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"Bernie Sanders may be the most popular political figure in the United States, but his involvement in this weeks mayoral race in Omaha was termed a colossal mistake by a former Democratic mayoral staffer and political scientist. Even though the Vermont senator spoke at a rally for Heath Mello, the Democratic candidate was beaten by close to seven points by Republican incumbent Jean Stothert, in what was officially a nonpartisan race.
According to University of Nebraska professor Paul Landow, Sanderss attempts to give the Democrats one of their first significant wins of the Donald Trump presidency were spectacularly ill-conceived.
Why do you bring an ultraliberal into a moderate city to campaign for a moderate candidate for mayor? Landow was quoted as saying by the Omaha World Herald Thursday. Bernie Sanders is not going to do anything to expand your base.
http://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/bernie-sanders-endorsement-labeled-colossal-mistake/