The case for Bernie Sanders

To understand Bernie's future, look at what he's already done.

This video is one of a series in which Vox writers argue the cases for the leading Democratic candidates in the 2020 election. (Vox does not endorse individual candidates.)

Bernie Sanders knows what energizes his crowds: Big ideas. Visions of political revolution. New ways of doing things. It’s why his supporters love him. But it’s also why many Democrats are still unsure about him.

But as Vox’s Matthew Yglesias argues, a good answer to that uncertainty can be found in Bernie Sanders’s political record; both as mayor of Burlington, Vermont, and as Vermont’s representative to the US House and Senate. Sanders is a lifelong politician. And if you look at what he’s done, there’s a lot to learn about what he would do if he actually became president.

So: What does Sanders’s record actually tell us? What kind of president would he be? And what would his advantage be in a general election against Donald Trump?

[tseymour]

This man has looked the same for about 40 years now.

[quinn]

Bernie is consistent. That can’t be said about many politicians.

[bencorrea]

She acting like she did some deep diving in the archives and not like those old Bernie videos just popped up in her YouTube recommended

[loisgriffin]

Bernie is actually so supportive, he marched with MLK and when the LGBT community was still being held back, he fought for the rights, he truly does want human rights.

As a citizen of the UK I have no opinion on the matter but I personally believe that he wants to change America for the better and give people basic human rights

[arturtres]

"I have cast some lonely votes, fought some lonely fights, mounted some lonely campaigns. But I do not feel lonely now.”
- Bernie Sanders.


Not me, us!

[aliancemd]

In Republican Congress(1995-2007) he was known as “The Amendment King” for managing to convince Republicans and pass the most amendments. Also, many of those Republicans acknowledged that he was bringing bills to them and was letting them to take the credit, only so he can pass those bills.

[klip]

Bernie Sanders is the most electable candidate. The other Democrats are missing the point, trying to convince moderate Republicans. We never do and never have. Excite your own base. Build new coalitions. Bring disaffected voters to the ballot box.

[darrynmurphy]

The US could've had Sanders, and instead has to choose between Trump and Biden. That's truly tragic.

[thedancingveganatheist]

His record? He got countless Amazon employees RAISES to 15/hr. That's a giant deal. That alone is more impressive than 99% of Congresspeople's records.

[ochaco]

Something that wasn't mentioned in this video is Bernie's track record of getting non-voters to come out and vote. Democrats win when voter turnout is high. That's part of why Bernie has the best chance of winning the general election.

[NotIfWhen]

The thing that irks me the most is when people say he’s too old. He’s sharp a a tack and is running all over the country. He campaigns at rallies he does interviews and protests. Who cares how old someone is. I’d argue it as a benefit. He’s been around seen and done a thing or two. And he’s not likely to bait and switch us! That alone is worth it.

[initsy]

Literally in every video about the 2020 democratic primary, this guy is the only candidate the comments have positive opinions about

[GoodMorningSimply]

"Let's invest in American Indust- NO I WON'T YIELD."

Favorite quote of the day.

[edwardbackman]

Bernie genuinely energizes me. If he wasnt running i would still be passively cynical and pessimistic. Im literally emotionally invested.

[asmasm]

Those who aren't sure about bernie, go visit his city and ask his neighbours and people who lived with him about him and how he made the city better

[joashraulr]

I can't believe America let down this man twice 🤦🏽‍♂️

[MrZAPPER]

“Are people going to believe that their president fought as hard as possible for them” this is totally why he’s the best democratic candidate

[Alexaction]

Remember Vox, 90+ million people didn't vote in 2016, he doesn't have to take 3rd party votes, just get more people onto his side to come to ballot box.

[mctairgrant]

"Extremely boring things"
Gurl bye.

[MegaHooper]

Such a shame that the American people aren’t smart enough or elect this man their president.