Bernie courageously DEMANDED Michigan Gov Resign over Flint; Hillary just prefers Photo Ops

[amborin]

Sanders calls for Michigan governor to resign over Flint water crisis
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By Dan Merica, CNN

Updated 4:44 PM ET, Sat January 16, 2016 | Video Source: CNN

Sanders said there were "no excuses" for the prolonged water issues in Flint
"The governor long ago knew about the lead in Flint's water. He did nothing. As a result, hundreds of children were poisoned," Sanders said.

(CNN)Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday called for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to resign over Flint's drinking water crisis.

Sanders said there were "no excuses" for the prolonged water issues in Flint, which started two years ago when the state choose to switch the city's water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River in an effort to save money.

"The governor long ago knew about the lead in Flint's water. He did nothing. As a result, hundreds of children were poisoned," Sanders said in a statement. "Thousands may have been exposed to potential brain damage from lead. Gov. Snyder should resign."

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said Friday he will investigate the water crisis to determine whether any Michigan laws have been violated.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the state, arguing that the state Department of Environmental Quality was negligent for not treating the Flint River water with an anti-corrosive agent. The water was then corroding pipes, which filed iron and lead into the water.

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"Because of the conduct by Gov. Snyder's administration and his refusal to take responsibility, families will suffer from lead poisoning for the rest of their lives," Sanders said. "Children in Flint will be plagued with brain damage and other health problems. The people of Flint deserve more than an apology."

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she was outraged by the water crisis and the handling of the crisis by Snyder, a Republican. But she has yet to call on him to resign.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/16/politics/bernie-sanders-rick-snyder-michigan-resignation/


it is the Michigan governor who wanted to save money so he switched Flint's water supply to the Flint River to save $$$$$$

[Duckhunter935]

1. she said she fixed it weeks ago

[Ferd Berfel]

3. I was guessing that the fix was in

[cantbeserious]

2. One Would Suspect That Both The Governor And HRC Receive Contributions (Legal Bribes) From The Same

Oligarchs, Contributions and Banks - the 1%.

[amborin]

10. yes, this

[Vote2016]

4. kick & rec

[jeff47]

5. You don't understand! Her mere presence will fix the pipes by raising awareness!!

Just like all of Komen's advertising has completely cured breast cancer!

[Cleita]

6. Besides that Bernie has been very involved in the Flint crisis. eom

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

7. Hillary's been following in Bernie's footsteps since day one... amusing to watch.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2016!!!

[Rose Siding]

8. Bankers go to jail, poison kids- lose your job

Calling for resignations is as pointless, as useless as demanding an apology.

Of course he should lose his job, as one step towards justice, but the idea that someone who would do this in the first place would do the honorable thing? Good luck with that.

[jehop61]

9. Yet another

Bernie pie in the sky solution. Michigan is a very republican state and his demand was no more then a swat at a fly. Dream on Bernie