First on CNN: Sanders Snags Key Endorsement in New Hampshire, Video Essay CNN Politics July 4, 2015

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CNN news report this morning July 4 on Sanders recent endorsement by longtime New Hampshire activist and politician Dudley Dudley. The article also includes short Video Segments on who Bernie Sanders is, recent coverage of Sanders campaign, political news discussions and an *interview with Sen. Sanders brother Larry Sanders of Oxford, England.



Dudley Webster Dudley, longtime Democratic activist and politician who in 2013 received the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for her commitment to social and economic justice.



Dudley Webster Dudley, New Hampshire activist and politician
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudley_Dudley_(politician) **Click 'politician' for the link.
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"FIRST ON CNN: SANDERS SNAGS KEY ENDORSEMENT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE"

by Cassie Spodak, Updated 9:41 AM ET, Sat. July 4, 2015, Video Source CNN

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire (CNN)- Sen. Bernie Sanders has snagged a key endorsement in New Hampshire that may sting a little for Martin O'Malley's campaign.

Longtime New Hampshire Democratic activist Dudley Dudley told CNN Friday that she has decided to endorse Bernie Sanders for the Democratic 2016 nomination. Her decision comes less than 2 months after she hosted O'Malley at both her Durham, New Hampshire houses.
Since then, according to a recent CNN/WMUR New Hampshire primary poll, front runner Hillary Clinton's lead over Sanders has shrunk from 38 percentage points to 8, with O'Malley trailing both.

Likely Democratic primary voters are now apt to see Sanders as the candidate who "best represents the values of Democrats like yourself" the poll found.
Sanders recently finished a two-day swing through the state (NH) that saw 500-person crowds and high attendance at more intimate house parties.

Dudley told CNN she was won over by Sanders focus on money in politics, but was particularly impressed by his style of delivering his message.
*"He's very believable. A lot of people seem to say a lot of things that don't come to pass. I feel that he is compelling and trustworthy and I'm hoping he will get the nomination," Dudley told CNN. "I particularly like what he has to say about Citizens United, about the need to have a more just tax system in this country, and to even out income inequality. He has a way of stating it in a way that is no nonsense and so straight forward."

Sanders campaign spokesperson Michael Briggs told CNN, "We are very grateful and appreciate the support from such a key figure in New Hampshire."
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Read more and watch Video Segments including Larry Sanders, the Senator's brother:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/04/politics/bernie-sanders-dudley-dudley-endorsement-new-hampshire/index.html

[JaneyVee]

1. Vermonts own governor endorsed Hillary.

[TheNutcracker]

3. That's okay, Florida's governor and AG don't listen to the people either.

[JaneyVee]

4. Hillary is leading in NH.

[AgingAmerican]

5. We are 8 months out

And he is gaining a couple percentage points on her every week.

[Bellower]

9. Bernie will lead after the August debates are complete

and will not relinquish the lead and keeps on increasing daily.. the trends are there and looks outstanding - there is no ceiling for Bernie to speak of.

[snagglepuss]

8. lol

thanks I needed that laugh

[AgingAmerican]

6. The governor doesn't have the last word in the primaries

The voters do.

[Enthusiast]

42. We can be glad for that.

[Bellower]

7. Shumlin is not very well-liked...

His endorsement is like getting one from a fifth-tier DLC-drone, which is what Shumlin is.

Bernie, on the other hand, is very much well-liked and has a consistent high ratings from his constituents of Vermont, because he takes the time to talk to them, meet with them, and focus on the issues that's really bothering America, not some 1%'er.

I know Dean endorsed Hillary, and I believe that was a very premature endorsement, and I expect him to switch shortly after Bernie secures the requirement for the nomination after the primaries are done.

[appalachiablue]

13. Correct, Shumlin's not a favored gov. in VT unlike Benie the effective man of the people.

On Dean, it's also occurred to me that he aligns with Sanders on many areas. Saw him on an MSNBC panel and he was very positive about Sanders longtime abilities.

Here's to the Summer of Sanders!

JEB! Just Elect Bernie!

[A Simple Game]

30. From what I hear from the big H crowd on DU

the opinions of anyone from a pipsqueak state like Vermont isn't worthy of consideration.

But as far as I'm concerned his 71% reelection percentage says much more then the governor can.

Do you think Bernie may lose Vermont in the primary or general election? Should I start worrying now?

[JaneyVee]

32. I would like to see VT polling.

Hillary leads in the next state over. Should be interesting.

[Agschmid]

33. Seems like a reach to me...

[appalachiablue]

39. The Vice President of the US is a lifelong Democrat from a 'pipsqueak' state, Delaware,

one of the original 13 American colonies and the First State to ratify the Constitution of the United States. The mid-Atlantic 'Blue Hen' state is known for its beautiful beaches and wildlife, and is among the 6th least populated with an estimated 935,000 people. Delaware is the second smallest of the US states with 3 counties, the 2 southernmost known for agriculture.
The local fried chicken, BBQ, corn on the cob, peach pies and waffle cakes on the boardwalk are scrumptious!

SMALL STATES ROCK! (fooey to small state bashers!)

VERMONT, The Green Mountain State is beautiful, I've visited at least three times.

We'll be in Delmarva (Del, Md, Va) for the ocean, beaches, sunsets and summer sun, fun and food in a few hours.

Happy Independence Day America!

[democrank]

36. JaneyVee....

Gov. Shumlin is very unpopular here in Vermont. I`m glad he didn`t endorse Bernie.

[appalachiablue]

41. For sure. With a state known for effective elected officials like Sen. Pat Leahy & Sen. Sanders

Gov. Peter Shumlin has been quite different.

[karynnj]

56. Vermont ' s governor has little support in the state

If you really wanted to make your point two Burlington area former governors. Dean and Madelyn Kunin back HRC.

However, it will come down to the candidates. Note that an endorsement of anyone but HRC means more than one for her. The reason is that at best an endorsement of someone you respect may make you at least consider someone you might not have looked at. Every Democrat knows HRC extremely well for a quarter of a century!

[sabrina 1]

57. That was no surprise. But this is! This is an incredible endorsement

for Bernie to get right now. Like the Vermont Teachers Assoc, these early endorsements from a Union and a person as prominent as this, show that people are taking him very seriously, smart people that is.

[winter is coming]

2. Do we have any DUers from NH who can comment on this?

How big of a deal is this?

[appalachiablue]

10. Dudley's regard for Sanders and comments about her belief in his message and qualities are

very gratifying for the Sanders campaign. She also recently hosted Martin O'Malley who's still coming in, which gives credence to her decision.

Summer of Sanders!

Happy Independence Day!

[LWolf]

11. Great news! nt

[appalachiablue]

21. Great news it is, and things just keep getting better, Berniementum!

[Duckhunter935]

12. Great news

He continues to get the non- politicians and real people to endorse him.

[appalachiablue]

20. Her opinion of him was astute, the same genuine qualities and abilities that many see.

Like Dudley remarked, Bernie is trustworthy and compelling in his style and message delivery. He's also believable which is very refreshing!

Here's to the Summer of Sanders!

Happy Independence Day to DU!

[historylovr]

14. Wonderful! K & R

[appalachiablue]

23. Very fine news this 4th of July Independence Day! Bernie Rocks!

[appalachiablue]

17. Not a DLC member. Lifetime Democrat, read.

[freshwest]

24. It could have been worse. Could have been named Dudley Do-right Dudley.

There are moose in N.H. I loved that show, never missed it.

[SunSeeker]

34. LOL

[freshwest]

47. I wonder who would be Snidley Whiplash in next years's campaign?

I'm betting Cruz, he's got that wild look. And then there's Boris and Natashya. Rick and Carly?

So many cartoonish villains on the GOP clown car. I'm sure there are a few other characters that would fit. Alas, I'm not a cartoonist.

[murielm99]

35. I know who she is.

She worked for Teddy Kennedy when he ran for President, too.

[Joe the Revelator]

40. Hillary supporters can keep shitting on the actual grass roots of the party....

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....and see how far they get.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

55. It's very sad. I nope none of them call themselves progressives.

[L0oniX]

16. K & R

[chknltl]

18. Wait a minute...CNN????

Are they trying to get folks to watch them or something? Well good on them for noticing! Let me be the first to predict that CNN's ratings will increase along with their coverage of the Sanders campaign. (Well that is should they actually choose to increase their coverage of his campaign). Sanders is the populist candidate, people watching are the ones who make ratings...anotherwords this prediction isn't exactly due to any paranormal abilities on my part.

[Bellower]

19. CNN is noticing Bernie. See this...

[appalachiablue]

28. From what I've seen so far Jake Tapper does well with Bernie, ahem, unlike some others-

Here's to the Summer of Sanders!

Happy Independence Day America!

Hang in there USA, we're turning this country back into a Democracy, not to worry!

[chknltl]

29. Now THAT IS interesting!

Let me add in a little background context here. I am a fan of the Thom Hartmann Show. The day prior to Bernie's big showing in Wisconsin Thom was saying that because Senator Sanders was a "Washington Outsider", he would garner little to no attention for his campaign from the mainstream media, that this lack of attention was deliberate.

During the first segment of the Hartmann show after Bernie pulled those two huge crowds in Wisconsin (Madison and Rochester the next morning), Thom made a point of searching for mainstream reporting of these events and found hardly any mention. He further pointed out that had ANY of the Republican contenders or Hillary Clinton pulled in a crowd like Madison it would have been 'stop-the-presses' and widely reported by the MSM.

The day after hearing Thom talk about this I was having breakfast in my favorite restaurant, (frequented by tourists passing through and regulars who are mostly conservatives), the TV was turned to CNN and I was quite pleased to see that they were talking about Bernie's big gig in Wisconsin. (If only the volume had been up loud enough to hear what they had to say!) I recall making a mental note that I should post something about this to Thom's forum.

Yesterday morning I was having breakfast at that same place and CNN was on again, (btw that TV is 90% of the time tuned to FOX). Once more Bernie's face was on the screen! Yet again volume too low to hear (argh!) but folks stopped eating and looked up to see Senator Sanders while he was on. This leads me to suspect two things, first that folks are taking an interest in Senator Sanders and second that CNN is taking an interest in Senator Sanders in order to improve their ratings. That Ad you've just shown me reinforces my second suspicion. The fact that CNN has been low on the MSM ratings totem pole for a long while further fuels my suspicion.

Further discussion on my thinking would make for an interesting subthread but I fear it would risk a topic hijack so let me end by saying that I am VERY pleased that CNN has chosen to go down this road.

[Bellower]

31. You're more than welcome to make it a original post

and share with us.

Love those kind of stories...

[Enthusiast]

44. Thanks. I will make a point of checking out CNN.

[Duckhunter935]

22. lets see how many times

they ask him about Hillary or try and get him to attack her. He does not fall for it as far as I have seen.

[AzDar]

25. Bernie!

[appalachiablue]

50. Bernie Rocks! Beniemania- it's spreading!

here's to the Summer of Sanders

and Happy Independence Day America! Help is on the way!

[appalachiablue]

26. WATCH THE *SHORT VIDEOS with the Story at the *LINK. There's new info., good montages

of Bernie's events and followers, varied news coverage including Jake Tapper who's good with Bernie. The video short,*'News Tonight: Sanders Surging in Dem. Race for WH' is particularly good. So is the brief interview with Larry Sanders, Bernie's brother in Oxford, England.

[Duval]

27. Sanders does "best represent

the values" of two people in this household. Go Bernie Go!!

[appalachiablue]

51. Bernie represents the values of this family too and many more, even the unborn! Because he's

a fighter for the people, democracy and this country's future which is in serious danger. Like many of us he sees the decline of our great country, the future of the young in peril and serious impacts of growing climate change. It doesn't have to be this way, and as Bernie says we must alter the course through mass unity and organization. Amen!

~ Senator Sanders and grandson ~

[democrank]

37. Go Bernie!

[appalachiablue]

52. Berniementum! Here's to the Summer of Sanders!

JEB = JUST ELECT BERNIE!

[Divernan]

38. His wife is by his side at all appearances - a supportive partnership.

Doesn't have to be kept at a safe distance like Bill. I can't think of any other presidential candidate whose spouse has ever had to be kept out of the picture. Compare HRC's where-in-the-world-is-Bill campaign with Bill's you-get-two-for-the-price-of-one campaigns.

WP Headline: "Clinton campaign’s dilemma: What to do with Bill?"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-the-clintons-a-big-question-what-to-do-with-bill/2015/05/10/1f5b6212-f4db-11e4-bcc4-e8141e5eb0c9_story.html

MARRAKESH, Morocco — The scene that unfolded here last week as Bill Clinton convened world leaders for a philanthropic conference was hardly what his wife’s champion-for-everyday-Americans campaign would have ordered up.

Gathered in Marrakesh for a Clinton Global Initiative confab, foreign oligarchs and corporate titans mingled amid palm trees, decorative pools and dazzling tiled courtyards with the former president and his traveling delegation of foundation donors — many of whom are also donors to Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign.

When daughter Chelsea moderated a discussion on women’s empowerment, the only male panelist was Morocco’s richest person, Othman Benjelloun, whose BMCE Bank is a CGI sponsor. For the week’s biggest party, guests were chauffeured across the city to an opulent 56-room palace that boasts a private collection of Arabian horses, overlooks the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and serves a fine-dining menu of “biolight” cuisine. Ahead of that event, Bill Clinton greeted Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal. “See you tonight, Turki,” he told his royal highness.

It was a long way from Hillary Clinton’s campaign-trail visits to Chipotle. The luxe week in Morocco highlighted the over­arching question facing the Clintons and their co­existing circles of political advisers: What to do with Bill? One afternoon in April, Bill Clinton looked up at a television in his midtown Manhattan office and saw the grainy security-camera photo of his wife and her aide, Huma Abedin, at a Chipotle in Ohio, appearing incognito in dark sunglasses. He turned to aides and wondered, “What are she and Huma doing? Are they robbing that place?”

[appalachiablue]

48. Couples and partners who share hearts and minds and support each other are

wonderful, like the Bidens and others. Jane Sanders, Bernie's wife of 27 years is an accomplished woman in her own right and as Sen. Sanders has said, "Yes, she is a soulmate, a sounding board". That kind of genuine attachment, love and closeness is truly refreshing, rare and inspiring to see.

[stillwaiting]

43. Social AND Economic Justice. Walk. Chew Gum. Walk. Chew Gum. nt

[Enthusiast]

45. And don't sell out.

[appalachiablue]

49. What ever do you mean Enthusiast? You so funny sometimes!

[Enthusiast]

54. I'm a regular comedian.

[BrotherIvan]

46. That is funny

[rhett o rick]

53. Very perfect. nm