Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Flipping The Script: Questions For Sanders Supporters [View all]Fawke Em
(11,366 posts)29. I haven't and neither has Bernie.
He has always said college should be free for those who qualify. I know what that means: you have to make the grades to get in.
He also supports more trade and technical school and apprenticeships. That you don't know that is a fault of the media or your own lack of research.
Career and Technical Education programs are vital pathways to middle-class, family-supporting jobs. I believe it is in our national and economic interest to ensure quality CTE programs are available to every American, and effectively aligned with the needs of the 21st century workforce. Accordingly, I strongly support fully-funding the Perkins CTE program. In addition, if elected, I would work to revolutionize our nation's approach to workforce development and technical education to build effective, attainable pathways for young people to pursue middle class careers.
- See more at: http://www.aft.org/election2016/candidate-questionnaire-bernie-sanders#sthash.t8Odxkr9.dpuf
Bernie Sanders himself has added during the debates that higher education does include trade schools because not everyone wants a 2-or even a 4-year degree.
I actually pointed all this out to Mike Rowe when he went on his uniformed rant.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
60 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I think people forget how college entry is severely restricted in nations where it is free.....
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#3
Improving public education and Bernie's plan are not mutually exclusive. Both are needed.
Armstead
Apr 2016
#30
We are smart enough to figure out every one of those. I have more faith in America
Armstead
Apr 2016
#50
"If a kid doesn't set goals and work to meet them, it is not society's job to force them."
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#51
1. Minimum wage. There's no reason NYC shouldn't be able to raise their minimum wage to $20.50 ...
Scuba
Apr 2016
#8
Because he knows and his supporters know that for his political revolution to be ...
Scuba
Apr 2016
#14
Success relies on us. If we go into a deal already retreating we will not go far enough to move them.
The Wielding Truth
Apr 2016
#26
I'm not sure what your point is, if you have one, but seems to me that one should be able to ...
Scuba
Apr 2016
#55
The figures should show the one-bedroom housing wage rather than the two-bedroom housing wage
oberliner
Apr 2016
#56
"Clean energy renewables"? Tell that to the people with wells contaminated by fracking.
Binkie The Clown
Apr 2016
#13
Yep. We must be smart enough to be able to use renewables. Not in 20 years but now.
The Wielding Truth
Apr 2016
#28
The composition of congress is immaterial to the goals and principles POTUS holds and articulates.
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2016
#39
Hillary has campaigned as the pragmatic, incremental candidate. She can work with this congress.
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2016
#45
I would consider it a success if he can move the terms of the discussion.
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2016
#57
So the DNC supports these things if what we're talking about is not actually getting these things?nt
JCanete
Apr 2016
#58
Don't want this to be neglected, because appreciate your attempt to discuss issues......
Armstead
Apr 2016
#31
Nothing any Democrat ever proposes will get anywhere unless there are such changes
Armstead
Apr 2016
#48
Not a suppporter of either candidate... my vote is my business, but you want to discuss policy sure
nadinbrzezinski
Apr 2016
#36