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appalachiablue

(41,047 posts)
Sat Oct 3, 2015, 05:12 PM Oct 2015

The Rock-Star Appeal of Bernie Sanders, Washington Post, Eugene Robinson, Oct. 3, 2015

- Senator Bernie Sanders Poses for a Photo with Supporters in Grinnell, Iowa, Sept. 3, 2015



~ THE ROCK- STAR APPEAL OF BERNIE SANDERS by Eugene Robinson, the Washington Post, Oct. 3, 2015.

First came the big crowds, now comes the big money. At this point, anyone who doesn't take Bernie Sanders seriously must not be paying attention.

Sanders's campaign announced that it raised an eye-bugging $26 million in the third quarter-- essentially matching the $28 million raised during those three months by Hillary Clinton, long considered the presumptive Democratic nominee.
If that doesn't make Clintonistas nervous, they need defibrillation.

>snips What explains Sanders's appeal? Much is made of his "authenticity", and it's certainly true that there is a refreshing lack of artifice about him. But tousled hair alone isn't enough to explain his rock-star status in college towns and other liberal redoubts.

I believe his success to date is due to insight and ideology. Sanders was perceptive enough to frame a message that is perfect for the zeitgeist: The system is rigged to benefit the rich and powerful at the expense of everyone else. And having identified the problem, he offers clear and internally consistent remedies.

Article continued at the link:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/the-rock-star-appeal-of-bernie-sanders/ar-AAf1HXO?li=AA54ur

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appalachiablue

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4. The Real Deal Bernie Sanders is for sure. The Senator lays out issues harming people, the US
Sat Oct 3, 2015, 05:28 PM
Oct 2015

and our democracy straight up and also provides solutions to improving this great country, as Eugene Robinson writes.
It's all connecting with millions of people and combined with Bernie's intelligence, experience, passion and commitment is creating a mighty force we are witnessing now. Bring it on!

Sanders 2016!

appalachiablue

(41,047 posts)
5. That's great azmom! Love it, Uncle 'B'. I've long known from watching Bernie help callers to
Sat Oct 3, 2015, 05:35 PM
Oct 2015

Hartmann's program, his views and positions and general interactions with people, that Sen. Sanders is an avuncular, uncle kind of person you could turn to if needed. Wise, patient but clear and articulate. And that's very rare.

CTyankee

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10. I love Robinson! He's an island of reality and comfort on Morning Joe on weekdays...
Sat Oct 3, 2015, 08:01 PM
Oct 2015

he puts Joe back on his heels and gets a good message out there...

appalachiablue

(41,047 posts)
11. Eugene Robinson is a fine journalist, a voice of reason and a man with a steady
Sat Oct 3, 2015, 08:21 PM
Oct 2015

temperament necessary for the rowdy Morning Joe crew as you say. People greatly respect and like Eugene it's clear..

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