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Jim Lane
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January 25, 2016
The five reasons, each elaborated on in the article: "Sanders is speaking to the great crises of our time {income inequality}." "Clinton is speaking to the most immediate disasters we face {reproductive rights, health care}." "Both candidates rise when challenged to present fresh policy ideas." "Both candidates have avoided the personal mudslinging endemic to tight races (so far)." "The Democratic candidates aren’t damaging their party the way Republicans are."
5 Reasons Democrats Should Be Proud Of This Presidential Primary
This article from The National Memo notes the rancor between some supporters of Clinton and Sanders, ascribing it to a minority of "fanatics" on each side. Overall, though, it praises the entire conduct of the contest to date between the two leaders (alas, ignoring O'Malley).The five reasons, each elaborated on in the article: "Sanders is speaking to the great crises of our time {income inequality}." "Clinton is speaking to the most immediate disasters we face {reproductive rights, health care}." "Both candidates rise when challenged to present fresh policy ideas." "Both candidates have avoided the personal mudslinging endemic to tight races (so far)." "The Democratic candidates aren’t damaging their party the way Republicans are."
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Name: Jim LaneGender: Male
Hometown: Jersey City
Member since: Fri Nov 12, 2004, 11:22 AM
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