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reformist2

(9,841 posts)
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 01:27 PM Feb 2016

I'm starting to feel that Bernie is going to be a natural as president, and could be a great one.

All the excitement aside, it's just so obvious he's the right person for the job right now. We all want someone who is going to lead the charge for reform, but more importantly we want someone who is REAL. Despite the party differences out there, his honesty will bring people together. His sincerity and earnestness may even inspire enough politicians to forget their careers and their paymasters for a moment and vote for real campaign finance reform. Despite all the hand-wringing from the 1% and their puppets in the MSM, I think everyone will breathe a collective sigh of relief once he wins. We're tired of the phoniness. We want someone to tell it like it is. Deep down, I think we all know he's the one we need right now.

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I'm starting to feel that Bernie is going to be a natural as president, and could be a great one. (Original Post) reformist2 Feb 2016 OP
I agree. Bernie is looking more and more 'presidential' by the day. nt 99th_Monkey Feb 2016 #1
His name will be mentioned alongside Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #2
Another good sign is that many independents and (gasp!) even some Republicans like him! reformist2 Feb 2016 #5
A few years ago, if you had asked me ... earthshine Feb 2016 #3
Sometimes, every now and then, we do get someone good. I hope we do this time. reformist2 Feb 2016 #4
Rock and Roll is here to stay! Agony Feb 2016 #6
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #7
Very well said and I couldn't agree more. Avalux Feb 2016 #8

reformist2

(9,841 posts)
5. Another good sign is that many independents and (gasp!) even some Republicans like him!
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 08:26 PM
Feb 2016

Despite his politics, Bernie has got real crossover appeal.... it's quite a phenomenon!

If there really is a Zeitgeist, it's pushing everyone toward Bernie.
 

earthshine

(1,642 posts)
3. A few years ago, if you had asked me ...
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 01:59 PM
Feb 2016

who I'd want to run for POTUS, I'd have said Bernie Sanders.

This would be based solely on the many time I heard him interviewed on radio and TV. For example, brunch with Bernie on Thom Hartmann.

I always saw him as presidential.

Peace.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
8. Very well said and I couldn't agree more.
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 08:34 PM
Feb 2016

I think a lot of people are beginning to realize the same thing.

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