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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders, according to my 19 year old daughter. [View all]Mr.Bill
(24,906 posts)I hear the same thing from my granddaughter, she's 25. What makes me glad is I thought that would be a tough group for someone his age to appeal to.
I like Bernie Sanders, and I like what he says. But I thought he would have one major problem, and it would especially be a problem with young people. The thing is, when he sits down at a one-on-one interview he is calm, organized and explains his message very well. But I always worried that when he speaks from a podium to a large crowd, his enthusiasm sometimes gets the best of him and he comes off a bit like a cranky old man yelling at someone who kicked his dog. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't bother me personally because he's just a few years older than me.
I just worried that it would turn younger people off, and it's good to hear stories that prove me wrong.
I bet other candidates, especially Republicans, are terrified of debating him.
Run this by your daughter, if you can, and let me know what she says. When I told my granddaughter about the "cranky old man" thing, she said she knows what I mean, but his message outweighs that and he comes through very clear. I love this current young generation. They remind me of mine in the 60s a bit.