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Bernie: When I'm President I Won't Just Be Commander In Chief, I'll Also Be Organizer In Chief
Townhall.com ^ | October 20, 2019 | Beth Bauman

Posted on 10/20/2019 1:57:07 PM PDT by Kaslin

Before progressive darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) officially endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for president on Saturday, the duo sat down with The Intercept to discuss the need for a progressive grassroots movement in America.

According to Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez is one of the most influential people in Congress and she has made great strides over the last year.

"It's hard to believe that a year ago today you were waiting tables, is that correct?" Sanders asked AOC. "I cannot recall any political in modern history of this country who, in the course of one year – and she's the youngest woman ever elected to Congress – I cannot recall one person who has played a more transformative role in American politics than Alexandria has. It really has been extraordinary."

Sanders said Ocasio-Cortez has inspired millions of young people and has a "strong legislative record."

"When we talk about the Green New Deal and combatting climate change, and transforming our energy system, this freshman member of Congress, that was her idea. That's pretty extraordinary," he said.

The freshman congresswoman defended grassroots activism, saying continual pressure is a good thing.

"So long as we remain principled and focused in our activism, so long as we remain committed to Kingian principles of nonviolence then I don't think that civic engagement and activism can be too much," AOC said. "I think that it is too much for people who are protecting the interests of the very few. It can be too much to those who want to prioritize the needs of billionaires over the needs of working people. But that's because once it gets to being to the point of too much, then you overwhelm the system with positive change."

The presidential contender said the Democratic Party needs a bigger grassroots movement, similar to what Ocasio-Cortez has inspired across the country.

"The essence of my politics and I think Alexandria's as well, is that we need an ongoing grassroots movement of millions of people to pressure Congress, to pressure the corporate establishment so that we can bring about the changes that this country desperately needs," Sanders explained.

"I have said that I will not only be commander in chief but I will be organizer in chief," he said with a smile. "So that's what that means."



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1 posted on 10/20/2019 1:57:08 PM PDT by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

The Styrofoam columns can be used again.


2 posted on 10/20/2019 1:58:05 PM PDT by wally_bert (Hola. Me llamo Inspector Carlton Lassiter. Me gusta queso.)
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To: Kaslin

So says Der Kommisar.........


3 posted on 10/20/2019 1:58:40 PM PDT by Viking2002 (WARNING: Eating too much oatmeal can make you look like Wilford Brimley.)
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To: Kaslin

If Bernie wants to show what a good commie he is he will sell his three homes(Since he has 4) and that nice Porsche of his and use that money to pay off the student loans of his supporters..come on Bernie, show everyone if you spread the wealth around, its good for everyone


4 posted on 10/20/2019 1:59:51 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Kaslin

Take that equine fool and get lost you rotten commie goat.


5 posted on 10/20/2019 2:00:30 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: Kaslin
Now we know who interviewed and hired the taco joint bartender / actress who stole tips to
peddle America hating socialism .
6 posted on 10/20/2019 2:00:44 PM PDT by ncalburt (Gop DC Globalists)
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To: Sarah Barracuda
Bernie has been struggling to get the black vote. He plans to change his name to Colonel to see if that helps!!😀
7 posted on 10/20/2019 2:02:10 PM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: Kaslin
Channeling his inner Saul Alinsky.
8 posted on 10/20/2019 2:02:57 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (A joke: Brennan,Comey and Lynch walk into a Barr...)
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To: Kaslin
Bernie president?

LOLOL

9 posted on 10/20/2019 2:04:39 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: Kaslin

Right after you hand the US over to the United Nations ?


10 posted on 10/20/2019 2:04:49 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: Kaslin

Satan speaks.

“I’m your grandpa people of earth”

“Just want to take care of earth’s children”

What a psychotic freak!!


11 posted on 10/20/2019 2:05:30 PM PDT by Eddie01
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To: Sarah Barracuda

I don’t think that’s necessary, We know that he is.


12 posted on 10/20/2019 2:06:31 PM PDT by Kaslin
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To: butlerweave

don’t give him any ideas,


13 posted on 10/20/2019 2:08:05 PM PDT by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

Didn’t Bernie live in his parent’s basement until he was 40?


14 posted on 10/20/2019 2:09:22 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Charity comes from wealth.)
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To: Kaslin

We’ve already had an organizer in chief. That’s how we got trump.


15 posted on 10/20/2019 2:10:06 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: Kaslin

“Half of us believe we live under the old Constitution, with its guarantee of liberty and its expectation of self-reliance. The other half believe in a “living constitution”—a regime that empowers the Supreme Court to sit as a permanent constitutional convention, issuing decrees that keep our government evolving with modernity’s changing conditions.”


16 posted on 10/20/2019 2:12:05 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Kaslin
It's hard to believe that a year ago today you were waiting tables,"

No, it's not so hard to believe.

17 posted on 10/20/2019 2:12:30 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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To: Kaslin

He’s done sooooooo much during the time he’s been in the Senate.


18 posted on 10/20/2019 2:12:49 PM PDT by Drango (1776 = 2020)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

The party Premier is entitled to multiple Dachas.


19 posted on 10/20/2019 2:13:28 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Kaslin

Hope bernie is the democrat nominee and pics aoc as his running mate.


20 posted on 10/20/2019 2:13:42 PM PDT by mdittmar
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