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magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
Tue Mar 8, 2016, 01:39 PM Mar 2016

Seattle Times endorses Bernie

http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/the-seattle-times-editorial-board-recommends-john-kasich-bernie-sanders/
The Seattle Times editorial board recommends John Kasich, Bernie Sanders

....Authenticity and consistency are so rare in politics these days — no wonder a strong number of voters are supporting U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bid to become the Democratic candidate for president.

Sanders’ signature candor is a refreshing change from status quo politics.

Many Americans share his frustration over the fact that more and more power is being concentrated today in the hands of a few.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally at Michigan State University March 2. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks... (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) More

He is the only candidate in this race, on either side of the aisle, who has spoken forcefully — and over years — against Wall Street’s willingness to take enormous risks while expecting public bailouts.
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angstlessk

(11,862 posts)
3. Is Seattle Times somehow independent of the conglomerate media?
Tue Mar 8, 2016, 05:23 PM
Mar 2016

This is GREAT news...so glad the are 'out of the box'

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