“Trumpism is not going to be defeated by inside-the-Beltway politicians,” he said.

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    8 hours ago

    This is more accurately a right wing talking point about Bernie. A quick search will turn up many articles such as this one from the 2016 elections. One thing to keep in mind is that he doesn’t introduce as many bills as some of his peers, but has had great success in passing amendments to bills.

    Perfect? No. Unaccomplished? Absolutely no.

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      7 hours ago

      I wasn’t trying to say he’s unaccomplished. Not at all. But the news always likes to prop him up as the one true savior, and nothing ever comes from it.