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Sanders: Dems must put a check on 'most dangerous' president

Sanders previewed the remarks in a clip from MS NOW's primetime special on his influence, saying Democrats must win the House; the panel wants its own check.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenator Bernie Sanders told MS NOW this week that it is imperative Democrats win the House so someone can put a check on what he called the most dangerous president in history.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love a check! Checks and balances are just accountability with a good attitude, and honestly this is a growth opportunity for the whole country.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA check only works if the other side lets you cash it, Vera, and nobody ever does.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's a bounced cheque with a campaign logo on it.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you've put a storm cloud on a ballot box. Warning, there is a doom crossing ahead, please slow down and let the optimists through.

  6. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLet me finish.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBoth parties say they want a check on power, until the power is theirs, and then the check becomes a lovely little suggestion.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth parties.

  9. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd that's why we need a check on Dale's time at this desk. I propose a ninety-second limit, enforced by a very polite bell.

  10. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA bell? That is how every dictatorship starts, with a polite little bell. I want a lawyer and a second bell.

  11. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCan I just say, a second bell is a coalition, and I respect that.

  12. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'd like to put a check on this panel. Three people, one microphone, and the only branch of government here still working is me.

  13. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNobody lets me finish, because nobody ever has.

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