• DocMcStuffin@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    He’ll be 83 this year and senate terms are for 6 years. It’s time. One of the best things he can do is set others up for success.

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      6 months ago

      One of the best things he can do is set others up for success.

      …and hope that the Democratic Party doesn’t set them up for failure.

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        6 months ago

        He should definitely endorse someone. Hopefully he already has someone in mind.

        And I hope that candidate has a source of funding outside the party, because no progressive can count on the Democratic Party’s support, no matter who they’re running against.

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      6 months ago

      Agreed, dude has fought HARD for the American people and it’s time for him to step-down and let someone new take up the touch.

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      6 months ago

      He’s 82. He can continue to advocate for as long as he wants, but I agree that it’s time to move on.

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    6 months ago

    I’ll never forgive the democrats, elizabeth warren, debbie wasserman-shulz, or hillary clinton, for what they did to ruin his presidential chances. The one person that would have actually helped Americans.

    but no, democrats make too much money with their high moral ground over the republikkkans, why would they want that to stop? There’s money to be made in a war, even if it’s a political one.

    I love you Bernie, I wish I did more to help when I had the chance.

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    6 months ago

    As one of his constituents, I love the guy, but I can fully understand if he’s ready to step down. He’s earned some happy retirement years with the grandkids.

    Thinking about his potential retirement has “One Last Time” from Hamilton playing in my head.

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    6 months ago

    Love the guy, one of the few honest politicians. That said, 6 years is a long time. Swap the Senate for the media circuit. You’ll reach more people and get some time with the grandkids.

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    6 months ago

    He should have been President but that’s gone now. He did a great job standing up and speaking out for labor. He’s done his job very well imo. Vermont is a great state. The Democrats can all go to hell with the Republicans for what they did.