Bernie announces he is running again, what do you think?

I'm interested in what you Americans have to say about him. Do you want him to win the Democratic Primary and do you think he can? Are other candidates better? Is the age a factor?

I'm British so it's not my party to go to, though I do like what Sanders stands for and would definantely support him were I there. I think it's a shame that the rules prevent a 29-year-old from running as his VP though I hope AOC backs him and features in his campaign.

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JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

I voted for Bernie in 2016, but that mattered not since the DNC wanted Clinton. And we saw how that turned out.

I just sent a text to the Sanders campaign earlier today indicating that they cannot count on my support this time around.

I think he gone over the edge, not to mention that he's too old and angry to be effective.

The Dems need to find someone who's a bit more moderate and who has an aptitude to understand the perspectives of folks who live in non-urban centers. They need someone young who might benefit from the guidance of older politicians from both sides of the aisle.

The problem is that the folks who support Democrats have been fed a line of bullshit that the only way to move into the future is to be a "Progressive". It's nonsensical and literally half the country disagrees. Any Democrat that wins the primary won't stand a chance against this lunatic of a President who continues to strengthen his base.

firefall · 61-69, M

@JoeyFoxx [quote] literally half the country[/quote] This is incorrect. Hell, not even half the voters in 2016 disagreed.

Docdon23 · M

@JoeyFoxx I totally agree--my ticket is Amy Klobashire and Jon Tester, moderate, Midwestern and younger...we need to defeat trump, and being too extreme will not win (and I supported Bernie last time as well)