Bernie goes to the Senate.

[cali]

I'm so thrilled that Bernie's headed for the Senate, where he'll be a voice among 100, rather than one in 435. He will not be shy about speaking out, that's certain. Some snips from an article from Reuters.

BURLINGTON, United States (AFP) - Socialism will get its first-ever face in the US Senate when veteran Vermont politician Bernard "Bernie" Sanders takes a seat in the powerful upper house of the legislature.

In a country where most people think more of North Korea when they hear the word "socialism" -- rather than, for instance, democratic socialist Scandinavian countries -- Sanders, 65, will be a new phenomenon in the staid two-party system of Washington.

The son of Jewish immigrants from Poland is hardly an extreme leftist. But those in his home state used to his gruff, straight-spoken ways say he could stir up the debate over the policies of President George W. Bush as he assumes his role as a key ally of the new but slim Democratic majority.

Sanders swept to victory with a decisive 65 percent of the vote in the Vermont senatorial race last November. Running officially as an independent but never hiding his socialist ideas, he trounced a businessman who spent seven million dollars of his own fortune in the race.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070102/ts_alt_afp/uspoliticspartiessocialist_070102141904

[LeftishBrit]

1. I think this is great! Good for Bernie!

[PA Democrat]

2. I love Bernie Sanders.

I've learned about him and his views from his regular appearances on the Thom Hartmann show. It's great to know that he will have a more powerful voice in government.

[cali]

3. I still can't believe

he's going to be in the U.S. Senate! And he's got some excellent committee assignments too.

[Vinca]

4. I love Bernie. I'm not in agreement with how he thinks universal

healthcare can be achieved, but unlike other politicians, he's open minded. He's going to be a great senator.

[Dutch]

5. Awesome. Go Senator Bernie!

[NotGivingUp]

6. Bernie is fabulous!!!