Biden hires strategist Symone Sanders, adds diversity to bid

[George II]

ByJULIE PACE AND ERRIN HAINES WHACK, ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Apr 25, 2019, 8:09 PM ET

Joe Biden has hired Symone Sanders, a prominent African American political strategist, as a senior adviser to his newly launched presidential campaign.

The move adds a younger diverse voice to Biden's cadre of top advisers, which has been dominated by older white men. It suggests Biden is seeking to broaden his appeal to a new generation of Democrats.

Sanders, 29, rose to prominence during the 2016 campaign as press secretary for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. She then became a high-profile political analyst on CNN and is likely to be a forceful Biden defender on television.

Democratic strategist and former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile called Sanders "battle-tested" and said the hire was "one of the best moves" the Biden campaign could make.

"She understands how to build a coalition, and that women of color are the backbone of the Democratic Party," said Brazile, who added that Sanders also helped her bridge the gap with millennials after the contentious 2016 primary elections.

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Footnote: She also voted for Hillary Clinton in the last Presidential election.

[still_one]

1. That is a huge plus right there, voting for Hillary in the GE, as oppossed to those who voted for

Jill Stein

[Cha]

4. Yes, I was impressed with Symone

Sanders for various reasons as a realist.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

2. Adding Symone Sanders is a smart move.

She is whip smart, wicked funny and thoughtful.

[Cha]

3. Actually Symone Sanders worked for Bernie Sanders

in the last campaign!

Ex-Bernie aide Symone Sanders joins Biden campaign

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/440639-ex-bernie-aide-symone-sanders-joins-biden-campaign-report

That's what made this news so eye popping to me!

[George II]

5. You're correct. She has "seen the light" and is now working for the front runner.

I was also surprised to see that she's only 29 years old. The most mature and savvy 29 year old woman in politics today.

[Cha]

6. OMG.. I'm sorry.. I read

in that footnote of yours.. the she "worked" for Hillary.

I just went back and saw you wrote.. she VOTED for Hillary!

Wow.. only 29.. amazing. I was impressed with her because for various reasons I could tell she was a realist.

And, Biden hired her.. and she wants to work for him.. this is Brilliant!!

[R B Garr]

8. Good to hear about Symone! It is curious...

[Cha]

9. It's so interesting to me, RB!

I remember her as a realist and even posted a tweet on what she had to say when we got to the GE.

I shall PM you.

[ehrnst]

18. Indeed. No twitter gaffes, anyway. (nt)

[honest.abe]

20. "seen the light"

Yes indeed!

[R B Garr]

7. I thought the same thing, too, Cha.

What’s up with Symone Sanders after leaving Bernie.

[George II]

10. She's smart, diplomatic, and uncontroversial, perhaps she was disillusioned by the culture...

....of sexual harassment and abuse in that campaign, along with the income inequality with respect to gender.

[R B Garr]

15. Yes, great description. Looks like she has seen the light.

Constant contrarianism is just not believable.

[Cha]

11. I know Symone Sanders

is a realist.. so there's that.

And, now Biden has hired her.. this is Grand!

[R B Garr]

16. Yes, she does sound like a great addition! Someone who saw

through the gimmicks like most of us have.

[Cha]

17. Kick this for Symone!

We got her.. and BS has Sirota, Turner, and Grey.

[Maru Kitteh]

12. Smart, and a good hire. SS has proven herself a thoughtful pragmatist with

principle. And CRAZY smart, too.

[Cha]

13. We're all Lucky for this hire, Maru!

[brer cat]

14. Very smart hire by Biden.

K&R

[honest.abe]

19. Perfect! Stolen from Bernie!

[Cha]

21. K

[WeekiWater]

22. Solid supporter of Democrats.

At this point she has donated to Castro, Gillibrand and Buttigieg. I'm assuming Biden as well but don't know that for a fact.

[Cha]

23. K!