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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumIn Journal editorial board meeting, Bernie Sanders highlights differences with Hillary Clinton
Its not just about electing Bernie Sanders as president, Sanders told the Journal editorial board on Dec. 21. We are trying to bring forth a political revolution by bringing in millions of people who have given up on American democracy and have become cynical.
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We cant do it the same old way with the number of issues facing the country, Sanders said. The difference between her and I is I am willing to take on the billionaire Super PACs.
Sanders railed against Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court decision which allows unlimited campaign contributions by corporations. He said the decision has not only corrupted campaign fianances, but undermined democracy itself.
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Congress, the House is significantly controlled by large campaign donors, Sanders said. People want fair taxes, my Republican colleagues want large tax breaks for the wealthy, as an example.
On issues like raising the minimum wage, Social Security and health care, Sanders said Congress is out of touch.
During his hourlong meeting with the Journal editorial board, Sanders also voiced his views on some key issues.
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In Journal editorial board meeting, Bernie Sanders highlights differences with Hillary Clinton (Original Post)
Uncle Joe
Jan 2016
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HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)1. Here's a video to go along with it.
Uncle Joe
(58,426 posts)2. Thanks for the addition, HerbChestnut.
Uncle Joe
(58,426 posts)3. I just viewed your video in its' entirety and that was a great interview.
Thanks again and peace to you, HerbChestnut.
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)4. NP Joe.
thereismore
(13,326 posts)5. He comes across as grumpy when he is serious. I love it. nt
in_cog_ni_to
(41,600 posts)9. Incredible interview!
Notice how he gives thorough, direct answers? No waffling on any answer. He's a real thinker. I admire and respect him a lot! I agreed with everything he said.
He'll be one of our greatest EVER presidents.
PEACE ✌
LOVE ❤
BERNIE
Thanks for posting the video, Herb!
elleng
(131,143 posts)6. Full Video: Martin O'Malley Speaks to Sioux City Journal Editorial Board
'During his hourlong meeting with the Journal editorial board, Sanders also voiced his views on some key issues.'
CONTRAST much?
Uncle Joe
(58,426 posts)7. Thanks for the addition, elleng.
Peace to you.
elleng
(131,143 posts)8. You're welcome, Joe.
senz
(11,945 posts)10. Bernie speaks the truth. That's just. what. he does.
Imagine a truth-telling president.