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TCJ70

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9. Despite his troubles, he's still a super delegate, so here's what I wrote:
Thu Feb 18, 2016, 09:53 AM
Feb 2016

This is an easy one. Either of our nominees that ends up in the White House is going to face significant opposition from the Republicans. What's needed at this time is a fighter. Someone who will take a position and make a strong case for it. Hillary's positions have been far too wishy washy for me to consider her out best choice.

One of the issues I had with Obama is that he gave up things before negotiations even began. That's a recipe for right leaning legislation. If your opponents position is "do nothing", your position has to be "do everything". That's how you find a true middle, and it was a missed opportunity by our current president. Bernie's positions are completely suited for the negotiation table, while Hillary's tendency towards incrementalism only leads to the right.

Sander's focus is also on economics and domestic policy. For too long we've thrown our weight around the world, wasting our national wealth on military adventurism. We need to do nation building, we just need to do it here. He's the guy that most closely matches the changes we need in the priorities of Washington both domestically and foreign policy wise. A return to diplomacy with an open hand forward, but a clenched fist ready to go if, and only if, needed.

There's more, but this is probably enough for now. Thank you for your consideration.

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