I've finally made up my mind...I support Bernie Sanders [View all]

[First Speaker]

...I know that the world--or even DU--hasn't exactly been holding its breath in suspense, waiting for me to make up my mind. But I'm a life-long Dem, first voted for McGovern, have worked and supported every Dem since, had ups and downs...(greatest down: the failure of the Udall campaign in 1976. Dammit, he would have been a great President...) And deciding this time has been a bitch. I do respect both Mrs Clinton and Mr Sanders, have felt that Hillary was more "electable", but admired Bernie's passion and his obvious care for the underdog. But the last few days have finally pushed my ass off its perch halfway between the two candidates. I just can't swallow the Clinton machine any longer. The John Lewis business is the last straw. Having a great American all but implying that Sanders is a liar about his past is disgusting, and for me, goes beyond politics-as-usual. This smacks of Nixonian tactics to me. If Hillary wins, as I expect her to, yes, of course I'll support her. But my heart has finally spoken clearly to me, and I'm feeling the Bern...