Bernie Sanders calls on Michigan’s governor to resign over water contamination
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Saturday called for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) to resign amid mounting criticism of his administration’s slow response to a crisis over lead contamination in Flint’s drinking water.
“There are no excuses,” Sanders said in the statement. “The governor long ago knew about the lead in Flint's water. He did nothing. As a result, hundreds of children were poisoned. Thousands may have been exposed to potential brain damage from lead."
Clinton spoke out about the situation earlier this week, saying she was "outraged" by Snyder's delay in seeking federal assistance to address the problem and sending two staffers to the city.
"This is infuriating to me," Clinton said during an appearance on MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show." "I care deeply about this issue. We know it has effects on behavior and educational attainment."
“The people of Flint deserve more than an apology," Sanders said.
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Martin O'Malley @MartinOMalley 38m38 minutes ago
As a father, the Flint water crisis breaks my heart—and as a mayor & gov, it makes me spitting mad. This should not happen in America.
Martin O'Malley @MartinOMalley
Reckless decisions exposed children in Flint—many poor and black—to poison. Elected officials did nothing. It's time for justice.
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