Bernie Sanders
Related: About this forumWhy Bernie Sanders can win
http://www.dailydot.com/opinion/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-presidential-race/Sanders, on the other hand, has been riling people up for years. For one thing, hes an Independent, and thats a big reason why hes a breath of fresh air. He will be running as a Democrat in 2016, but not as a Clinton Democrat. He holds views and supports policies that are sensible and popular, and in an age where many Americans are completely fed up with the political status quo, Bernie Sanders could be a candidate that people are actually excited to support.
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So, if the Republican candidates dont stand a chance and few people are truly enthusiastic about Hillary Clinton, why couldnt Bernie Sanders win?
A common gripe among independents is that the American two-party system represents a narrow sliver of the political spectrum. By running for president, Sanders is significantly widening the represented viewpoints in 2016. His views are popular and dont just appeal to people on the far left. Moderates and independents are always courted in elections, and are often turned off by partisan antics. Sanders has a good chance of attracting these voters to the polls next November with his straightforward attitude and principles.
If youre still dismissive of Bernie Sanders as a presidential contender, think back to 2008. Many people thought Hillary Clinton was the inevitable winner then, too. But then, out of left field, a junior senator stole the spotlight.
dflprincess
(28,057 posts)she hangs with are all Bernie supporters and they like Scandinavian style socialism.
These are all "kids" in the mid to late 20s most have recently completed their undergrad or graduate degree or, like my niece, at least have a couple years of college. Outside of voting I don't believe that any of them have been especially active in politics in the past.
I told her that they need to get involved in his campaign or, at the very least, be at the precinct caucus next March. I told her I would be happy to give a tutorial in February on how the caucus system works (and warn them that at times it can be boring even for the most committed political junkie but you have to stick it out if you want your candidate to succeed).
The fact that the young ones are paying so much attention that they're hearing and liking Bernie's message gives me a lot of hope.
merrily
(45,251 posts)So, between you and me, princess, we've heard from a few generations.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)They were raised watching Bush lie us into a war.
They also know Europe has some cool stuff that we don't.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)daleanime
(17,796 posts)People who don't 'follow' politics are asking about him.
More then happy to fill them in.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Oligarchs will spare no expense to neutralize him in favor of their candidate, Hillary Clinton.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)If Bernie would win the Democratic nomination he would beat the Republican candidate worse than Hillary would. The entire problem is winning the primary. Obviously the other side knows that.
Demeter
(85,373 posts)and 18 months if we can wrest the government from the Oligarchy.
RoccoR5955
(12,471 posts)Which is why they are doing whatever they can to dis Sanders.
I would bet that they are paying some of the trolls who commonly post here.