Wife Just Switched Her Vote To Bernie..Holy S***

[Nightjock]

Eight years ago I politely debated everyday with my wife when it was Obama vs Hillary but no matter what I said she was not changing her vote from Mrs. Clinton. And I understood why. I thought (and still do) that Hillary would make a terrific president but I believed candidate Obama would be even more amazing. And despite all of our friendly arguments she voted for Hillary and I voted for Barack in the primary.My wife has been a HUGE Hillary fan since Bill was president. She read both books the Clinton's wrote and has followed her entire career.

Four weeks ago my 13 year old, non political, internet whiz daughter overheard my wife and I talking about the primary. I am not sure yet who I will vote for and my wife was talking about all the positives of Hillary. Our just turned teenage daughter said to my wife, and I will never forget this, "You should vote for Bernie Sanders. He really cares about everyone."

After we both got over our shock (and the ensuing stunned silence) at our little girls first political statement EVER she replied. "Hillary cares too sweetheart but I promise I will check out Bernie." And she did.

Two weeks ago my wife started emailing and texting me multiple Bernie Sanders videos and articles. This past Monday she told me she is voting for him. I am still in shock. I never believed for a second that Sanders had a chance to beat Clinton. Now I do because if my wife changed her vote almost anyone can.

As for myself I am still undecided. I hesitated even posting this because some of the nastiness around here. It hurts me to read some of my fellow Democrats trashing this wonderful woman. But I had to post it. I have been married for 20 years and I thought there were no surprises left from my better half.

And one more thing. My daughters name is Chelsea! Fourteen years ago wife insisted we name her after the Clinton's wonderful daughter. Clinton supporters please don't get too angry with me. I sincerely have not made up my mind yet but our family believes we have two terrific candidates and we will vote for whoever wins.

[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for sharing, Nightjock.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. My wife an I both agree on Bernie as the best nominee.

Of course, we're both Socialists.

[elleng]

3. Check out MARTIN!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281

Martin O'Malley:

1. Ended death penalty in Maryland
2. Prevented fracking in Maryland and put regulations in the way to prevent next GOP Gov Hogan fom easily allowing fracking.
3. Provided health insurance for 380,000
4. Reduced infant mortality to an all time low.
5. Provided meals to thousands of hungry children and moved toward a goal for eradicating childhood hunger.
6. Enacted a $10.10 living wage and a $11. minimum wage for State workers.
7. Supporter the Dream Act
8. Cut income taxes for 86% of Marylanders (raised taxes on the rich).
9. Reformed Maryland’s tax code to make it more progressive.
10. Enacted some of the nation’s most comprehensive reforms to protect homeowners from foreclosure.

Mother Jones magazine called him the best candidate on environmental issues.
Article here:
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/12/martin-omalley-longshot-presidential-candidate-and-real-climate-hawk

[florida08]

17. thanks for the info

Excellent bonafides

[elleng]

19. You're welcome.

Yes, he's excellent.

See him here, too: http://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/omalley--i-answer-yearning-for-new-leadership-522866243716
http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/omalley--dnc-debate-schedule-is-ridiculous-522637891909

[raindaddy]

18. Not to diminish O'Malley's campaign, but a Sanders/O'Malley ticket would be awesome.

[elleng]

20. I agree!

[jwirr]

23. That team would be a safe guard. They are in agreement

on so many things that if anything happened the other would be able to take it from there.

[raindaddy]

25. Exactly what I was thinking.....

[fredamae]

26. I could get behind that n/t

[Bubzer]

39. +1

Would also give O'Malley an inside track to the Whitehouse later down the road.

[hifiguy]

43. My dream ticket.

Liz Warren can do more good in the Senate than as VP and she's a worthy successor to Ted.

[Dems to Win]

51. I'd go for that

O'Malley has a lot of strengths to recommend him, including his age.

[tblue37]

53. Yes, it would. At 73, even a healthy, vigorous man like Bernie needs to choose a really

good VP. (That is, of course, an essential test that McCain totally failed.)

[Mr. Evil]

59. Definitely! n/t

[ms liberty]

60. I like that ticket. n/t

[a kennedy]

63. ah, I've been thinking that for a long, long time.....it's a win, win ticket. eom

[Left Coast2020]

64. Someone here suggested the Senior Senator from Mass. as a potential VP pick.

That sounds like as unstoppable ticket. Yes, Senator Warren--if she wanted it.

[Dawgs]

68. Agree. A winning ticket for sure. n/t

[JDPriestly]

22. I'm a Bernie supporter, but Martin O'Malley is also good.

Thanks for keeping us posted about Martin O'Malley.

[elleng]

24. You're welcome.

He's better than 'good,' considering his experience.

[Dems to Win]

50. +1 O'Malley is my strong second choice

[Admiral Loinpresser]

65. +1 n/t

[appalachiablue]

32. There's an in depth interview of O'Malley on Democracy Now! today with Amy Goodman

and Juan Gonzales. They asked him about the debates, the campaign, BLM and the recent Freddie Gray settlement in Balto. The video can be viewed online or the FSTV Channel on Dish and Direct TV.

[elleng]

34. Here's a post linking to partial video:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251582982

More:

[redruddyred]

74. "that carnival-barker donald trump"

you know it's bad news when your republican frontrunner is treating the political process as a continuation of his dying reality tv career.
I wonder if this is an actual real "thanks obama" moment; having a black president got all the racists in this country politically aware and organized.
glad o'malley's speaking up. someone has to.

[gateley]

71. Interesting --

I'd heard him referred to as a Hillary clone (not in a good way) so I didn't pay much attention.

I'll look into him -- thanks, pal! :wave:

[elleng]

73. No clone WHATSOEVER,

HE's my guy this time around, gate. I'm sure you'll be impressed.

[gateley]

75. Well I sure like the snips I've read about him. Damn the media -- seriously!

Do you know if he's included in the first debate?

And I have to laugh -- another "underdog" -- but I have faith that you can pick them!

[elleng]

76. Yes, I can pick them!

He's SURELY in the debates, while I suspect hrc (and maybe even Bernie) would rather he not be.
Media sucks; DNC moreso.

[gateley]

77. Well I'm glad he'll get some exposure.

I don't mean to bestow sainthood on Bernie, but I think he'll be glad to get someone who might be more simpatico to his ways of thinking than some of the others. I don't think Bernie's goal is TO WIN NO MATTER WHAT -- he wants what's good for the country.

Saint Bernie. Sheesh -- where did that come from?

[beam me up scottie]

4. Good for her! My s/o switched to Bernie as well.

I didn't have to do a thing, all he did was listen to Bernie and he was sold.

His mother, step-father and son are also converts.

Great op, I hope no one gives you crap over it.

[virtualobserver]

5. who needs 30 second ads when there is YouTube?

YouTube does not work as well for Hillary.

[beam me up scottie]

6. EXACTLY!

This is how he's reaching the young'uns who don't watch the traditional boob tube.

[Lorien]

7. So do you really agree more with Clinton on the issues?

Or is it just an "I like her" decision? Pro fracking, Pro TPP, anti Wall street reform? https://www.isidewith.com/

[SoapBox]

8. Very interesting...

Thanks for posting.

[Old Crow]

9. Wow. Amazing story. Thanks for telling it here on DU.

Regardless of how things go in 2016, I'm sure your daughter's first political statement will be remembered within the family forever.

I just hope her interest in Bernie proves prophetic!

[Avalux]

10. The kids!!! I'm telling you, they're the key to Bernie winning the whole enchilada.

I know your daughter isn't old enough to vote yet, but look what she's managed to do! I have three daughters all under the age of 30 and we have many conversations about Bernie and his popularity on the net and social media; he really is creating a huge movement. Those who are depending on young voters to stay home this time are going to be in for a real shock. My 23 year old said that people her age are angry that older people have screwed up their future and are going to do something about it.

Good for your wife. She got Berned!!!!

[bvar22]

36. I wouldn't give Bernie credit for "creating" the movement.

The movement was already there. Obama took advantage of it with a lot of Populist Promises he never intended to keep.

Then OWS brought the movement To-the-Streets, changed the American dialog,
and pointed out (Big Time) Income Inequality, the basic unfairness of modern America,
and the fact that the lower incomes are being SCREWED by the Billionaires.

Of Course, OWS is just another incarnation of a movement that started over 100 years ago
with the fight for Unions and Labor rights.

....BUT, Bernie is certainly riding the crest of "the movement",
and scoring high points for the beauty of his ride and his ability to listen to The People
who actually shower AFTER work.


Ride, Bernie, RIDE!

[Bubzer]

38. +1

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

54. I really thought they would have given up on electoral politics

after Obama spent so much time 'reaching out' to Republicans, wasting the most important time in his Presidential time in office. I really thought they'd be so turned off they wouldn't bother to vote for another generation. I'm amazed that so many are willing to try again with Bernie.

[Marty McGraw]

66. +1 x 100,000

[aidbo]

11. I believe in the 99%

[appalachiablue]

16. +1

[demmiblue]

12. Any internet whiz is political... it just comes with the territory, imho.

Your wee little internet whiz just happens to have a good head on her shoulders.

[Dems to Win]

13. Hillary's getting Obama'd by an old white guy? -- Larry Wilmore

Sure feels like it. In 2008, young people often convinced their parents to vote for Obama.

[840high]

14. Eight years ago I was

just like your wife. Go Bernie!!!

[appalachiablue]

15. K & R. Thanks for the OP. Go Bernie Go! Do Not Underestimate Bernie Sanders.

~ If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. ~ Thomas Paine.

[secondwind]

21. wow! this is amazing! n/t

[kracer20]

27. The Straw That Breaks The Camel's Back

Your story reminded me of when I heard on the radio that Bud Light overtook Budweiser as the #1 beer. It wasn't 24 hours later that my dad informed me that he switched from Bud to Bud Light...coincident or not, I got a kick out of it.

[in_cog_ni_to]

28. To know Bernie is to love Bernie!

I'll never forget the first time I ever heard him speak on the House floor, during my 24/7 CSPAN watching days. My back was to the TeeVee and when I heard his speech, I thought, "Who on earth is this amazing man?" I turned around and saw Bernie Sanders! I have said for years that if he ever ran for President I was voting for him - no matter who else ran in the Primary. He has never given a floor speech in the House or Senate (that I actually heard), that I didn't agree with.

He's honest, passionate about We The People, he's been on the correct side of every major issue and has been consistent for 40 years.

He's the candidate I have been waiting for for a long, long time!

You have a smart daughter and she's very insightful!

Go Bernie!

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

56. That head rising up out of the depths

reminds me of the Jaws movie poster, where Jaws was coming up to munch some unsuspecting swimmer. Needs a tiny Hillary above, heh.

[rainbow fish]

58. You had me thinking already

Hillary Clinton doing the nae nae (with the Jaws theme) and Bernie rising along..

[retrowire]

29. you be a good husband now and follow her lead!

I'm only joking. lol

[Babel_17]

30. It's hard to tell yourself that Sanders qualities somehow don't matter

Thanks for sharing that story.

[WillyT]

31. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!

[madokie]

45. Scootch your butt over I want some of that too :-)

I like that he talks to us in a way that we can understand and never has to back up because he said something wrong. The man is a saint if ever there were one. I love him

[WillyT]

46. LOL !!! - My Pleasure...

[mountain grammy]

33. Our two 13 year old granddaughters visited this summer..

When Grandpa expressed his support for Hillary, the girls said..."no way, Grandpa, Bernie Sanders is the one."

[aikoaiko]

35. This is really happening.

[Bubzer]

37. Thank you for posting this. It's good to take time before jumping to a decision on a candidate.

There's still a lot to be discussed before the nominee gets determined.

[OnionPatch]

40. My teenage daughter also made her first political comments recently.

She asked me if I knew who Bernie Sanders was and proceeded to tell me I should vote for him. Wow. I was able to tell her I'd been listening to Bernie since she was in preschool on the Thom Hartmann Show's "Brunch with Bernie". She was impressed.

I think Bernie really resonates with the younger generations. And apparently his appeal doesn't stop there.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

61. My 20 year old son is all Bernie all the time.

He cares not a thing for party labels either.

I know that my stories, and the other stories in this thread, are anecdotal. But after a few million iterations, anecdotal information becomes something else altogether.

[artislife]

41. All I know is that 8 months or so ago

I had a lot of "Ready for Hillary" posts shared onto my facebook wall from all kinds of friends.

Now, it is only Bernie quotes and at least 4 of the Hillary people have switched over. The number of Boomer Women is large. Those are the ones that stick out the most, because most of them have a connection to her from when she was First Lady.

All my Xer and Millenial friends are Bernie supporters.

[cadaverdog]

42. What a great idea

Wonderful post, Nightjock, and it got me thinking...I have a lovely niece who has no idea who Bernie Sanders is, and she is an Asst. Principal at a middle school! So I was just thinking, if you still have those emails from your wife, maybe you could post a few of the links that I could forward to my niece. I have a feeling your wife has a better list than the ones I have picked out so far. Heck, I would be happy to forward the entire emails, with your wife's permission, and explain her journey from Hillary to Bernie. I'm sure her story would be a lot more powerful than anything I could write. But of course if she doesn't have the time, I completely understand.

How lucky you are to have such an open-minded and intelligent spouse. I think that might be more fun than mine, who rarely disagrees with me. It's good to have our ideas challenged now and then.

Again thanks so much for a delightful post.

[John Poet]

44. 'From the mouths of babes'

[Bluzmann57]

47. That's great!

Add another one to the Bernie camp. And good on your daughter for noticing too.

[Bluzmann57]

48. Forgot to add...

My parents (85 and 82) are lifelong Democrats and are all in for Bernie as well. The train is rolling now. Bernie/O'Malley. Great ticket!

[demosincebirth]

49. He/she "cares about everyone" is a boilerplate statement... I doesn't mean much in politics. eom

[djean111]

55. If it changed a person's vote - it worked. n/t

[dpatbrown]

52. Like others, thanks .

I think it was yesterday that I posted what I think is the key and you have been doing it. Get folks wondering about "Bernie", and many will go find out. That's three fourth the sale. And when they learn the character of this man and all the others remarks from so many of you, its a sell. Remember to get his name out when you are out in public. As you know, because I'm sure it is happening to you.

The two teenage girls who live next to me, were jumping up and down when I pounded in my Bernie lawn sign.

[Fumesucker]

57. ...

[font size="9"]Feel the Bern![/font]

to your very smart family.

[Rockyj]

62. Nightjock...

You made my evening!

[davidpdx]

67. Very cool story

This show that if people get to know Bernie and what he stands for that they will be surprised.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

69. They only need to se the truth! Give your wife a huge smooch for all of us!

[d_legendary1]

70. ..."we will vote for whoever wins. "

Excellent way to end and excellent post! Wish I could rec this more than once!

[gateley]

72. I'm on board with that.

Even if I STRONGLY disagree/dislike the eventual nominee -- I'll be the first in line to cast my vote for the D.

[cantbeserious]

78. When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go

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