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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts) Tue Apr 28, 2015, 04:48 PM Apr 2015

Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders to run? Seems that way: [View all]

Bernie Sanders to Announce Presidential Run As a Democrat

(Reuters) - Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the longest-serving independent member of the U.S. Congress, will announce his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, Vermont Public Radio reported on Tuesday.

He will release a short statement and hold a campaign kickoff event in subsequent weeks, VPR said, citing several sources.

It looks it is definite. This great news!

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Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders to run? Seems that way: [View all] sabrina 1 Apr 2015 OP

He's got my Vote !!!! orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #1

Well, none of the candidates in either party can probably run very far or fast, NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #2

Lol, that's probably true.. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #3

I love Bernie! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #4

Imagine if he actually wins. Exciting. PS could we show some love for this thread in GD..? Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #5

I can feel aspirant Apr 2015 #6

At last! dflprincess Apr 2015 #7

Good. He's only up against a ++$4billion machine, so he should win. delrem Apr 2015 #8

That's okay, never discount the power of the people. In the end, it's up to us. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #9

I welcome him to the primary campaign. MineralMan Apr 2015 #10

We need his voice speaking to issues that matter Cosmic Kitten Apr 2015 #11