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Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent senator and former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, announced on Monday that he will run for a fourth six-year term – at the age of 82.

In a video statement, Sanders thanked the people of Vermont “for giving me the opportunity to serve in the United States Senate”, which he said had been “the honor of my life.

“Today I am announcing my intention to seek another term. And let me take a few minutes to tell you why.”

In his signature clipped New York accent, Sanders did so.

  • dugmeup@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    All power to him, but I hope he spends the next 4 years preparing a successor or 2,3, 4 so his message will live on

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      6 months ago

      We have aoc at least. Are there any other names that are as popular as them two currently?

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        6 months ago

        He needs a successor in Vermont. Warren’s been steadily building up the stature of other progressives in Massachusetts (presumably Ayanna Pressley will eventually take her seat), but I don’t have a clue who the next Bernie would be in Vermont. I think we’re just going to start from zero when the time comes.

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          I see upvotes now. Maybe they thought I was being facetious or reductionist? I was just asking a genuine question. Bernie and AOC are the household names I know for people in government that are actually trying for us. Wish there were more as popular.