Why does the Wash. Post (& Cable News) seem so afraid of Bernie?

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41. What jobs did it create in Vermont?

Here's the economic argument by supporters:

Supporters say the jets help the local economy and national security

Those who want the jets in Vermont include Gov. Peter Shumlin, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and the state’s entire congressional delegation, along with thousands of Vermonters who sent postcards to the Air Force in support of the basing. Supporters say the Vermont Air National Guard needs the F-35s in order to maintain the number of jobs it currently provides. Having those Guard members in the area spending money at local businesses is vital to the economy, they say.

https://www.vpr.org/post/5-things-you-should-know-about-f-35-basing#stream/0

Here's a counter argument by non-supporters:

F-35: More jobs--or actually a lot fewer jobs?

Air Force does not even argue that the F-35 will bring more jobs to Vermont•Air Force acknowledges that F-35 system will provide fewer jobs than F-16 now provides•Air Force merely argues that Vermont might not lose as many jobs if the F-35 system comes to Vermont.

https://saveourskiesvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/F-35-More-jobs-or-actually-a-lot-fewer-jobs.pdf


Not everyone in Vermont seems to be buying the "job creation" talking point.

Groups hold demonstration against the F-35s

https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Groups-hold-demonstration-against-the-F-35s--519345701.html

F-35 protests to continue outside of Sanders' office

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/f-35-protests-continue-outside-of-bernie-sanders-office-burlington/28590844

Ahead of F-35s, questions about who will foot the bill for soundproofing

https://vtdigger.org/2019/07/29/ahead-of-f-35s-questions-about-who-will-foot-the-bill-for-soundproofing/

F-35 in Vermont: How to soundproof a home against fighter jet noise

https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2019/06/10/f-35-vermont-how-soundproof-home-against-fighter-jet-noise/1331658001/

Mix of peace and justice groups gather to protest F-35 fighter jets

http://www.thecitizenvt.com/2019/08/08/mix-peace-justice-groups-gather-protest-f-35-fighter-jets/

Winooski residents: Sen. Sanders, listen to the people

Burlington City Council unanimously opposes nuclear mission for Vermont Guard’s F-35s

Senate votes to oppose nuclear weapons delivery systems in Vermont

https://vtdigger.org/tag/f-35/