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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: WHY Do You SUPPORT Bernie Sanders? [View all]pampango
(24,692 posts)48. Because he as close to FDR as we have. I agree with his policies. NOT because he leads in GE polls.
IOW, NOT because he is a 'winner'. (For a long time I supported Bernie when he was not the leader in GE polls and would not change my support if Hillary became the leader.)
The republican base is apparently attracted to 'winners'. I prefer liberals if given a choice. On a liberal scale of 0-10, Trump is a 0 (Pat Buchanan with more hair), Hillary a 7 (good on immigration, climate change, social policies, etc.), Bernie a 10 (good at all that and more).
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At least she has put forward reasonable plans. Honestly, I like Sanders' ideas,
anotherproletariat
May 2016
#38
I always love an ignore...it gives me a chance for a nice long reply without having a fight!
anotherproletariat
May 2016
#69
Because the takeover of our government by corporate exec's must be dramatically curbed.
JudyM
May 2016
#7
First time a presidential candidate has been closely aligned with my own views...ever.
Lizzie Poppet
May 2016
#16
Because I listened Bernie on Tom Hartman's - "Brunch with Bernie" for years
womanofthehills
May 2016
#23
A Bernie Sanders comes along about once every 100 years. Bernie is a true transformative candidate
Kip Humphrey
May 2016
#28
I believe he may be our last hope on rallying international efforts on climate change.
riderinthestorm
May 2016
#41
Because he as close to FDR as we have. I agree with his policies. NOT because he leads in GE polls.
pampango
May 2016
#48
Because I've waited my whole adult life to vote FOR a good candidate instead of AGAINST bad
leeroysphitz
May 2016
#49