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I keep reading tonight that Sanders cant get anything passed.
This isnt the Republican Party. This is the Democratic Party where the officials still actually are supposed to answer to the voters, right?
Well the electorate is overwhelmingly behind Sanders platform.
The only way he doesnt get Medicare for all passed is if our party leaders decide to side with big pharma and the insurance lobbies.
If they dont stand with the people, then they are not really Democrats and we need to replace them.
I also see a lot of how Bernie is too far left. Hes not. The Republicans are just SO FAR right now, Hillary would be considered an extreme left candidate.
We need to shift the middle back to the left.
Oh, and hi... this is my first thread.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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We do NOT stand an excellent chance of taking the Senate back if Sanders is the nominee...
brooklynite
Feb 2020
#20
That's simply not true. 70% want some form of universal healthcare coverage. Inasmuch as....
George II
Feb 2020
#32
Sanders has no historical swing state appeal outside of MOE, Biden has the most
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#23