A Socialist in the Senate? (Sanders)

[UCLA Dem]

There may soon be an avowed socialist in the U.S. Senate. Bernie Sanders, Vermont's eight-term member of the House of Representatives, is likely to run for the seat that Senator Jeffords is vacating in 2006.

Sanders, a democratic socialist and independent, appears to have a strong early lead.A recent poll has him crushing all possible challengers by more than a two-to-one margin, as David Sirota has reported.And Sanders just got a big boost from his fellow Vermonter Howard Dean. Even though Sanders is not a Democrat, Dean, the head of the DNC, says he's for Sanders. "A victory for Bernie Sanders is a win for Democrats," Dean said.

Sanders in the Senate could stiffen the spine of Democrats.He's an outspoken supporter of workers' rights, including their ability to keep their pensions, even as companies try to dodge these obligations more and more each day.He's against NAFTA and CAFTA and the WTO, these alphabet soups that scald workers and the environment here and abroad.

He's for universal health care, and the importation of prescription drugs from Canada.He stands up for gay rights and the right to choose.He's for full public financing of campaigns. And he's a leader in the media reform movement.

more:

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0512-25.htm

[LSparkle]

1. And he's got name recognition and he's ahead in the polls

I love Bernie Sanders -- having him in the Senate would be a breath of fresh air!

[dkofos]

2. If that is how they want to label

someone who votes in the best interests of their constituants, then so be it.

He is not a COPORATIST!!

[TahitiNut]

3. I find NOTHING significant to disagree with him on.

I must be a democratic socialist and independent ... as I've claimed. :silly:

[beam me up scottie]

4. Vermont is my home state

I voted for Bernie every time.
Following in Jim Jeffords' footsteps won't be easy but Bernie is JUST what the senate needs.
Too bad there aren't 49 more just like him.

[wtbymark]

5. he's crushing his nearest oponent...

Sanders 59%
Dubie 23%
undecided 18%


Sanders 62%
Terrant 18%
undecided 20%

Sanders Approval rating favorable unfavorable no opinion
66% 24% 7%

There are other names considering to run, but a lot of people are vying(sp) for his congressional seat. Everybody here thinks he's got it locked up.

[idlisambar]

6. Go Bernie!

We need a few more like him. :thumbsup: