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Uncle Joe

(58,112 posts)
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 10:23 AM Oct 2015

Bernie Sanders Revamps His Campaign’s Momentum in Iowa



On Saturday night, Mr. Sanders revamped the momentum of his campaign, highlighting the differences between himself and Ms. Clinton at the Iowa Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in a roughly 25-minute speech.

He showcased his record of voting on bills contrary to what was popular: against NAFTA, against the Iraq war, against the Defense of Marriage Act, and against the Keystone pipeline and Trans-Pacific Partnership.


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Mr. Sanders has proven throughout his political career that he governs on principle—on what is right—rather than what is best for his popularity at the time, as Hillary Clinton as done throughout her political career.

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His speech in Iowa highlights a major shift in the attitude of his campaign. Mr. Sanders had more pep in his stride and went beyond presenting his stances on issues such as wealth inequality, the costs of higher education, and climate change. He called out Ms. Clinton for her political expediency and lack of judgment on key issues–his record, in comparison Ms. Clinton’s, not only demonstrates he is more progressive, but also that his judgment is more accurate.

On Saturday night in Iowa, Mr. Sanders made it apparent that Democrats have the choice of nominating a politician driven by principle, or a celebrity who caters to whatever helps her popularity.


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http://observer.com/2015/10/bernie-sanders-revamps-his-campaigns-momentum-in-iowa/

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