Democratic Primaries

ucrdem

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30. Funny you ask. He mentioned those.

Thu Mar 19, 2020, 03:27 PM

Mar 2020

He said unemployment currently is overly restrictive and excluded gig workers for example, and Dems want to expand it dramatically. Here is the clip:

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about federal aid to address the coronavirus' economic impact. The Senate is working on another measure that could total $1 trillion.

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/19/818228010/washington-lawmakers-try-to-sort-out-coronavirus-economics

There doesn't seem to be a transcript unfortunately.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders Proposal for $2 Trillion Coronavirus Emergency Plan Includes $2,000 Direct Monthly [View all] Uncle Joe Mar 2020 OP

The first time this was posted today, I responded with MineralMan Mar 2020 #1

and your point being? Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #2

My point was in my reply. MineralMan Mar 2020 #4

According Harry Reid sanders has no chance of getting his agenda adopted Gothmog Mar 2020 #42

More important, what is Sanders' point? Should he not be on the floor of the Senate proposing.... George II Mar 2020 #23

That's a good point. dawg day Mar 2020 #28

Spending money in a time of a crisis like this one is exactly what the govt. should do. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #13

And money will be spent, without any doubt. MineralMan Mar 2020 #18

Hardly any of Sanders' proposals even get to committee... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #39

Again, Bernie takes credit for a plan NCProgressive Mar 2020 #3

Much of what he proposed in his early morning email to everyone has already been enacted.... George II Mar 2020 #26

A lot of them were already used after 9/11 too NCProgressive Mar 2020 #36

How Many Co-Sponsors, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #5

May I remark on how much I appreciate the moderation of your language, Sir? MineralMan Mar 2020 #19

Thank You, Sir --- For A Moment I Thought I'd Have To Bite My Tongue The Magistrate Mar 2020 #22

Soooo glad you are back.... ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #34

Go Magistrate Sir. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #40

sanders has no significant legislative accomplishments in the real world for a reason Gothmog Mar 2020 #41

... betsuni Mar 2020 #43

Thank you. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #46

Bernie showing once again why he should be President. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #6

Amen InAbLuEsTaTe! Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #7

You know it Uncle Joe... so does the other Uncle Joe. With the viral epidemic... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #9

We do live in interesting times, Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #16

Counting on something? ehrnst Apr 2020 #48

Do You Imagine Presidents Rule By Decree, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #8

Bernie showing once again why he will not be President. LanternWaste Mar 2020 #11

. TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #17

No he's not - he's once again taking ideas and proposals that OTHERS have already presented.... George II Mar 2020 #29

Bernie is on the right path here. Put your personal feelings to the side. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #10

Isn't Maxine Waters proposing something similar? Green Line Mar 2020 #12

This is exactly what I would expect from Senator Sanders. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #14

Schumer talked about virus relief this morning on NPR and wasn't keen on direct payouts ucrdem Mar 2020 #15

What happens to self employed and independent contractors who can't work? Green Line Mar 2020 #24

Funny you ask. He mentioned those. ucrdem Mar 2020 #30

If Bernie is the "leader" his fans claim him to be, he'll able to get this passed, right? brooklynite Mar 2020 #20

Bernie is a good leader because he's fighting for it in the first place. Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #21

LEADER (Noun): "a person who has commanding authority or influence" brooklynite Mar 2020 #32

A number of Senators and Representatives are "fighting for it", but they're doing something... George II Mar 2020 #33

Leaders get things done, not just fight for them n/t Just_Vote_Dem Mar 2020 #38

I'm not against his proposal. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #25

... William769 Mar 2020 #27

Unicorns AND Rainbows? MineralMan Mar 2020 #37

Bernie is on exactly the right track here VMA131Marine Mar 2020 #31

How long has he been a Senator? BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #35

$2000 a month is not enough BidenBacker Mar 2020 #44

Do I hear 2100? tandem5 Mar 2020 #45

Where's the bill? Where are the votes? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #47