Bernie Sanders nominated for a Grammy

[Donkees]

BY JUDY KURTZ - 11/28/17 09:37 AM EST

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) could be adding Grammy winner to his resumé — the 2016 White House hopeful just garnered his first Grammy nomination.

The former presidential candidate and actor Mark Ruffalo were nominated Tuesday in the spoken word category for the audiobook of "Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In," Sanders' 2016 tome.

Other nominees in the category include Bruce Springsteen, the late actress Carrie Fisher, astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and songwriter Shelly Peiken.

The Grammys air on CBS on Jan. 28.

http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/362098-bernie-sanders-nominated-for-a-grammy

[NCTraveler]

1. It would be in line with his goals.

Self-promotion.

Maybe they will touch on his previous literary brilliance as well.

[comradebillyboy]

2. If he runs again I'm sure his old writings

will play a more prominent role.

[Me.]

3. All Of THem?

[comradebillyboy]

4. Yes

[NurseJackie]

9. I doubt those would win any awards...

... much less be nominated in the first place.

And you're correct. That would be prime-time fodder for a GOP opponent to use in negative ads.

When they "go low" and we "go high"... THEY WIN. Negativity always wins.

[guillaumeb]

53. So you disagree with Michelle Obama's statement?

Do you feel Obama was being unrealistic, or naïve when she said that?

Interesting.

[NurseJackie]

55. LOL

[guillaumeb]

56. An interesting response that evaded the question of your support,

or disagreement, with Michelle Obama.

[NurseJackie]

60. Lord.

[guillaumeb]

61. Indeed.

But I did not ask Him, I asked you.

[NurseJackie]

62. LOL

[guillaumeb]

63. Generally my reponse also when reading your replies.

Coincidental.

[NurseJackie]

64. Oh brother.

[gristy]

71. What

is the matter with you?

[NurseJackie]

74. I'm fine, thanks! How are you?

[Lucky Luciano]

6. Oh puhhhhleeeeze!!! nt

[NCTraveler]

7. No need to ask nicely.

They won't drag it out now. It will only become a major issue if he threatens someone electorally at the national level. Not sure if he has the ability to do so but it seems clear he is trying to line it up.

[George II]

8. I hear he's an accomplished essayist.

[NurseJackie]

10. ###

[BoneyardDem]

13. From the Original OP heading, I assumed it was from singing the same old song

over and over and over and over and over......

Your response would still have been appropriate lol

Looking forward to everyone seeing a full exposure and compilation of his writings. In this current atmosphere of bringing sexual harassment to the forefront, it may not all be received in any positive manner.

[JCanete]

73. ??? why

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

5. Is it really too much for some to just heartily congratulate the guy?!

[NCTraveler]

12. I didn't use the word congratulations but did call his....

Lifetime literary works brilliant. No doubt he is Grammy material.

[left-of-center2012]

14. Totally agree

Sadly, haters 'gotta' hate.
Some will never forgive him for running in 2016.

[Sophia4]

27. Thanks for bringing a little sanity into the discussion.

[JustAnotherGen]

31. I'm pulling for Tyson

So yes.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

37. Pull for whomever... just getting nominated is still an an honor...

worthy of acknowledgement.

[BoneyardDem]

40. That's what Trump said about his Time Cover nomination

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

42. huh??

[BoneyardDem]

45. Trump stated that the nomination for Time Cover was an honor.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

48. What does that have to do with Bernie's nomination that we're talkin' about here?

[JustAnotherGen]

72. Fisher wins

[brer cat]

32. Yes.

[Me.]

36. ...

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

38. Why so petty?

[LexVegas]

11. I heartily congratulate the guy.

[Irish_Dem]

15. Congratulation Senator!

I hope more people will now read or listen to your book!

[R B Garr]

16. Does the book address why Vermont doesn't have $15/hr minimum wage?

Or single payer? Or free college tuition? I'm sure those explanations are in there but haven't read it.

[Tiggeroshii]

19. Probably not. Maybe you can get somebody elected to the state government to write about it

Considering he is in no capacity whatsoever to affect those things: A US Senator is in the national government, not the state government.

[R B Garr]

20. Wait. Isn't the book about some kind of Revolution?

Wouldn't those principles apply in Vermont?? I'm sure he knows people in state government he can convince??

[Tiggeroshii]

21. A national revolution.

That he has inspired. Hopefully folks on the state level are motivated by his rhetoric. Either way that isnt his responsibility.

[R B Garr]

22. So Vermont is excluded from the national revolution?

Okay then. Good to know he's not responsible and I'm sure he doesn't blame Democrats for things he cannot get done himself. Looking forward to his explanations about who is actually and realistically "responsible" for what. I'm sure it's in the book.

[Tiggeroshii]

25. Your double standard here is amusing

Surely you would have been outraged when you get accusations that hillary didnt do enough to prevent things outside of her control, but here you are making the same kind of republican acusations that they were throwing at Hillary.

[R B Garr]

47. Looks like the double standard is Bernie.... At least -- I sure remember him

criticizing Democrats for things he hasn't gotten done himself. Per your standards, is that a Republican accusation he's throwing at Democrats?? Weird, because the Russians sure used his attacks against our nominee, so it's all very confusing. Hmmm.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

39. You have it exactly right... Bernie is, and will always be, an inspiration.

[Eliot Rosewater]

23. Some kind of revolution? Yeah, that is what I hear. But I cant say more.

[MrsCoffee]

44. Yes, a failed one.

Completely lost sight of the forest for the trees.

[R B Garr]

51. I know what you mean. Questions are discouraged.

[BoneyardDem]

43. has time to write a book

but the time for the passage of any bills that would have helped with any hint of a revolution in the last 40 years.......?

[NurseJackie]

46. ###

[R B Garr]

49. Exactly. And no one questions these things.

Lots of attacks on Democrats, yet there is no accounting for the lack of revolution type accomplishments. Strange.

[lunamagica]

52. Spot on. All talk and no action

[karynnj]

24. You do know that he has NEVER had a position in State government

He was mayor of Burlington, then Congressman and then Senator. Not to mention, advocating for things that do not exist is pretty normal. Would you have said the same about Ted Kennedy, who in 2005 or 2006 sponsored a single payer bill that he knew would go nowhere - even though Massachusetts did not have single payer.

[R B Garr]

50. Yet, I see some "revolution" folks trying to recall an elected Democrat in

California, all based on his own versions of how to get things done. Yet he hasn't gotten it done himself. The people trying to oust Democrats aren't elected politicians in State government. Isn't the revolution based on convincing people? Why would Vermont get a pass on those tactics.

[dsc]

17. I haven't listened to any of these nominees, I tend to read books myself as I can't follow

when they are read to me, but that said, I bet Fisher wins as this will be their last chance to honor her.

[Gothmog]

59. I will be rooting for Carrie Fisher also

[monmouth4]

18. Congratulations Bernie, way to go!

[Faux pas]

26. Kickin' with gusto!

[demmiblue]

28. That is really cool. A great bunch of nominees, to be sure!

[Thirties Child]

29. Lots of nastiness on this thread?

27 messages but I only see seven. The 20 I have blocked must be poisonous.

[NurseJackie]

34. Not necessarily...if there's a long subthread and the person at the top is the one you've blocked...

... then ALL of the other replies below it will also be hidden from your view (even if they're you're best friends).

The 20 I have blocked must be poisonous.

The number of "hidden" posts that you can't see isn't always a good indicator of how many thread participants are actually on your blocked-user list.

[MrsCoffee]

41. Reap what you sow.

He deserves every bit of scorn he gets.

Surely he can take what he dishes out.

[CentralMass]

30. K&R

[NurseJackie]

33. *IF* he wins, he'd be in good company: Obama, Bill Clinton, Franken, Jimmy Carter ... AND ...

... and Hillary Clinton.

[George II]

65. Variety has an interesting article about Sanders' nomination, which includes the names....

...of several Democrats who have won:

Hillary Clinton twice (1997 and 2004)
Jimmy Carter twice (2007 and 2016)
Bill Clinton (2005)
Barack Obama twice (2006 and 2008)

My pick is The Boss, or perhaps Carrie Fisher for sentimental reasons, .

[NurseJackie]

67. Agreed. Carrie Fisher.

[PatsFan87]

35. Congrats Bernie!

[guillaumeb]

54. Good to know that something substantive has been nominated.

Recommended.

[jalan48]

57. Who would expect anything less for America's most beloved politician?

[George II]

66. Jimmy Carter has already won the award twice.

[lapucelle]

68. I guess that makes Carter the "most beloved".

Unless, of course, you count Barack Obama who also won twice.

[George II]

69. I'd say right now Carter is #1, Obama will be there some day, I'm sure.

[Raine]

58. Congratulations Bernie

A great choice!

[gristy]

70. Congratulations, Senator