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Related: About this forumBoth Clinton and Sanders Are Qualified—but Only Sanders Calls for Political Revolution
Both Clinton and Sanders Are Qualifiedbut Only Sanders Calls for Political RevolutionThat's why The Nation still thinks primary voters should turn out for Sanders.
By the Editors
APRIL 8, 2016
http://www.thenation.com/article/both-clinton-and-sanders-are-qualified-but-only-sanders-calls-for-political-revolution/
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(The Nation) Nation editors examined the qualifications of both Clinton and Sanders before making an endorsement in the race. We concluded that, on the most basic measures, both candidates are exceptionally well qualified: Clinton is a former senator and secretary of state with vast experience working on an array of critical issues: from childrens rights to womens rights to healthcare reform, and the direction of American foreign policy. Sanders is a former mayor, congressman, and US senator who helped to form the Congressional Progressive Caucus, became a master of the legislative process (using amendments to shape policy even in Republican-controlled congresses), and forged a remarkable bipartisan coalition to develop and pass the most comprehensive piece of veterans legislation to be enacted in decades.
We could accept either of these candidates as president, but we endorsed Sanders with enthusiasm because we believe that he has additional qualifications rooted in judgement and vision.He did vote against authorizing the war in Iraq, and against the Patriot Act, and against trade deals that have done enormous damage to the prospects of American workers and American communities. He has steadily opposed the death penalty and argued for criminal-justice reform, and he recognizes and challenges the economic underpinnings of structural racism. He objects to regime change as a foreign-policy priority and instead argues for a focus on diplomacy and development. And he has recognized, along with Elizabeth Warren, that our rigged economy extends from a rigged political process in which special-interest groups and billionaires have far more influence that citizens. On many of these issues, Clinton has developed credible positions, but she keeps arguing for lowered expectations and more limited goals. Thats not what is needed. When Sanders speaks of the need for a political revolution, he evidences an understanding of just how serious the moment is and just how bold we must be in fighting for the future. To our view, that recognition is a qualification. Indeed, it is the qualification that makes us confident that Bernie Sanders is the candidate who is best prepared to be the Democratic nominee and the president of the United States.
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Both Clinton and Sanders Are Qualified—but Only Sanders Calls for Political Revolution (Original Post)
Rebkeh
Apr 2016
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CorporatistNation
(2,546 posts)1. Well Thought Out! Kick It For ALL The RIGHT Reasons!
! Make Calls For Bernie Up Until New York Is OVER! I Am!
Joob
(1,065 posts)2. I agree. Thanks. nt