Bill Clinton and Rep. Alcee Hastings take on Bernie at Florida

[book_worm]

Clinton never mentioned Sanders by name. But he, as well as leading Democratic politicians brought in to introduce the former president, frequently depicted Sanders as someone who doesn't know how to work with others to get things done.

At one point, Clinton likened Sanders and his supporters to the tea party movement, which has taken over and dominated the Republican Party in recent years. Something similar is "going on right now in our party," Clinton said...

Before Clinton got on stage in front of a crowd of about 800 at the Port of Palm Beach, U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings delivered a slashing critique of Sanders, Clinton's competitor for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Hastings, who represents parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, explained that he served with Sanders for years in the House of Representatives, where he advocated the same policies he does today – but wasn't able to accomplish anything.

"I know Bernie," Hastings said. "He hasn't been able to accomplish it at all for the whole time he has been there…. I don't have time for that. There comes a time when reality meets the rubber on the road. I'm for pragmatic politics." He then told the cheering crowd Clinton would be the next president.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-bill-clinton-presidents-day-visit-20160215-story.html

[Lucinda]

1. Pretty timely!

This is what i've been posting about today! Sanders actual record.

[OhZone]

2. Well said!

[SunSeeker]

3. K & R

[Thinkingabout]

4. Rep Hastings has been in the House when Sanders was saying the same thing now he said

While he was in the house, I wonder when he will realize it did not work when he was a representative, has not worked when he is Senator, probably will never work. Maybe in the next twenty five years when it doesn't work failure can be accepted. Sad.

[Cha]

5. "I know Bernie," Hastings said. "He hasn't been able to accomplish it at all for the whole time he

has been there…. I don't have time for that. There comes a time when reality meets the rubber on the road. I'm for pragmatic politics." He then told the cheering crowd Clinton would be the next president."

Thank you, book!