Robert Reich: I continue to be astonished by the enthusiasm of young people

[cal04]

I continue to be astonished by the enthusiasm of young people for Bernie Sanders (they cheered him loudly tonight during his Miami debate with Hillary Clinton and gave him a standing ovation at the end, and their cries of “Bernie, Bernie, Bernie” filled the hall as the television commentators tried to summarize). Surely Barack Obama inspired the young in 2008, but I haven’t seen this degree of passion since Bobby Kennedy ran in 1968.

Bobby was himself young then, and he was connected to the glamorous and magical “Camelot” of JFK. So how can a 74-year-old Jewish democratic-socialist with a Brooklyn accent inspire this degree of excitement? I think it’s Bernie’s authentic commitment to a bold vision of what America can do and be, and the "political revolution" animating that vision. Just as JFK and Bobby inspired a generation to dedicate itself to social and economic justice, so too does Bernie and the movement he is leading.

What do you think?
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[putitinD]

1. and young people are astonished that someone cares about their interests, not just the 1%.

[dchill]

2. "I think it’s Bernie’s authentic commitment to a bold vision ..."

I think so, too.

[SoapBox]

3. I think...

I absolutely agree.

Of course, I'm old (well my fingers and knees feel old) but I am THRILLED to support Bernie too.

I sure hope we will get a new generation interested in fighting to take back America for the 99%.

[cantbeserious]

4. Soon To Be 59 - Feelin The Bern - Glad To See The Young - So Motivated

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[Dreamfall]

5. If only we'd VOTE

Hoping for high youth turnout on March 15th.

[Zorra]

6. "I haven’t seen this degree of passion since Bobby Kennedy ran in 1968."

Good observation, I haven't either. Our political revolution is something very good, and special.