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...at different times. I was "caught up" with him at one point - he was exciting! I can't say "new" like many because, as a followers of politics, I knew he wasn't a new politician. He'd been around for decades, but was not a nationally-known politician. I thought Bernie and Hillary conducted themselves well, generally, considering the fact that they both wanted to win. I decided either would enthusiastically receive my support . On DU and social media, I did see some negativity and I knew a level would be irreversible. This was to both, although the anti-Hillary showed up more often. I still liked Bernie and always believed he would support Hillary. They are both progressives at heart and have found different ways to be successful heard. Today, I am more mixed on Bernie. I honestly though he would remain a Democrat - win or lose - and help change the party from within. I knw he's been a party-switcher from the 1970s, but thought he'd found his calling as a working Democrat. We need more like Bernie at the party!
