The political journey of Bernie Sanders
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- Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024
- Bernie Sanders seemed to come out of nowhere in 2015 when he announced that he would challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination, but he was soon drawing huge crowds nationwide. Although his campaign would ultimately fall short, his message of economic justice won him many supporters and changed the political conversation. In fact, it was the same message Sanders had been running on for decades. The self-described democratic socialist made national headlines in 1981 when he was elected mayor of Burlington, Vt., but he developed a reputation as a political pragmatist. As a congressman, and later as a senator, Sanders spent much of his career in Washington in the political wilderness, a champion of progressive causes in an era in which Democrats were moving to the center. In his second run for the Democratic nomination, Sanders is no longer alone on the left wing of the party, and critics wonder whether he has the ability to broaden his message and expand his base. Read more: wapo.st/32wrnpV. Subscribe to The Washington Post on RUclips: wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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This video is great, but I still find subtle mistruths throughout. They misrepresent Sanders' legislative background in Congress by showing how many Bill's he personally passed. He did the most legislative work by putting amendments (that spoke to his issues) on other bills that were all PASSED by Congress. This dubbed him the name "the amendment king". It's Bernie 2020 baby!!!
Yes. The "little to show" claim was folded in there very cleverly.
This video is not great if it's full of inconsistencies. That's almost a contradiction you just said.
Haha
Phillip Poggi hahahaha Bernie? Beating Trump?!
Bahahahaha!!!! You must be a comedian 😉
Phillip Poggi I don’t mind bernie but he was dubbed the amendment king solely from an unusually high number of “roll call” amendments passed in an 8 year period of time. Given the vast lifetime and decades with a platform of power, I’d say that’s an incredibly cherry picked frame of time. Also, with so many decades in power, what’s the greatest accomplishment he has? Getting a little bit of money allocated towards some healthcare clinics? I mean with so many decades and different platforms of power, I can’t help but see even Elizabeth warren has greater accomplishments under her belt as just a Massachusetts college professor. For someone who’s running as a revolutionary, I can’t find a single one of his accomplishments that would be considered revolutionary. And before 2016, neither did literally any of the American public. His current notoriety has been the result of nothing more than HEAVY campaign marketing and rebranding techniques, generally to a young audience that isn’t able to see his lacking depth of involvement in US politics over the last several decades. While he’s remained ideologically consistent, which is great, he was really actually pretty complicit in the way government functioned until his 2016 presidential run, and never actually pushed himself or his platform to a substantive audience or piers. Those are unfortunately the qualities that define a fighter, and I think allot of people recognize that he absolutely remade his image in 2016.
The Washington Post is propaganda for the oligarch. They will never give Bernie Sanders a fair shake. Bernie 2020!
They are being fair to him
So what has bernie done for vermont?
@@yugiohpokemon5285 "........for the world to see." Bernie 2020!
@@jerzen1493 so thats you telling me bernies done nothing?
@@yugiohpokemon5285 That's a good place to start, with those who know him best. After all he did win 85% percent of the vote in the previous Democratic primary against Hillary, whom WP could not find a single flaw with.
"Little to show for his decades in congress" Can you imagine if they said this about Elizabeth Warren?
He's passed more bipartisan amendments than any other member of Congress. He's the amendment King. But I guess they're going to conveniently ignore that aren't they.
Pass all the amendments you want. What substantive legislation did he ever personally author? Nothing...
. Sure...riding other's coattails is a way to waddle through your Congressional career. Why didn't he champion any of his campaign ideas while in the Senate? Because NO ONE WOULD VOTE FOR THEM!
@@lebowski5192 Actually, you're 100% wrong. Firstly, look at how he has already changed the elected Democratic Party. Many of them, especially those running for president, have adopted Medicare For All, Tuition-Free College and more of his ideas. House Democrats even recently passed a $15 minimum wage, which was unheard of before Sanders ran for president and sparked a movement.
There is no Sanders Act because party leadership controls the floor, and leadership has always hated him and has always stood against what he has stood for. But one thing members of congress can do is go around leadership, go around committee, and shoehorn amendments into bills while they're on the floor, and they do it by roll call vote, meaning forcing other members to vote up or down. When you say "pass all the amendments you want", here's what those amendments are: They're Bernie Sanders going around the leadership and forcing members to vote on issues Bernie wanted them to vote on. And of course they generally voted for the stuff, because no one wants to be on record opposing popular ideas. That's how you get stuff done without selling out. That's what Bernie Sanders did. That's why they call him the Roll Call Amendment King. And that's why that shows his legislative effectiveness, even in the face of opposition from wealthy and powerful interests.
By the way, that is a weird bar you've set for Sanders. Why aren't you chiding the other candidates for not having authored legislation? Because you're just using it as a cheap talking point against Bernie; that's why.
And now, Sanders is still sticking his neck out there, proposing very bold progressive ideas that go further than everyone else's. But now it's different, because now he has a large, national grassroots movement behind him, and now has a shot at the presidency. You can see how effective he's been in congress when he puts his issues to an up-or-down vote. You can see how effective he has been in shifting the conversation and policy proposals to the left, mobilizing his movement and generating excitement around his policy ideas and pressuring Democrats to adopt them. Imagine how effective he'll be with executive power and the bully pulpit of the presidency.
Bernie Sanders would be the most effective president in our lifetime, using not only legislative and executive power, but also using grassroots energy to put major pressure on the wealthy and powerful interests that do so much harm to so many people.That's what he means when he says he will be "organizer-in-chief". That's a great undertaking, but that's what serious progress requires, and only Bernie Sanders is anywhere near in position to deliver on such a promise.
What's "ineffective" is passing legislation for the sake of passing legislation, patting yourself on the back, and then moving onto other issues while the problem gets worse and worse. What's "ineffective" is nominating weak corporate-friendly candidates like Hillary Clinton (or Joe Biden). The third-way triangulation of the "New Democrats" has caused abundantly more problems than it has purportedly solved, and its darling, Hillary Clinton, obviously couldn't even beat the least popular candidate in recorded history, Donald Trump. So tell me how "effective" the establishment's style of politics is. Tell me how "effective" establishment-aligned politicians are. Because the facts tell us the exact opposite.
@@mitchclark1532 I got bored with your triggered libtard drivel after the first paragraph. Bernie's done especially after his "population control" sentiment around abortion. I'm sure you feel better now.
Bernie all the way 🔥🔥🔥
Raymond Babcock well he wrote best selling novels and has been a senator and Mayor. He’s only worth 2.5 million for a 78 year old, he’s the poorest in Congress.
Another hit piece from the washington post.
The way they ended with the out of context "Who has heard about cocaine?" thing is hilariously on the nose. Seriously, Washington Post? Seriously?
Bernie didn't come out of "nowhere". Progressive activists fighting for all kinds of issues have been following Bernie for years. I've been listening to Bernie for almost 2 decades now. He's amazing and people have wanted him to run for President for a very long time. Ecstatic to have him as a candidate!!
Sherra C
Yes, me too! So thrilled!
I have been noticing Bernie confront the filthy liars in DC for 30 years! He was amazing handcuffing himself to other students to protest segragation!
Ah yes, the WaPo claiming Bernie came out of nowhere in 2015, what a framing that is
I give the Washington Post four Pinocchio's out of four.
Is this some kind of WaPo semibalanced apology without having to admit what you did wrong to warrant an apology??
wapo is a propaganda machine for bezos !!!! bernie 2020
Bolshevik Bernie will lose to Biden
@@driven9863
You are in for such a surprise! BERNIE !! 2020 !! 🔥🔥 🔥🎆 🔥
He did the most legislative work by putting amendments (that spoke to his issues) on other bills that were all PASSED by Congress. This dubbed him the name "the amendment king". It's Bernie 2020 baby!!!
Ha ha… Bernie is not good in one o one small talk haha..... he is not pandering you mean….it is not about him, it is the issues facing this country. He has more love in his body then the whole damn republican party. What the hell are you talking about.
Bernie had many ysars to help vermont and he hasnt. He has 0 accomplishments
@David Morris then give me some examples
@David Morris other than balancing a small towns budget one time 35 years ago or changing a few words on a bill.
It only took me 30 seconds to realize listening to 8 minutes of Bullshit isn’t something I want to do
Happy Birthday Bernie Sanders 🎂 🎶
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow in Denver.
Wow!! Washington Post with an actual positive(and honest) piece on Uncle Bernie... shocked to say the least. Bezos has a soft spot for the Bern!
Washington Post: Billionaire mouth piece. Go Bernie Go!
Is there anyone left in WaPo with a trace of integrity, decency or honour?
If the WP intent was to make Bernie look bad or anything, this piece actually speaks highly of his history as politician. That video with the kids is a gem, educating people about drugs, politics and society since young age is the right way to go!!
The WaPo Creative Team: "Some of our criticisms of Bernie have been too obviously biased. Let's make a video which seems like a puff piece but ultimately undermines his candidacy."
"How about some anecdotal evidence from a Koch-backed think tank?"
"That's perfect!!"
"What if we interview Sean, who covers Bernie's campaign worse than some conservatives."
"LOL! Great idea!"
"Let's take his career out of context to make it seem like he is a failure even though the Center for Effective Lawmaking has consistently given him a grade of "meets or exceeds expectations."
"...they will never see it coming."
This played automatically after another video and after hearing some words I thought "I bet this is the washington post" hahah
it was all good until you said "sander's may have little to show for his decades in congress".
HE WAS ONE LEFTY against a ton of rightists both democrats & republicans and was still able to pass bills and be champed as the 'amendment king'
Oh yes: I have full confidence that Jeff Bezos' rag would tell Bernie Sanders' story accurately... (COUGH)
A clear smear hit piece. Doesn’t Jeff Besos own Washington Post?
Honestly this wasn't a bad take on the Bernie campaign but people are just sick of you Washington Post. You show this obvious bias against Bernie and others constantly and it is obvious why.
love bernie 2020
Bernie ❤
Bernie was famous long before 2015.
One of the only 2 independents, and fought like a lion for Veterans programs. People been telling him to run ever since.
This was actually a very good video. No bias or post opinions , just the people of Vermont
then why did he drop the race? I don't get it.
It started so good....
3:37 Independent isn't a party it's the lack of a party get your facts straight I thought this was the publication that busted Nixon c'mon
Washington post work for Fox?
You are still trashing him right this second! You are not qualified to critique Sanders.
Down with WaPo!
✨Best man! Hope new President SAD 2020 Bernie Sanders ✔️✒️✨
Dang when I was born, Bernie was already old.
Compare this with Biden's video. They even have Biden's family and everything. Washington post could not be more obvious.
Bernie 2020
Apologize WaPo you have to
Is the Washington Post going to apologize for all the negative stories they ran on Bernie Sanders?
No matter how bad you paint Bernie Sanders he will become the nominee. He doesn't need to grow others need to catch I don't mean polls. The election is fluid because the media are in a struggle to accept Bernie Sanders has been the leader of the democratic party since 2016. He had 13 million last time. I think he will get close to 20 million now. Can any other candidate get more than that?
1- love you berniw... 2- WP u should apologies for the FAKE "fact check"..... just bad bad coorporate journalism....stick to real facts please
3:35
“Sanders ran for the House of Representatives as a member of the Independent Party.”
Independent party? What
Bernie has been in politics for 40 years and has accomplished absolutely nothing, except he has gotten very rich.
Okay. I think I've watched enough Jeff Bezos news for now. Time to leave WaPo and go back to real news.
BERNIE , YOU ARE LOVED & RESPECTED BY THE RIGHT FEW .
I WISH YOU WOULD HAVE WON VS TRUMP THE FIRST TIME . PWW
Washington post? More like Fox News light.
Thats your opinion and fox is right more times than cnn
@@yugiohpokemon5285 i never said cnn was more right. Stop being dishonest by putting words in my mouth.
@@claymenefee6999 but your assuming fox is a outright liar like the washington post but they are more fair and acurate than the washington post of cnn.
@@leekh-a3933 cnn is majority democrats
@@leekh-a3933 its gonna cost way more than 80 billion a year for healthcare
Wow. Congratulations WP, you’ve become an embarrassing joke
Remember you have to pay for the Washington post...
Now you must change your username to "Vote Biden 2020".
@@elhombredeoro955 true
How is this trending or top news it only has 500 views
Bernie canbeat Trump and the Dem field
Nope
@@Logiconfire
LOOK OUT
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@@NancyChasteen Like McGovern.
Go Bernie!
Imagine if every politician we elected had to be vetted as long as Bernie has been?
WaPo is really trying lol
This video was going pretty well the narrator had to go and say that "he has little to show for his time in Congress" I knew the Washington Post couldn't make it through an entire video without being bias against Bernie Sanders.
God bernie should be our president ;(
Him in 1981 wow lol
BERNIE SANDERS 2020
What about the political journey of Donald trump ?
Haven't watched yet. Should I even bother or is it just 8 minutes of pro billionaire bullshit?
The bots and grifters in these comments are terrible. 0/10 troll harder
Andrew Yang all the way!!
Today, Thursday 02/11/2021
Sanders' chance to be President was stolen one more time......
He's currently 79 and sounds saner than Biden does......
◾I hope a candidate at least half as alike as Bernie Sanders comes for us (Millennials) soon.....
I like Uncle Bernie means well Not received well bye Money Gruber Political entities .
The classic dinosaur. All his ideas are prehistoric failures. FREE...... Anyone that does not earn (work)
what they have will never appreciate what they get for free. It doesn't even make sense to obtain or get freebies. Individual responsibility is never a topic of discussion amongst these liberals. It's non existent when in fact it is the most important aspect of ones dignity and self respect. Show me an individual who gets a pass on earning a living through individual motivation/desire and I'll show you an individual with entitlement issues that transcends there ability to get off the couch. Bernie represents a crowd that does not take inventory of there own decisions and take responsibility; rather points the finger outward towards those that had absolutely nothing to do with the situations they find themselves based on the decisions they made. Most people want to work hard (even if it's a struggle) and grow develop and climb the ladder as they go through there lives and obtain self respect and dignity raising a family or being able to take care of themselves. Dignity is spawned via individual responsibility win/loose or draw. The nation should not take Sander's and his supporters as the rule but rather the exception and outlier that should not drive the momentum of the country's sentiment.
Tom McLaughlin
LOOK OUT
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God, are you now finished? Yeah, you are. You and your "ideas".
@@larryhovekamp4318 Not an idea. It's a life style that runs contrary to cardboard sign demonstrating losers looking for there next round of freebie handouts from the government.
Looking forward to SCOTUS trashing the student loan payoff scam as well.
It belongs in the garbage just like the phony inflation reduction act and the biggest scam of all the Communist climate change agenda being used to steal money from tax payers.