Lion Heart 15,041 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) say they are willing to work with President-elect Trump, but they are also preparing for war. In the aftermath of Trump’s stunning victory, all eyes are turning toward how the two biggest personalities on the left pick up the pieces and navigate a fundamentally remade Washington. .. For now, both are at least making sounds of compromise toward Trump. But it’s clear that sentiment is heavily layered with skepticism, and a vow to fight hard where they differ. “The way that most progressives feel is similar to what Sanders and Warren have said,” said Neil Sroka, spokesperson for the liberal group Democracy for America. “There is a great deal of skepticism.” .. But there are far more questions than answers about what Washington will look like under President Trump, and liberals like Warren and Sanders are more likely preparing for the worst than hoping for the best. “I don’t trust Donald Trump farther than I can throw him, and that isn’t very far,” said Sroka. In the immediate aftermath of the election, both Sanders and Warren made statements that could be read as olive branches to the incoming Trump administration. Both noted that Trump did indeed win the election. They also acknowledged that he had clearly tapped into a strong vein of anger and discontent among the American public towards the Washington establishment. Both said they were willing to work with him if their interests were ever to overlap. “To the degree that Mr. Trump is serious about pursuing policies that improve the lives of working families in this country, I and other progressives are prepared to work with him,” said Sanders in a statement. “When President-Elect Trump wants to take on these issues, when his goal is to increase the economic security of middle class families, then count me in,” said Warren in a speech to labor leaders Thursday. “I will put aside our differences and I will work with him to accomplish that goal.” But both of those nods towards compromise were surrounded by vows to fight hard if Trump pursued many of his top-shelf priorities, such as a mass deportation of illegal immigrants and the building of a border wall. In doing so, Warren and Sanders are positioning themselves as liberal watchdogs in Congress who will not hesitate to hold Trump's feet to the fire. In the same statement, Sanders said he would fiercely oppose Trump if he pursues “racist, sexist, xenophobic and anti-environment policies.” And in her speech, Warren decried Trump’s campaign as creating a “toxic stew of hatred and fear.” http://thehill.com/policy/finance/305636-warren-sanders-draw-new-battle-lines-with-trump ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Surrealist 27,470 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sensationalism. None of them said something similar to "war". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzily 14,571 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Inside my head I have the best time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvnrp 48,353 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I thought Diane Warren for a second Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic 49,376 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Just now, kvnrp said: I thought Diane Warren for a second She'll be at war with Melania's husband too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvnrp 48,353 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Just now, Supersonic said: She'll be at war with Melania's husband too. She's doing anything for that Oscar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALGAYDO 35,368 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Yas, lemme get drafted into this metaphorical war, queens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuuri 21,636 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I love how this election is turning out. I just imagining Sanders sharpenning a weapon. #I'mWithHer #FeelTheBurn #LoveTrumpsHate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eighteen 5,430 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 these are the people (among others and ourselves) we must rely on to keep the trump administration in check, to hold the progressive line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperIz 7,354 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Bernie is a true American hero Human generated art Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga 5,671 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 13 minutes ago, Misaki said: I love how this election is turning out. I just imagining Sanders sharpenning a weapon. #I'mWithHer #FeelTheBurn #LoveTrumpsHate Is this real?!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I feel like I just need Hillary so bad. Her strength comforts me. And now she's defeated and I feel defeated. I pray warren and sanders will be the strength of the Democratic Party. We need them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En_Sabah_Nur 9,366 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, DiscoHeaven23 said: I feel like I just need Hillary so bad. Her strength comforts me. And now she's defeated and I feel defeated. I pray warren and sanders will be the strength of the Democratic Party. We need them God knows she has FORTITUDE, no matter what ANYONE said about her! Egypt. W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc 4,776 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 If Trump were to ever visit the Netherlands and there was a protest I would definitely join. Sanders and Warren are true inspirations! Fight for your rights! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born To Slay 10,996 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 2 hours ago, DiscoHeaven23 said: I feel like I just need Hillary so bad. Her strength comforts me. And now she's defeated and I feel defeated. I pray warren and sanders will be the strength of the Democratic Party. We need them Don't worry, Bernie and Warren won't let us down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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