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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: The Real Reasons Bernie Sanders Is Transforming The Election: Here’s Why He Galvanizes The Left [View all]appalachiablue
(44,060 posts)36. God yes, the relief it is to have Bernie now who is highly effective, clear and passionate about
what he says, and you know it's genuine. Trying to discern what Obama means and intends to do which is obscure at times is darn near mind breaking! How refreshing to have a candidate who delivers the message so naturally, powerfully and successfully, and it takes both, the right issues and the right candidate.
Here's to The Summer of Sanders!
And JEB! Just Elect Bernie!
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The Real Reasons Bernie Sanders Is Transforming The Election: Here’s Why He Galvanizes The Left [View all]
Purveyor
Jul 2015
OP
"gaining traction more for the ideas he espouses than because of a cult of personality"
cui bono
Jul 2015
#6
personality cultists actually believe that if someone criticizes their leader is doing so because
MisterP
Jul 2015
#11
Agree. Plus, I can attest that I certainly do NOT want to see Bernie in a bathing suit!
cui bono
Jul 2015
#21
"Sanders’ support appears to be support for issues Clinton’s yet to fully address."
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2015
#10
Someone who uses the time to explain, instead of filling time with poetry & Platitudes .
orpupilofnature57
Jul 2015
#26
I leave the source title intact but I'll be one of the first to post copy "close contender"
Purveyor
Jul 2015
#32
I thought it was his youthful, trendy, good looks, carefully managed appearences poll-tested
Indepatriot
Jul 2015
#31
God yes, the relief it is to have Bernie now who is highly effective, clear and passionate about
appalachiablue
Jul 2015
#36