Bernie Sanders might launch presidential bid at Brooklyn College

[Donkees]

By Carl Campanile February 17, 2019 | 6:01pm

Excerpt:

He still feels the Bern — for Brooklyn and the presidency.

Vermont democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders’ camp is in talks with Brooklyn College about giving a major outdoor speech at the campus, fueling speculation that the rally there would be part of a roll-out for a second presidential run.

The Flatbush native attended Brooklyn College for a year, not far from his childhood home, and his older brother, Larry, is a Brooklyn College graduate. He has kept close ties to the City University of New York school, having delivered the commencement speech there in 2017, when he received an honorary degree.

The rally would be delivered on the campus’ spacious quad, according to a source familiar with the planning. Brooklyn College President Michelle Anderson declined to comment.

The Sanders campaign had no immediate comment but one of his backers said, “You’re onto something.”



https://nypost.com/2019/02/17/bernie-sanders-might-launch-presidential-bid-at-brooklyn-college/

[David__77]

1. Sounds good!

...

[LongtimeAZDem]

3. He'd rather see Trump win again than stifle his own ego

[RandySF]

4. Is he going to re-register as a Democrat again?

[floppyboo]

5. I hope, for the Democrats sake, that he does!

An 'Independent' bid would nail the coffin on any chance of a Dem victory - no matter who the nominee.

[SidDithers]

6. Yawn...nt

Sid

[CrossingTheRubicon]

7. I take it that Burlington College was not available?

[Adrahil]

13. Bam! NT

[Gothmog]

16. I guess not

[oasis]

8. Why not a college in the state of Vermont?

[David__77]

10. I can understand that some may be emotionally upset.

The Democratic Party (DNC) will not prevent Sanders from running in the Democratic primary and it will treat him as a Democratic candidate. The perceived cost of doing otherwise is too high; hence, frustration held by some people.

Personally, I think his running could be great, and effectively serve as a source of anti-technocratic, anti-austerity force.

[Adrahil]

14. We have actual Democrats for that.

And why on earth should we be anti-technocrat?

[Cha]

15. I think we have plenty of excellent

Qualified Dems running who will make much better candidates than BS.

[hughee99]

19. Last summer, they passed a rule that actually says that Sanders will HAVE to join the Democratic

Party to run in the Democratic primary. He won't be able to run for the nomination of our party without being a member anymore.

[George II]

22. They will only allow him to run as a Democrat and he will only be a Democratic candidate if he...

...agrees to the new rules changes.

[IluvPitties]

11. Please, Bernie... we don't have time for games.

You helped Hillary lose in '16. That's enough damage.

[Donkees]

12. kick

[Gothmog]

17. Will he be releasing his tax returns at this event?

[George II]

18. I don't understand....

Kamala Harris announced her candidacy from her home city and state of Oakland, California.
Cory Booker announced his candidacy from his home city and state of Newark, New Jersey.
Amy Klobuchar announced her candidacy from her home city and state of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy from her home city and state of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy from his home city and state of South Bend, Indiana.
Tulsi Gabbard announced her candidacy from her home city and state of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Why is Sanders going to announce his candidacy from Brooklyn College (where he only attended for one year before dropping out and going to the University of Chicago) instead of his home city and state of Burlington, Vermont? He hasn't lived in Brooklyn for more than 55 years.

By the way, he isn't a Flatbush native, he's a Midwood native.

[WeekiWater]

20. I think we should accept a different bid.

Why not Burlington College?

[George II]

21. Bazinga! His wife Jane can preside over the proceedings.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

23. K and R