Tag Archives: Bernie Sanders

Support The Public Option

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from DFA The public option is back! That’s right. Today, Democracy for America is joining the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, several leading Senate Democrats, and a strong coalition of organizations to renew the push for a public option … Continue reading →

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Progressive Radio Hosts Expose Republican Trolls

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Will the Democratic convention be messy?  Of course.  “Democracy is messy. Families are messy. Primaries are the family fight.”  Top progressive radio hosts #StephanieMiller and #ThomHartmann talk progressive unity and GOP trolls.  

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Why The Media Handed Over The Airwaves To Trump

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Ever wonder why the blanket TV coverage of the Donald?  Why don’t they cover the huge Bernie Sanders rallies?   Hillary has more votes so far than the Donald. Why isn’t she being covered as a “national phenomenon?” I do not … Continue reading →

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March To The Finish

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Paul Deaton

BIG GROVE TOWNSHIP, Iowa — This headline in yesterday’s Boston Globe says it well, “Clinton and Trump are now the presumptive nominees. Get used to it.” Author James Pindell attributes the appellation to math. “They have accumulated more delegates than … Continue reading →

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Iowa Caucus — Seven Days Out

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Paul Deaton

Stuff is getting real as we enter the last days before the first in the nation Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1. The Democratic race has been somewhat dull and uninspiring. Set aside the hubris-imbued early drop-outs (Lincoln Chafee and Jim … Continue reading →

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Perfecting The Propaganda State Through Dollarocracy

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“America has two problems. Money and media.”  – Randi Rhodes Here’s a note from Bob McChesney To the wealthy, campaign contributions are not civic donations, they are investments. As a consequence, the USA now has a level of corruption closer … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders Schools The Media Again

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Bernie should not be the only candidate confronting the corporate media. After asking reporters to stay on topic, someone shouted a question about ISIS. Watch Bernie’s response.  

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Drake University Democratic Debate

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The winner in last night’s debate at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium was the American people as Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders discussed, and actually debated issues that matter. This is in sharp contrast with the multi-level Republican debates. … Continue reading →

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Hillary After Jefferson Jackson

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Beginning with the first debate on Oct. 13, it has been a fast and wild ride for Democrats. Hillary Clinton held her lead in the polls, and Bernie Sanders appears to have reached a ceiling of support. Vice president Joe … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders Interview With Des Moines Register Editorial Board (Video)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed this, check out the Des Moines Register editorial board interview with Bernie Sanders on September 3rd, 2015.  

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