First-time voters for Bernie Sanders don't care about his age, say he speaks to what matters to them

[sandensea]

College students who support Sen. Bernie Sanders and will be voting for the first time in 2020 say the senator's age is not an issue to them.

Sanders, 77, has faced questions as to whether he's too old to run for president since the senator announced he's running again.

Young supporters of Sen. Sanders say they're not concerned about his age as he makes another run for president.

At Sanders' rally in Iowa City, IA, on Friday night, students from the University of Iowa could be overheard talking about how the senator has "always" had the same values.

One such student, Sam Johnston of Forsyth, Illinois, told INSIDER he supports Sanders because he's "fair," "reliable," and he trusts the senator to "follow through" on his campaign promises.

Johnston, 18, who will be a first-time voter in 2020, said "age range doesn't matter" when it comes to Sanders because he "just knows our values and shares them."

When asked if they would support the ultimate Democratic nominee even if it's not Sanders, the trio hesitated to respond.

Johnston, appearing deep in thought, said "most likely, yes" but added that there's "so many" candidates to choose from and it's early. If it came down to it, Johnston said his second choice would would be Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

At: https://www.businessinsider.com/first-time-2020-voters-bernie-sanders-age-not-an-issue-iowa-2019-3

[walkingman]

1. He might be too old but if he is the nominee I will vote on him without hesitation.

[sandensea]

2. Same here.

I voted for him in the 2016 primaries, and while I have my doubts as to his electability this time around his charisma - especially among younger voters - is undeniable.

But if he's the nominee, seeing seeing bona fide New Yorkers with big personalities go at it in the next debates would be, well...

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

9. Bernie exudes charisma cuz of his genuineness and unwavering, genuine progressive policy positions.

Bernie is an original, let's face it... time to climb aboard the Bernie Bandwagon.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[katmondoo]

10. I did not likr the way he treated Hillary, she has done more in her lifetime than Bernie

He ran for President and did nothing else worth noting

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

13. Not even close... look how many Democrats Bernie has brought to the party.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[Clash City Rocker]

26. He brought them to Bernie. He hasn't even brought himself to the party.

[Amimnoch]

27. ROFL +100 -nt

[sandensea]

12. I'd love to see Bernie and Elizabeth together on the ticket. Would really shake things up.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

14. Would be awesome!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[sandensea]

15. Ah. If only Wall Street would allow it!

I think they'd find, to their surprise, that in the long run they too would be better off with some common sense reforms.

[ehrnst]

22. What power does "Wall Street" have over the Democratic Primary? Or the selection of a VP? (nt)

[NurseJackie]

16. Still waiting for him to exude his full TAX RETURNS. Any word on that? What's the delay? If...

Bernie exudes charisma

Still waiting for him to exude his full TAX RETURNS. Any word on that? What's the delay? If the tax returns were complete enough to submit to the IRS, then they are complete enough to release to the American voters. No "polishing" or "adjusting" or "clarifying" or "fixing-up" or "fine-tuning" is necessary.

Everyone should play by the same rules. No special favors for anyone! No exceptions.

The American people have the right to know whether or not anyone running to be the "Leader of the Free World" has properly paid his taxes. We have the right for an honest, forthcoming, and COMPLETE release of his FULL tax returns for a period of TEN years so that we can confirm where the candidate's money is coming from, and where the candidate is investing or saving (ie: domestic or off-shore) and what the candidate and his/her spouse claims as "deductibles" or other assets.

We need to see EVERY candidate's tax returns BEFORE the primaries... so that we'll know whether or not he or she is honest and has the integrity to be our party's nominee.

It's complete BS for any candidate to think they're entitled to DELAY and not release their tax returns until they win the nomination. All I'm saying is that the American voters deserve better than the peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek delays and excuses.

[ehrnst]

23. Interesting that he just doesn't put all this to rest. It would be so easy. (nt)

[NurseJackie]

24. Fact is: THE TAX RETURNS ARE READY AND COMPLETE. We know this because...

Fact is: THE TAX RETURNS ARE READY AND COMPLETE. We know this because he already submitted them to the IRS.

It can't be emphasized enough that if the tax returns are good enough for the IRS, then they're good enough for the American voters to see.

It has nothing to do with the returns still needing more work... they are complete, and they are being withheld.

The big question now is: WHY?

It certainly does make people suspicious. It certainly does look fishy.

All I'm saying is... what compelling reason would he have for withholding them? Is someone making calculated decision and weighing a which-would-be-worse scenario?

Has someone decided that the damage caused by NOT releasing them is preferable to ACTUALLY releasing them?

If so, that's a matter that deserves close examination and consideration because it presents many issues and problems going forward.

[ehrnst]

25. It certainly does build suspense. (nt)

[elleng]

3. Think about this: OLD and YOUNG on same ticket!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=qXD8uFU-xgM

https://www.democraticunderground.com/128719052

[sandensea]

4. Pete would definitely be a formidable running mate for any Dem nominee

But is America ready for an openly gay vice president? (key word there being openly).

[elleng]

5. Sure as hell SHOULD be,

but ARE we?

[sandensea]

6. +1

Here's to the day our lawmakers' personal lives mean nothing to most voters.

We're not there yet - and we've got the media and many of our pastors to thank for that.

Which, of course, is ironic in itself.

[elleng]

7. Sure is ironic.

Feeling bad about it.

[Uncle Joe]

8. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread sandensea.

[sandensea]

31. You're very welcome

This time, Mr. Bernie seems to have the big 'mo.

Of course, any of these candidates can kick orange ass next year - except Gillibrand.

[WeekiWater]

11. So people supporting a 77 yo don't care about age?

No way.

[Garrett78]

17. And water is wet.

[sandensea]

18. They like the young at heart.

And Bernie and Elizabeth certainly are.

Cheeto, of course, is too - as in a six year-old trapped in a 72 year-old man's body.

[Blue_Tires]

19. It's not a good sign that they wouldn't commit to supporting the eventual Dem nominee

I've seen this shit before and it doesn't ever end well

[hlthe2b]

20. Generation skipping? Reminds me of the grandkids that "hate" their parents but revere the

grandparent. Not a ding... Just an observation.

[vanboggie]

21. Bernie brings in more than the young

I was a 2016 Bernie volunteer and talked to thousands of people. Bernie brings in young, old and in between, but even more importantly he attracts Republicans, Independents and people who never voted before.

One of the people I talked to was a 30-year-old Iraq veteran who had never voted. He not only supported Bernie and registered to vote for him, but was also eager to work for him. He said, “Tell me where to be, and I am ready to work.” He was representative of many I spoke with.

I also wore my Bernie shirt to Costco right after Clinton took the primary. Three people - two older women and a middle-aged man came up to commiserate with me that Bernie would not be the candidate. I get so angry with the MSM meme that Bernie only attracts kids. I know better, and this senior citizen will be working my tail off to get him elected this time. I am convinced that he would have then and still can beat that creature now inhabiting the Oval Office. As for his age, there are plenty of good, younger, capable VP possibilities to ease that fear.

[sandensea]

29. Indeed he does.

Yes, Bernie's behind in most polls among older voters - but nearly so much as to cancel out his overwhelming advantage among those under 40.

As senior citizens in particular realize that Bernie - and Liz Warren's - policies are of particular benefit to them, more will come on board.

[vanboggie]

30. That's the ticket

Sanders and Warren could get things done working together.

[Demsrule86]

28. I would bet Millenials will go for Beto.