Crossposted at Daily Kos
When Bernie speaks, he speaks the TRUTH (capital TRUTH)
And though his words are not sugar coated he says five words that every American should hear Loud and Clear.
“The Middle Class is Collapsing”
More below the fold
Tag: independant
Oct 17 2009
Sen. Bernie Sanders: “The Middle Class is Collapsing” (Updated and Crossposted)
Jun 28 2009
Idiot’s guide to the Power of a Majority in the US Senate
Crossposted at http://www.dailykos.com/story/…
Chapter #1
Dear members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, below you will find helpful definitions and other useful tools as you assemble your ability to effective use the tools of a majority party in the US Senate.
Step 1. What is a Majority Party?
No need to fret little Harry. It’s just this simple.
Majority and minority parties
The “Majority party” is the political party which either has a majority of seats or can form a coalition or caucus with a majority of seats; if two or more parties are tied, the Vice President’s affiliation determines which party is the majority party. The next-largest party is known as the minority party.
Until Texas or Alaska secedes, there are 50 States and 100 Senators in The US Senate. That’s two for every state!