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cal04

(41,505 posts)
Wed Apr 13, 2016, 06:45 AM Apr 2016

Sen. Jeff Merkley first member of the Senate, Why I’m Supporting Bernie Sanders

NO decision we make as Americans more dramatically affects the direction of our country than our choice for president. He or she is more than the manager of the executive branch, commander in chief or appointer of judges. The president reflects, but also helps define, our national values, priorities and direction.

After considering the biggest challenges facing our nation and the future I want for my children and our country, I have decided to become the first member of the Senate to support my colleague Bernie Sanders for president.

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From her time advocating for children as a young lawyer to her work as first lady of Arkansas and the United States, and as a senator and secretary of state, Hillary Clinton has a remarkable record. She would be a strong and capable president.

But Bernie Sanders is boldly and fiercely addressing the biggest challenges facing our country.


http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/13/opinion/why-im-supporting-bernie-sanders.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0

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