to shape all of his foreign policies.
For God's sake Sanders grow up.
ReplyDeleteOpening up the primaries to Republicans?
ReplyDeleteThinks he should be president?
Senile dementia?
I see you still have about 3 readers left of this bullshit ass blog.... whinny little bitched too... fuck Hillary you piss ants are just mad cause gryphens own state picked the great Bernie over the warhawk hag... have a nice day bitches
ReplyDeleteWell thanks for dropping by, come back again anytime.
DeleteIt's hard to reply to such vulgar anger @1:14. So I shan't even try.
DeleteThere, there. Take a nap.
Deletei can't even feel offended this time. i'm just laughing.
DeleteOh my Anon 1:14----Mr. Thesaurus seems to have deserted you.
DeleteYou are such a nasty troll, 1:14 PM. We've read your nasty thoughts a number of times now!
DeleteToo bad you can't 'sock it to him', Gryphen! Haha!
Hey, you want vulgar, I'll give you vulgar. Learn sentence structure and punctuation, you cow shit smelling cocksucker. How's that?
DeletePerfect example of the immaturity of Bernie supporters.
DeleteSomeone needs a little more fiber in their diet.
DeleteNo wonder he's lost with supporters of your caliber.
DeleteBernie has an ugly side. He's gone over to the dark side. He's not a Democrat but wants to change the existing rules to his favor. He's just as egotistical and self-centered as Trump. Bernie is trying to Trump the Democratic Party!
ReplyDeleteStop crying just bah like the good little brainless sheep that the 3 readers still on this blog are
ReplyDeleteAh, jealous much? You are clearly uninformed about the IM metrics, too! Or maybe you use Bernie math and don't understand...
Deleteplus you who can not bare to stay away
DeleteSuper-delegates, many or most of whom are elected officials, may be more democratic/representative than the convention delegates elected by caucus.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that Bernie Sanders was such a big threat.
ReplyDeleteThank heavens for Donald Trump's daughter.
She has control of her senile old father now.
Donald Trump’s Plan To Arm Drunken Bar Patrons Is Even Too Sick for The NRA
And yet, 1:29, SC just signed that into law. They CLAIM that it will make bars safer because the gun carriers legally won't be able to drink while carrying.
DeleteAll those who believe that, please stand on the head of the needle in the corner. You know, along with my damned fool governor?
Good night bitches... see you in Philly
ReplyDeleteAre you camping in Jersey and eating beans so you can fart?
Delete@1:14&@1:23>Did you miss your 4:20 break? Cuz, DUDE you need one!
DeleteI'll be there as an undecided delegate voting for Hillary. See ya there loser.
DeleteAre you camping in Jersey and eating beans so you can fart?
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They will be the ones with the Peter Pan hats singing "I don't want to grow up, I want free college"
HAHAHA at this point, you must be being paid by Clintons campaign.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I donate to Hillary's campaign, but that's me.
Deletenobody would pay you
DeleteI, too, am for Hillary Clinton and will do everything I can in the State of Alaska to help her be elected.
DeletePlus, it would be a kick in the hinny to see Alaska turn majority Democratic! Oh, what fun!
It's funny how ugly the Republicans and Bernie supporters are. For all we know 1:14 is just this sweet little grandma type, or this angry little teenager from a certain family who will remain unnamed. May you have a good day, and don't burn all your brain cells on hate and anger. Remember, you have the rest of your life to live, and anger like that takes a toll on the body.
ReplyDeleteThe charge that Bernie Sanders’ followers are trying to make stick is at once an easy and confounding one, because while there can be little doubt that the DNC has had a clear preference for Hillary all along, the fact that she has been winning all along makes them only guilty of having a preference for winning. Whether they have acted unfairly on that preference is a separate matter, one which this alleged memo fails to substantiate.
ReplyDeleteIt’s possible that some other document may surface to demonstrate whatever it is Sanders fans think this one does, but this one, if it’s real, is simply a recognition of reality. Unfortunately, that’s in short supply in Bernieland.
http://www.mediaite.com/online/bernie-sanders-fans-dnc-collusion-conspiracy-theory-is-embarrassing-garbage/
Favored a Democrat over a wannabee Democrat? How unthinkable!
DeleteIs it a surprise that the DNC "favored" a former First Lady, former Senator, and former Sec. Of State (who also ran for Pres. in 2008) who's been a Democrat for 45 years versus the longtime critic of the Democratic Party who merely pretended to join the party to fundraise/run for President in 2015?
DeleteSeriously???
Hillary is Palin.. no difference just that the warhawk hag has a better con game than the meth head from Wassila
ReplyDeleteAnd there you have it folks.
DeleteThe dumbest comment of the day.
1:45 is trying to make Sanders peeps look bad, right? Trump disinformation campaigner?
DeleteG.? Maybe>More like 3 letter word of the day-"hag"
DeleteJust disgusting ALL over himself.
Thank you G.
No kidding! When did Palin get her law degree and become Senator and Secretary of State? I must have missed the news that day.
DeleteGosh, I would've sworn there were more than three of us.
ReplyDeleteGeorgiaPeach
They are still stuck on #BernieMath.
DeleteI absolutely see Sanders and Trump as lunatics!! They are both - in some manner - spreading hate, divide, insane ideas, racism and fear throughout America and the world!
ReplyDeleteTheir combined egos are as large as the joining of the sizes of Alaska and Texas!
Neither will ever be elected POTUS much less given a position in any future administration!
Plus, Trump is a fascist and the second coming of Hitler!
Bernie might be to some the second coming...
DeleteYou have to ask where from or to?
Deletehttps://thevalleyreport.com/2016/04/25/woman-arrested-for-defecating-on-boss-desk-after-winning-the-lottery/
ReplyDeleteHave not LOL in a long time like that, just trying to finish reading it was near gut wrenchingly funny.
Deletedump in dRumpf doggie baggies to go..
Deletehttp://dangerousminds.net/comments/make_picking_up_poop_great_again_with_these_donald_trump_doggie_waste_bags
Lol.
DeleteNot at the fake story.
But at another example of the utter gullibility of IMers shining thru yet again!
Dear Bernie Darling,
ReplyDeleteLets just clarify for a moment.
1. The Delegates and Super Delegates are responsible for choosing a candidate from the Democratic Party that most closely follows their views, those of their constituents, is most likely garner a Democratic NOMINATION endorsement for the GENERAL election which would hopefully win the race for the next president. Let me repeat that "CHOOSING a candidate for the General Election.
2. If Democrats opened up this party vote to all citizens Republicans and Independents etc, etc. that would virtually BE the General Election, and I might add an extreme clusterfuck. Like it or not the parties have every right to choose their own representative candidate for the general election...even Independents! The primary system has it's issues but was put into place for choosing who best to support. The Republicans have their own system for doing the same thing.
The GENERAL election is when it is open to all individuals to vote for whom they feel will be the best president. So scream all you want, this is currently how the Democrats do their primaries and you KNEW this going in and it only bothers you when you are losing.
If you would like to see this change fine, but it isn't going to happen on this cycle which is in full swing and you're going to have to get that through your thick whining foot-stomping skull.
Personally I would love to see changes in these primary systems. Cleaning up the cumbersome multi-state regulations for individuals casting party votes in the primaries. But right now I would like to see a time standard set for candidates jumping parties to gain a distinct political advantages during which a record of their previous voting and support patterns are established and reviewed.
You are not, and probably never will be a democrat and you've become a spoiler to the Democratic Party process which is unconscionable after they graciously let you run on their ticket, with their base, when you felt you could not win representing your "own" Independent Party. The worst part is you had no intention of supporting the Democratic Party from the get go and it's showing.
As Captain Hook would say "Bad Form Bernie, Bad Form"
Well said. Sanders profited in the Michigan primary from Republicans and "independents" voting for him. He should not have been able to. It's up to Democrats to choose their candidate. if independents want to choose a candidate, they should form a political party and enter the process. Republicans have the right and duty to choose their own candidate. They should do so. But neither of these two groups should try to sabotage the Democratic Party's primary.
DeleteBeaglemom
Applause to Beaglemom. Totally agree.
DeleteAttempt to Discredit Bernie Sanders
ReplyDeletehttp://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/06/20/yet-another-failed-attempt-discredit-bernie-sanders-courtesy-new-york-times
“Election days come and go,” Sanders began. “But political and social revolutions that attempt to transform our society never end. They continue every day, every week, and every month in the fight to create a nation of social and economic justice.”
http://www.newyorker.com/news/john-cassidy/more-fighting-words-from-bernie-sanders
Has the revolution started yet? Please wake me up before the bean farting starts.
DeleteNo one cares what Don Quixote Sanders has to say except those willing to hold a Fart In.
Deleterinse. spin. repeat. Bernie is and has been a 'Broken record' for more then 3 decades. Bernie listened to that "revolution song" until it "bern-ed" a hole in his head.
DeleteIt's nothing but sour grapes.
ReplyDeleteIf Bernie was truly sooooo against the super delegates he would not have accepted being a super delegate himself. Oh yes, Bernie Sanders is a super delegate.
Also, I will reiterate on a point I have made before, changes to the Democratic Party Platform are made over a 4 yr process, it has never been one person doing what the hell they want to change it. Bernie had a choice to join or not, but just because he did doesn't mean he gets to become some kind of communist leader of the party.
LOL Perfect picture for the Bernie love fest revolution and free stuff grift.
ReplyDeleteIf you, as a Democrat are so against the "free stuff grift" how about let's get rid of all of the social welfare in this country?
DeleteLet's drop welfare, food stamps, subsidized ACA healthcare for grifters, SSDI disability for life, WIC and this stupid thing we have in AK for lowly grifters called "Denali Kid Care". All of it is just an avenue for underachieving grifters to live off government largesse and it all should go the way of the dinosaurs.
I'm all for it, getting rid of all of it, however you Dems don't seem to mind the current state of grifting off the government in this country.
6:46, you may wish to look up the meaning and intent of the word REPUBLIC. People of your ilk always seem to fail to recognize that this country is NOT a democracy, but, rather, a REPUBLIC.
DeleteIn a republic, the GOVERNMENT is RESPONSIBLE for protecting and assisting the little guys against the BIG guys, despite the overall voting. That's to keep the little guys from losing the rights we all share under the Constitution. That includes the poor as well as the minorities who would be - and HAVE been - routinely denied their rights due to the larger groups.
And, seemingly, from people like you.
E. Pluribus Unum. Out of many, One. That was the motto of this country for nearly two centuries - until a bunch of idiots decided to change it in the '40's to In God We Trust.
If we still had the original motto, maybe the idea of government helping the less fortunate would be a little more obvious to people who would like to see the old and the sick and the less fortunate die. People like you apparently.
Try to remember one thing: Something could happen to you ten minutes after you leave your computer and you would be in need of help, too!
Do you claim to be a christian? If so, think about the teachings of the person you supposedly worship. Then try to live by them, which most atheists and agnostics do, but for different reasons.
Yes, you hit the nail on the head.
ReplyDeleteThe average man and woman don't have any business in the political arena. It's the power players that should make our decisions for us, because they know best.
;-)