Mother Jones headline: “The Sanders campaign has crossed into Neverland.” [Mother Jones, 2/17/16]
Huffington Post headline: “Here’s One Big Problem With The Bernie Sanders Plan For Health Care Utopia; It sounds great, but there’s no way he can deliver.” [Huffington Post, 1/21/16]
Slate headline: “Sanders Is Delusional If He Thinks He Can Keep His Promise on Mass Incarceration.”[Slate, 2/11/16]
Slate headline: “The Sanders Campaign Thinks It Can Give Us 5 Percent Economic Growth. It’s Deluded.” [Slate, 2/18/16]
Salon’s Gary Legum: Pointing out that a President Sanders could not get his agenda through Congress “is not ‘giving up’ or ‘accepting the Trumpization of America’ or even ‘mushy centrism.’ It is math.”[Salon, 1/21/16]
Boston Globe’s Michael Cohen: Bernie Sanders “gets away with proposing unrealistic policy ideas that have little chance of being passed even by Democrats in Congress, let alone Republicans, and then gets praised for being authentic.” [Boston Globe, 1/18/16]
New York Magazine’s Jonathan Chait: “It seems bizarre for Democrats to risk losing the presidency by embracing a politically radical doctrine that stands zero chance of enactment even if they win.” [New York Magazine, 1/18/16]
]]>Sanders stood as a “GOP ally in opposing the Export-Import Bank” — and even gained support from extreme right-wing groups like the Koch-funded Freedom Partners and Heritage Action — but this opposition hurts American workers, plain and simple. Sanders needs to own up to his past mistakes.
Headline: “Bernie Sanders Is GOP Ally In Opposing The Export-Import Bank.” [“Bernie Sanders Is GOP Ally In Opposing The Export-Import Bank,” International Business Times, 10/5/15]
2015: Bernie Sanders was the only member of the Senate Democratic caucus to oppose re-authorization the Ex-Im Bank. [Morning Consult, 7/8/15; HR 22, Vote #256, 7/27/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/27/15]
The Export-Import Bank supported 1.4 million private-sector American jobs since 2008, including 109,000 in FY 2015. By financing the export of American goods and services, EXIM Bank has supported 1.4 million private-sector, American jobs in the past seven years, supporting 109,000 jobs in FY 2015 alone. [Export-Import Bank of the United States, Annual Report, 2015]
Nearly 90% of the Export-Import Bank’s transactions in FY 2015 supported American small business. Small business exporters need certainty and protection to tackle new markets, expand and create jobs. In FY 2015, nearly 90 percent of EXIM Bank’s transactions—more than 2,300—directly supported American small businesses. [Export-Import Bank of the United States, Annual Report, 2015]
The state of the Democratic race:
“Bernie Sanders’s health-care plan could actually hurt the poor” [Washington Post editorial, 2/28/16]
“The numbers don’t remotely add up.” [Austan Goolsbee, formerly chairman of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, New York Times, 2/15/16]
“The false charms of Bernie Sanders’s single-payer plan.” [Washington Post editorial, 2/7/16]
“These claims undermine the credibility of the progressive economic agenda…” [Politico, 2/17/16]
“[Economist] Kenneth Thorpe of Emory University…has estimated that Bernie’s universal-health-care plan would cost about twice as much as Bernie said it would.” [New York Magazine, 2/18/16]
“Left-Leaning Economists Question Cost of Bernie Sanders’s Plans” [The New York Times, 2/15/16]
“The plan would create winners and losers…” [The Atlantic, 2/8/16]
“Study: Bernie Sanders’s single-payer plan is almost twice as expensive as he says.” [Vox, 1/28/16]
“The Bernie Sanders Health Plan Is Too Good To Be True, Analyst Says.” [Huffington Post, 1/27/16]
]]>NRA @NRA: Sen. Sanders was spot-on in his comments about gun manufacturer liability/PLCAA cnsnews.com/news/article/s…#DemDebate pic.twitter.com/jEScbMDFt4 [3/7/16, 10:11 a.m. EDT]
Igorvolsky @igorvolsky: igorvolsky Retweeted NRA
Sanders echoed @NRA‘s talking points at last night’s #DemDebate… and now @NRA is praising him [3/7/16, 10:53 a.m. EDT]
Cameron Joseph @cam_joseph: Cameron Joseph Retweeted NRA
Welp, that’s about the least helpful praise in American political history… [3/7/16, 11:31 a.m. EDT]
Rebecca Leber@rebleber: Rebecca Leber Retweeted NRA
This is a headline Sanders didn’t want [3/7/16, 10:31 a.m. EDT]
Gabriel Debenedetti@gdebenedetti: Gabriel Debenedetti Retweeted NRA
Not exactly what Sanders was going for… [3/7/16, 10:16 a.m. EDT]
Tal Kopan@TalKopan: Tal Kopan Retweeted NRA
Can’t imagine Sanders likes this… [3/7/16, 11:27 a.m. EDT]
Matea Gold @mateagold: Not sure this is going to help Sanders. [3/7/16, 10:36 a.m. EDT]
Sahil Kapur Verified account @sahilkapur: Sahil Kapur Retweeted NRA
In which the @NRA praises @BernieSanders: [3/7/16, 11:24 a.m. EDT]
POLITICO: NRA praises Sanders in tweet
Washington Post: The NRA just praised Bernie Sanders — and did him no favors in doing so
The Hill: NRA tweets support for Bernie Sanders
Daily Caller: NRA Backs Bernie Sanders On Gun Manufacturer Liability
New York Times: First Draft: N.R.A. Praises Bernie Sanders for Debate Comments on Gunmakers
Talking Points Memo: NRA Praises Sanders’ Comments On Gun Manufacturer Liability
]]>The Washington Post laid out five reasons Bernie Sanders lost the debate last night, and here are a few more:
Vox: Bernie Sanders awkwardly shushes Hillary Clinton during CNN’s Democratic debate
Yahoo: Bernie Sanders’ feisty debate: ‘Excuse me, I’m talking!’
CNN: Sanders to Clinton: ‘Excuse me, I’m talking’
Buzzfeed: Sanders Snaps At Clinton “Excuse Me, I’m Talking”
Huffington Post: Bernie Sanders: Don’t Hold Gunmakers Accountable After Mass Shootings
POLITICO: Clinton puts Sanders on the defensive over gun votes
POLITICO: NRA praises Sanders in tweet
Talking Points Memo: NRA Praises Sanders’ Comments On Gun Manufacturer Liability
NRA @NRA: Sen. Sanders was spot-on in his comments about gun manufacturer liability/PLCAA cnsnews.com/news/article/s…#DemDebate pic.twitter.com/jEScbMDFt4 [3/7/16, 10:11 a.m. EDT]
Politico: That time Bernie Sanders agreed with the Koch brothers
U.S. News Opinion: Bernie’s Bailout Cop-Out
Washington Post: Bernie Sanders’s two big lies about the global economy
MLive.com: Bernie Sanders’ ghetto remark during Flint Democratic debate draws social media criticism
Vox: Sanders meant to insult Republicans. He insulted people with mental illness instead.
Washington Post: Mental health patients to Bernie Sanders: Don’t compare us to the GOP candidates
]]>Washington, DC – Correct The Record President Brad Woodhouse released the following statement in response totonight’s Democratic debate.
“While Secretary Clinton demonstrated her long term commitment to the people of Flint, Michigan and spoke with specificity and passion about raising wages, rebuilding our infrastructure and creating jobs, this debate was an unmitigated disaster for Bernie Sanders,” said Brad Woodhouse President of Correct The Record.
“But perhaps nothing from this debate will be more memorable than Bernie Sanders rudely flying off the handle – losing his temper and shushing Secretary Clinton, wagging his finger and repeatedly yelling the likes of ‘excuse me, I’m talking’ and ‘let me finish.’ It was a cringe worthy moment from Senator Sanders more fitting of the GOP debate stage than the Democratic one.
“Senator Sanders came into this debate the longest of long shots to win the Democratic nomination having been all but mathematically eliminated. After that performance his climb became all the more steep.”
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]]>Bernie Sanders voted against the landmark Brady bill …multiple times. Bernie Sanders voted against the landmark Brady bill, which established the federal gun purchase background check system and imposed a 5-day waiting period.
Bernie Sanders voted for the Gekas Amendment to the Brady Bill. [H R 1025, Vote #559, 11/10/93; CQ Floor Votes, 11/10/93]
Bernie Sanders opposed a seven-day waiting period for firearms purchases so gun owners wouldn’t “get caught up in a bureaucracy.” [Rutland Herald, 3/30/91]
Sanders voted for the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms (PLCAA) in Arms Act which, “shields gun makers and dealers from most liability when their firearms are used criminally.” [Slate, 5/6/15, House Roll Call 534, 10/20/05]
]]>Headline: “Bernie Sanders Is GOP Ally In Opposing The Export-Import Bank.” [“Bernie Sanders Is GOP Ally In Opposing The Export-Import Bank,” International Business Times, 10/5/15]
2015: Bernie Sanders was the only member of the Senate Democratic caucus to oppose reauthorization the Ex-Im Bank. According to the Morning Consult, “On the presidential campaign trail, Sen. Bernie Sanders emphasizes his ideological purity and progressive policies. But when it comes to his opposition to renewing the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter, his position runs against the views of liberal voters. Sanders, an independent from Vermont who caucuses with Democrats on Capitol Hill, was the only member of his caucus last month to vote against an amendment that would have helped reauthorize the federal agency before its June 30 expiration. He was joined by 30 other senators – all Republicans. ‘We should not be providing corporate welfare to multi-national corporations through the Export-Import Bank,’ Sanders said in a statement after the June 10 vote. ‘If the Export-Import Bank cannot be reformed to become a vehicle for real job creation in the United States, it should be eliminated.’” According to CQ Floor Votes, On July 27, 2015, Bernie Sanders opposed adoption of the Kirk, R-Ill., amendment no. 2327 to the McConnell, R-Ky., substitute amendment, as modified, that would amend and reauthorize until Sept. 30, 2019 the Export-Import Bank’s charter. Adopted 64-29 : R 22-28; D 41-0; I 1-1. All Senate Democrats supported the proposal. [Morning Consult, 7/8/15; HR 22, Vote #256, 7/27/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/27/15]
2012: Bernie Sanders was the only member of the Senate Democratic caucus to oppose reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. According to the Hill, “Obama praised the reauthorization bill’s passage through Congress. ‘I’m pleased that Members of Congress from both parties have come together to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank,’ Obama said in a statement. ‘This important step will help American businesses create jobs here at home and sell their products around the world — all at no cost to taxpayers.’ The reauthorization also ends an unexpectedly long fight on Capitol that divided the Republican Party. The Export-Import Bank is generally considered a noncontroversial bill, but it came under attack this year from conservatives who argued it was a form of corporate welfare that distorted free trade. The Club for Growth was among the groups that urged Republicans to oppose reauthorizing the bank’s charter. Ninety-three Republicans voted against the reauthorization in the House, and 19 Republicans voted against it on Tuesday. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) also voted against the bill. ‘We need to end the corporate welfare that distorts the market and feeds crony capitalism,’ Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) said in a floor speech. Lee sponsored one of the amendments that sought to impose restrictions on the bank.” According to CQ Floor Votes, On May 5, 2012, Bernie Sanders opposed the passage of the bill that would reauthorize through Sept. 30, 2014 the charter for the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Passed (thus cleared for the president) 78-20 : D 50-0; R 27-19; I 1-1. All Senate Democrats supported the proposal. [The Hill, 5/15/12; HR 2072, Vote #96, 5/15/12; CQ Floor Votes, 5/15/12]
The Export-Import Bank supported 1.4 million private-sector American jobs since 2008, including 109,000 in FY 2015. By financing the export of American goods and services, EXIM Bank has supported 1.4 million private-sector, American jobs in the past seven years, supporting 109,000 jobs in FY 2015 alone. [Export-Import Bank of the United States, Annual Report, 2015]
Nearly 90% of the Export-Import Bank’s transactions in FY 2015 supported American small business. Small business exporters need certainty and protection to tackle new markets, expand and create jobs. In FY 2015, nearly 90 percent of EXIM Bank’s transactions—more than 2,300—directly supported American small businesses. [Export-Import Bank of the United States, Annual Report, 2015]
Since 2007, the Export-Import Bank supported $11 billion in exports from 237 exporters in Michigan, including 176 small businesses. [Export Import Bank, accessed 3/3/16]
2015: Michigan’s Democratic Congressional delegation urged Congress to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. “Michigan Democrats in Congress are urging Republicans to allow a vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank to reopen. The bank’s charter expired on June 30 amid criticism from some Republicans who argue it benefits large businesses. The White House says the bank has helped support 1.3 million private-sector jobs since 2009. The Export-Import Bank guarantees loans to foreign firms to help them buy U.S. exports. Boeing, which builds airplanes, is the largest user of the bank. The White House said the bank helped support $10.1 billion in exports from Michigan since 2009; the state ranked fourth behind Washington, Texas and California. It supported 192 firms in Michigan, including 143 small businesses. The White House said the Export-Import Bank, or ‘Ex-Im,’ ‘is a critical tool in the bipartisan trade agenda that helps U.S. businesses succeed in global markets and grow their exports. Ex-Im equips companies with financing they need to go toe-to-toe with foreign rivals, resulting in more exports and more well-paying jobs in cities and towns here in America, rather than overseas.’ Reps. Brenda Lawrence, D-Southfield; Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak; and Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, joined business leaders in Detroit to call for ‘an immediate vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank charter before irreparable harm is done to hundreds of Michigan companies and hundreds of thousands of hard-working Americans.’’ [Detroit News, 7/1/15]
When it comes to manufacturing and American jobs, Michigan has seen its share of heartbreak. But thanks to Pres. Obama, 900,000 manufacturing jobs have been added to the economy. When it comes to American jobs, however, Sen. Bernie Sanders has repeatedly voted against job-creating measures like the Export-Import Bank.
The Export-Import Bank is an important part of our global economy, and it helps keep businesses here in America. In fiscal year 2015, the Export-Import Bank supported 1.4 million American jobs and 176 small business in Michigan. In fact, the Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Michigan was approved for a multi-million dollar loan through the Export-Import Bank.
“Bernie Sanders’ refusal to support the Export-Import Bank just goes to show that he doesn’t understand the complexity of our global economy. The Ex-Im Bank supports American businesses and helps keep jobs here in our country, and Bernie Sanders wants to get rid of it,” said Brad Woodhouse, President of Correct The Record.
“Michiganders know the impact of keeping manufacturing jobs in their own communities, but Bernie Sanders’ votes against job-creating measures like the Export-Import Bank demonstrate, yet again, that his single-issue platform would be a disaster for jobs and businesses here in Michigan and across the country.”
Headline: “Bernie Sanders Is GOP Ally In Opposing The Export-Import Bank.” [“Bernie Sanders Is GOP Ally In Opposing The Export-Import Bank,” International Business Times, 10/5/15]
2015: Bernie Sanders was the only member of the Senate Democratic caucus to oppose reauthorization the Ex-Im Bank. According to the Morning Consult, “On the presidential campaign trail, Sen. Bernie Sanders emphasizes his ideological purity and progressive policies. But when it comes to his opposition to renewing the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter, his position runs against the views of liberal voters. Sanders, an independent from Vermont who caucuses with Democrats on Capitol Hill, was the only member of his caucus last month to vote against an amendment that would have helped reauthorize the federal agency before its June 30 expiration. He was joined by 30 other senators – all Republicans. ‘We should not be providing corporate welfare to multi-national corporations through the Export-Import Bank,’ Sanders said in a statement after the June 10 vote. ‘If the Export-Import Bank cannot be reformed to become a vehicle for real job creation in the United States, it should be eliminated.’” According to CQ Floor Votes, On July 27, 2015, Bernie Sanders opposed adoption of the Kirk, R-Ill., amendment no. 2327 to the McConnell, R-Ky., substitute amendment, as modified, that would amend and reauthorize until Sept. 30, 2019 the Export-Import Bank’s charter. Adopted 64-29 : R 22-28; D 41-0; I 1-1. All Senate Democrats supported the proposal. [Morning Consult, 7/8/15; HR 22, Vote #256, 7/27/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/27/15]
2012: Bernie Sanders was the only member of the Senate Democratic caucus to oppose reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. According to the Hill, “Obama praised the reauthorization bill’s passage through Congress. ‘I’m pleased that Members of Congress from both parties have come together to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank,’ Obama said in a statement. ‘This important step will help American businesses create jobs here at home and sell their products around the world — all at no cost to taxpayers.’ The reauthorization also ends an unexpectedly long fight on Capitol that divided the Republican Party. The Export-Import Bank is generally considered a noncontroversial bill, but it came under attack this year from conservatives who argued it was a form of corporate welfare that distorted free trade. The Club for Growth was among the groups that urged Republicans to oppose reauthorizing the bank’s charter. Ninety-three Republicans voted against the reauthorization in the House, and 19 Republicans voted against it on Tuesday. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) also voted against the bill. ‘We need to end the corporate welfare that distorts the market and feeds crony capitalism,’ Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) said in a floor speech. Lee sponsored one of the amendments that sought to impose restrictions on the bank.” According to CQ Floor Votes, On May 5, 2012, Bernie Sanders opposed the passage of the bill that would reauthorize through Sept. 30, 2014 the charter for the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Passed (thus cleared for the president) 78-20 : D 50-0; R 27-19; I 1-1. All Senate Democrats supported the proposal. [The Hill, 5/15/12; HR 2072, Vote #96, 5/15/12; CQ Floor Votes, 5/15/12]
The Export-Import Bank supported 1.4 million private-sector American jobs since 2008, including 109,000 in FY 2015. By financing the export of American goods and services, EXIM Bank has supported 1.4 million private-sector, American jobs in the past seven years, supporting 109,000 jobs in FY 2015 alone. [Export-Import Bank of the United States, Annual Report, 2015]
Nearly 90% of the Export-Import Bank’s transactions in FY 2015 supported American small business. Small business exporters need certainty and protection to tackle new markets, expand and create jobs. In FY 2015, nearly 90 percent of EXIM Bank’s transactions—more than 2,300—directly supported American small businesses. [Export-Import Bank of the United States, Annual Report, 2015]
Since 2007, the Export-Import Bank supported $11 billion in exports from 237 exporters in Michigan, including 176 small businesses. [Export Import Bank, accessed 3/3/16]
2012: The Export-Import Bank approved a $300 million loan guarantee for the Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Michigan, to support its $8.5 billion in automobile exports. “Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Michigan was recently approved by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) board of directors for a working capital loan guarantee of $300 million. This represents a $50 million increase compared to an existing $250 million guarantee which was approved by the board in 2010 and will expire later this year. Given its success, the new increased Loan Facility will support the Company’s growing sales in existing markets, as well as developing ones. The new guarantee will support growing sales to buyers in Canada and Mexico (markets covered by the existing guarantee), as well as global markets in Asia and South America. This will support U.S. automobile manufacturing jobs and indirectly jobs at Ford’s suppliers for the export of over 200,000 vehicles valued at $8.5 billion.” [Ex Im press release, 6/6/12]
2015: Michigan’s Democratic Congressional delegation urged Congress to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. “Michigan Democrats in Congress are urging Republicans to allow a vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank to reopen. The bank’s charter expired on June 30 amid criticism from some Republicans who argue it benefits large businesses. The White House says the bank has helped support 1.3 million private-sector jobs since 2009. The Export-Import Bank guarantees loans to foreign firms to help them buy U.S. exports. Boeing, which builds airplanes, is the largest user of the bank. The White House said the bank helped support $10.1 billion in exports from Michigan since 2009; the state ranked fourth behind Washington, Texas and California. It supported 192 firms in Michigan, including 143 small businesses. The White House said the Export-Import Bank, or ‘Ex-Im,’ ‘is a critical tool in the bipartisan trade agenda that helps U.S. businesses succeed in global markets and grow their exports. Ex-Im equips companies with financing they need to go toe-to-toe with foreign rivals, resulting in more exports and more well-paying jobs in cities and towns here in America, rather than overseas.’ Reps. Brenda Lawrence, D-Southfield; Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak; and Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, joined business leaders in Detroit to call for ‘an immediate vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank charter before irreparable harm is done to hundreds of Michigan companies and hundreds of thousands of hard-working Americans.’’ [Detroit News, 7/1/15]
Senator Gary Peters urging reauthorization of the Import-Export Bank stated, “Here in Michigan, the Ex-Im Bank has supported 229 exporter businesses selling $11 billion worth of goods.” “Over its 81-year history, the Ex-Im Bank has enabled American companies to sell their goods in foreign markets and grow their businesses by offering direct loans to businesses to start exporting, working with private lenders to fill gaps in financing and providing insurance to help businesses protect their bottom lines if a foreign buyer fails to pay. Simply put, the Ex-Im Bank helps close deals that would simply never happen without its support. […] Here in Michigan, the Ex-Im Bank has supported 229 exporter businesses selling $11 billion worth of goods to places like Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Canada. This support is particularly important for our manufacturing industry, and the majority of Michigan companies using the Ex-Im Bank are manufacturers of motor vehicles and parts, machinery and chemicals — the backbone of Michigan’s economy. Renewing Ex-Im Bank’s charter is especially critical as Michigan manufacturers fight to compete with countries using extreme and unfair measures, such as direct subsidies or currency manipulation, to boost their own manufacturing sectors. Many of our competitors, including China, Japan, South Korea, Canada and Germany, use their own export credit agencies to boost their countries’ exports. China provided more financing through its export credit agency in the last two years than our own Ex-Im Bank has in its entire history. Without our own Export-Import Bank, American businesses will struggle to compete overseas, and our economy will suffer.” [Gary Peters, Op-ed., MLive, 7/16/15]
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