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Bernie Sanders is a prominent candidate in the U.S. presidential race, known for drawing large crowds to his rallies. He is registered as an independent in Vermont and has a long history of caucusing with Senate Democrats. Sanders identifies as a democratic socialist and advocates for policies such as raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and opposing various free trade agreements. Despite his popularity, concerns about the socialist label and its impact on his electability persist among voters.

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  • #91
I suppose it's not really exciting, but it is satisfying.
 
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  • #92
I don't know, NH was already his in my mind - the demographics were surprising, but that's New Hampshire. Clinton still holds the vast majority of superdelegate pledges, unfortunately. Sanders will have to do good in the next couple to stand a chance.
 
  • #93
Pythagorean said:
Clinton still holds the vast majority of superdelegate pledges
I noticed the superdelegates amassed by Clinton. Can superdelegates change their votes?
 
  • #94
Astronuc said:
I noticed the superdelegates amassed by Clinton. Can superdelegates change their votes?
Yes.
 
  • #95
Let's start a fresh thread Clinton vs Sanders.
 

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