Bernie Sanders gains momentum in Democratic race

Bernie Sanders is gaining momentum as the Democratic leadership race heads into Nevada. We discuss this and more of the latest news in U.S. politics with The Hill's Julia Manchester.



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[germainelloyd]

The biggest threat to this country is not terrorism. It's actually billionaires' greed is out of control.

[darreljones]

Thank you, CBC, for starting off by saying, "Bernie Sanders clearly has the momentum". For some reason, all the cable news networks here in the USA (and the anchors on the Big Three networks, to a lesser extent) refuse to acknowledge this. It's all, "Maybe Klobuchar, Buttigieg, or Warren can stop him!"

[theophilouspunoval]

I lived in Vermont for 22 years, and I can say unequivocally that the great majority of Vermonters love Bernie. We love him for his authenticity, his compassionate world view, his unflagging advocacy for the working class, and his truthfulness.

There are very real and important differences that's make Sanders' campaign unique, and important. First and foremost to me is his support of the Green New Deal. The climate crisis could not be more real. 11, 000 scientists from 153 countries have just warned that our species needs to drastically reduce its carbon consumption now, not later. Only Sanders has adequately addressed this fearsome problem, which is the greatest threat in the history of humanity. The climate proposals of both Biden and Warren are woefully inadequate. If we don't wake up to this and get behind Bernie, it will very soon be too late.

Sanders has the most individuals donors of any candidate, and the most donations from women, which sheds ironic light on the "Bernie Bro" myth. He also has more contributions from Latinos than any other candidate, showing that the "white" myth is wrong too.

AOC spoke eloquently of why she supports Sanders. She reminds us that Bernie was fighting for someone he did not know--her, and millions of us--from before she was born, as he still does.

Among the plethora of narcissists like Buttigrieg, Biden and billionaire Bloomberg, Sanders stands out as someone who is truly in it for us.

His slogan is, "Not me, us." And he means it.

I don't see us getting a chance like this again.

[dbland]

Suggesting that if Pete, Amy, and Biden were one candidate that Bernie would lose shows how little they know about politics. That's not how the electorate votes. There are polls out there showing 1 on 1 against each democratic candidate, and Bernie beats them all. Voters have many different reasons why they support a candidate. It's not that simple.

[jksd]

The dislikes are for the anti-Bernie bias.

[JadBourji]

Bernie Sanders would make one of the best presidents in US history. Vote Bernie 2020

[mattynewham]

iam 18 and i will vote for Bernie and i donated $50 for him

[aangthejeweller]

Canada is also in late stage capitalism, just like the US.

We equally need expanded healthcare, tuition free trade schools, colleges, and universities, and a living wage where if you work 40 hours a week, you shouldn't be living in poverty. We can be like Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and all the other Scandinavian countries, where they have a good standard of living for everyone, and they're the happiest people in the world.

[TOSStarTrek]

Pete will never get Texas. There is a thing called The Bible Belt.

[marcelmarcel]

Detroit, Michigan for Bernie! Windsor, Ontario for Bernie!

[scottchristy]

my vote is going to a Mr. Bernard Sanders

[ogPETEtv]

Just donated 100$ in incriminates of 10 dollars$ let’s go Bernie

[franciscodagohoy]

Fil-Ams for Bernie Sanders for President. Mabuhay!

[rajz]

Blatantly ignoring data that a lot of moderate voters have Bernie as second choice

[HerAeolianHarp]

The media never treats Bernie fairly, but his crowds and the sheer numbers of donations from everyday people speak volumes. BERNIE CAN WIN!

[rgruenhaus]

LOL that host is funny! Feel the BERN fool!

[themoonshow]

Barely even talks about Bernie. Wtf is this even honest news? Or a podcast geez. Give us news and talk about the people's choice, Bernie Sanders

[Mercurychick]

The world is ready for Bernie and change.

[rhorizon]

Bernie is the people's champ. The underdog. The comeback kid. The hero we need right now to beat all odds and knock the bullies out. Bernie we're rooting so hard for you. Thank you for fighting for us tireslessly. 🇺🇸

[janedanforth]

GET THE VOTE OUT FOR BERNIE..FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN