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bigtree

(85,919 posts)
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:15 PM Feb 2016

Just FYI

...I actually like and respect Sen. Sanders, even more so now that I've had the opportunity to see and hear him speak, despite deciding to post mostly on behalf of Hillary Clinton.

That's a far sight from agreeing with him on everything, or believing he's the best nominee for our party, but his policies and platform in this primary are very closely aligned with my own political views - more so than Sec. Clinton's; although I do keep in mind that their voting records were compatible well over 90% of the time.

I don't believe he's racist, or has an agenda, attitude, or belief which would be in any way harmful to blacks. I appreciate, very much, his contributions throughout his life in standing up for civil rights for all. His efforts on behalf of Latinos should be emulated by any politician professing concern or support for the community.

I hope this can provide some understanding as we observe and weigh the efforts of both of these candidates with regard to the black community. Both of our Democratic candidates, I believe, would be significant assets to black and other Americans if elected.

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Just FYI (Original Post) bigtree Feb 2016 OP
That is the secret to victory in November. longship Feb 2016 #1
Agreed that both Dems are in a different category from Ron Green Feb 2016 #2
Agreed firebrand80 Feb 2016 #3
K & R. n/t FSogol Feb 2016 #4
Well said ismnotwasm Feb 2016 #5
» bigtree Feb 2016 #6
» bigtree Feb 2016 #7

longship

(40,416 posts)
1. That is the secret to victory in November.
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:19 PM
Feb 2016

Amazing that so many here do not understand such a simple concept.

I support Bernie in the MI primary and will support whoever obtains the nomination.

R&


Ron Green

(9,821 posts)
2. Agreed that both Dems are in a different category from
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:19 PM
Feb 2016

the Repubs, all of whom are truly scary.

So the difference, for me, is basic honesty and truthfulness with the American people, who after all will be the ones who have to turn this thing around.

firebrand80

(2,760 posts)
3. Agreed
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:22 PM
Feb 2016

I believe Hillary would make the better president, but I agree with Bernie's call for party unity to defeat the Republicans

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