It is enlightening to ponder that no member of the US house or Senate has endorsed Senator Sanders

[wilsonbooks]

Not a single one.

All of his colleagues like him, even the ones on the other side of the isle , so it is not a matter of him being personably unlikeable, as

is the case with the Senator from Canada.


Since it is not his personality that is objectionable, one is drawn to the conclusion that it must be his politics that scare them.

Which is fascinating because poll after poll show that the vast majority of the American people agree with his positions on the issues.

With millions and millions joining Bernie's Movement for Social, Racial and Economic justice, not one of those cowards is willing to

stand with us and him. This shows how out of touch the beltway gang has become and how necessary it is for us to clean house, on

both sides of the isle.

[elleng]

1. He's the/an 'anti-HRC,'

and that's enough to keep them away, imo. 'Fear.'

[elleng]

4. O'Malley is my #1,

suffering most from lack of debates.

Several Democrats have endorsed him, not fearful of losing their Dem 'standing' fortunately.

[onecaliberal]

2. He is a threat to their power and accumulation of wealth

Through insider trading and all the perks.

[wilsonbooks]

5. Yes and one of the Cardinal rules of politics is that once you're bought you are expected to stay

bought, you dance with the one that brung ya.

[onecaliberal]

6. Indeed. That's why I'm for Bernie.

We will never change things if we don't get rid of those who are purchased.

[tecelote]

31. Exactly. Owned by corporations.

Bernie is supported by everyday Americans without anyone having undue influence.

That's why Hillary has to watch the polls so she can say what we want to hear to get elected. Then she'll bow down to the masters of our universe like Barack did.

Bernie is focused on what he believes in.

He is the embodiment of what every politician should emulate.

[onecaliberal]

44. Hear, hear!

[tularetom]

8. Somewhere in a dungeon deep below the basement of the Clinton campaign HQ

There's a gnome with a little notebook with the names of all 535 of these brave souls written in it.

And if one of them should be brash enough to speak up in opposition to the anointed one, or even to suggest that there may be a better way, he gets a black mark next to his name.

And there will be consequences to those little black marks.

And right now, our bold legislators aren't so sure that Sanders is in it for the long haul, that he can remain competitive for the duration.

And they're to scared to risk getting on that shit list.

[wilsonbooks]

10. I agree. I have my own little notebook that is filled with names of people who vote against the

interests of the American people. Critters who vote for laws that support the banks and corporations and senseless wars and the degradation of the planet. My shit list is long.

[daleanime]

12. +1

[Vincardog]

47. They are afraid of going against the Turdway machine. Cowards all

[ReallyIAmAnOptimist]

9. Bernie's an outsider...

...they're insiders, and beholden to the DNC machine.
What might/will openly supporting Bernie cost them?

[libdem4life]

43. This, I believe, is the answer. He is tolerated and they are glad to have him caucus with them

but a presidential endorsement against a Democratic frontrunner is a bit much. Perhaps after Bernie overtakes her in the polls.

[daleanime]

11. It's very simple....

there is no down side for them if they endorse Hillary and she doesn't win.

There would be 'hell and high water' if they endorsed Bernie and Hillary wins.

So why would they stick their necks out?

[L0oniX]

14. They haven't been called "spineless" for no reason.

Why is My Party So Spineless?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-ostroy/why-is-my-party-so-spinel_b_396229.html

[cui bono]

24. It's my party...

and I'll if I want to...

[merrily]

30. The spineless thing is a myth.

[L0oniX]

34. I eagerly await them to endorse Bernie.

[merrily]

35. They won't, but that is not about spinelessness.

I think they'd rather see a roach in the Oval Office--and not the good kind.

[L0oniX]

13. Looks to me like the Dem party only wants our votes and after that it's the big...

fuck you ...suckers! What? You didn't know we have to kiss oligarchy ass to win elections?

118 Democratic lawmakers have endorsed Hillary. Think they will change for Bernie? I doubt it. I know my political enemies are the repukes but I guess I have to include any Dems that do not endorse Bernie. I will not give a dime of my money or time to any candidate that does not endorse Bernie. I'll let you guess if I will vote for anyone other than Bernie. You are either for oligarchy rule or you are going to fight it by not voting for its puppets.

[merrily]

29. "Aren't Democrats worried about the Left?" "No." "Why not?"

"Because the left has nowhere else to go."

Maybe in 2020, they'll take pity on us and at least hand out one free clothespin per voter.

[GoneFishin]

46. And they are dirty hippies.

[merrily]

49. Hey! Watch it! I washed Tuesday.

[davidpdx]

51. +1

[Live and Learn]

17. Did you get lost and end up here? nt

[cui bono]

20. I served on a jury for that post over 20 min. ago and still no results!

[Live and Learn]

21. Interesting. Seems obvious to me and I very, very rarely vote to hide posts.

Post them if they ever come, please.

[cui bono]

23. Here we go... finally! By unanimous decision...

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[merrily]

28. LOL. Friendlier? Than what, exactly?

[merrily]

36. My guess is he's known the way here for a long time.

[Live and Learn]

16. Bunch of cowards, all hedging their bets.

Betting they can't believe the success Bernie has had just for standing by his principles. Apparently, they just don't have any.

[C Moon]

18. Bought and paid for.

[cantbeserious]

19. His Policies De-legitimize The Basis Of Power That His Colleagues Rely Upon For Their Status

HRCs policies do otherwise.

What does that say about HRC?

[delrem]

22. So where's the progressive caucus?

Why is the third-way such a force and the progressive caucus so ineffective?

[dreamnightwind]

25. Money, of course - eom

[merrily]

27. The caucus Bernie founded his first year in the House? Member Gutierrez was one of the first to

smear Bernie.

Why is the third-way such a force and the progressive caucus so ineffective?

Good question. Another good question: Why do donations to liberal members of Congress subsidize Third Way and Blue Dog members?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12778505

The game don't get fixed for free, my friend.

[delrem]

52. I think it's time they put up or shut up.

Not quite. If they don't want to put up, they should explain why. If it's because they're totally intimidated by $$$, they should resign, because that's a contradiction.

[merrily]

53. Word is, Gutierrez would like to succeed Rahm as Mayor of Chicago.

I hope Chuy runs again and beats him.

Gutierrez pretended he did not know Sanders' name, so he could call him "the socialist." They've been in the Caucus together since Gutierrez arrived in the House in 1993 and, until 2000, Bernie was Chair.

[merrily]

26. Toeing the party line, which is, primaries are bad and Hillary is the 2016 nominee.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1277

[ctsnowman]

32. I am reminded

of Fahrenheit 911 in the beginning when the liberal house members are calling out the BS election and not a single Senator would join them.

[merrily]

37. In 2015, a member of the Progressive Caucus was among the first to stab

Bernie in the back. So much for liberal House members.

[TBF]

33. Not only do they not want to give up

their perks and cushy lifestyles, but I'm sure going up against Hillary Clinton is a big deterrent to endorsement. She is extremely powerful - a former first lady. It says a lot about Bernie's character that he is willing to challenge her and the status quo. That is why people are responding to him - they know he believes in his convictions.

[sabrina 1]

38. They are beholden to their DONORS. It will be interesting to see as he climbs in the polls

and voters who support HIM, will also be looking at the down tickets, how many of them finally choose, between the people and the corporations.

Because Bernie supporters across the nation ARE Looking at Congress also.

One thing that will influence them is which Democrat stood up when it counted.

I believe there are going to be many of them who will be facing primaries as Progressive Activist groups are backing their own candidates, no longer allowing the DNC to choose for them.

So, if I were a Dem right now, I would LEAD THE WAY in endorsing the People's Candidate.

[LWolf]

39. I don't think it's his politics.

I think it's the fact that he is not part of the party machine.

[ibegurpard]

40. No one wants to piss off Hillary should she win

And right now they are calculating she will. The argument that all these congressional endorsements equate to actual support of Hillary betray an unbelievable arrogance by those making them about everyone else's understanding of politics

[harun]

41. Has any member of the House or Senate endorsed a GOP Candidate, I think it is just too early.

Not to mention they normally don't endorse, it can come back to haunt them.

[Cleita]

42. Insider/outsider status. Bernie is an outsider and none will

endorse him until he becomes the candidate. Of course most of the Third Way Dems won't anyway, but maybe they will be replaced in the election too.

[Ken Burch]

45. It will be interesting to see if that changes

as HRC's lead over Bernie continues to erode.

I think if he gets within five points of her nationally, you'll begin to see some elected officials come over.

Right now, a lot of them probably think if they DON'T back endorse HRC they'll be screwed for the next four years.

[Le Taz Hot]

50. Endorsements from members of a body

with approval ratings in the single digits. Needless to say, I question their value, along with their motives.