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Chevy

(1,063 posts)
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:46 PM Jun 2016

Where is Bernie?

In regards to the Filibuster which is blowing up on Twitter right now and asking that very question. Has he commented on it at least?
Sen Warren is kicking ass on the floor but no Bernie. Seen Republican voters even supporting it but no Bernie.. Someone has some explaining to do.

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Koinos

(2,796 posts)
3. Mark him absent.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:01 PM
Jun 2016

No excuse. The primary is over. He needs to get back to his day job.

It is expected for senators to miss many votes while they are actively campaigning for president. For what it's worth, here is a link to Bernie's voting record:

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/legislation/voting-record

 

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
6. He has to go harvest some more metadata with his limited access "True Believers" speech tomorrow.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:11 PM
Jun 2016

You have to register to watch, which means emails and other information.

BlueMTexpat

(15,472 posts)
10. There are two recent (or fairly recent) issues
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:40 PM
Jun 2016

where Bernie could be right in there on the Senate floor trying to make a difference: 1) gun control and 2) voting on Prez O's Supreme Court nominee.

 

Chevy

(1,063 posts)
11. Update : He tweeted not to long ago.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:43 PM
Jun 2016

He stands yada yada with Chris Murphy.Twitter not being kind.

liberal N proud

(60,797 posts)
15. His filibuster is to end Super Delegates and have open elections
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 01:55 PM
Jun 2016

So next time some outsider doesn't fail to take over the Democratic party.

Priorities, I guess.

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