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He's right. Bernie's 2014 NRR interview: Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #1
Wow, so "stand with the working-class people..." scscholar Mar 2016 #3
and that dog don't hunt either. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #51
Simmons is a rich man who bought the bullshit. roguevalley Mar 2016 #96
Simmons is a member of the 1%. Unknown Beatle Mar 2016 #117
This is the interview that turned me off Sanders Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #10
"Easy to say when your color isn't held against you every single day" Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #12
I think he poorly worded things. Wilms Mar 2016 #18
I agree that it was poorly worded Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #32
What can ANYONE do about that?? Wilms Mar 2016 #54
Technically, yes, it's illegal. Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #84
Fantastic Post Haveadream Mar 2016 #104
See if you where not so fast Gwhittey Mar 2016 #59
I know quite a lot about him Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #99
Great post. Lucinda Mar 2016 #129
Sanders supporters routinely say you shouldn't base your politics on gender. BreakfastClub Mar 2016 #112
That isn't true. Bernie does NOT say that economic justice BEGETS social justice Ken Burch Mar 2016 #116
Ok Gwhittey Mar 2016 #14
By that logic, we can overcome SEXISM by electing a woman Prez! JaneyVee Mar 2016 #29
and by that logic we should have already overcome racism by electing Obama. oh wait. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #43
Bernie said it! JaneyVee Mar 2016 #44
Bernie said it!! I say IT every damn day and I want my whole damn dollar for saying it. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #56
Listen to the entire speech monicaangela Mar 2016 #69
It is a lot easier to smear TM99 Mar 2016 #109
Thank you for posting that brilliant, truthful statement. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #79
Check out Bernie's numbers with African Americans Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #86
It's not about party for me. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #89
Well stated! n/t platitudipus Mar 2016 #111
So, you're basically saying that black people are not your political allies? Number23 Mar 2016 #113
Nope. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #118
Well considering that black people are the backbone of the Democratic Party Number23 Mar 2016 #119
As I said previously... Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #121
Your posts are definitely... someting Number23 Mar 2016 #123
Um...okay. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #124
You're absolutely right. No chance of us agreeing on anything at all. Number23 Mar 2016 #125
Thanks, another endorsement to join many others, we appreciate all. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #2
Another person I really respected who has lost his way. Too bad. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #4
"Lost his way". Yup, Hill's realistic policies have lead him astray. oasis Mar 2016 #24
Under the bus he goes! shenmue Mar 2016 #101
THIS: "... and said her policies are realistic." NurseJackie Mar 2016 #5
Of course somebody described as a business magnate BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #6
Where are russell simmons clothes made? Phat Farm? Probably makes his money by slaves or something Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #7
You realize Spike Lee has a long and profitable sufrommich Mar 2016 #22
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #34
You think Russell Simmons owns slaves. RUSSELL SIMMONS. auntpurl Mar 2016 #38
He probably doesn't OWN them. I'm just asking questions here... Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #93
Did you really just accuse Russell Simmons of owning slaves? sufrommich Mar 2016 #46
I genuinely can't believe some of the things I read on here these days. auntpurl Mar 2016 #52
Let's stick to the topic: Russell Simmons' sweatshops Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #61
No. I asked where his clothes are made. Particularly Phat Farm? Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #60
"Russel Simmons most likely does not OWN slaves" sufrommich Mar 2016 #65
Depends what you mean by OWN and what you mean by SLAVE Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #70
That hole you keep digging can't get much deeper. zappaman Mar 2016 #120
I don't know about that, we should just wait before we speak on it bravenak Mar 2016 #126
oh? wobble Mar 2016 #75
Really. auntpurl Mar 2016 #30
His Children's Stepfather is Goldman-Sachs Banker Embroiled in SCANDAL... AzDar Mar 2016 #8
K&R KoKo Mar 2016 #49
Very interesting! Very, Very interesting. jillan Mar 2016 #50
Kicking smiley Mar 2016 #72
he sounds like he could use a sympathetic president Enrique Mar 2016 #127
Someone with an estimated net worth of $325 million endorses Clinton? That Guy 888 Mar 2016 #9
IOKIYAB Hiraeth Mar 2016 #15
I'm shocked also, shocked that there's gambling going on here Autumn Mar 2016 #16
Your winnings, sir. That Guy 888 Mar 2016 #20
Lol.. yeah... next! dana_b Mar 2016 #31
Not only very wealthy TM99 Mar 2016 #110
Exactly! nt Duppers Mar 2016 #131
K&R UtahLib Mar 2016 #11
Russell and Killer Mike should debate Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #13
and Nina Turner should mediate Hiraeth Mar 2016 #17
She is great. Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #21
Love her Hiraeth Mar 2016 #33
DU rec... SidDithers Mar 2016 #19
Great Debate Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #25
Whatever UglyGreed Mar 2016 #23
Powerful Picture Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #27
indeed UglyGreed Mar 2016 #37
Is that Bernie? Darb Mar 2016 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author Hiraeth Mar 2016 #35
Mine was a goof. Darb Mar 2016 #41
then smoke it dude. I am ahead of you already. none goofier around here. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #45
Peace. Darb Mar 2016 #55
peace Hiraeth Mar 2016 #58
Be careful next time your joking around with someone. bunnies Mar 2016 #64
not surprised. at. all. will self delete it. thanks for telling me. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #66
Glad you survived. bunnies Mar 2016 #68
thanks for telling me. makes me wonder what all posts are mine are alerted and survive and I Hiraeth Mar 2016 #73
It would be cool if there was a spot on our 'my posts' section that told us. bunnies Mar 2016 #76
Yup Bernie UglyGreed Mar 2016 #36
Agreed. Darb Mar 2016 #40
Yes, he's been just awful with POC whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #53
Simmons' just thinking about his money. Hillary in the White House will keep his money desmiller Mar 2016 #57
Susan Sarandon UglyGreed Mar 2016 #62
Indeed. desmiller Mar 2016 #63
Under the bus you go, bro. Darb Mar 2016 #26
well at least it is a nice bus. after all millionaires buy the best. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #39
He gets it. grossproffit Mar 2016 #47
He sure does, with a net worth of $325 million. Octafish Mar 2016 #71
Conscience-free rich assholes whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #74
Not Surprised. desmiller Mar 2016 #48
K&R ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #67
Surprise. A multi millionaire endorses Clinton. N/T. Scruffy1 Mar 2016 #77
rec riversedge Mar 2016 #78
A multimillionaire business magnate endorses the corporate candidate? How shocking. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #80
K & R Iliyah Mar 2016 #81
Russell Simmons? The same one that is being sued for ripping off people with his pre-paid visa cards jillan Mar 2016 #82
He's getting mauled on Twitter whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #83
This is what happens when you endorse someone and slam the other opponent on hearsay. jillan Mar 2016 #87
Exactly how I felt too whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #88
I am sure it has nothing to do with this 4Q2u2 Mar 2016 #85
Tim Black says it better than an I can NWCorona Mar 2016 #90
MAN 4Q2u2 Mar 2016 #91
I feel it is definitely on the extreme NWCorona Mar 2016 #92
Extreme No 4Q2u2 Mar 2016 #95
Agreed! I only say that as even tho I don't NWCorona Mar 2016 #98
who's russell simmons? do I care? greymouse Mar 2016 #94
Look it up shenmue Mar 2016 #102
Oh Russell Simmons bec Mar 2016 #97
You mean the rich guy's for Clinton? Phlem Mar 2016 #100
Who could have guess? sarge43 Mar 2016 #103
I stopped reading at retrowire Mar 2016 #105
My respect for Simmons... gregcrawford Mar 2016 #106
Haha Shadowflash Mar 2016 #107
Lies about Bernie Sanders being insensitive to AA hardships and the rest as well. Cleita Mar 2016 #108
I don't even care about this endorsement but I'm recing for all of the idiotic comments in this Number23 Mar 2016 #114
Russell got hit with a bad report card on Tuesday from the CFPB Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #115
he might be right about Bernie being insensitive to his plight Enrique Mar 2016 #128
Who? Fearless Mar 2016 #122
He called Bernie first about an endorsement. madfloridian Mar 2016 #130
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