John Lewis: 'I Never Saw' Bernie Sanders

The political action committee of the Congressional Black Caucus endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Thursday. Rep. John Lewis (D., Ga.) said he never saw Bernie Sanders during civil-rights events, but he saw Mrs. Clinton. Photo: AP

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[shaneramlall]

The whole black congressional caucus sold out lol

[StephLeesD]

Wonder if John Lewis ever apologized to Bernie Sanders, who he never would've seen given Bernie was in Chicago and Lewis was down south. Hillary was too busy being a Republican Goldwater girl at the time, so it's hard to fathom how he would've seen her?

[marisafaizul]

The really sad thing about this is that the younger generation will now look down on the older generation and only see them as sellouts...

[MobinMGreen]

Its sad. Hillary Clinton is dividing the black community. To attack Bernie on his civil rights record is a low blow and disgusting to me, while there is so much proof for his devotion toward the black community and civil rights. Policy by policy Bernie Sanders will help the black community and even if they support Hillary we support them and will continue to fight for them.

[stCenturyNatives]

Sad to see John Lewis belittle those who fought in the civil rights movement, just because he didn't "see" them. The older generation sold us out a long time ago.

[Rielestkid]

Not your finest hour John Lewis. Absolutely disgusting that even a man who marched for civil rights can now march for the establishment who's lining his pockets with campaign contributions. Disgusting.

[TockTockTock]

If Lewis DID see Hillary during that time, then it was when she was campaigning for Barry Goldwater who was fighting AGAINST the civil rights movement at the time.

[maxmustermann]

Dear Mr. John Lewis,

I am pleased to see you take pride in meeting Mr. & Ms. Clinton,
but after meeting them what hat have their policies done for African Americans?

Are we better off?, are we not put in jails at a young age?, are we not shot by police?, are our neighbourhoods safe?, is our youth better educated?
No we are not!

So I blieve it is time for you and the Clinton Clan to make way for someone to bring the change envisioned by MLK.

[supernewuser]

How disingenuous. He should be ashamed by what he's doing. You can see in his expression that he knows it's wrong.

[ceelovely]

Lewis I never seen u get Hosed down with Blacks when Bernie was there I didn’t see you nor Hillary

[KouroshKhatiblou]

it is a sad day when you see the one's that we tought are the leaders, are so distanced from their people.

[BradStandlee]

I am a Republican and I've got to say this smells like BS

[barbtube]

Big Money in politics noes no barriers when it corrupts between White, Black Asian or Hispanic politicians.
Money in politics corrupts with no discrimination Mr. Lewis.

[carlrogueofficial]

Never did see Hilary Clinton being arrested in a civil rights movement, but there is video and pics of that with Sanders.

[HumanistJohn]

This makes me so sick and sad. These representatives need to be replaced now that they've gotten to comfy and cozy with their posh jobs rubbing elbows with the Clintons. Why are they afraid to talk about policy differences instead of name dropping? Because the stench of hypocracy would be to strong.

[plutothecat]

Did they NOT see the picture of Bernie getting ARRESTED for the Civil rights movement?! Meanwhile Clinton was supporting Barry Goldwater. I’ve lost respect for lots of these gentlemen and women.

[luisgarcia-qkbu]

Hilliary is there goldwater girl ...thats what you support district 18 sooo sad

[billroberts]

I never would have figured John Lewis for a corporate establishment politician, but here he is, making ridiculous noises in feeble and futile hopes it will sway people toward Hillary, Inc.  Disgraceful.

[faraazakbar]

"In 2016, we have people trying to keep us down" OH THE IRONY.

[Countcho]

I dont support sanders but come on guys xD this is bs