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8. 4 rep. senators objected to the unemployment provisions in the senate bill, sanders pushed back:

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 09:54 AM

Mar 2020

i seriously doubt sanders was the only senator who pushed back, but he got some headlines for it:

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/25/bernie-sanders-4-gop-senators-threaten-to-hold-up-coronavirus-stimulus-bill.html

KEY POINTS
The prospect of a planned Senate vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic dimmed Wednesday as senators threatened to hold up the legislation.
First, four GOP senators said they could delay the bill over a core unemployment insurance provision.
Then, Sen. Bernie Sanders said he would delay the bill if his Republican colleagues did not drop their opposition.

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Why is Twitter thanking Bernie for personally saving unemployment? [View all] nolabear Mar 2020 OP

Bernie was in Vermont all week pretending he still has a campaign. PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #1

... William769 Mar 2020 #18

Nope, Quite The Opposite Me. Mar 2020 #2

Well that's what I thought. I swear they're saying he saved unemployment. nolabear Mar 2020 #5

Sad That His Supporters Feel A Lie Is Necessary Me. Mar 2020 #10

I got the impression from replies that Warren did a lot of that. nolabear Mar 2020 #12

Also Michael Bennett dawg day Mar 2020 #15

Good For Bennett Me. Mar 2020 #22

That's what they do. Cha Mar 2020 #44

So taking credit for what the smarter and more talented woman accomplished Aquaria Mar 2020 #34

It's A Trend Me. Mar 2020 #38

Because 'Bernie' Lies To the Naive And Ignorant, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #3

Im a Ma'am, Sir. But thanks. nolabear Mar 2020 #6

I Shall Try And Remember, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #16

Hah! No worries. 😘 nolabear Mar 2020 #24

The twitterati are a strange bunch NCProgressive Mar 2020 #4

Yeah it bugged me till I realized it's rally withdrawal. nolabear Mar 2020 #9

Ha! That's perfect! NurseJackie Mar 2020 #14

Speaking of which, wasn't there an online rock concert when the first cloture vote was taking place? George II Mar 2020 #26

I suppose some delusional idiot started that narrative Hav Mar 2020 #7

4 rep. senators objected to the unemployment provisions in the senate bill, sanders pushed back: unblock Mar 2020 #8

Thanks! Okay, glad he did it. They're pumping it rather hard nolabear Mar 2020 #11

And livestreaming concerts Aquaria Mar 2020 #32

Yes, while Democratic and republican Senators were talking those republican Senators.... George II Mar 2020 #28

Lots of trolls. Because he wasn't even there. Squinch Mar 2020 #13

Lots of Russian trolls who want BS as the nominee because that assures a Trump victory. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #23

He took credit after showing up for one vote...while Warren was in the fight ...all in...and gets Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #17

Well, you know, she's "only" a woman (who gets things done!). George II Mar 2020 #30

That exchange infuriated me...I bet he lost Warren voters who have gone over to Biden right there. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #42

delusion. showblue22 Mar 2020 #19

They react when Sanders tells them to, apparently. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #20

Twitter is Fake News Central. IluvPitties Mar 2020 #21

This is Truly Shameful. BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #25

Stolen valor. Thank Senator Warren. C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #27

Perfect description! Squinch Mar 2020 #29

Can you imagine Secretary of the Treasury Elizabeth Warren? Anon-C Mar 2020 #33

Because too many people are deluded fools? Aquaria Mar 2020 #31

Classic BS. Taking Credit When Women Do... TomCADem Mar 2020 #35

Bernie a Twitter fave. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #36

I think all 535 representatives and the so called president signing the bill into law all did ... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #37

sanders is taking credit for Senator Bennett's work Gothmog Mar 2020 #39

Thanks. Good to know who's doing what, really. nolabear Mar 2020 #43

Haven't you heard? William769 Mar 2020 #40

Some folks can't tell the difference between talk and action. nt Skid Rogue Mar 2020 #41

Bernie Sanders' superpower is parachuting in at the very last minute to yell and wave his arms while Gothmog Mar 2020 #45

sanders had nothing to do with the drafting of this bill Gothmog Apr 2020 #46