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Bernie is one of the few senators that actually understands the opportunity barriers that young people face in the US. That said, I’m going to feel pretty hypocritical backing his candidacy, while I’ve said his 80+ year old colleagues are too old for the job.
He’s still sharp as a damn tack, but at some point, you’re just at a very high risk of the machinery breaking down on the job.
It's okay to acknowledge exceptions to a general rule.
Another exception: If I remember correctly, Bernie was the only presidential candidate (last time he ran) with the open intention of getting money out of politics. That and replacing the first-past-the-post voting system would unlock US political reform, IMHO.
I am supporting him and even going donate. Sad he can't retire but I feel he only Senator trying to fight conservatism in the government. Wish he was running for president. Maybe in 2028.
Senate is a 6 year term so he'll be 88 at the end if he survives.
Besides just being with his family, the most important thing he could be doing is finding a replacement with similar politics to him and endorsing the shit out of them. Otherwise when he dies it will be a blood bath that might not end up with a progressive like him.
He's going to pull an RBG....
Vermont, at worst, will elect a moderate Democrat. And likely will elect someone similar to him as a replacement. Things can't really get very messed up by his untimely demise
Which is the opposite of how things were with RBG