Did you see Jane Sanders on CNN a day or so ago.

[madfloridian]

She doesn't sound like a politician or a politician's wife. She speaks the truth that many wish she probably wouldn't have spoken. That's a genuine person for you...not politically polished.

BUT:

Did you hear what she said about Russell Simmons after he endorsed Hillary and attacked Bernie?

It's quite surprising. He had called Bernie first to discuss an endorsement. Bernie had trouble about pushing people not to eat their bacon and pork so it did not work out. Simmons is vegan, which is fine.

Some say she should not have said it, but the interviewer pointedly asked her about it. I think it is the kind of honesty our party has been missing.

I appreciate because I tend to be outspoken as well.

[peacebird]

1. She is as genuine as Bernie.

[madfloridian]

2. Yes, genuine is a good word for her. He asked her, she answered truthfully.

[SCantiGOP]

9. How about shameful

Actually, I don't think that at all about her, but there is a long thread here with the premise that is a shameful and unprecedented event that Bill Clinton is campaigning for his wife.
If you get a chance, stop by that thread and tell them you disagree with their argument.

[BreakfastClub]

10. I saw that post. It's ridiculous. nt

[senz]

12. Jane Sanders is not out campaigning for her husband. This was a TV interview.

Huge difference.

[SunSeeker]

32. That is plainly not true.

Campaigning for Bernie appears to be her only job at the moment. Why do you think she agreed to give that interview? It was free airtime to push for Bernie.

No, senz, the "yuuuuggge" difference is we are fine with women pushing their husband's candidacy, but some here find men pushing their wife's candidacy "creepy."

[senz]

33. No, she does not go out and campaign on her own.

She accompanies her husband to his rallies and debates, quietly gives him moral support, and on RARE occasion grants an interview.

So don't you misrepresent her.

And please do not drag sex and gender into this. THAT ploy is getting very old and tiresome. As a woman, I have come to resent it.

[SunSeeker]

41. That is plainly not true as well.

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She was not sitting with Bernie (an "unaccompanied woman"-- gasp!) for this CNN bit:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1427613

Or this cringeworthy bit she did with Chris Hayes:

http://www.shakesville.com/2016/03/whoa-jane-sanders-interview-with-chris.html?m=1

And to suggest that Jane's campaigning is not "creepy" because she is always accompanied by her husband conjures up some pretty sexist stereotypes.

[pangaia]

35. Oh jesu on a stick that is stupid.

[SunSeeker]

46. No, this is stupid:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511424373

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

17. Bill's been campaigning for a while, with no complaints ...

... there were some objections to him campaigning at a polling place, preventing people from voting while his secret service detail blocked the doors.

It's like when a mafia don blocks the supermarket aisle with his cart. Nobody likes it, but nobody can do anything about it, except mumble that it's not fair.

[Jopin Klobe]

29. ... and that it's against ...

... Federal Law ...

... also against laws requiring free and unfettered access to voting places for the elderly and the disabled ...

[onecaliberal]

27. Jane sanders is not a former POTUS. She's also not making the rounds at caucuses

Blocking voters. This comparison is complete Bologna.

[RoccoR5955]

31. Funny thing

I didn't see Jane outside a polling place with a bullhorn.

[madfloridian]

36. Exactly, that's the big point.

[Jitter65]

3. I had very different thoughts about her interview. And Simmons calling Bernie first is ok by me.

I would want to talk to the candidates to learn more about their positions before endorsing them. Nothing like a personal phone call or face to face.

[TM99]

4. No one has said there was anything wrong with him calling.

The problem was the snit fit he threw after Sanders refused to pander and lie to get his endorsement. The problem is that he believe Clinton's pandering and lies. The further problem is that he gave into the quid pro quo and scratched Clinton's back by going on the new shows and lying about Sanders and minority issues with ZERO facts just insinuations.

[madfloridian]

5. Okay to shop endorsement around? then why did he attack Bernie during his...

endorsement for Hillary?

[SusanCalvin]

6. Really.

I'm against factory farming (CAFOs), but I doubt it's at the top of either candidate's agenda.

[2banon]

7. Thanks so much madfloridian, I don't have cable so I don't get to see these gems

unless it's shared on fb or social media.

What a refreshingly honest response in a political campaign context!

This is just the second time I've had a chance to hear her speak about the issues or the campaign. Very nice. thanks again.

[madfloridian]

8. You are welcome.

I like people who are honest and sincere. Can't stand wishy washy.

[MrMickeysMom]

11. Her congeniality and honesty is pretty clear in that piece...

I'm not sure why anyone would have a problem with that at all.

[senz]

13. Me neither. She's polite, straightforward, and honest.

She in no way overstepped any bounds whatsoever.

It's a non-issue.

[KoKo]

14. "MF: Did you catch this interview Andrea Mitchell did with Jane? It was a wonderful interview

As much as I dislike Andrea, I thought that Jane did a very good job handling her questions. What a wonderful First Lady she would be. Soft spoken but with integrity and determination.

Andrea Mitchell Reports 3/3/16

Senator Bernie Sanders’ wife and closest advisor Jane Sanders joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the new developments in Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and how Bernie Sanders is continuing the race regardless of the number of delegates. Duration: 5:34

It won't embed on DU but here is the link:

http://on.msnbc.com/1QuPIzI

[madfloridian]

16. Oh, that was great! I don't watch MSNBC and missed it. She's so pleasant.

Great interview.

[KoKo]

43. Calm Well Spoken and cautious but gets her views across....

compared with Hillary.

Thanks for Watching..and we need to see more of the Good Stuff from the Sanders than the MSM allows..and, it's hard to hunt it down, but worth it.

Thanks for your OP!

[madfloridian]

47. yes, all that

[Vinca]

15. Simmons is bugging presidential candidates about telling people what to eat?

We're electing a president, not a mommy or daddy.

[forest444]

21. Exactly.

I found it downright bizarre that Russell Simmons would say, on national television, that the deal breaker for him was the fact that Bernie´s not vegan (and I´m vegan!).

Is Hillary, after all? Probably not.

[madfloridian]

48. It's a low priority issue for either candidate right now.

[forest444]

49. I should hope so.

The last thing we need in the Democratic race, is a food fight.

[madfloridian]

50. ....

[Rebkeh]

18. I really like her

Jane Sanders for FLOTUS

[Dont call me Shirley]

19. KnR

[Tanuki]

20. I've read that she has a doctorate in Leadership Studies

in politics and education.

[itsrobert]

22. i read she is paid 100s of Thousands of dollars from Campaign donations

Did you read that too?

[greymouse]

28. supply a link, itsrobert

On the other hand, Hillary is paying herself a quarter mil a year from campaign donations:

http://www.independentsentinel.com/hillary-clinton-uses-campaign-donations-to-pay-herself-a-lot-of-money/

Happily for the Clintons, who described themselves as "dead broke" when they left the White House, they are now worth over 100 million dollars, so Hill really needs to spend the donations that way.

[itsrobert]

30. It's a shame that the DU site owner already debunked that

But you already knew that.

[Duval]

23. K&R.

She is intelligent, soft spoken and honest. I really like her.

[Peregrine Took]

24. She is so kind and down to earth.

Love to go out and have a beer or a glass of wine with her. No pretensions at all unlike you know who.

[madfloridian]

26. So right, no pretension at all.

[senz]

34. Yes, she's a real person.

Night and day.

[madfloridian]

37. "I did not realize Hillary Clinton was on board with that idea"

I am not sure what Simmons demanded of Bernie, just that it had to do with meat production and veganism. But he certainly wasted no time attacking him publicly...then saying he didn't have time to explain why.

[SunSeeker]

38. Jane deflects rather than answering the question.

She accuses Simmons of simply parroting "Clinton talking points" when he said Sanders is not sensitive to the issues of the African American community. That is incredibly insulting to Simmons, suggesting he does not have his own thoughts. She basically proved Simmons' point!

Then, she suggests, without any evidence, that the real reason Simmons endorsed Hillary is because Hillary agreed to stop "livestock farming." That is ridiculous on it's face.

I find nothing "honest" or endearing about her in this interview.

[madfloridian]

39. That is not at all what she said. Please be honest.

[SunSeeker]

40. I am being honest. What is your point?

What did I say that is inaccurate?

I did not say that was all she said. She also threw some mud Hillary's way, including suggesting Hillary tells people what they want to hear, while Bernie doesn’t that. Of course, she's wrong about that do too. Just check out that revolting interview Sanders gave to Lou Dobbs when he was against Kennedy's 2007 Immigration Reform bill.

[madfloridian]

42. "threw some mud"?? Gee, it's a good thing others aren't doing that, isn't it?

This primary had been nothing but sneaky attacks behind the curtains on Bernie while she just smiles and laughs and denies it all.

Her surrogates are well-trained.

[SunSeeker]

44. I see you're as good at deflecting as Jane is. nt

[madfloridian]

45. ......