Bernie Sanders has announced he is running for President and released a single slogan at the moment which is: 'Not me. Us.' He announced it on Vermont Public radio and his website has been updated.
Just read that news, as well.
Most interesting to realize that in just 3 years, his platform ideals have increasingly become part of the Democratic mainstream, with other candidates echoing them during the race for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination.
But just how much more difficult might it be for 2020 than it was in 2016?
Inserted link connects to today's New York Times analysis of his chances.
It is a new world and we need younger leaders. Sanders, Biden, & Clinton are of another time and need to step aside.
During the last remote viewing exercise, asking to see who the Democratic presidential candidates were I saw Beto, but then saw Bernie and Kamala Harris. I think its going to be a toss up how this one goes, but I'd expect some combo of those three for Pres/VP
Russian bot activity against Kamala Harris has been in overdrive; it's silent on the Bernie front. It's been revealed that there was Russian support for Bernie as far back as the 2016 New Hampshire primary. Bernie has an interesting voting record on Russia. Anyone have insight/intuition on this?
I would have preferred Sanders stay out of the running. He's already played an outsize role in bringing progressive bona fides back into the American mainstream and energizing a new generation of voters and politicians. He could have leveraged that influence this time around as an elder statesman; offering private advice and endorsing (or not endorsing) certain candidates. Instead he's jumped back into the glare of an intra-party battle royale and could end up tarnishing his image in the process.
@Saibh: I haven't looked at his voting record on Russia, but I imagine many operatives in the Kremlin would publicize his candidacy simply because he is not an establishment figure, and therefore doesn't toe the Beltway gospel of constant foreign intervention (a concern since Russia is trying to expand its military influence in the Middle East). Unlike Trump, though, Sanders has a moral compass, so he would never kowtow to Putin and friends the way the current administration does.
This seems about ego to me. Democrats have strong women about middle age that are very competent to run the US. The combo that draws the biggest crowds with their platform and energy, be it a man and a woman, two women is who we need. Have them go every city the same days that trump goes somewhere. Be tough. Not mean like him, but tough in calling out his lies, immorality, connection with Putin, concern with his money and not yours. I’ve read the predictions of trump staying in office in 2020, by either calling an emergency or refusing to leave. This cannot be allowed to happen. People like Sanders might split the votes and party. Democrats and Independents will need to flood the ballots and somehow Russian interference must be kept out.
Hi Anita.
I agree that having a woman be president would be incredible. But that cannot be enough (remember Sarah Palin). Policy matters, for me policy and past voting record are the only qualifiers, everything else is fluff.
I loved the videos Bernie released. I feel that even if he doesn't win he might push the others leftward and hold them accountable, for example, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren. Especially on Foreign policy.
I agree with DcD -- I think Bernie is appreciating how effectively his 2016 presidential campaign pushed his progressive ideas forward, and he is doing it again more to get his platform out there, connecting with young people in a grassroots way, than with the expectation of actually winning the nomination. And (in his mind) if he does win the nomination, so much the better! This is about his deep, passionate commitment to his unique platform, not about ego.