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Bernie Sanders

marym625

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7. Yes .

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 02:11 PM

Jun 2015

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Is Bernie Sanders a candidate or the leader of a movement? [View all] appalachiablue Jun 2015 OP

I think he is the focal point for a lot of pent up populist energy. Yeah, maybe even the Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #1

He's a central figure to focus on for sure. I thought it was a brilliant observation by the appalachiablue Jun 2015 #3

Could be both. If his candidacy takes off, it will be as a movement.... Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #2

Agree that it's both and that a movement is really needed now! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #4

Can't see it any other way. Even if Sanders comes close, a movement is born. Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #11

'A movement is born'- love it, makes me very happy and hopeful! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #12

He may be a reluctant, or accidental leader of a movement. The people have no one to represent them sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #5

Well said Sabrina! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #6

Yes . marym625 Jun 2015 #7

There are many who would like to marginalize him TBF Jun 2015 #8

Why cannot both be so? Sherman A1 Jun 2015 #9

Nothing wrong with both, which is what I think. I almost added it to the OP but it wasn't appalachiablue Jun 2015 #10

Definately a candidate. As far as a leader of a movement, he is currently leading rhett o rick Jun 2015 #13

That Bernie is a 40 year politician running for the highest political office is not appalachiablue Jun 2015 #14

Absolutely did not view this other than you intended. I just want people to know rhett o rick Jun 2015 #15

Then we're on the same page which is great. Here's to people all over fighting against appalachiablue Jun 2015 #16

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