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mahina

(17,663 posts)
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:16 PM Jan 2016

My reasoning for supporting Bernie Sanders, aside from loving him: campaign finance.

Last edited Sat Jan 30, 2016, 07:07 PM - Edit history (1)

I agree with Bernie on almost everything, don't agree on a couple of big things but the most important problem we face in my view is our corrupt campaign finance system. Bernie sees it the same way. Making a difference on that one big thing will make a million positive ripples in every issue, nationwide.

I support Bernie because it makes sense to swing for the fence to restore democracy; it makes sense to me to play to win. If (Akua forbid) the primaries go the other way, we'll have a competent reasonable candidate whom I agree with on most things but NOT on the biggest problem.

Supporting Bernie is all upside for me. Why would I play to tie?

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My reasoning for supporting Bernie Sanders, aside from loving him: campaign finance. (Original Post) mahina Jan 2016 OP
I agree..... daleanime Jan 2016 #1
Cheers! mahina Jan 2016 #2
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